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In 2008, [[Character Options]] began releasing '''action figures of characters from the classic ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series in the 5" scale'''. As was customary for Character Options, the figures were not actually 5" tall. Instead the [[Dalek]] figure was 5" tall and all other figures are scaled to match it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doctorwhotoys.net/designworks3.htm|title=Behind the Scenes at Design Works: Part 3 A little history|date of source=|website name=doctorwhotoys.net|accessdate=22nd October 2011}}</ref>
In [[2008 (releases)|2008]], [[Character Options]] began releasing '''action figures of characters from the classic ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series in the 5" scale'''. As was customary for Character Options, the figures were not actually 5" tall. Instead the [[Dalek]] figure was 5" tall and all other figures are scaled to match it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doctorwhotoys.net/designworks3.htm|title=Behind the Scenes at Design Works: Part 3 A little history|date of source=|website name=doctorwhotoys.net|accessdate=22nd October 2011}}</ref>
Figures were often released in batches, referred to as "Waves". Thus, a figure might be said to be in "Wave 1", "Wave 2", or the like. Note that as of 2016 the wave has been re-dubbed the 5.5" range, with all figures appearing after 2016 as part of the "5.5" range".
Figures were often released in batches, referred to as "Waves". Thus, a figure might be said to be in "Wave 1", "Wave 2", or the like. Note that as of [[2016 (releases)|2016]] the wave has been re-dubbed the 5.5" range, with all figures appearing after 2016 as part of the "5.5" range".


The initial assortment contained three former incarnations of [[the Doctor]] and an assortment of creatures and [[robot]]s. The focus was on the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s era. Another feature of this line was the inclusion of parts of a build a figure in each toy (namely the [[K1|K1 Robot]] and the [[Cyber-Controller]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]''). A second wave of six figures was released in 2010, but without a build-it component. Other waves followed.
The initial assortment contained three former incarnations of [[the Doctor]] and an assortment of creatures and [[robot]]s. The focus was on the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s era. Another feature of this line was the inclusion of parts of a build a figure in each toy (namely the [[K1|K1 Robot]] and the [[Cyber-Controller]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]''). A second wave of six figures was released in [[2010 (releases)|2010]], but without a build-it component. Other waves followed.


