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First broadcast in 1967, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons was the most grown-up of all Gerry Anderson's SuperMarionation adventures. There are gadgets and toy-friendly machines galore, of course--like the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, the Angel Aircraft and Cloudbase itself--but, unlike the colourful fantasies of Stingray and Thunderbirds, this series' concern with an implacable, vengeful enemy, conspiracies and double-agents drew its inspiration from James Bond and the Cold War spy dramas of the 1960s. Special effects whiz Derek Meddings imbues the action sequences with a truly Bondian grandeur and, like the sinister Spectre of the Bond films, the Martian Mysterons seem all the more hostile for their unseen presence, their agents infiltrating every organisation dedicated to their destruction just as it seemed the Soviets were doing at the time. The indestructible Captain Scarlet is killed then resurrected every week (though not like South Park's Kenny), and more often than not the unstoppable Mysterons emerge triumphant, and always undefeated. The varied cast of Spectrum agents and their voice characterisations also aim at verisimilitude (Captain Scarlet, voiced by Francis Matt hews, sounds like a grim Cary Grant), while the puppetry is more realistic than ever.

This box set contains all 32 episodes, with newly remastered picture and Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The DVD box also includes extra features on each disc, plus a sixth documentary disc, "Captain Scarlet: S.I.G.". In its new digital incarnation, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons still looks and sounds like the epitome of 60s cool. --Mark Walker

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The Captain Scarlet - Complete Series Box Set presents every episode of Gerry Anderson's sci-fi puppet series "Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons"--the show that always ends with the famous last words: "Captain Scarlet is indestructible. You are not. Remember this. Do not try to imitate him." This complete box set is presented in a digitally-remastered format and also includes a behind-the-scenes bonus disc, Captain Scarlet S.I.G., which contains additional insights and interviews with puppeteers and directors.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   19 of 21 people found the following review helpful: SIG!, 19 Sep 2001 By A Customer This is a nicely produced set. The box is well presented with the disc boxes forming the Spectrum symbol on their spines and various physical extras inside including postcards. The image transfer is extraordinary, obviously direct from the original celluloid, revealing deep colour and amazing attention to detail on the part of the model makers. The audio takes a bit of getting used to. I've heard the kettle drum transition for over 30 years but never bouncing around the room in Dolby 5.1! The use of Dolby-Digital(TM) is clever but you'll need a decent centre speaker to pick the voices out of the various explosive effects. The animated menus are amazing. Seeing the Spectrum logo revolving in CGI 3D is a joy and the various disc extras are fun... Basically it's hard to imagine a better quality effort than this and above all else there is 'Destiny Angel'. Say no more... :-)  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: It doesn't get better than this!!!!!!!!!, 16 Aug 2003 By  Mr. J. R. Trinder "jrtrinder37" (Canterbury) - See all my reviews       This review is from: Captain Scarlet Complete Series Box Set (VHS Tape) It's odd to think that this would be entertaining, but it is! Think about it though, a perfect future where men in brightly coloured outfits maintain the peace, which is threatened when an odd alien society is destroyed, the synopsis is so dated, but some how it works. Captain Scarlet (oddly, not named Captain Red)drawes on a dark side of the puppet world to give a deserbing image, it also seems highly ironic that when the world finaly makes peace with itself is thretned by alien forces. I'm way to young to have seen this first time round but when the BBC started to re-show these episodes during summer, I became hooked, and even found my self not bothering to watch Thunderbirds. Yes alright it can get pridictable and the decore is SO dated, but then again that's part of the fun. I stongly recomend people to bye this, you don't have to love it, but for old time sake, why not!!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   20 of 24 people found the following review helpful: absolute must for any captain scarlet fans!!, 20 Sep 2001 By  s.ridgeway@ntlworld.com (Lincolnshire, England) - See all my reviews This review is from: Captain Scarlet Complete Series Box Set (VHS Tape) Finally, a chance to relive Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's finest work (im my opinion!). I've watched every one of the 32 episodes included in this complete box set box when i was a child and now at 35, still feel the warmth of nostalgia whenever the opening titles appear. Apparently aimed at a more "mature" children's audience, it relates the war between the agents of Spectrum and the martian Mysterons. Produced after the very popular Thunderbirds series, slightly more puppetry realism has been added with regard to the cast members. Each episode lasts for approximately 25 minutes, enough time to tell a less structured but equally as exciting plotline than the longer Thunderbird episodes. All of the 32 episodes which were made in 1967 are on eight 100 min video cassettes with a introductory explanation and background detail about Spectrum etc on a ninth. I've given it five stars because, although it is rather expensive as a single purchase, it is the definitive collection of a classic series which has entertained myself despite multiple viewing for many years, The bookcase packaging is very good with a sturdy fold down flap for access to the individual tapes. In conclusion, an essential purchase if you're already a fan, highly recommended if you're new to this series or are unsure as to it's appeal.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (