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{{Update|This article needs figures released late [[2011]] and [[2012]].}}
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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]], [[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.
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.
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file:CP Revelation of the Daleks Set.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]], [[Davros]] and [[Dalek]]s <br />set of four figures including Necros Dalek (grey) and Skaro Dalek (white) from ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]''<br />
file:CP Revelation of the Daleks Set.jpg|[[Sixth Doctor]], [[Davros]] and [[Dalek]]s <br />set of four figures including Necros Dalek (grey) and Skaro Dalek (white) from ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]''<br />
file:CO Remembrance of the Daleks Set.jpg|[[Dalek]]s <br />set of four Daleks from ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]''<br />
file:CO Remembrance of the Daleks Set.jpg|[[Dalek]]s <br />set of four Daleks from ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]''<br />
file:CO Sontaran Experiment.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Sontaran|Field Major Styre]]<br />Doctor in duffle coat and hat with sonic screwdriver, removable [[Sontaran]] helmet and Sontaran spacepod from ''[[The Sontaran Experiment]]''<br />
file:CO Sontaran Experiment.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Styre|Field Major Styre]]<br />Doctor in duffle coat and hat with sonic screwdriver, removable [[Sontaran]] helmet and Sontaran spacepod from ''[[The Sontaran Experiment]]''<br />
file:CO Time Monster boxset.jpg|[[The Master (UNIT years)|The Master]] <br />with computer bank, [[Crystal of Kronos]] fragment and the Doctor’s [[Time Sensor Device]] accessories from ''[[The Time Monster]]''<br />
file:CO Time Monster boxset.jpg|[[The Master (UNIT years)|The Master]] <br />with computer bank, [[Crystal of Kronos]] fragment and the Doctor’s [[Time Sensor Device]] accessories from ''[[The Time Monster]]''<br />
file:CO Time Warrior Boxset.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] and [[Sontaran|Commander Lynx]]<br />with sonic screwdriver, removable Sontaran helmet and Sontaran spacepod from ''[[The Time Warrior]]''<br />
file:CO Time Warrior Boxset.jpg|[[Third Doctor]] and [[Jingo Linx|Commander Linx]]<br />with sonic screwdriver, removable Sontaran helmet and Sontaran spacepod from ''[[The Time Warrior]]''<br />
file:CO City of Death Set.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Scaroth]]<br />with sonic screwdriver and interchangeable head for the Scaroth figure from ''[[City of Death]]''<br />
file:CO City of Death Set.jpg|[[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Scaroth]]<br />with sonic screwdriver and interchangeable head for the Scaroth figure from ''[[City of Death]]''<br />
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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.

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

Classic Series Action Figures Wave 1 (2008)

  • Wave One contained eight figures.
  • Each release in this series included a Collect-&-Build component to make Robot K1.
  • This set was released in 2008 and priced £7.99 (UK)

The Dalek Collector's Set #1 (2008)

Dalek Collectors Set - 1.jpg

The Ages Of Steel Wave (2009)

  • This wave contained four figures.
  • Each release in this series included a Collect-&-Build component to make Cyber-Controller.
  • This set was released in 2009 and priced £7.99 (UK)

The Dalek Collector's Set #2 (2009)

  • This boxed set contained three figures.

The Fourth Doctor Adventure Set (2009)

  • This boxed set contained four figures.

Exclusives (2009)

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

Classic Series Action Figures Wave 2 (2010)

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

The Eleven Doctors Set (2010)

  • This boxed set contained eleven figures.
  • This set was released in 2010 and priced £49.99 (UK)


Exclusives (2010)

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

Exclusives (2011)

  • 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)

References

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