Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 10th Doctor in Tuxedo (5")

I take a look at the 10th Doctor in tuxedo, a figure that's long overdue! Special thanks Character Options and Evolution PR for passing on a copy of this figure for review.

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 12th Doctor from 'Under the Lake' (5")

I take a look at the second 12th Doctor variant from series 9 this time from Under the Lake/Before the Flood. Special thanks to Character Options and Evolution PR for sending an advance copy of this figure to review.

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 12th Doctor from 'The Girl Who Died' (5")

I take a look at the new 12th Doctor figure from 'The Girl Who Died'. Special thanks to Character Options and Evolution PR for sending a preview sample of this figure.

Stay tuned for more reviews from the Collectors Series range!

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 12th Doctor 1:6 Scale Limited Edition -...

With the sad announcement that Peter Capaldi will be leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year, I take a look at Big Chief Studio's 12th Doctor figure from series 8.

New Doctor Who Figures Revealed

Character Options have revealed a new line of action figures, toys and re-releases as part of their Spring range that will be on display at London Toy Fair on the 24th January.

The figures featured were revealed last year but there are some new images to go along with them.

Character Options is proud to unveil a range of new Doctor Who figures and accessories for 2017. The new collection will be available from mid spring and is to be seen for the first time at London Toy Fair on Tuesday 24th January 2017.

Heading up the range is a number of articulated figures that will be perfect for collectors. Set in the classic 5.5 inch scaling each perfectly replicates some of the favourite characters, past and present, from the show.

The Tenth Doctor in Tuxedo, is packed in collectors packaging and not only comes with a figure and a Sonic Screwdriver but for fans is one of the most requested alternate outfits; perfect to recreate scenes from “Rise of Cybermen” and “Voyage of the Damned!”

Added to this is the favoured Tenth Doctor’s Sonic with lights and sounds. For those that did not collect it first time round now’s the time to add to your collection.

Fans of the Tenth Doctor will also be keen to get their hands on The Ninth and Tenth Doctor’s TARDIS Playset. With its motorised time rotor and pulsating lights this is the ultimate playset and has an illuminated console with six control buttons, removable floor panels and flip up console panel.

Another Figure in the series is the Twelfth Doctor, as played by Peter Capaldi, in his Ninth Season hoodie and checked trousers outfit. This item also includes a new head sculpt and his brand new Sonic Screwdriver just in time for Season Ten!

For serious collectors needing every variant, there is also the Twelfth Doctor in his Ninth Season Hoodie and Black Jumper outfit, a 5.5 inch figure not to be missed.

Finally, if you are looking for a Cyberman with a difference then make sure you stretch yourself for the new Cyberman 7-inch Stretch toy! Watch with wonder as the Doctors arch enemy is stretched many times his size only to return back to his original shape and size once he is let loose.

As of yet there are no images of the stretchy Cyberman but there is sure to be some from London Toy Fair next week. Currently the 10th Doctor in Tuxedo is the only figure available to pre-order from Forbidden Planet.

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: The Third Doctor Set - B&M Bargains Exclusive!

I take a look at the new Third Doctor set exclusive to B&M Bargains, featuring the Third Doctor from Invasion of the Dinosaurs, Jo Grant from The Time Monster and the Master!

13 Doctors Action Figure Set Revealed at SDCC 2016

Word had been floating around that something 'big' was coming from Underground Toys and yesterday they didn't disappoint as they revealed a whopping great set of 13 new Doctor repaints in the much loved 5.5" Collector Series scale.

The set appears to include the following:

- 1st Doctor from The Web Planet (although it does seem to have trousers from his later stories)
- 2nd Doctor from The Two Doctors
- 3rd Doctor from The Time Monster (actually it's The Three Doctors because of the bow tie)
- 4th Doctor from Logopolis (more accurate scarf pattern and darker colours)
- 5th Doctor from The Awakening (new version of the season 21 trousers and dirty trainers)
- 6th Doctor from Big Finish covers
- 7th Doctor from Ghost Light (greener trousers, scarf and handkerchief)
- 8th Doctor from The Night of the Doctor (dirty and battle damaged)
- War Doctor from The Day of the Doctor (new colours based on nothing in particular)
- 9th Doctor from The Parting of the Ways (purple/blue jumper actually from Aliens of London)
- 10th Doctor from The Shakespeare Code (slightly different colours)
- 11th Doctor from The Beast Below (slightly different colours)
- 12th Doctor from Deep Breath (actually from Time Heist with a dark blue shirt)

No news on when or where it will be available or how much it will cost. More info as it comes!

Doctor Who Series 9 Missy - Forbidden Planet International Exclusive

FPI have listed a new Missy variant, this time from the opening episodes of Series 9.

