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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.
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 [[Fourth Docotr]] 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==
==Classic Series Action Figures Set 1==
* '''Set One''' contains 8 X 5" figures; [[Fourth Doctor|the Fourth Doctor]], [[Fifth Doctor|the Fifth Doctor]], [[Sixth Doctor|the Sixth Doctor]], [[D84|Robot D84]], [[SV7|Robot SV7]], [[Zygon]], [[Sea Devil]] and a combined pack of [[Magnus Greel]] and [[Mr. Sin]].  
* '''Set One''' contains 8 X 5" figures; [[Fourth Doctor|the Fourth Doctor]], [[Fifth Doctor|the Fifth Doctor]], [[Sixth Doctor|the Sixth Doctor]], [[D84|Robot D84]], [[SV7|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 [[K1|Robot K1]].
* Each release in this series included a build-it component to make [[K1|Robot K1]].
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*This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK)
*This is exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £25.00 (UK)
** Also available in black and white
** Also available in black and white
=Related Sites=
'''Character Options: 5" Action Figure Series'''
:: [[Character Options: 5" Action Figures Series One|Series One]]
:: [[Character Options: 5" Action Figures Series Two|Series Two]]
:: [[Character Options: 5" Action Figures Series Three|Series Three]]
:: [[Character Options: 5" Action Figures Series Four|Series Four]]
:: [[Character Options: 5" Sarah Jane Adventures Action Figure Series|Sarah Jane Adventures Action Figure Series]]
* [[Character Options: 12" Action Figure Series|12" Action Figure Series]]
* [[Character Options: Micro Universe Series|Micro Universe Series]]
* [[Character Options: Time Squad Action Figure Series|Time Squad Action Figure Series]]
* [[Character Options: Toy Range|General Toy Range]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.character-online.com/about-us/ Character Group - About Us]
*[http://www.character-online.com/about-us/ Character Group - About Us]


 
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Revision as of 00:02, 29 July 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 Fourth Docotr 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

The 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

  • 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

  • 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 with a blue coat as seen in WC: Real Time) was issued exclusive to Forbidden Planet, and priced at £14.99 (UK).
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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))

  • 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 each action figure was priced £7.99 (UK)

Cyberman from DW: The Tenth Planet

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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