Chris Thompson
@chrisxl5.bsky.social
He/him. Aro.Author of fictional tech manuals and graphic novels, filmmaker and special effects artist.🪐 Most known for Thunderbirds, Space 1999, Doctor Who and Blake’s 7 related things… Based in Belfast.
The superior Eagle Transporter variant. Don't @ me... See you all there...
Gerry Anderson@gerryanderson.bsky.social · last wk.Moonbase Alpha calling Earth! 🛰️ Join @jackknoll.bsky.social, @chrisxl5.bsky.social, and Andrew Clements for an evening of Space: 1999 news with a first look at the new Lab Eagle joining the Anderson Originals limited edition range! 📅 Thursday 30th July, 7:30pm BST 📍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyNB...
I actually really love the 2015 designs, Particularly TB5 which feel a lot more thought out.
Starfleet Design 🖍🖖@starfleetdesign.bsky.social · last wk.Absolutely STUNNING concept art for 'Thunderbirds Are Go' (2015) by Christian Pearce. www.artstation.com/artwork/oggvq
Always lovely to chat to Garry. Have a listen if you want to know more sbout our Blakes 7 adventures. :)
Federation Strike Podcast: A Journey Through Blake's 7@blakes7podcast.bsky.social · 4w agoOur second bonus episode, and the last of our second season, is a return conversation with visual and special effects wizard @chrisxl5.bsky.social. We chat about the new Series B blu ray effects, over 2,000 new shots, and a new Liberator model Listen now on the links below...
1267 special effects shots and counting...
Maximum Power: A Blake’s 7 Podcast@maximumpowerpodcast.com · last mo.We've redecorated here at Maximum Power, and to celebrate we've introduced the Blake's 7 Title Card Generator. Wow your social media followers with a searingly topical title card inspired by a 48-year-old television programme. #Blakes7 maximumpowerpodcast.com/title-card/
Some before and after model shots of the Liberator from Blake's 7 Series 2/B.
Belfast is burning and it’s a slow Doctor Who news day so I figured I’d do a deep dive on the alt effects for Resurrection of the Daleks on the Season 21 box set :). 1/11
Depends. In theory the nukes on the Interceptors are designed to hit UFOs decelerating from lightspeed so hitting the slower Eagles would be much easier. However if the Eagles were spaced out and doing some fancy flying they’d have the upper hand.
Gerry Anderson@gerryanderson.bsky.social · 2mo agoThree SHADO interceptors vs three Eagles - which side emerges victorious?
This is insanely cool!
Jack Knoll@jackknoll.bsky.social · 3mo agoI built a giant LEGO Tracy Island from over 10,000 bricks. Complete with secret underground hangars and launch mechanisms for the Thunderbird machines, this is the playset I dreamed of as a kid. Watch the video to explore: youtu.be/O9dDjd_R4iQ?...
Once I spelt "books" with 3 "o"s in a @bigfinish.bsky.social trailer.
Merriam-Webster@merriam-webster.com · 3mo agoWhat word is your spelling nemesis? This is a safe space.
Always a pleasure to nerd out with @chrisxl5.bsky.social and AC about all things Thunderbirds on @gerryanderson.bsky.social ! Catch up on the Thunderbirds tech manual stream and make sure to grab a copy of the book before they're gone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pnM...
Thunderbirds International Rescue Technical Operations Manual Briefing LIVE
YouTube video by Gerry Anderson
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Happy International Rescue Technical Operations Manual Day to all who celebrate. 🚀🙏
I'll be chatting about the new Thunderbirds, International Rescue Technical Operations Manual with Andrew Clements and @jackknoll.bsky.social this Friday at 7:30 on the @gerryanderson.bsky.social channels. Come say hi and feel free to ask questions. :)
Adding "worryingly qualified" to my cv. :) This was a lot of fun and a great team to hang out with!
F.A.B. Podcast (Tom, Harry, Moira)@fabthepodcast.bsky.social · 4mo agoS2 E13 - POINT 783 ft. Chris Thompson 😲🏜️🪖 We're joined by the worryingly qualified Andersonian* @chrisxl5.bsky.social for a fun episode that asks: What if Der Tiger, but with puppets? You can see more of Chris' work at christhompson.myportfolio.com/cover
Also we got to chat about the upcoming Thunderbirds manual which goes on preorder next week and show off the replica communicator that comes with it. Its a nice combination of resin and metal and hopefully will be very handy for cosplayers.
So a lot got announced last night. So here's I few things I contributed to... Thunderbirds: Burnout, a 4 part comic series written by myself and Illustrated by the incredible @flanavision.bsky.social.
I'll see you there... bring snacks.
Gerry Anderson@gerryanderson.bsky.social · 4mo agoStand by for Action! We're going LIVE to celebrate Gerry Anderson Day! 🚀 We've been busy behind the scenes and we have some exciting news to share! Don't be late! 👀 📆Tues. 14th April 2026 | 7:30–9:00pm BST 📺 Live on YouTube & Facebook Make sure notifications are on: www.youtube.com/live/ozW-nNk...
Probably my favourite starship design. :)
Bill Krause@admiralbuck.bsky.social · 4mo agoStargazing aboard Sirocco.
Really chuffed to see the new fx on Doctor Who season 21 going down so well. Doing alternate fx can be quite controversial so it's nice to see all the positive feedback. Here's a thread with some fun BTS stuff for Warriors of the Deep. (SPOILERS AHEAD) 1/9
What do you get in the New Captain Scarlet Collector's Edition Blu-ray set? More than even the Mysterons could have anticipated! gerryanderson.com/products/new...
A little something I put together for @bigfinish.bsky.social last week. Lovey monologue from @mattief.bsky.social and music by Howard Carter.
Big Finish Insider@bigfinish.bsky.social · 5mo agoALLONS-Y! David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor for more Doctor Who audio adventures. 🔟✨➡️ Read more at bgfn.sh/dt27
Loved listening to this but I really appreciate the audio recording of the crowds reaction to "that moment" at the start.
Trap One🎙Podcast@trapone.bsky.social · 5mo agoMake a Myrka Great Again? - The Trap One crew convene for reactions to the BFI #DrWho #WarriorsOfTheDeep screening so fresh that their paint hasn't dried yet! Podbean: tinyurl.com/uh6a62hr Spotify: tinyurl.com/2xdc7r8z Apple: tinyurl.com/mr2ku24a
Ben did a great job with this. :)
Ben Wolf Page@benwolfpage.bsky.social · 5mo agoI turned a toy puppet into a monster claw for an episode of Blake's 7. The new effects by @chrisxl5.bsky.social on the Blu-rays are optional extras– it was a really fun experiment and I learned a lot! I'm hoping to create more puppets and monsters in the near future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzrZ...
Had a blast talking over this slightly middle-of-the-road episode of Joe 90, with @chrisdalek.bsky.social and @richardnjames.bsky.social
The Randomiser | Joe 90 in Space!
YouTube video by The Gerry Anderson Podcast
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I love Zero -X but this is probably the third best Thunderbirds Movie.
The Spaceshipper 🚀@thespaceshipper.com · 8mo agoGerry & Sylvia Anderson's Thunderbirds Are Go - the first movie - was released 59 years ago today. "When the launch of the first manned mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt."
Tomb of the Cybermen is on of my favourite stories so I had a lot of fun with this trailer. :) Hope ya'll enjoy.
Big Finish Insider@bigfinish.bsky.social · 8mo agoCYBER ATTACK! 💥 Jonathon Carley returns as the War Doctor in Doctor Who: Cybergene, OUT NOW: bgfn.sh/gene