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* Unusally this figure lacks the inclusion of a stick of celery on the Doctor's lapel, a minor point in the otherwise '''very''' high quality of the whole output from [[Character Options]], but worth a mention. (Not as worthy as some of [[Dapol]]'s 'classics'!) | * Unusally this figure lacks the inclusion of a stick of celery on the Doctor's lapel, a minor point in the otherwise '''very''' high quality of the whole output from [[Character Options]], but worth a mention. (Not as worthy as some of [[Dapol]]'s 'classics'!) | ||
* Each release in this series included a build-it component to make [[K1|Robot K1]]. | * Each release in this series included a build-it component to make [[K1|Robot K1]]. | ||
* This figure was sold seperately and | * This figure was sold seperately and made available in a ComicCon exclusive [[Time Crash]] figure set, along with the [[Tenth Doctor]] and a [[Dalek Sec]] Top Trumps card. | ||
* This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK) | * This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK) | ||
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* Also includes the Doctor's [[sonic devices|sonic lance]]. | * Also includes the Doctor's [[sonic devices|sonic lance]]. | ||
* Availability of this figure was an issue. Shops received a mixed consignment of 12 figures from this series. Some figures, like the Fourth and Fifth Doctor were packaged 2 to a box - the Sixth Doctor was not one of them! | * Availability of this figure was an issue. Shops received a mixed consignment of 12 figures from this series. Some figures, like the Fourth and Fifth Doctor were packaged 2 to a box - the Sixth Doctor was not one of them! | ||
* A revised version of the Sixth Doctor (in blue attire as seen in the Webcast, [[Real Time]] was released in 2009. | * A revised version of the Sixth Doctor (in blue attire as seen in the Webcast, [[Real Time]] was released as a Forbidden Planet exclusive in 2009. | ||
* Each release in this series included a build-it component to make [[K1|Robot K1]]. | * Each release in this series included a build-it component to make [[K1|Robot K1]]. | ||
* This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set. | * This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set. | ||
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==Cyberman Series== | ==Cyberman Series== | ||
* This Cyberman series of 4 X 5" figures included 3 figures of Cybermen from the 'classic' series and the Cyber Leader from | * This Cyberman series of 4 X 5" figures included 3 figures of Cybermen from the 'classic' series and the Cyber Leader from new series episode [[The Next Doctor]], each with a collectable build-it part for the Cyber Controller from [[Tomb of the Cybermen]]. | ||
* This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK) | * This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK) | ||
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* Dalek Supreme ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks]]'') | * Dalek Supreme ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
== | ==Exclusives== | ||
* The [[Sixth Doctor]] (with blue coat as seen in ''[[WC]]: [[Real Time]]'') | |||
*This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £14.99 (UK) | |||
* The [[First Doctor]] with Dalek (as seen in ''[[DW]]: [[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'') | * The [[First Doctor]] with Dalek (as seen in ''[[DW]]: [[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'') | ||
** Also available | *This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK) | ||
** Also available in black and white | |||
* The [[Second Doctor]] with Cyberman (as in seen in ''[[DW]]: [[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'') | * The [[Second Doctor]] with Cyberman (as in seen in ''[[DW]]: [[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
** Also available | *This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK) | ||
** Also available in black and white | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 22 February 2009
In 2008 Character Options began releasing action figures of characters from the classic Doctor Who series. The initial assortment contained three former incarnations of the doctor and a number of creatures and robots with a focus on the Tom Baker era. Another new feature of this line is the inclusion of parts of a build a figure in each toy. The line has continued with the release of a classic style Dalek set, Cybermen and some two packs.
Classic Series Action Figures Set 1
- Set One contains 8 X 5" figures; the Fourth Doctor, the Fifth Doctor, the Sixth Doctor, Robot D84, Robot SV7, Zygon, Sea Devil and a combined pack of Magnus Greel and Mr. Sin.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
The Fourth Doctor
Classic Series Fourth Doctor
- This figure came with an inter-changeable head (hatted or un-hatted)
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
The Fifth Doctor
Classic Series Fifth Doctor
- Also includes the Doctor's sonic screwdriver.
