@BasilFawlty4444 They're expanded on more in the comic version. Apparently they're called the Zombites, and they're in a war with another group called the Nebab (who are not associated with Nebab Coffee, as far as I know). They shot down Scott because they wanted to steal TB1 and copy the technology for their own use. Presumably they were going to do the same thing to TB2, but they uh, exploded.
@NekoFaustus That's interesting, but the "Zombites" never landed after shooting Scott down to capture him and TB1. I suppose you may be right, when they have Scott in this scene and haven't decided to kill him, perhaps wanting information off him ?
I could never work out who the guys in the Pyramid were.... are they Egyptian or something?? :S it's sad because this was my first episode I ever watched when I was 4, and it's still my favourite today!!
I have a version where they overdubbed the aliens so they're just speaking English. but that version is about 30 minutes shorter. And has a different theme song. It's pretty bizarre.
@CamsterdamSPguy Oh, pretty much what you'd expect. "INTRUDERS! FIND THEM! FIRING MISSILES!" Unfortunately no great secrets are revealed. But they do have kooky pseudo-middle-eastern accents.
@RandomTask3000 haha, that's wicked, thanks XD aye- shame about there being no secrets revealed though; would be pretty interesting to know these guys origins or true intentions.. but just knowin they're bad guys is all ya need really [=
@RandomTask3000@CamsterdamSPguy I think that's probably the fox kids Turbo Charged Thunderbirds he's refering to. This means any secrets revealed would be non cannon. Still they do crop up in the comics at least once. I think they were just meant to be a hidden ancient civilisation and they were trying to stay secret.
It is like a Jules Verne episode: many of his views became a areality too. Thunderbirds was my favorite as a 6-8 year old. I realize that many of the things experienced then a re now a reality: take computers, typing on my mac and sharing it real time with any body around the globe. We just don't realize it yet.
The greatnes of these Thundebird series is that many of -then- novalties have become now part of our reality. The Harrier is a Thunderbird 1. The tunneldigger is a reality in modern tunnel digger technique. Space station is a reality. The design quality is standard now.
@rougueg Not exactly diliberately the Zombite should have known better than to fall onto the controls. And they should have sent soemone in to put the lever back up. lol
i always found it funny how scott found it appropriate to go get his gun back from the treaure room, after saying get to ready to run lol... priorities lad [=
Surely the Zombites would just get someone else in agas mask to put the leaver back up again, tho i spose this is 1960s kids tv the bad guys are always inept lol.
Back then... special effects and technology wer every expensive and not liek what we have today... it save dmoney and time to use the same scenes over agian.
5.21 Lol, the way they run.
GGGGGGGPAUL 2 months ago
@GGGGGGGPAUL lol they are doing a gay run
lighteningBlitz 5 days ago
What relly annoys me about this episode is that they never explain who the "uninvited" actually are!
BasilFawlty4444 4 months ago
@BasilFawlty4444 They're expanded on more in the comic version. Apparently they're called the Zombites, and they're in a war with another group called the Nebab (who are not associated with Nebab Coffee, as far as I know). They shot down Scott because they wanted to steal TB1 and copy the technology for their own use. Presumably they were going to do the same thing to TB2, but they uh, exploded.
NekoFaustus 3 months ago
@NekoFaustus That's interesting, but the "Zombites" never landed after shooting Scott down to capture him and TB1. I suppose you may be right, when they have Scott in this scene and haven't decided to kill him, perhaps wanting information off him ?
florianderl 3 hours ago
@BasilFawlty4444 on the dvd box set, they are called the zotons
lighteningBlitz 5 days ago
"You're gonna have to run for your life like you've never run before!" *Proceeds to bob along at normal speed* Love it XD
TeenMuggle 5 months ago 6
0:24 Stick it up your jumper! LOL
1:56 It's not the most... efficient escape.
Naylte 6 months ago
Good thing all the baddies died on the right buttons!
Reepimeister11 6 months ago
Whay does the rail thing has a steering wheel?
hollander133 7 months ago
@hollander133
Probably a speed control
DakariKingMykan 6 months ago
It wouldnt be thunderbirds without an explosion
Doominator99 7 months ago 5
0;42 sock it to him ..pow!
hughezee 7 months ago
Scott Tracy is very fortunate to have those bad guys die and then fall on conveniant control panels. I love this episode.
Battle5tarRJC 7 months ago
0:43 - PUPPET PUNCHING POWER!!!
quizmaster85 9 months ago
I love the little nod Scott does with his head to the two archaeologists after he says "BEAT IT!", that's good puppetry! :)
CI5AgentSweeps 10 months ago
Wow, its puppets and I know they're gonna be safe and all but I'm worried for there safety... The music doesn't help its all like OMG.
mooganify 10 months ago
0:23 Dump her DUMP HER!
mooganify 10 months ago 4
I could never work out who the guys in the Pyramid were.... are they Egyptian or something?? :S it's sad because this was my first episode I ever watched when I was 4, and it's still my favourite today!!
imperialtrooper2008 1 year ago
This is a top secret organisation of which nobody must know right? So why the hell is Scott using his full name in front of the archaeologists?!
PippinRally 1 year ago
this show had some of the best episode themes! i love the one where they're in the railcar, one of my thunderbirds faves!!! :D
sugarbabe37 1 year ago
how did the tomb open?!
