Thunderbird 1 rocket launches from a launch pit — AI art by @DavidP
@DavidP · 10/26/2026
Entry in the Favourite TV Shows theme on BudgetPixel.
**Thunderbirds** --- A few people recognised Captain Scarlet as the work of master puppeteer and show producer Gerry Anderson. This show was my other favourite in this style of children's TV. Again I recall my brother having a metal toy Thunderbird 2 with a pod that dropped out containing Thunderbird 4.

Tags: Thunderbird 1, Tracy Island, Thunderbirds, rocket launch, retro sci-fi, tropical island, infinity pool, concept art, fan art, coastal landscape, palm trees, luxury resort, sci-fi artwork, classic television, cliffside home
AI Model: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

Tags: thunderbirds, thunderbird 4, thunderbird 2, gerry anderson, classic sci-fi, retro futurism, rescue vehicle, ocean launch, vintage television, puppet series, sci-fi fan art, action scene, watercraft, pod bay, water splash
AI Model: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

Tags: FAB 1, Thunderbirds, Lady Penelope, retro futurism, cyberpunk London, pink Rolls Royce, classic sci-fi, futuristic cityscape, night city, wet street, cinematic art, fan art, alternate history, 1960s television, sci-fi illustration
AI Model: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Comments
DavidP
Barbie?! The shock and outrage - That's Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward, undercover secret agent working for International Rescue 🤣
DavidP
I guess it depends when they were made
legion
That’s really cool! I’ve always wondered why some are in black and white and others in color. I once downloaded some and they were in color, but I’ve seen plenty of them around that are in black and white.
TTRPG_Player
Awesome! I also watched rhe show also it was already old when I was young, but I loved it, especially that this one airplane could switch its middle depending on what it would load 🤩
legion
I believe they were produced in color, but in some countries, color broadcasting wasn't introduced until later—perhaps they were aired in black and white there.
CaylaCatz
Cracking up! Maybe she's working undercover as Barbie! Laughing. Oh the Thunderbirds! Now I remember that show since you said Lady Penelope. I loved that show!
DavidP
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panos
Ha ha!! Yes!! I THINK Thunderbird was aired here, but I'm not sure.
CaylaCatz
love these! Barbie's futuristic limo is amazing! Everyone's going to want one
MagnusGibson
I remember very well this series, and also Fireball XL5.