- Unusally this figure lacks the inclusion of a stick of celery on the Doctor's lapel, a minor point in the otherwise very high quality of the whole output from Character Options, but worth a mention. (Not as worthy as some of Dapol's 'classics'!)
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and made available in a ComicCon exclusive Time Crash figure set, along with the Tenth Doctor and a Dalek Sec Top Trumps card.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
The Sixth Doctor
Classic Series Sixth Doctor
- Also includes the Doctor's sonic lance.
- Availability of this figure was an issue. Shops received a mixed consignment of 12 figures from this series. Some figures, like the Fourth and Fifth Doctor were packaged 2 to a box - the Sixth Doctor was not one of them!
- A revised version of the Sixth Doctor (in blue attire as seen in the Webcast, Real Time was released as a Forbidden Planet exclusive in 2009.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
SV7 Robot (DW: The Robots of Death)
Classic Series Robot SV7
- Also includes a robots hand.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
D84 Robot (DW: The Robots of Death)
Classic Series Robot D84
- Also includes an anti-robot transmitter.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Sea Devil (DW: The Sea Devil)
Classic Series Sea Devil
- Also includes a Sea Devil' heat ray weapon.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Magnus Greel and Mr. Sin (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
Classic Series Magnus Greel and Mr. Sin
- This two figure set also includes an inter-changable head for the Magnus Greel figure( masked or disfigured)
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Zygon (DW: Terror of the Zygons)
Classic Series Zygon
- Also includes Skarasen remote unit.
- Each release in this series included a build-it component to make Robot K1.
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Build a figure: K1 Robot (DW: Robot (TV story))
Classic Series Robot K1
- This larger sized figure was the first build-it model release constructed using the component parts included with each figure in this set.
- This figure was not sold seperately.
- This set was released in 2008.
Cyberman Series
- This Cyberman series of 4 X 5" figures included 3 figures of Cybermen from the 'classic' series and the Cyber Leader from new series episode The Next Doctor, each with a collectable build-it part for the Cyber Controller from Tomb of the Cybermen.
- This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Cyberman from DW: The Tenth Planet
Classic Series Cyberman
- Each 'classic' release in this series included a build-it component to make the Cyber Controller from Tomb of the Cybermen (head).
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Cyberman from DW: The Moonbase
Classic Series Cyberman
- Each 'classic' release in this series included a build-it component to make the Cyber Leader from The Next Doctor (hip and right arm).
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Cyberman from DW: The Invasion
Classic Series Cyberman
- Each 'classic' release in this series included a build-it component to make the Cyber Controller from Tomb of the Cybermen (both legs).
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Cyberman from DW: The Next Doctor
Classic Series Cyberman
- Each 'classic' release in this series included a build-it component to make the Cyber Controller from Tomb of the Cybermen (middle and left arm).
- This figure was sold seperately and not made available as part of a set.
- This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)
Build-it Cyber Controller from DW: Tomb of the Cybermen
- Each 'classic' release in this Cyberman series included a build-it component to make this Cyber Controller from Tomb of the Cybermen.
- This figure was not sold seperately.
- This set was released in 2009.
Dalek Multi-Pack
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Dalek (DW: The Daleks)
- Dalek (DW: The Daleks)
- Dalek (DW: Genesis of the Daleks)
- Dalek Supreme (DW: Planet of the Daleks)
Exclusives
- The Sixth Doctor (with blue coat as seen in WC: Real Time)
- This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £14.99 (UK)
- The First Doctor with Dalek (as seen in DW: The Dalek Invasion of Earth)
- This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK)
- Also available in black and white
- The Second Doctor with Cyberman (as in seen in DW: The Tomb of the Cybermen)
- This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK)
- Also available in black and white
External links