NORTHERNKONFLIKT 1 year ago
@NORTHERNKONFLIKT the tech-zombite fell on the controls i think [= explains how it always opened in first place
CamsterdamSPguy 1 year ago
@NORTHERNKONFLIKT 5:11 the guy falls on the lever you can hear the sound and see it ;)
Budhabe 11 months ago
In one episode, the Thunderbirds have accumulated a higher body count than people rescued. =/
mewtwo1gb 1 year ago 2
I have a version where they overdubbed the aliens so they're just speaking English. but that version is about 30 minutes shorter. And has a different theme song. It's pretty bizarre.
RandomTask3000 1 year ago
@RandomTask3000 ah right.. what are they saying in your version then? i've always been a littl ebit curious to know that haha
CamsterdamSPguy 1 year ago
@CamsterdamSPguy Oh, pretty much what you'd expect. "INTRUDERS! FIND THEM! FIRING MISSILES!" Unfortunately no great secrets are revealed. But they do have kooky pseudo-middle-eastern accents.
RandomTask3000 1 year ago
@RandomTask3000 haha, that's wicked, thanks XD aye- shame about there being no secrets revealed though; would be pretty interesting to know these guys origins or true intentions.. but just knowin they're bad guys is all ya need really [=
CamsterdamSPguy 1 year ago
@RandomTask3000 @CamsterdamSPguy I think that's probably the fox kids Turbo Charged Thunderbirds he's refering to. This means any secrets revealed would be non cannon. Still they do crop up in the comics at least once. I think they were just meant to be a hidden ancient civilisation and they were trying to stay secret.
Starman117 10 months ago
great, every evil organisation has a self-destruct switch or button.
FlippieX 1 year ago
There sure is a lot of Stingray music in this one!
PumpkinDave 1 year ago
It is like a Jules Verne episode: many of his views became a areality too. Thunderbirds was my favorite as a 6-8 year old. I realize that many of the things experienced then a re now a reality: take computers, typing on my mac and sharing it real time with any body around the globe. We just don't realize it yet.
barendschipper 1 year ago
The greatnes of these Thundebird series is that many of -then- novalties have become now part of our reality. The Harrier is a Thunderbird 1. The tunneldigger is a reality in modern tunnel digger technique. Space station is a reality. The design quality is standard now.
barendschipper 1 year ago
Scott Tracy just committing a minor case of geocide!
rougueg 1 year ago
@rougueg Not exactly diliberately the Zombite should have known better than to fall onto the controls. And they should have sent soemone in to put the lever back up. lol
Starman117 1 year ago
Gothic German?! I always thought it was just some made-up lingo like in Pingu. xD
ecxpac 1 year ago 2
0:43 is so funny
Firemarioflower 1 year ago
1:21 - The shot of Scott saying "Quick, start the car!" is inexplicably hilarious.
MatthewCasey 1 year ago 4
I have truly enjoyed your episode of The Thunderbirds. Excellent sound & picture.
normandytiger 1 year ago 4
i always found it funny how scott found it appropriate to go get his gun back from the treaure room, after saying get to ready to run lol... priorities lad [=
CamsterdamSPguy 2 years ago 7
Surely the Zombites would just get someone else in agas mask to put the leaver back up again, tho i spose this is 1960s kids tv the bad guys are always inept lol.
Starman117 2 years ago 2
The bad guys make me think of the old Flash Gordon serials. I kept expecting Ming the Merciless to show up!
OxcartUser 2 years ago 5
@OxcartUser They even have a Gordon to send out there. What's that Brian Blessed GORDON'S ALIVE!!!
Starman117 1 year ago
Ive always loved Virgil! Thunderbird 2 rocks!
GUAlliance 2 years ago 5
omg every episode has that stupid spinning alarm!!!
danielpullen 2 years ago 29
@danielpullen
Back then... special effects and technology wer every expensive and not liek what we have today... it save dmoney and time to use the same scenes over agian.
DakariKingMykan 1 year ago
scott was the best out of all the tracy brothers i think maybe cos he's the oldest
birdnoh 2 years ago 4
It's funny how the missile base looks like the insides of an ancient television. Which is probably what it was made from.
mukatuna 2 years ago 25
@mukatuna Odd thing was, it probably wasn't even ancient. These were made in the 60's.
Tabby266 1 year ago
I guess that at 0:21 the word that the zombite leade says means "Up", that's what t it sounds like
stingrayfan2007 2 years ago
Hold it Virgil, it's Scott! ha you gotta love Gordon!
Runeavenger777 2 years ago 7
That's Gothic German Their speaking
DakariKingMykan 2 years ago
can you give us a breif description of what they are saying?
jack037907 2 years ago
No, I'm afraid I can't.
I don't know exactly how to speak Gothic German, that and I don't know how to pronunce the words their saying...
But...if there was a way to close caption their Gothic words, maybe I could.
DakariKingMykan 2 years ago
yeah, this was one of my favorite episode.
So greaat to see it again
thx... put more on youtube
brakkedy 2 years ago 2
cool
XYoungManX 2 years ago 2
First time I've seen International Rescue take lives than save them. Then again, who wouldn't pick up the gun and use it?
RedFenril 2 years ago 3
From 2:29 - one of the best things about the series, just so many gratuitous explosions!
SergeantSarge 2 years ago 3
more if you have any also stingray xl5 joe 90 many thanks
pjhred 2 years ago 2
Put more thunderbirds episode
Nicolas199414 2 years ago 2