== 2008 releases ==
== 2008 releases ==
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* This wave was priced £7.99 (UK)
* This wave was priced £7.99 (UK)
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COFourth Doctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head<br />
COFourth Doctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[Fourth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head<br />
COFifth Doctor.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic screwdriver]]<br />
COFifth Doctor.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] <br />with [[Fifth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]<br />
COSixth Doctor.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic lance]]<br />
COSixth Doctor.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic lance]]<br />
COSea Devil.jpg|[[Sea Devil]] <br />with [[Sonic disc]]<br />
COSea Devil.jpg|[[Sea Devil]] <br />with [[Sonic disc]]<br />
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* This boxed set contained four figures.
* This boxed set contained four figures.
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COFourth Doctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head<br />
COFourth Doctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[Fourth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head<br />
CO Robot Mummy 1.jpg|[[Osiran service robot|Mummy]] <br />with canopic jar and [[force field]] generator<br />
CO Robot Mummy 1.jpg|[[Osiran service robot|Mummy]] <br />with canopic jar and [[force field]] generator<br />
CO 5 Dalek Destiny.jpg|[[Bomber Dalek]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]''<br />
CO 5 Dalek Destiny.jpg|[[Bomber Dalek]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]''<br />
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=== Forbidden Planet Exclusives ===
=== Forbidden Planet Exclusives ===
*[[Forbidden Planet]] got ten exclusive figures to retail in [[2009]].
* [[Forbidden Planet (shop)|Forbidden Planet]] got ten exclusive figures to retail in [[2009]].
* These figures were priced £25.99 (UK)
* These figures were priced £25.99 (UK)
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CO 5 Second Doctor and Cybermen B&W.jpg|[[Second Doctor]] with recorder and [[Cyberman]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]''<br />Black-&-White Version<br />
CO 5 Second Doctor and Cybermen B&W.jpg|[[Second Doctor]] with recorder and [[Cyberman]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]''<br />Black-&-White Version<br />
COSixth Doctor 2.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />in ''[[Real Time (webcast)|Real Time]]'' costume<br />
COSixth Doctor 2.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />in ''[[Real Time (webcast)|Real Time]]'' costume<br />
CO Third Doctor and Sea Devil.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] in cloak with [[sonic screwdriver]] and [[Sea Devil]] <br />with sonic disc from [[TV]]: ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]'' <br />
CO Third Doctor and Sea Devil.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] in cloak with [[Third Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and [[Sea Devil]] <br />with sonic disc from [[TV]]: ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]'' <br />
CO Third Doctor and Dalek.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] with [[sonic screwdriver]] and [[Dalek]] <br /> from [[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]]''<br />
CO Third Doctor and Dalek.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] with [[Third Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and [[Dalek]] <br /> from [[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]]''<br />
CO Sixth Doctor 3 in Fifth.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />in regeneration costume from [[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]''<br />
CO Sixth Doctor 3 in Fifth.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]] <br />in regeneration costume from [[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]''<br />
CO Third Doctor and Maggots.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] with [[sonic screwdriver]] and three [[Giant Maggot]]s <br /> from [[TV]]: ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]]''<br />
CO Third Doctor and Maggots.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] with [[Third Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and three [[Giant Maggot]]s <br /> from [[TV]]: ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]]''<br />
1911710alow jpg size-300 square-true.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[sonic screwdriver]] and control panel from [[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]''<br />
1911710alow jpg size-300 square-true.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] <br />with [[Fourth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and control panel from [[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]''<br />
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* These figures were released throughout 2010 and were priced £25.99 (UK)
* These figures were released throughout 2010 and were priced £25.99 (UK)
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4thdoctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] with [[sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head and [[TARDIS]] <br /><br />
4thdoctor.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] with [[Fourth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and swappable head and [[TARDIS]] <br /><br />
Cybermen1.jpg|[[Cyber-Leader (Mondas)|Cyber-Leader]] and [[Cyberman]] <br />with two [[Cyber-gun]]s from [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''<br />
Cybermen1.jpg|[[Cyber-Leader (Silver Nemesis)|Cyber-Leader]] and [[CyberIsomorph|Cyberman]] <br />with two [[Cyber-gun]]s from [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''<br />
Firstdoctortardis.jpg|[[First Doctor]] in hat & cloak with walking stick and [[skull]] and [[TARDIS]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]''<br />
Firstdoctortardis.jpg|[[First Doctor]] in hat & cloak with walking stick and [[skull]] and [[TARDIS]] <br />from [[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]''<br />
5thregen.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] <br />in [[regeneration]] costume with [[sonic screwdriver]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''<br />
5thregen.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] <br />in [[regeneration]] costume with [[Fifth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''<br />
5thDoctormaster.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] and {{Ainley}} <br />the Doctor in hat with [[sonic screwdriver]] and Master from [[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]''<br />
5thDoctormaster.jpg|[[Fifth Doctor]] and {{Ainley}} <br />the Doctor in hat with [[Fifth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and Master from [[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]''<br />
Master-axon1.jpg|{{Delgado|c}} and [[Axos|Axon Creature]] <br />with [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos (TV story)|The Claws of Axos]]''<br />
Master-axon1.jpg|{{Delgado|c}} and [[Axos|Axon Creature]] <br />with [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos (TV story)|The Claws of Axos]]''<br />
Co4thK9.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[K9]] <br />The Doctor with [[sonic screwdriver]] and burgundy outfit from [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors' Gate (TV story)|Warriors' Gate]]''<br />
Co4thK9.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[K9]] <br />The Doctor with [[Fourth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and burgundy outfit from [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors' Gate (TV story)|Warriors' Gate]]''<br />
Cybermenrevengel.jpg|[[Cyber-Leader (Mondas)|Cyber-Leader]] and two [[Cybermen]] <br />with [[Cybermat]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]''<br />
Cybermenrevengel.jpg|[[Cyber-Leader (Revenge of the Cybermen)|Cyber-Leader]] and two [[CyberNomad|Cybermen]] <br />with [[Cybermat]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]''<br />
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== 2016 releases ==
== 2016 releases ==
=== Unknown Exclusive ===
=== Unknown Exclusive ===
*[[2016]] saw the release of an exclusive [[Eighth Doctor]] figure from the minisode [[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]''
* [[2016]] saw the release of an exclusive [[Eighth Doctor]] figure from the minisode [[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]''


