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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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The new (and re-release) 5" figures are starting to turn up now. They've been on Ebay for a while, but actual Sci-Fi/toy suppliers have them too.
I got a couple of Assault Daleks this morning, very nice; although I'm seriously having to juggle stuff about on my shelves, they're just full.......
I've got to say Mickey really isn't a great figure - the likeness isn't fantastic, and personally I was never never over-keen on the character anyway. The gun he's got is just too big to hold, it keeps making him topple over. I've given up and just placed it flat across his arms (sort of flat-dobro style, if that makes sense). I suspect he'll appeal though, and his common availability on the UK high street will ultimately prove comparable to Rose or the Cybermen (that are just everywhere). Likewise, for whatever reason in reverse polarity, I've still only ever seen the 5" Ood in one actual shop (and I travel a lot, and I'm physically incapable of walking past a new Woolworths or a toyshop to see what they've got).
Sec is cool, but in terms of difference, he's really nothing more than a nice easy marketing ploy, with a simple, tiny, blue sticker (that's also on the Assault range) to distinguish him.
It's probably really selfish of me, but I'm a bit diasappointed that the figures that were the rare ones (Moxx & Chip) are out afresh again. I liked having those things that seemed even more collectable than your Roses or your CyberMen. Bah humbug    I'm clearly just a miserable old git. I'm sure Sycorax will be out again soon to complete the collection of now really hard to find characters being re-released.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming 12" new guys, it'll be good because the Doctor definitely needs a friendly companion for that range.... |
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geekweekFL
Registered: 04/23/07
Posts: 46
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| Saturday, June 02 2007 @ 02:27 PM EDT |
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i just found a website that has a plethora of new figure news and pics. i just thought you all would like to go check it out
http://www.doctorwhotoys.net
cheers
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"I've seen whole armies turn and run away. And he'd just swagger off back to his TARDIS and open the doors with a snap of his fingers. The Doctor in the TARDIS.
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Tuesday, June 05 2007 @ 03:10 PM EDT |
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[Quote by: geekweekFL] i just found a website that has a plethora of new figure news and pics. i just thought you all would like to go check it out
http://www.doctorwhotoys.net
cheers
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Cheers for that West, there's stuff on there that I've not yet seen pictures of.
I didnt know there were plans for Manlek/DalSapien voice changer - it's got to be about the scariest/ugliest toy ever; Character Options reckon it'll be one of the biggest sellers!!
Nice way to make someone buy something they've already got - a big gun!!
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tarashnat
Registered: 08/17/05
Posts: 3062
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| Wednesday, July 18 2007 @ 05:13 PM EDT |
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2007 5" figure line release update
Rose Tyler w/ 2 Robot Spiders (reissue) - Series 1
Slitheen & The Space Pig (reissue) - Series 1
Captain Jack & The Empty Child (reissue) - Series 1
Dalek w/ Mutant Reveal - Series 1
Auton Twin Pack - Series 1
Moxx Of Balhoon (reissue) - Series 1
Assault Dalek - Series 1
Gelth Zombie - Series 1
Dr. Constantine - Series 1
Cyberman w/ Gun Arm (reissue) - Series 2
Grey Krillitane (reissue) - Series 2
The Ood - Series 2
Clockwork Man (Blue) - Series 2
Clockwork Man (Black) - Series 2
Werewolf (reissue) - Series 2
Mickey Smith - Series 2
Rose Tyler & Chip - Series 2
Black Dalek Sec - Series 2
Spacesuit Doctor - Series 2
The Doctor (Blue Suit) - Series 3
The Doctor w/ Glasses - Series 3
The Doctor w/ 3D Glasses - Series 3
Martha Jones - Series 3
Judoon Captain - Series 3
Judoon Trooper - Series 3
Lilith - Series 3
Dalek Thay - Series 3
Novice Hame - Series 3
Dalek Sec Hybrid - Series 3
Pig Slave - Series 3
The Face Of Boe - Deluxe
The Empress Of The Racnoss - Deluxe
Brannigan - Series 3
Scarecrow (Brown Tie) - Series 3
Scarecrow (Green?Grey Tie) - Series 3 |
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Wednesday, July 18 2007 @ 06:09 PM EDT |
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The first batch of new figures has started to hit the (UK) shops now. They're also on Ebay for not too far over the odds. From what I can tell, there are 6 new releases already out. I picked them up from Sci-Fi Collector's stall at Star Wars Celebration Europe (so if you're in London and can get to The Strand, they might still have a few)
The Doctor in Spacesuit figure is simply fantastic. It's a wicked edition to the collection. Detail is superb, as are the extras.
