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[[Character Options]] manufactured '''''Doctor Who'' action figures in the 5" scale''' which tied into the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who)|2005 series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', as well as the [[2005]] [[Christmas Special]] ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]''.
[[Character Options]] manufactured '''''Doctor Who'' action figures in the 5" scale''' which tied into the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who)|2005 series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', as well as the [[2005]] [[Christmas Special]] ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]''.


Because this was the first in the 21st century line of action figures, it set the standard for those that followed. For instance, most figures are not really five inches tall. The [[Dalek]] is 5" tall and all other figures scaled to match the Dalek's height.<ref>[http://doctorwhotoys.net/designworks3.htm Scale notes from doctorwhotoys.net]</ref>
Because this was the first in the 21st century line of action figures, it set the standard for those that followed. For instance, most figures are not really five inches tall. The [[Dalek]] is 5" tall and all other figures scaled to match the Dalek's height.<ref>[http://doctorwhotoys.net/designworks3.htm Scale notes from doctorwhotoys.net]</ref>
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File:CO 5 Captain Jack Harkness with revolver.jpg|[[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] with revolver.
File:CO 5 Captain Jack Harkness with revolver.jpg|[[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] with revolver.
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* Several versions of Captain Jack Harkness have been released. One is in [[RAF]] uniform, packaged with either a removable cap or with [[Empty Child]] and [[Squareness Gun]], as seen in ''[[The Empty Child]]''.
* Several versions of Captain Jack Harkness have been released. One is in [[RAF]] uniform, packaged with either a removable cap or with [[Empty Child]] and [[Squareness Gun]], as seen in ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]''.
* Another version of Jack was available. This featured a non-removable overcoat and [[Firearm|revolver]].
* Another version of Jack was available. This featured a non-removable overcoat and [[Firearm|revolver]].


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=== Dalek ===
=== Dalek ===
* Several versions of the basic [[Dalek]] as seen in ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'' and elsewhere have been released. The basic Dalek body features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating and detachable eyestalk and arms that are ball jointed and detachable. A version was available with Genetic Print and another with [[Mutant]] Reveal.
* Several versions of the basic [[Dalek]] as seen in ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'' and elsewhere have been released. The basic Dalek body features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating and detachable eyestalk and arms that are ball jointed and detachable. A version was available with Genetic Print and another with [[Mutant]] Reveal.
* The Assault Dalek had a combination claw/welding torch [[manipulator arm]] as seen in ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]''. The figure features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating eyestalk and ball jointed arms. The eyestalk and arms are removable to be compatible with the [[Genesis Ark]] playset. The Assault Dalek was later released in a darker bronze colour as a SDCC Exclusive. As with all of the Character Options Dalek toys, the paint deco includes a name Glyph.
* The Assault Dalek had a combination claw/welding torch [[manipulator arm]] as seen in ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''. The figure features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating eyestalk and ball jointed arms. The eyestalk and arms are removable to be compatible with the [[Genesis Ark]] playset. The Assault Dalek was later released in a darker bronze colour as a SDCC Exclusive. As with all of the Character Options Dalek toys, the paint deco includes a name Glyph.


=== Doctor Constantine ===
=== Doctor Constantine ===
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* A figure of [[Constantine (The Empty Child)|Doctor Constantine]] from ''[[The Empty Child]]''.
* A figure of [[Constantine (The Empty Child)|Doctor Constantine]] from ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]''.
* The figure has interchangeable heads, one depicting his normal face and another with [[gas mask]].
* The figure has interchangeable heads, one depicting his normal face and another with [[gas mask]].


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File:Editortoy.jpg|[[The Editor]].
File:Editortoy.jpg|[[The Editor]].
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* A figure of the Editor from ''[[The Long Game]]''.
* A figure of the Editor from ''[[The Long Game (TV story)|The Long Game]]''.
* This figure is articulated at the shoulders, biceps, elbow, hips, knees, waist and neck.
* This figure is articulated at the shoulders, biceps, elbow, hips, knees, waist and neck.