The outfit is now a more vibrant purple, with a different colour shirt, a different broach, and black pencil line down the skirt. She comes with her umbrella and her little gizmo (Missy's Device).

FPI have also listed the black variant of Missy, which is exactly the same as the Character Online exclusive. With this in mind, I would imagine that we won't be seeing any new exclusives on Character's site. With both Missy's still in stock it on Character's site and now the re-release and repaint from FPI, it doesn't look great for the 5.5" line.

You can order the new variant here.

Doctor Who Review: 12th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver - Series 9

I take a look at the new Twelfth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver that first appeared in the Series 9 finale, Hell Bent.

Special thanks to Character Options/Evolution PR for sending across this sample.

Twelfth Doctor’s Second Sonic Screwdriver Blasts into Character Options’ Collection

After months of speculation it is now official, the Twelfth Doctor’s Second Sonic Screwdriver is to be part of the Character Options’ toy collection. The first images have been released with confirmation that the eagerly awaited Sonic will be on sale within weeks!

This new toy version is a faithful recreation of the current Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver which debuted in the Series 9 Episode ‘Hell Bent’. This is the first Sonic to have 4 light modes and four sound FX. The model has been designed as a replica from the Series 9 Prop.

As all fans would know, the Doctor has carried many Sonic Screwdrivers of various designs throughout his lifetimes, ranging from a simple silver coloured tube to more complex illuminated and articulated versions.

This second Sonic for the Twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, was ‘gifted' to him by the TARDIS itself after his previous version was lost. Although we are yet to discover all of the new Sonic’s abilities, like the Doctor himself, it has become ever more complex and mysterious. This multipurpose tool features numerous settings and can open most locks, detect all manner of deadly rays, read bio-signs and generate Sonic waves of great power.

Alasdair Dewar, Head of Product Development at Character Options commented: “Since this Twelfth Doctor’s Second Sonic Screwdriver appeared at the end of series 9, we have been inundated by fan requests to produce a toy replica as part of our toy range. We are therefore very proud to finally be able to reveal it. The Sonic Screwdriver has historically been one of the most sought after toys for fans and collectors alike and we hope they will be as delighted with it as we are.”

New Classic Doctor Who Action Figures from B&M Stores?

According to WHONA we may not have too long to wait before the next selection of classic Doctor Who figures. The supplier explains that a new Third Doctor three-pack will be released as a B&M exclusive in the UK and via Underground Toys in the US, all under the new Collector Range banner.

Although the set features no brand new figures, it does feature two new repaints. Firstly is the Third Doctor from Invasion of the Dinosaurs, which was originally planned for release in the canceled 11 Doctors Boxset Two. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to have the Doctor's cloak as the original leaked prototype did, but it does mark the third time this sculpt is 100% accurate to the costume it's portraying.

Secondly we have a new Jo Grant, based on her appearance in The Time Monster. This also add credit to a previous remark made by actress Katy Manning that three figures of her character would be released. The last figure in the set is the Master, as portrayed by Roger Delgado, which is a straight re-release.

Current suggestions are that the set will appear in May/June, so keep your eyes open. Hopefully this will be the first of three sets as in the past B&M have issued three figure sets at a time. If this set also follows the same B&M tradition of being around £12.99 - £15, that will be quite a bargain, especially for those who missed out on previous releases.

More updates to come!

Hey Missy! Two new 5" scale Missy figures exclusive from Character-Online!

In an announcement video released yesterday, Al Dewar revealed that two new figures would be joining the new 5.5" Collectors Series - Missy in both Purple and Black outfits.

Both figures come with her umbrella and iPhone style accessory, and each has a removable head allowing you to swap between the two figures.

There are only 4000 of each variant available worldwide and as a fan favourite she is sure to sell out fast. The figure is due to arrive in November and the UK edition features a slightly different packaging design.

You can order now from http://www.character-online.com/products/doctor-who-toys/Limited-Edition-Action-Figures/

Check out the full press release and the video below!

Big Doctor Who Announcement from Character Options this Thursday at 10am!

Something big is cooking at Character Options! It's just been revealed that Character will be holding a virtual press conference on September 24th, hosted by Alasdair Dewar.

Al Dewar's name should be very familiar to fans of the Doctor Who range, having been working on the line since the start of the new series of Doctor Who.

No further details have been revealed as to what the announcement may contain, but judging by the background graphic of the image supplied, it could mean we are hearing more about the new 5.5" Collector Series.

Be sure to check out http://www.character-online.com/doctorwhoannoucement/ on Thursday at 10am!

Doctor Who: The Curator Set - Now available to Pre-Order from FPI!

 

Another new 5" Doctor Who figure has hit the web! This time it's the Curator Set, featuring the Doctor's future incarnation of an elderly Tom Baker and the Gallifrey Falls No More painting with a lenticular image!

