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16 December 2010 | MERCHANDISE | FOURTH DOCTOR SONIC for 2011?

A fan has glimpsed an officially licensed Fourth Doctor version of the icon SONIC SCREWDRIVER. Thank you cyber-who for the email/photo.

Fans have voiced their disappointed that the recent CHARACTER OPTIONS manufactured toy, Third Doctor Sonic Screwdriver is not only £5.00 more expensive than the Eleventh Doctor's version but it does not feature the original sound effect as featured in the CLASSIC SERIES. "Sloppy design" as one fan commented to eyeofhorus.org.uk

It is hoped that this Fourth Doctor version has the Fourth Doctor sound effect.

UPDATED NEWS 16.12.2010

We are re-printing a list of forthcoming (TBC) action figures that we were emailed.

Two items on the list was "a classic sonic" (which eyeofhorus.org.uk has now seen) and a set (RESSURECTION OF THE DALEKS) that has been announced today by FORBIDDEN PLANET (link to product information). The latter set features a new "paint-finish" for the FIfth Doctor, a new Davros sculpt and two new dalek "paint-finish". Released on 17 January 2011 pre-order price £34.99.

Would anyone be surprised that all the items on the list are either (1) in development or (2) in manufacture? Thank you cyber-who for the email/photo.

   
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6 December 2010 | MERCHANDISE | ARRESTING POND FIGURE

The original FORBIDDEN PLANET London-based sci-fi retailer continues with their CHARACTER OPTIONS releases, and just in "the nick of time" - sorry for that - a new action figure set will be ready for delivery in time for Christmas Day.

The 11th. Doctor, the newly regenerated TARDIS and Amy Pond as the "kissogram" Police Officer version. £26.99 (SAVE £3.00).

This set is released on Monday 20 December 2010.

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1 December 2010 | MERCHANDISE | LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURES

The original FORBIDDEN PLANET London-based sci-fi retailer continues with their CHARACTER OPTIONS exclusives with a CLASSIC SERIES set (£24.99) featuring Peri Brown and Sil as featured in VENGEANCE ON VAROS (1985).

This set is "limited edition" and is released on 7 December 2010.

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1 NOVEMBER 2010 | MERCHANDISE | SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES

CHARACTER OPTIONS continue to release action figures relating to DOCTOR WHO SERIES 5 at a rate. The figures are RRP £8.99 or less.

This month they have released:

These toys are available from PLAY.COM and FORBIDDEN PLANET

   
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28 OCTOBER 2010 | MERCHANDISE | WETA STATUES

WETA, a creative studio based in New Zealand, has agreed with the original FORBIDDEN PLANET (the UK's leading sci-fantasy retailer both on the high street and online) to sell their range of highly detailed & accurate DOCTOR WHO statuettes.

The designs are based upon the CLASSIC SERIES and NEW SERIES and are, quite frankly, stunning. The original RRP have been reduced across the range and would provide an ideal investment for DOCTOR WHO fans, as well as being a quality gift for fans this Christmas. Pre-order for a release on 15 November 2010.

These items are officially licenced by BBC WORLDWIDE.

 

   
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22 OCTOBER 2010 | MERCHANDISE | AXON AND THE MASTER set

eyeofhorus.org.uk has received "press copies" of CHARACTER OPTIONS manufactured action figure set, DOCTOR WHO - AXON AND THE MASTER (shown with the Third Doctor figure). The figure set is "limited edition".

The figures are superbly sculpted, with true menace crafted into Roger Delgado's eyes.

The set is officially available from UK retailer, FORBIDDEN PLANET (online and at their six UK stores) RRP £24.99.

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17 October 2010 | MERCHANDISE | EXCLUSIVE TOY COLLECTIONS

FORBIDDEN PLANET has secured another two sets of exclusive toys created by CHARACTER OPTIONS based upon the CLASSIC SERIES.

ORDER DETAILS The four-item set, THE REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN including a highly detailed Cybermat. The set will be released on 17 November 2010 RRP £29.99 (plus UK postage).

ORDER DETAILS The four-item set, REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS including a stunning version of the Special Weapons Dalek. £34.99 (plus UK postage). Available now.

And a reminder for "those of a certain age" that the highly accurate THIRD DOCTOR SONIC SCREWDRIVER (with sound fx) is available for a limited period. Online price £19.99 (plus UK postage).