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File:DrCaptainJack&EmptyChild.jpg|[[Jack Harkness]] and [[Jamie (The Empty Child)|the Empty Child]] carded.
File:DrCaptainJack&EmptyChild.jpg|[[Jack Harkness]] and [[Jamie (The Empty Child)|the Empty Child]] carded.
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* A figure of the Empty Child from ''[[The Empty Child]]''.
* A figure of the Empty Child from ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]''.
* This figure was either available packaged with Captain Jack and is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck or it was sold in with a variety of other characters in a multi pack.
* This figure was either available packaged with Captain Jack and is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck or it was sold in with a variety of other characters in a multi pack.


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File:CO 5 Face of Boe.jpg|The [[Face of Boe]]
File:CO 5 Face of Boe.jpg|The [[Face of Boe]]
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* A figure of the Face of Boe from ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'' and ''[[The Long Game]]'' was released as a larger deluxe model in the range and featured facial movement from a slider on the top of the tank.
* A figure of the Face of Boe from ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'' and ''[[The Long Game (TV story)|The Long Game]]'' was released as a larger deluxe model in the range and featured facial movement from a slider on the top of the tank.


=== Gelth Phantom ===
=== Gelth Phantom ===
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File:CO 5 CAP GELTH.jpg|[[Gelth|Gelth Phantom]]
File:CO 5 CAP GELTH.jpg|[[Gelth|Gelth Phantom]]
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* A figure of the Gelth phantom from ''[[The Unquiet Dead]]''.
* A figure of the Gelth phantom from ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]''.
* This figure was only available in parts with a wave of figures released in early 2009 as a Collect-and Build.
* This figure was only available in parts with a wave of figures released in early 2009 as a Collect-and Build.


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File:CO 5 Gelth Zombie.jpg|[[Gelth]] [[zombie]]
File:CO 5 Gelth Zombie.jpg|[[Gelth]] [[zombie]]
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* A figure of the corpse of [[Peace (The Unquiet Dead)|Mrs Peace]] reanimated by the Gelth in ''[[The Unquiet Dead]]''.
* A figure of the corpse of [[Peace (The Unquiet Dead)|Mrs Peace]] reanimated by the Gelth in ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]''.
* A variant was available that added glow in the dark paint to the figure's head and hands.
* A variant was available that added glow in the dark paint to the figure's head and hands.


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File:CO 5 Slitheen with skin suit.jpg|Slitheen with [[skin suit]]
File:CO 5 Slitheen with skin suit.jpg|Slitheen with [[skin suit]]
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* A figure of a Slitheen from ''[[Aliens of London]]''.
* A figure of a Slitheen from ''[[Aliens of London (TV story)|Aliens of London]]''.
* This figure was available separately, with [[Space Pig]] or with a skin suit.
* This figure was available separately, with [[Space Pig]] or with a skin suit.


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* A figure of the humanoid pig creature from ''[[Aliens of London]]'' was available with a Slitheen. It is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck.
* A figure of the humanoid pig creature from ''[[Aliens of London (TV story)|Aliens of London]]'' was available with a Slitheen. It is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck.


=== Sycorax Leader ===
=== Sycorax Leader ===
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File:CO 5 Sycorax Leader.jpg|Sycorax Leader
File:CO 5 Sycorax Leader.jpg|Sycorax Leader
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* The leader of the [[Sycorax]] from ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]''.
* The leader of the [[Sycorax]] from ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]''.
* Available with no accessories or with a staff and whip.
* Available with no accessories or with a staff and whip.


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Sycorax Warrior.jpg
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* A warrior of the [[Sycorax]] from ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]''.
* A warrior of the [[Sycorax]] from ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]''.
* The figure includes a [[sword]] and is articulated at the shoulders, biceps, elbows, waist and neck.
* The figure includes a [[sword]] and is articulated at the shoulders, biceps, elbows, waist and neck.


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Revision as of 02:37, 15 April 2020

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Character Options manufactured Doctor Who action figures in the 5" scale which tied into the 2005 series of Doctor Who, as well as the 2005 Christmas Special The Christmas Invasion.