Pre-order now! 

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 12th Doctor - 5" Collector Series!

A new 5" Doctor Who action figure review! It's been almost a year since we've had a new figure in this scale, and here's our first look at the 12th Doctor - Peter Capaldi!

Order from here! 

Polka Dot 12th Doctor up for Pre-Order from FPI

Just as we're all receiving our 12th Doctor's in white shirts (mine arrived today, expect the usual review next week!) FPI have released the pre-order details from the Kill the Moon variant!

You can pre-order this version by clicking here! 

12th Doctor 5" figure at Forbidden Planet!

The new white shirted 12th Doctor is now ready for pre-order through FPI! The figure is £14.99 and due for release in October (weeps).

You can pre-order yours here! 

New 5" Doctor Who Figures on the Horizon from Underground Toys

Well another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone. If you're like me you were probably waiting to see trailers from Doctor Who, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool. Of course SDCC wouldn't be the same without a mad amount of awesome toys on display, and Mattel did us proud with their massive Snake Mountain playset for Masters of the Universe Classics. However, one company who we were not anticipating seeing anything new from was Underground Toys, who had a variety of new 5" scale (sorry, 5.5" scale) Doctor Who toys on display.

Firstly they come in new fancy window box packaging complete with 'Collector Series' on the front in a new colour scheme. This get's a thumbs up from me, a much needed refresh to the blue and grey retro packaging. Secondly we have the figures themselves, four different variants of the Twelfth Doctor with different colour shirts. The figure appears to be the same head sculpt as the 3.75" figure, which sadly means the neutral expression doesn't give us Capaldi's trademark arched eyebrows. The white shirted variant also does not include his cardigan. We're off to a good start! The Doctor does appear in this way in a brief blink and you'll miss it scene, but otherwise it just seems like a major gaff. There's also a more accurate purple shirt, black and white polka dot version, and an unseen black version.

Next we have Clara Oswald, so we don't have to worry about using Oswin to double for her. This figure appears to be a straight up repaint of Oswin, a blue dress, new shoes and no utility belt. Does Clara ever wear this ensemble? No. She wears something sort of similar in The Name of the Doctor, but that actually had a pattern on it. Not wishing to split hairs about inaccuracy, but that's probably as good as it's ever going to get. It put's me in the mind of Dapol's Mel being released in pink and blue, the latter being an incorrect sculpt and missing polka dots.

Finally we have the Curator. Underground knew we wanted all the incarnations of the Doctor, and they're giving them to us! Does that mean we can have a Valeyard now? No? Pfff, fine, have it your own way. This came totally out of left field. No one in their right mind would have ever thought we'd get an old man Tom Baker figure, but here he is. Again, he's not 100% accurate, the shirt's missing the cravat and the collar seems quite high, possibly to hide his missing cravat, but he does look pretty darned good. He also comes packaged with the painting of Gallifrey Falls No More, which is in fact lenticular! Very nice! The interior of the packaging also features the inside of the gallery, AKA the Curator's TARDIS.

There's no word on where, when or how much these figures will be, but there's already talk of £20-30 for the Curator set and probably £20 for the standard figures. There's also some talk of the various Twelfth Doctor variants being exclusive to particular stores, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

As a little aside, but also part of this new collector's range, Al Dewar released some lovely pictures of the Twelfth (yes, no long Eleventh) Doctor's Flight Control TARDIS exclusive to Toys R Us in the UK. No word on price yet, but with all the bells and whistles of the original, including a new light up door panel, would suggest £20-30.

Doctor Who Figure Updates: 3.75" Into the Dalek set and possible 5" 12th Doctor variants?

Argos finally revealed an image of their upcoming Into the Dalek Time Zone set priced at £49.99. The set includes the 12th Doctor, a new version of Clara as seen in The Time of the Doctor and Deep Breath as well as a standard bronze Dalek, a black Dalek Sec-like Dalek with black and red hovabout (akin to the US Stealth ship) and an exclusive electronic 'Rusty' Dalek, which glides. The set also includes the usual cardboard playset featuring a balcony and card board version of the machine used to shrink the Doctor and Clara. Overall it sounds like a very impressive set considering the price point.

Finally it is worth mentioning that US based store WhoNA has revealed they have been offered a variety of four 5" 12th Doctor variants:

"We have been solicited (offered for sale) for 4 different types of 5″ 12th Doctor figures – Black outfit, Red outfit, White outfit and a Polka Dot outfit. No other details just yet as to when arriving or pricing – we will just have to wait for more information."

This news comes just after WhoNA explained there would be no SDCC exclusive figure this year.

Doctor Who Action Figure Review: 4th Doctor 1:6 Smiling Portrait Head - ...

I take a look at the new alternate portrait for Big Chief Studio's 4th Doctor figure!