=== B&M Exclusives ===
=== B&M Exclusives ===
B&M also released some exclusive classic figure three-packs. These include:
B&M also released some exclusive classic figure three-packs. These include:


*{{Delgado|c}}, the [[Third Doctor]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs (TV story)|Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'' and [[Jo Grant]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]''
* {{Delgado|c}}, the [[Third Doctor]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs (TV story)|Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'' and [[Jo Grant]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]''
* "The Monsters" pack which included a [[Cyberman]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'', a [[Zygon]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'' and an [[Ice Warrior]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]] ''
* "The Monsters" pack which included a [[Cyberman]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'', a [[Zygon]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'' and an [[Ice Warrior]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]] ''
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== 2018 releases ==
== 2018 releases ==
=== B&M Exclusives ===
=== B&M Exclusives ===
*[[2018]] saw an introduction of new figures and sets for the 5.5" range, with the line picked up exclusively by B&M. The first of the classic figures released for this wave was a 3-figure pack titled "The 1970's Collector Set" and included The [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] as seen in costume throughout [[season 7]] of the classic series, the Fourth Doctor in garb as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'' and an [[Auton]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''.
* [[2018]] saw an introduction of new figures and sets for the 5.5" range, with the line picked up exclusively by B&M. The first of the classic figures released for this wave was a 3-figure pack titled "The 1970's Collector Set" and included The [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] as seen in costume throughout [[Season 7 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 7]] of the classic series, the Fourth Doctor in garb as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'' and an [[Auton]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''.
* Also released was a brand-new classic series [[TARDIS]] from the [[Third Doctor]]'s era which featured the Third Doctor as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'' and a version of the TARDIS that sported a black base. It was priced at £19.99.
* Also released was a brand-new classic series [[TARDIS]] from the [[Third Doctor]]'s era which featured the Third Doctor as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'' and a version of the TARDIS that sported a black base. It was priced at £19.99.
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CO3TARDIS2018.jpg|The [[Third Doctor]] and [[TARDIS]] with black base, as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]''.<br />
CO3TARDIS2018.jpg|The [[Third Doctor]] and [[TARDIS]] with black base, as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]''.<br />
CO4Doc1970s2018.jpg|The [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] as seen in costume throughout [[season 7]] of the classic series, the Fourth Doctor in garb as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'' and an [[Auton]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''<br />
CO4Doc1970s2018.jpg|The [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] as seen in costume throughout [[Season 7 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 7]] of the classic series, the Fourth Doctor in garb as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'' and an [[Auton]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''<br />
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Three new figurine three-packs were also released. They include:
Three new figurine three-packs were also released. They include:


*[[Peri Brown|Peri]], [[Androgum]] ([[Second Doctor]]) and Group Marshal [[Stike]] as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]''
* [[Peri Brown|Peri]], [[Androgum]] ([[Second Doctor]]) and Group Marshal [[Stike]] as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]''
* The [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Cyberman]] and Cyberleader as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''
* The [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Cyberman]] and Cyberleader as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''
*[[Harry Sullivan]] and Field Major [[Styre]] as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Experiment (TV story)|The Sontaran Experiment]]'' and Commander [[Jingo Linx|Linx]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'')
* [[Harry Sullivan]] and Field Major [[Styre]] as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Experiment (TV story)|The Sontaran Experiment]]'' and Commander [[Jingo Linx|Linx]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'')
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CO3pk20197Cybermen.jpg|[[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Cyberman]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''<br />
CO3pk20197Cybermen.jpg|[[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Cyberman]] from [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''<br />
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=== B&M Exclusives - Late 2020 ===
=== B&M Exclusives - Late 2020 ===
In October, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:  
In October, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:


