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|release date      = 2006
|beta release date = 2004
|beta release date = 2004
|release date      = 1 September 2006 (platform)
|release date2    = 12 March 2020 (2020 event)
|release date3    = 5 April 2024 (''Wonder Chase'')
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'''''Roblox''''' is a massively multiplayer online game (MMO) aimed at children ages eight to eighteen developed and published by Roblox Corporation.
{{you may|Roblox (in-universe)|n1=its in-universe counterpart}}
'''''Roblox''''' is a {{w|game creation system}} and {{w|massively multiplayer online}} {{w|computing platform|game platform}} developed by the [[Roblox Corporation]] and launched publicly on [[1 September (releases)|1 September]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]].  


Although almost wholly unrelated to ''Doctor Who'', excluding a few unlicensed fan games, in 12 March 2020, it was announced that Roblox partnered up with [[BBC Studios]] to release two avatar bundles based off of the [[Tenth Doctor]] and the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], as well as a shoulder accessory based off of the [[Pting]], and a back accessory based off of [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]].<ref>https://corp.roblox.com/2020/03/bbc-studios-bring-doctor-roblox/</ref>
== Crossovers ==
On [[11 March (production)|11 March]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]], the [[Roblox Corporation]] announced a partnership with [[BBC Studios]], that would culminate in the release of a limited range of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]''-themed virtual items from [[12 March (releases)|12 March]] to [[26 March (releases)|26 March]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175603/https://corp.roblox.com/2020/03/bbc-studios-bring-doctor-roblox/ ''BBC Studios Bring Doctor Who to Roblox'' on Roblox via the Wayback Machine]</ref><ref name="doctorwhotv">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221002162603/https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/play-as-the-tenth-or-thirteenth-doctor-on-roblox ''Play as the Tenth or Thirteenth Doctor on Roblox'' on doctorwho.tv via the Wayback Machine]</ref> There was no [[T:VS|narrative material]] released as a part of this collaboration, although there have been a number of unlicensed fan games, which often showcase operable [[TARDIS]]es, such as ''Doctor Who: TARDIS Flight Classic'' with over 9.6M visits.
 
In the announcement on [[doctorwho.tv]], the Global Franchise Head of Marketing for Drama, Sarah Bold, was quoted, where she spoke about the "joy" it was for BBC Studios to take ''Doctor Who'' to ''Roblox'', where "millions of fans [would] be able to play and create with these new items."<ref name="doctorwhotv/>
 
On [[5 April (releases)|5 April]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], the BBC released ''[[Wonder Chase (video game)|Wonder Chase]]'', an experience that featured elements from several BBC television shows, including ''Doctor Who''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/bbc-wonder-chase-launches-on-roblox ''BBC launches new Wonder Chase experience on Roblox'' on BBC Media Centre]</ref>
 
== References to the DWU in ''Roblox'' media ==
Roblox, occasionally, released accessories that included [[Cultural references to the Doctor Who universe|cultural references to ''Doctor Who'']]: in the [[Cultural references to the Doctor Who universe/2000s|2000s]], the [[w:c:roblox:head accessory|head accessory]] [[w:c:roblox:catlog:Goldbot Goldbot|Goldbot Goldbot]], released on [[6 November (releases)|6 November]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]], had a close resemblance to the [[Cybusman|Cybusmen]];<ref>[https://www.roblox.com/catalog/17735371/Goldbot-Goldbot Goldbot Goldbot on Roblox]</ref> in the [[Cultural references to the Doctor Who universe/2010s|2010s]], the head accessory [[w:c:roblox:catalog:Cyrofreezer|Cyrofreezer]], released on [[3 February (releases)|3 February]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]], was clearly based upon the [[CyberNomad]]s;<ref>[https://www.roblox.com/catalog/21719285/Cyrofreezer Cyrofreezer on Roblox]</ref> the head accessory [[w:c:roblox:catalog:Voidbot|Voidbot]], released on [[6 September (releases)|6 September]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]], seems to have been inspired by the general design of the Cybermen;<ref>[https://www.roblox.com/catalog/57135880/Voidbot Voidbot on Roblox]</ref> and the head accessory [[w:c:roblox:catalog:Deluxe Fez|Deluxe Fez]], released on [[2 November (releases)|2 November]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]], has a reference to the [[Eleventh Doctor]], as the item description reads: "It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool."<ref>[https://www.roblox.com/catalog/96678539/Deluxe-Fez Deluxe Fez on Roblox]</ref>
 
== ''Doctor Who'' crossover items ==
=== 2020 ===
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
! Item
! Type
! Description
|-
| '''[[Pting|The Pterrible Pting]]'''<br>[[File:The Pterrible Pting.jpg|thumb|link=Pting]]
| [[w:c:roblox:shoulder accessory|Shoulder accessory]]
| This tiny terror from [[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]] can eat any [[inorganic material]]. Thankfully, however, it won’t eat any organic material (meaning you).
|-
| '''[[The Doctor's TARDIS|Portable TARDIS]]'''<br>[[File:Portable TARDIS.jpg|thumb|link=The Doctor's TARDIS]]
| [[w:c:roblox:back accessory|Back accessory]]
| Funny thing about this [[backpack]]... it’s much, much [[bigger on the inside]]. This item is from the Doctor Who collection.
|-
| '''[[Tenth Doctor|The Tenth Doctor]]'''<br>[[File:The Tenth Doctor.jpg|thumb|link=Tenth Doctor]]
| rowspan="2" | [[w:c:roblox:bundle|Avatar<br>bundle]]
| [[2 (number)|Two]] [[leg]]s, two [[arm]]s, two [[hand]]s, BIG [[hair]]... and [[sideburn]]s! This bundle is based on [[David Tennant]]'s character in Doctor Who.
|-
| '''[[Thirteenth Doctor|The Thirteenth Doctor]]'''<br>[[File:The Thirteenth Doctor.jpg|thumb|link=Thirteenth Doctor]]
| This bundle, made of a bit of [[adrenaline]], a dash of [[outrage]], and a hint of [[panic]], is based on [[Jodie Whittaker]]'s character in Doctor Who.
|-
|}
 
