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* Some of the design choices of the sonic screwdriver were Easter Eggs; as revealed by [[props maker]]s [[Michael van Kesteren]] and [[Barry Jones]],<ref name="DWM 594">[[DWM 594]] - ''Designated 'Driver'', Page 18</ref> some of the out-of-universe details included: | * Some of the design choices of the sonic screwdriver were Easter Eggs; as revealed by [[props maker]]s [[Michael van Kesteren]] and [[Barry Jones]],<ref name="DWM 594">[[DWM 594]] - ''Designated 'Driver'', Page 18</ref> some of the out-of-universe details included: | ||
** The "[[frequency and intensity dial]]s" portion of the sonic contained a ball detent ratchet — as [[Phil Sims]] wanted "knurled" detail on the sonic — so the dials, when turned, made a clicking noise. | ** The "[[frequency and intensity dial]]s" portion of the sonic contained a ball detent ratchet — as [[Phil Sims]] wanted "knurled" detail on the sonic — so the dials, when turned, made a clicking noise. | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 25 October 2023
A sonic screwdriver was owned by the Fourteenth Doctor, which had similar design elements to previous models. (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...["Super Sonic (feature)"])
Appearance and technology
The sonic screwdriver had similar design elements to previous sonic screwdrivers and other devices: the wide area dispersal petals and the resonator cage were similar to the Eleventh Doctor's sonic screwdriver; the handle was similar to the Ninth and Tenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver, which was made from coral like the TARDIS; the frequency and intensity dials were similar to the Master's laser screwdriver; the cage around the central sonic cluster was similar to that of the Twelfth Doctor's second model (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"}) and a Dalek gunstick; (TV: Dalek [+]Loading...["Dalek (TV story)"], AUDIO: Eye of Darkness [+]Loading...["Eye of Darkness (audio story)"], etc.) and the primary sonic emitter was similar to the bullet-shaped emitter on the sonic screwdriver belonging to the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Doctors and the sonic screwdriver belonging to (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"}) the Seventh (TV: Doctor Who [+]Loading...["Doctor Who (TV story)"]) and Eighth Doctors. (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"})
The activation button also had circular Gallifreyan embossed into it and the function access controls were located at the pommel, with a hexagonal cutout at the very base. (WC: The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver [+]Loading...["The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver (webcast)"], PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"})
Uses
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History
After the Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver fell into the Fourteenth Doctor's possession following his regeneration, the screwdriver was destroyed by a fake Supreme Dalek at the Dalek Dome. (COMIC: Liberation of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)"]) He later replaced it. (WC: The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver, PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...["Super Sonic (feature)"])
Behind the scenes
More information from DWM 594's Designated 'Driver article needs to be added.
- Some of the design choices of the sonic screwdriver were Easter Eggs; as revealed by props makers Michael van Kesteren and Barry Jones,[1] some of the out-of-universe details included:
- The "frequency and intensity dials" portion of the sonic contained a ball detent ratchet — as Phil Sims wanted "knurled" detail on the sonic — so the dials, when turned, made a clicking noise.
- The hexagonal indentation in the pommel was designed to fit an ordinary screwdriver head.
- The wide area dispersal petals resembled the officially-named "Eleventh Doctor's flippy-out petals"
- The cage around the central sonic cluster was meant to reference Rusty's line to the Twelfth Doctor in Into the Dalek: "You would make a good Dalek."
- That the crackled coral effect on the screwdriver — like Nine and Ten's — was Raku.
Merchandise
Several pieces of merchandise of the Fourteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver have been released.
- Character Options released two toys based off the sonic, an online exclusive chrome-finished edition that retailed for £29.99[2][3] and a retail non-chrome version that retailed for £14.99.[4]
- Both versions sold out quickly leading to inflated prices on the second hand market.[2][4]
- The chrome version was also sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.[5]
- The toy was reviewed in DWM 596.
- Rubbertoe Replicas sold a high-end replica of the sonic for £1198.[6]
Map:Fourteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver
Footnotes
- ↑ DWM 594 - Designated 'Driver, Page 18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Limited Edition Exclusive The14th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver on merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk
- ↑ Doctor Who The Fourteenth Doctors Sonic Screwdriver on character-online.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Doctor Who The 14th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Standard Edition on merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk
- ↑ @bbcdoctorwho on twitter.com
- ↑ The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver on rubbertoereplicas.com