*"Companions of the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Fourth Doctor]]" which included [[Sarah Jane Smith]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'', [[Romana I]] as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll (TV story)|The Power of Kroll]] '' and [[Romana II]] as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]].''
* "Companions of the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Fourth Doctor]]" which included [[Sarah Jane Smith]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'', [[Romana I]] as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll (TV story)|The Power of Kroll]] '' and [[Romana II]] as seen in [[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]].''
* A set based on the story [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'' featuring the [[Fourth Doctor]] as depicted in that story as well as new variants of Captain [[Mike Yates]] (sporting a moustache) and Sergeant [[John Benton|Benton]].
* A set based on the story [[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'' featuring the [[Fourth Doctor]] as depicted in that story as well as new variants of Captain [[Mike Yates]] (sporting a moustache) and Sergeant [[John Benton|Benton]].
*The [[Fifth Doctor]] with TARDIS as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Visitation (TV story)|The Visitation]]''
* The [[Fifth Doctor]] with TARDIS as depicted in [[TV]]: ''[[The Visitation (TV story)|The Visitation]]''
* Two new "History of the Daleks sets. The first set features Daleks from [[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'' including one with blue dome as used in [[TV]]: ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' while the second one features a Dalek with a flamethrower arm and the [[Black Dalek Leader|Supreme Dalek]] as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]''
* Two new "History of the Daleks sets. The first set features Daleks from [[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'' including one with blue dome as used in [[TV]]: ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' while the second one features a Dalek with a flamethrower arm and the [[Black Dalek Leader|Supreme Dalek]] as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]''
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=== B&M Exclusives - Late 2021 ===
=== B&M Exclusives - Late 2021 ===
In August of 2021, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:  
In August of 2021, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:


*"The Sensorites" figure collector set featuring the First Doctor and [[Sensorite|Sensorites]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]].''
* "The Sensorites" figure collector set featuring the First Doctor and [[Sensorite]]s from [[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]].''
* A set based on the story [[TV]]: ''[[The Keys of Marinus (TV story)|The Keys of Marinus]]'' featuring a brand new never-before-seen [[Ian Chesterton]] figure as well as brand new, also never-before-seen [[Voord]] figures.
* A set based on the story [[TV]]: ''[[The Keys of Marinus (TV story)|The Keys of Marinus]]'' featuring a brand new never-before-seen [[Ian Chesterton]] figure as well as brand new, also never-before-seen [[Voord]] figures.
* Two new "History of the Daleks" sets. The first set features Daleks from [[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'' including one with a Dalek mutant scoop while the second one features the gold Dalek leader and black Dalek as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]].''
* Two new "History of the Daleks" sets. The first set features Daleks from [[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'' including one with a Dalek mutant scoop while the second one features the gold Dalek leader and black Dalek as featured in [[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]].''
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In 2008, Character Options began releasing action figures of characters from the classic Doctor Who series in the 5" scale. As was customary for Character Options, the figures were not actually 5" tall. Instead the Dalek figure was 5" tall and all other figures are scaled to match it.[1] Figures were often released in batches, referred to as "Waves". Thus, a figure might be said to be in "Wave 1", "Wave 2", or the like. Note that as of 2016 the wave has been re-dubbed the 5.5" range, with all figures appearing after 2016 as part of the "5.5" range".

The initial assortment contained three former incarnations of the Doctor and an assortment of creatures and robots. The focus was on the Fourth Doctor's era. Another feature of this line was the inclusion of parts of a build a figure in each toy (namely the K1 Robot and the Cyber-Controller from TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen). A second wave of six figures was released in 2010, but without a build-it component. Other waves followed.