=== ''Wonder Chase'' ===
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
! Item
! Type
! Description
|-
| '''[[Goblin 2 (Wonder Chase)|Goblin]]'''<br>[[File:Goblin Roblox.png|thumb|link=Goblin 2 (Wonder Chase)]]
| [[w:c:roblox:shoulder accessory|Shoulder accessory]]
| A mischievous and unruly [[Goblin 2 (Wonder Chase)|Goblin]] as seen in [[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]].
|-
|}


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{official website|www.roblox.com/}}
* {{official website|https://www.roblox.com/}}
 
:'''2020'''
* {{elx|page url=https://www.roblox.com/catalog/4768765635/The-Pterrible-Pting|page name=The Pterrible Pting|website url=https://www.roblox.com|website name=Roblox}}
* {{elx|page url=https://www.roblox.com/catalog/4768766425/Portable-TARDIS|page name=Portable TARDIS|website url=https://www.roblox.com|website name=Roblox}}
* {{elx|page url=https://www.roblox.com/bundles/640/The-Tenth-Doctor|page name=The Tenth Doctor|website url=https://www.roblox.com|website name=Roblox}}
* {{elx|page url=https://www.roblox.com/bundles/639/The-Thirteenth-Doctor|page name=The Thirteenth Doctor|website url=https://www.roblox.com|website name=Roblox}}
* {{iwx|The Pterrible Pting|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|Portable TARDIS|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|The Tenth Doctor|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|The Thirteenth Doctor|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|Deluxe Fez|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|Cyrofreezer|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
* {{iwx|Goldbot Goldbot|wiki=roblox|wiki name=Roblox Wiki}}
 
:'''2024'''
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/bbc-wonder-chase-launches-on-roblox BBC launches new '''''Wonder Chase''''' experience on '''''Roblox'''''] at the BBC website
* [https://cultbox.co.uk/news/roblox-to-feature-doctor-who-and-bbc-shows '''''Roblox''''' to feature ''Doctor Who'' and BBC shows] at CultBox


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Roblox is a game creation system and massively multiplayer online game platform developed by the Roblox Corporation and launched publicly on 1 September 2006.

Crossovers[[edit] | [edit source]]

On 11 March 2020, the Roblox Corporation announced a partnership with BBC Studios, that would culminate in the release of a limited range of Doctor Who-themed virtual items from 12 March to 26 March.[1][2] There was no narrative material released as a part of this collaboration, although there have been a number of unlicensed fan games, which often showcase operable TARDISes, such as Doctor Who: TARDIS Flight Classic with over 9.6M visits.

In the announcement on doctorwho.tv, the Global Franchise Head of Marketing for Drama, Sarah Bold, was quoted, where she spoke about the "joy" it was for BBC Studios to take Doctor Who to Roblox, where "millions of fans [would] be able to play and create with these new items."[2]

On 5 April 2024, the BBC released Wonder Chase, an experience that featured elements from several BBC television shows, including Doctor Who.[3]

References to the DWU in Roblox media[[edit] | [edit source]]

Roblox, occasionally, released accessories that included cultural references to Doctor Who: in the 2000s, the head accessory Goldbot Goldbot, released on 6 November 2009, had a close resemblance to the Cybusmen;[4] in the 2010s, the head accessory Cyrofreezer, released on 3 February 2010, was clearly based upon the CyberNomads;[5] the head accessory Voidbot, released on 6 September 2011, seems to have been inspired by the general design of the Cybermen;[6] and the head accessory Deluxe Fez, released on 2 November 2012, has a reference to the Eleventh Doctor, as the item description reads: "It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool."[7]

Doctor Who crossover items[[edit] | [edit source]]

2020[[edit] | [edit source]]

Item Type Description
The Pterrible Pting
The Pterrible Pting.jpg
Shoulder accessory This tiny terror from Doctor Who can eat any inorganic material. Thankfully, however, it won’t eat any organic material (meaning you).
Portable TARDIS
Portable TARDIS.jpg
Back accessory Funny thing about this backpack... it’s much, much bigger on the inside. This item is from the Doctor Who collection.
The Tenth Doctor
The Tenth Doctor.jpg
Avatar
bundle 		Two legs, two arms, two hands, BIG hair... and sideburns! This bundle is based on David Tennant's character in Doctor Who.
The Thirteenth Doctor
The Thirteenth Doctor.jpg
This bundle, made of a bit of adrenaline, a dash of outrage, and a hint of panic, is based on Jodie Whittaker's character in Doctor Who.

Wonder Chase[[edit] | [edit source]]

Item Type Description
Goblin
Goblin Roblox.png
Shoulder accessory A mischievous and unruly Goblin as seen in Doctor Who.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ BBC Studios Bring Doctor Who to Roblox on Roblox via the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Play as the Tenth or Thirteenth Doctor on Roblox on doctorwho.tv via the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ BBC launches new Wonder Chase experience on Roblox on BBC Media Centre
  4. ↑ Goldbot Goldbot on Roblox
  5. ↑ Cyrofreezer on Roblox
  6. ↑ Voidbot on Roblox
  7. ↑ Deluxe Fez on Roblox

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