The Martha figure doesnt look as bad in real life as it does in the pictures I've seen. The figure is of a cute young woman, it just doesnt particularly look like Martha. It's nice there finally is a Martha, after they milked Rose for everything she was worth; I've still got 4 Roses' (and thats despite fact I gave a couple away).
Thay is an easy hit for manufacturers, he (assuming you call a Dalek a he) has simply got a slightly different couple of (plain) panels on the back - not a terribly exciting addition.
Lilith is very good - but she doesnt stand up!! I've had to lean her against the wall. Nice figure with good detail.
The Judoon Captain and Troopers are excellent. They're highly detailed and they look pure evil. Given time I'll definitely pick up a few more Troopers.
The Doctor in glasses is a bit like Thay. Nice paint job, red trainers and and a pair of specs, but essentially a touched up variant. As a downside, he doesnt even come with a screwdriver (which considering his hand is moulded to take one, thats a bit irritating). Again, not a massively exciting addition (not on a par with Spacesuit, Lilith or the Judoon).
All of them have some extra articulation in the arms, and quite frankly, it's pointless. All in all though, still a big thumbs up (from this big kid at least). |
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Smitty
Registered: 02/10/07
Posts: 477
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| Wednesday, July 18 2007 @ 06:34 PM EDT |
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Any word on The Master? Perhaps with a Toclafane sphere?
Did or did not John Simm sign off his likeness?
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tarashnat
Registered: 08/17/05
Posts: 3062
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| Wednesday, July 18 2007 @ 07:19 PM EDT |
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[Quote by: tarashnat] 2007 5" figure line release update
Rose Tyler w/ 2 Robot Spiders (reissue) - Series 1
Slitheen & The Space Pig (reissue) - Series 1
Captain Jack & The Empty Child (reissue) - Series 1
Dalek w/ Mutant Reveal - Series 1
Auton Twin Pack - Series 1
Moxx Of Balhoon (reissue) - Series 1
Assault Dalek - Series 1
Gelth Zombie - Series 1
Dr. Constantine - Series 1
Cyberman w/ Gun Arm (reissue) - Series 2
Grey Krillitane (reissue) - Series 2
The Ood - Series 2
Clockwork Man (Blue) - Series 2
Clockwork Man (Black) - Series 2
Werewolf (reissue) - Series 2
Mickey Smith - Series 2
Rose Tyler & Chip - Series 2
Black Dalek Sec - Series 2
Spacesuit Doctor - Series 2
The Doctor (Blue Suit) - Series 3
The Doctor w/ Glasses - Series 3
The Doctor w/ 3D Glasses - Series 3
Martha Jones - Series 3
Judoon Captain - Series 3
Judoon Trooper - Series 3
Lilith - Series 3
Dalek Thay - Series 3
Novice Hame - Series 3
Dalek Sec Hybrid - Series 3
Pig Slave - Series 3
The Face Of Boe - Deluxe
The Empress Of The Racnoss - Deluxe
Brannigan - Series 3
Scarecrow (Brown Tie) - Series 3
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The following are the speculated releases from doctorwhotoys.net
Laszlo - Series 3
Weeping Angels - Series 3
Faceless Mrs Connolly with The Wire TV Set - Series 2
Evil Toby - Series 2
The Hoix - Series 2
Clockwork Man (Dark Blue) - Series 2
Dirty Dalek - Series 1
The Editor - Series 1
The Reaper (Electronic) - Deluxe
5" Action Figure Sets
Daleks in Manhattan Set (The Daleks in Manhattan box set features Dalek Sec Hybrid, Damaged Dalek Thay and a Pig Guard. It will also include a brand new The Doctor figure in blue suit with red plimsoles and a brown coat)
The Army of Ghosts (The Army of Ghosts box set will include the Genesis Ark and Damaged Cyberman as well as Mickey Smith with Void Transport Device)
The Satan Pit Set (including a 5" Doctor in Space Suit with removeable helmet and special CO2 scrubber unit and featuring a Lift Cage)
The Professor Gift Set (The contents of this set are yet to be confirmed)
Flight Control Tardis (Electronic) - Deluxe
Series Two 10 figure set (This set will include the Mickey Smith action figure and nine others. The nine others will be The Doctor in Trenchcoat, Rose (Version 2 New Earth), K9, Cyberman, Cyber Controller, Dalek Sec, Clockwork Man (black), Krillitane (red) and The Ood) |
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 05:34 PM EDT |
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Something I've not seen before has popped up a couple of times on Ebay recently - a story so far poster (in same style as the pretty famous Star Wars action figure poster)......