2008 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Classic Series Action Figures Wave 1[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Wave One contained eight figures.
  • Each release in this series included a Collect-&-Build component to make Robot K1.
  • This wave was priced £7.99 (UK)

The Dalek Collector's Set #1[[edit] | [edit source]]

Dalek Collectors Set - 1.jpg

This boxed set contained three figures, a Skaro City Dalek from TV: The Daleks, the Dalek Supreme from TV: Planet of the Daleks and a Genesis Dalek from TV: Genesis of the Daleks.

2009 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Ages Of Steel Wave[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This wave contained four figures.
  • Each release in this series included a Collect-&-Build component to make the Cyber-Controller from TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen.
  • This set was priced £7.99 (UK)
  • The Cyber-Lord was the only new series figure released in the classic series line of figures, but was called Cyber-Leader instead.
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The Dalek Collector's Set #2[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Fourth Doctor Adventure Set[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This boxed set contained four figures.

Forbidden Planet Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Forbidden Planet got ten exclusive figures to retail in 2009.
  • These figures were priced £25.99 (UK)

2010 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Classic Series Action Figures Wave 2[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Wave Two contained six figures.
  • This wave was released in 2010 and priced £9.99 (UK)

The Eleven Doctors Set[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This boxed set contained eleven figures. (Oddly, the Seventh Doctor figure had no hat.)
  • This set was released in 2010 and priced £49.99 (UK)

Forbidden Planet Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Forbidden Planet had ten exclusive figures in 2010.
  • These figures were released throughout 2010 and were priced £25.99 (UK)

2011 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Forbidden Planet Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Throughout 2011 Forbidden Planet continued to release exclusive sets of 5" figures based on specific televised stories.
  • These figures were released throughout 2010 and were priced £25.99 upwards(UK)

2012 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

A few classic sets were released in this year, including a figure set based on Sutekh from TV: Pyramids of Mars. Another set released was a set based on TV: The Three Doctors and included Jo Grant, the Brigadier and a Gel guard from Omega's universe.

  • Sutekh and Horus's Servicers from TV: Pyramids of Mars

    Sutekh and Horus's Servicers from TV: Pyramids of Mars

  • TV: Attack of the Cybermen two-pack featuring Peri and a Cyberman

    TV: Attack of the Cybermen two-pack featuring Peri and a Cyberman

  • Jo, the Brigadier and Gel Guard from TV: The Three Doctors

    Jo, the Brigadier and Gel Guard from TV: The Three Doctors

  • Fourth Doctor and Krynoid from TV: The Seeds of Doom

    Fourth Doctor and Krynoid from TV: The Seeds of Doom

  • Imperial Emperor Davros and a destroyed Imperial Dalek from TV: Remembrance of the Daleks

    Imperial Emperor Davros and a destroyed Imperial Dalek from TV: Remembrance of the Daleks

2013 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Toys R Us Exclusive Doctor and Dalek sets[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • At the time of its release, the Eighth Doctor and Alpha Dalek from the story COMIC: Children of the Revolution set was one of the rare times that Character Options had designed and sold a figure not based on a television story. At the time of its release, the only other figure made from a non-televised medium was a Comic-con exclusive variant of the Sixth Doctor from the web cast audio Real Time. This would change in 2019 when Character Options would begin to release variants of both the Eighth Doctor and the War Doctor based on their appearances in the Big Finish Productions audio story medium. Those figures also, amusingly, were released as two-packs along with a Dalek figure (see 2019 section).

2013/2014 Third Doctor Figure Sets/Seventh Doctor Figures[[edit] | [edit source]]

Timeperiod of release for these figures to be clarified.

  • The Brigadier, the Master and Bok.

    The Brigadier, the Master and Bok.

  • Axon, Jo and the Brigadier.

    Axon, Jo and the Brigadier.

SFX Special Weapons Dalek from TV: Remembrance of the Daleks

2015 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Re-releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • 2015 saw the re-release of some classic figures from the earlier waves in the USA. These included three variants of the Fourth Doctor from TV: Robot (both regenerated and original costume) and TV: Pyramids of Mars. They were know, unofficially, as the "Diamond Collection" due the the nature of the packing which was shaped like a large diamond.