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UPDATED NEWS 14 October 2010 | MERCHANDISE | BBC BOOKS

SIGNING UPDATE: A reminder that acclaimed author, Michael Moorcock (listed by THE TIMES as one of Britain's top 50 creative writers since 1945) will be in the UK signing copies of DOCTOR WHO - THE COMING OF THE TERRAPHILES on 21 October at FORBIDDEN PLANET (London store).

The 326 page hardback (RRP £16.99) will be published on 28 October 2010, and the British-born Texas-based author will be signing copies of the novel at FORBIDDEN PLANET's flagship store on 21 October (at 18:00).

Note in the diary! Or a pre-order a signed copy direct from FORBIDDEN PLANET (£14.99).

What Moorcock has said about the novel pre-completion:

Editor Justin seems to like it a lot. Now we're going over the manuscript mostly checking for when Doctor or Amy aren't quite in character (remember I wrote it from a few hints and had no chance to see the Matt and Karen episodes (saw one just before I delivered it) and no hint as to what is becoming intriguing development which also has resonances with my own Dream Quest stuff.

Then it has to be approved by BBC Cardiff... Not a lot of time to get it into production now! But it should go off to Cardiff next week. I need to do some expansion exactly where my instincts told me to expand (but I was already 20,000 words over contract expectations).

And after completion:

I'd try to give the reader something they couldn't get on TV which is what Brian Aldiss called 'wide screen baroque' -- big budget space opera plus comedy in this case. But it ties the 'whoniverse' into the multiverse and so on and it does have more than one space pirate... I wanted to expand the range rather than play off existing strengths. I really do think that the best recent scripts are the best Dr W we've ever had.

It remains to be seen what the editors and 'Cardiff' think of this one. It's aimed at grown ups rather than 'eight-year-olds' who are always being mentioned in interviews. But grown-ups who enjoy a bit of fun.

READ MORE BBC BOOKS PRESS RELEASE (pdf formatted file)

EXTERNAL LINK Michael Moorcock website ©

   
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27 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | REVENGE CYBERMEN TOYSET

Coming this Christmas to a red stocking near you will be FORBIDDEN PLANET's exclusive set of REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN action figures and a cybermat.

With the TESCO assorted cybermen action figures set selling out very quickly across the UK earlier this year, it is almost certain that this set will head the same way.

The set will be released on 17 November 2010 RRP £29.99 (plus UK postage).

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19 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | WARRIORS' GATE action figures

FORBIDDEN PLANET continue to provide UK fans with previously exclusive Stateside CHARACTER OPTIONS designed action figures.

New into the UK is the Fourth Doctor (SEASON 18 - WARRIORS' GATE version) and the K9 double pack. Expected in stock on 30 September 2010. This pack seems a little cheeky as it features the previous Fifth Doctor SEASON 18/19 version (CASTROVALVA action figure) and an non-updated K9. So, in effect, you're paying just for a re-sculpt of the Doctor's head.

It can be pre-ordered for £19.99

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18 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | THE DOCTOR AND DALEK SCIENTIST

FORBIDDEN PLANET continue to provide UK fans with previously exclusive Stateside CHARACTER OPTIONS designed action figures.

New into the UK is the Eleventh Doctor (sans jacket) and the orange DALEK SCIENTIST design double pack. eyeofhorus.org.uk has been warned that this will be VERY LIMITED STOCK (expected in stock on 12 September 2010).

It can be pre-ordered for £24.99

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13 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | THE MASTER and AXON creature

As previously announced earlier this month, the Third Doctor's arch enemy, THE MASTER and alien AXON creature will be released as double-pack action figures on 16 August 2010.

It can be pre-ordered for £24.99

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13 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | PERTWEE SONIC SCREWDRIVER toy

As previously announced earlier this month, the Third Doctor's SONIC SCREWDRIVER toy (a must for anyone over forty years old...) is available in the UK from 10 September 2010.

It can be pre-ordered for £19.99

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UPDATED NEWS 13 August 2010 | MERCHANDISE | BBC BOOKS

UPDATED NEWS (13.08.2010 11:35) - Author, Michael Moorcock will (subject to change) be interviewed on Sunday 15 August as part of BBC RADIO FOUR's BROADCASTING HOUSE programme from 09:00. He will be discussing the forthcoming SERIES 5 tie-in novel, DOCTOR WHO - THE COMING OF THE TERRAPHILES.

The novel will be adapted as an unabridged reading by BBC AUDIO for a 7 October 2010 release.