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Smitty
Registered: 02/10/07
Posts: 477
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| Wednesday, August 08 2007 @ 07:57 AM EDT |
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Am I the only one here that thinks the fob watch from HN/FOB/Utopia will be a fantastic collectable?
It'll make a nice high end DW piece or CO/Underground Toys can make one that has Timelord essence glow and dialogue!
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Wednesday, August 08 2007 @ 06:47 PM EDT |
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[Quote by: Smitty] Am I the only one here that thinks the fob watch from HN/FOB/Utopia will be a fantastic collectable?
It'll make a nice high end DW piece or CO/Underground Toys can make one that has Timelord essence glow and dialogue!
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I think it would be excellent. I do kinda wonder what I'd do with it though. It's a bit like the sonic screwdriver pen or torch, or literally countless other Dr Who bits and pieces I've got. There's no organisation there, they're just sort of..... everywhere. With the figures, at least I have them all on display. |
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Satai Styx
Registered: 09/12/05
Posts: 178
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| Thursday, August 09 2007 @ 10:15 AM EDT |
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| I've been wondering if they'd merch the fob watch as well - nice collectible, and useful with an actual watch inside.... |
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Ciotka Judi,
The Polish Blonde
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Monday, August 27 2007 @ 05:18 PM EDT |
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tarashnat
Registered: 08/17/05
Posts: 3062
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| Sunday, November 11 2007 @ 01:02 AM EST |
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Finally! A fully articulated 9th Doctor has been released! |
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Tardis-Knight
Registered: 02/11/07
Posts: 618
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| Wednesday, November 14 2007 @ 02:01 PM EST |
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[Quote by: tarashnat]
Finally! A fully articulated 9th Doctor has been released! |
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I've looked for this everywhere over the last few days and I've not found one. I didnt know about it til you posted and I looked into it. Initially I thought it was just a US release but doing some digging it's definitely a UK one as well. They're out there somewhere, and they're all over Ebay at double price, but I've not seen one in any of the half dozen Woolworths or Argos' I've tried, or Forbidden Planets in Shaftesbury Avenue or Croydon. I'll probably just bite the bullet and get one from Ebay.
The reservations I mentioned about The new Masters figures certainly don't apply to either Laszlo or Weeping Angels!
Laszlo is fantastic - alongside Rose, this is probably the most realistic and biggest likeness to human figure in whole range (it really it is that good, they've nailed him). I know he was altered slightly and maybe the pig features make him easier to mould, but it's brilliant nonetheless.
The Angels are just marvellous too. Good articulation that allows them to cover their eyes (or not, if you prefer). I've got a couple, if I find 2 more I'll do an Angels Have The Tardis scene and take a picture. Really really good figures.
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daveac
Registered: 04/12/06
Posts: 2636
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| Wednesday, November 14 2007 @ 02:35 PM EST |
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Saw these in my local supermarket today.
They are poor images from my phone grouped into one image
Cheers, daveac |
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