FX Daleks wave 2[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

2016 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Unknown Exclusive[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M also released some exclusive classic figure three-packs. These include:

2017 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

The 13 Doctors Set[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • 2017 saw the release of a new, larger version of the 11 Doctors set, this time titled "The Thirteen Doctors" and included all versions of the Doctor from an exclusive variant of the First Doctor to the Twelfth Doctor with the "Thirteenth Doctor" being counted as the War Doctor.
The Thirteen Doctors set, featuring new and exclusive variants of the Doctor's first twelve incarnations and the War Doctor.

B&M Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

"The Monsters", featuring two classic series Cybermen.

2018 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M Exclusives[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • 2018 saw an introduction of new figures and sets for the 5.5" range, with the line picked up exclusively by B&M. The first of the classic figures released for this wave was a 3-figure pack titled "The 1970's Collector Set" and included The Brigadier as seen in costume throughout season 7 of the classic series, the Fourth Doctor in garb as featured in TV: The Talons of Weng-Chiang and an Auton from TV: Terror of the Autons.
  • Also released was a brand-new classic series TARDIS from the Third Doctor's era which featured the Third Doctor as seen in TV: The Time Monster and a version of the TARDIS that sported a black base. It was priced at £19.99.

2019 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M Exclusives - Early 2019[[edit] | [edit source]]

2019 saw a quite a resurgence of 5"/5.5" figures as new classic-era sets were produced. They were priced at £19.99.

Big Finish Tie-In Doctor & Dalek sets[[edit] | [edit source]]

Three new Doctor/Dalek twin-pack sets were also released, similar to the 2013 sets, which include the Seventh Doctor, sporting unique coat colour and trousers not seen in regular televised appearances and an Axis Strike Squad Dalek, the War Doctor and Dalek Scientist and the Eighth Doctor and Dalek Interrogator Prime as depicted in the audio series Dark Eyes. Big Finish, the company responsible for the Doctor Who audio adventures since the early 2000s, also sold limited edition variants of the above figures, which had slightly altered colours and designs.

B&M Exclusives - Late 2019[[edit] | [edit source]]

Three new figurine three-packs were also released. They include:

2020 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

B&M Exclusives - Early 2020[[edit] | [edit source]]

Third Doctor (wearing a bottle-green jacket) and TARDIS as depicted in The Monster of Peladon.

B&M Exclusives - Mid 2020[[edit] | [edit source]]

Later in the year some new new three-packs of figures and a brand new Doctor and TARDIS pack were released. They were priced at £19.99 They include:

Character Options Website Exclusive[[edit] | [edit source]]

A special online exclusive was released on September 7th, 2020, featuring two Daleks from TV: The Chase that were originally props rented from the studio that made the Dr. Who and the Daleks movie. In this case the depiction inaccurately matches their theatrical appearance rather than their modified appearance for The Chase.

Daleks as featured in TV: The Chase

John Levene official website exclusive[[edit] | [edit source]]

In a first, a limited run of the Benton figure were given by Character Options to John Levene and his agent, to be released as an individual figure exclusively via Levene's official website.

  • Website exclusive single-carded Benton figure.

    Website exclusive single-carded Benton figure.

B&M Exclusives - Late 2020[[edit] | [edit source]]

In October, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:

Also released on the 57th anniversary of the show in November, as part of the Late 2020 wave, was a unique set featuring Ace and Imperial Dalek from TV: Remembrance of the Daleks.

2021 releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Character Options Website Exclusive[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • In August of 2021, another exclusive set was released through Character Options' website. This set featured the Second Doctor in a fur coat along with a sound SFX TARDIS, as depicted in the story TV: The Abominable Snowmen. The SFX TARDIS was the first one seen in many years, and featured a few new sound effects.


B&M Exclusives - Late 2021[[edit] | [edit source]]

In August of 2021, Character Options released a brand new wave of figures as well as new variants of pre-existing ones. These included:

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Behind the Scenes at Design Works: Part 3 A little history. doctorwhotoys.net. Retrieved on 22nd October 2011.
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