Because this was the first in the 21st century line of action figures, it set the standard for those that followed. For instance, most figures are not really five inches tall. The Dalek is 5" tall and all other figures scaled to match the Dalek's height.[1]

Regular character figures

The Doctor

  • A figure of the Ninth Doctor as depicted throughout the first series.
  • There are two different sculpts of this figure, one with a very dynamic pose but minimal articulation and another in a more neutral pose with more articulation.
  • At different times Ninth Doctor figures have been made available with either green or burgundy shirts. The figure packaged with Auton parts has a burgundy shirt.
  • The increased articulation version was available with sonic screwdriver or with plastic bomb, Auton arm and duplicate Mickey's head.
  • The Ninth Doctor was also available in a two pack with the Tenth Doctor in the same outfit.
  • A figure of the Tenth Doctor still wearing the clothes of the Ninth.
  • This figure was available in a two-pack with the Ninth Doctor or single-carded.

Rose Tyler

  • A figure of companion Rose Tyler as she appears early in series 1.
  • Rose was one of the first figures released as part of a Radio Control Dalek battle pack.
  • She was later available carded with either K9 or two robotic spiders (as seen in The End of the World).
  • This figure has lower levels of articulation than was typical for this line.

Captain Jack Harkness

  • Several versions of Captain Jack Harkness have been released. One is in RAF uniform, packaged with either a removable cap or with Empty Child and Squareness Gun, as seen in The Empty Child.
  • Another version of Jack was available. This featured a non-removable overcoat and revolver.

Other figures

Auton

  • An Auton as seen in Rose.
  • The Auton is articulated at the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and neck. Two Autons, both with black jackets but different shirts and skin tones were available in a two pack. An Auton with a grey jacket was also available separately. All versions of the Auton had twisting fingers to (inaccurately) replicate their opening hands in the show.

Dalek

  • Several versions of the basic Dalek as seen in Dalek and elsewhere have been released. The basic Dalek body features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating and detachable eyestalk and arms that are ball jointed and detachable. A version was available with Genetic Print and another with Mutant Reveal.
  • The Assault Dalek had a combination claw/welding torch manipulator arm as seen in The Parting of the Ways. The figure features rolling wheels, turning head, elevating eyestalk and ball jointed arms. The eyestalk and arms are removable to be compatible with the Genesis Ark playset. The Assault Dalek was later released in a darker bronze colour as a SDCC Exclusive. As with all of the Character Options Dalek toys, the paint deco includes a name Glyph.

Doctor Constantine

The Editor

  • A figure of the Editor from The Long Game.
  • This figure is articulated at the shoulders, biceps, elbow, hips, knees, waist and neck.

Empty Child

  • A figure of the Empty Child from The Empty Child.
  • This figure was either available packaged with Captain Jack and is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck or it was sold in with a variety of other characters in a multi pack.

The Face of Boe

  • A figure of the Face of Boe from The End of the World and The Long Game was released as a larger deluxe model in the range and featured facial movement from a slider on the top of the tank.

Gelth Phantom

  • A figure of the Gelth phantom from The Unquiet Dead.
  • This figure was only available in parts with a wave of figures released in early 2009 as a Collect-and Build.

Gelth Zombie

  • A figure of the corpse of Mrs Peace reanimated by the Gelth in The Unquiet Dead.
  • A variant was available that added glow in the dark paint to the figure's head and hands.

Jabe

Moxx of Balhoon

  • A figure of the Moxx of Balhoon from The End of the World.
  • This figure featured pull back action and articulated shoulders and neck. Also included were two robotic spiders.

Reaper

  • A figure of a Reaper from Father's Day.
  • This was released as a deluxe model in the series and came with its own stand.
  • A coloured light on the Reaper's chest could be activated at the press of a button.

Slitheen

Space Pig

  • A figure of the humanoid pig creature from Aliens of London was available with a Slitheen. It is articulated at the shoulders, hips, waist and neck.

Sycorax Leader

Sycorax warrior

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