BBC BOOKS has acquired acclaimed writer, Michael Moorcock (listed by THE TIMES as one of Britain's top 50 creative writers since 1945) to write DOCTOR WHO - THE COMING OF THE TERRAPHILES, featuring the 11th Doctor and Amy Pond, and the author's own characters Captain Cornelius and range of pirates.

The 326 page hardback (RRP £16.99) will be published on 28 October 2010, and the British-born Texas-based author will be signing copies of the novel at FORBIDDEN PLANET's flagship store on 21 October (at 18:00).

Note in the diary! Or a pre-order a signed copy direct from FORBIDDEN PLANET (£14.99).

EXCLUSIVE In association with FORBIDDEN PLANET, eyeofhorus.org.uk will be launching a free-to-enter competition to win an AUTHOR SIGNED COPY of the novel. Details soon.

What Moorcock has said about the novel pre-completion:

Editor Justin seems to like it a lot. Now we're going over the manuscript mostly checking for when Doctor or Amy aren't quite in character (remember I wrote it from a few hints and had no chance to see the Matt and Karen episodes (saw one just before I delivered it) and no hint as to what is becoming intriguing development which also has resonances with my own Dream Quest stuff.

Then it has to be approved by BBC Cardiff... Not a lot of time to get it into production now! But it should go off to Cardiff next week. I need to do some expansion exactly where my instincts told me to expand (but I was already 20,000 words over contract expectations).

And after completion:

I'd try to give the reader something they couldn't get on TV which is what Brian Aldiss called 'wide screen baroque' -- big budget space opera plus comedy in this case. But it ties the 'whoniverse' into the multiverse and so on and it does have more than one space pirate... I wanted to expand the range rather than play off existing strengths. I really do think that the best recent scripts are the best Dr W we've ever had.

It remains to be seen what the editors and 'Cardiff' think of this one. It's aimed at grown ups rather than 'eight-year-olds' who are always being mentioned in interviews. But grown-ups who enjoy a bit of fun.

READ MORE BBC BOOKS PRESS RELEASE (pdf formatted file)

EXTERNAL LINK Michael Moorcock website ©

   
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26 July 2010 | MERCHANDISE | LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURES

FORBIDDEN PLANET has the latest CHARACTER OPTIONS limited edition action figure packs in stock: as discussed earlier this month, the packs are:

Click on the above for more information direct from FORBIDDEN PLANET

   
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10 June 2010 | MERCHANDISE | ACTION FIGURES

FORBIDDEN PLANET have updated their online store with forthcoming SERIES 5 action figures and new CLASSIC SERIES figures and special edition packs.

  • THE ELEVENTH DOCTOR - 25.07.2010
  • AMY POND - 25.07.2010
  • DALEK (IRONSIDE VERSION) - 25.07.2010
  • DALEK DRONE (DNA PARADIGM VERSION) - 25.07.2010
  • Other action figures include SMILER (two versions), WEEPING ANGEL (regeneration version), PROFESSOR BRACEWELL
  • TARDIS (SERIES 5) FLIGHT CONTROL PACK - 04.07.2010
  • DALEK 12cm REMOTE CONTROL (IRONSIDE VERSION) - 26.09.2010

CLASSIC SERIES releases include:

  • FOURTH DOCTOR TARDIS PACK (PLANET OF EVIL) - LIMITED EDITION
  • SEVENTH DOCTOR TARDIS PACK (CURSE OF FENRIC) - LIMITED EDITION
  • FIRST DOCTOR (AN UNEARTHLY CHILD) - LIMITED EDITION
  • FOURTH DOCTOR (PYRAMIDS OF MARS) - LIMITED EDITION

Further details can be obtained directly from FORBIDDEN PLANET via the links - see right (below images).

   
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20 May 2010 | MERCHANDISE | LIMITED EDITION TOY and NEW TARDIS

CHARACTER OPTIONS have added a skull to the forthcoming "limited edition" £14.99 FIRST DOCTOR action figure (from AN UNEARTHLY CHILD episode) on behalf of UK retailer, FORBIDDEN PLANET.

This item is released on 3 June 2010.

EXTERNAL LINK Buy the figure direct from FORBIDDEN PLANET (UK only)

A freshly updated TARDIS FLIGHT CONTROL electronic toy is released next month, featuring the new interior and the (welcome return) St John decal. RRP £14.99

EXTERNAL LINK Buy the NEW TARDIS direct from FORBIDDEN PLANET (UK only)

   
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