Character Options series 5 action figures
Character Options manufactured Doctor Who action figures in the 5" scale which tied into the 2010 series of Doctor Who.
As was usual for Character Options, the figures were not actually 5" tall. Instead, the Dalek figure was 5" tall and all others were 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", or "Wave 2" for example.
Regular characters
Eleventh Doctor
2010 Eleventh Doctor in the Tenth Doctor's clothes.
2010 Raggedy and suited ‘Crash’ set figures.
2010 Single figure Wave 1 release.
2010 Jacketless Doctor Wave 1 release.
2011 Eleventh Doctor wearing a fez and with a mop.
- The first Eleventh Doctor 5" action figure was released as part of the End of Time set and featured the Eleventh Doctor in the Tenth Doctor's battered costume.
- This first release to carry the new series logo was a twin pack featuring the Eleventh Doctor in post-crash raggedy Doctor costume (shirt and tie of the Tenth with trainers) and a new jacketed variant with a red bow tie and black boots This was released in April 2010 following the new series premiere of The Eleventh Hour on TV.
- Other variants included an exclusive Toys R Us release with a blue bow tie and brown boots and another in the Series 5 Boxed Set (see below) featured a red bow tie and black boots.
- A jacketless Doctor was also released in a red pinstripe shirt, braces, and bow tie.
- The Eleventh Doctor also featured with jacket and sonic screwdriver in the Eleven Doctors Set.
- This new pack also contained the Eleventh Doctor's new sonic screwdriver.
- A single figure 2010 Series 5 Wave F figure was released 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK)
- The Series 5 Wave f release was also available in The Eleven Doctors Set
- 2011 saw the release of a Pandorica boxed set (see below) which included an Eleventh Doctor with a fez and a mop.
Amy Pond
2010 Amy Pond
2010 Amy in Police uniform
- Figure based on companion Amy Pond in Victory of the Daleks outfit.
- 2010 Series 5 Wave F was released 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK)
- This figure was also released as part of the Underhenge Boxed Set and a Pandorica set in 2011 (see below).
- The Christmas Adventure box set included a variant of Amy dressed in her police uniform.
- The Amy Pond in her police outfit was also released in a Pandorica set in 2011.
Individual releases
Roman Auton
Stone Roman Auton
- Figure based on a Roman soldier as seen in The Pandorica Opens / The Big Bang.
- The first figure came with removable dagger accessories.
- A Roman soldier and a stone variant figure was released as part of the Underhenge Boxed Set (see below). An Auton Roman soldier was also included in the 2011 Pandorica box set (see below).
- The Roman Auton in the Pandorica Wave featured a brown cape as opposed to the black cape of other releases.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F was released in 2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Cybermen
A number of Cyberman figures were released in conjunction with their appearance in The Pandorica Opens and The Big Bang.
2011 Cyberman with skull showing. The figure had a removable head, and included a separate "tentacles" piece that could be plugged into the head to recreate its appearance in the episode. It was released in 2011 as part of the Pandorica set.
2010 Underhenge Stone Cyberman. Was a part of 2010's Wave G.
Daleks
Inspired by Victory of the Daleks, several Dalek variants were a part of Wave F. They were released on 26 June 2010, with a recommended retail price of £8.99.
2010 Dalek Progenitor Guardian
Variant of the Crucible Dalek previously released in the Stolen Earth boxed set
2010 Dalek Ironside
(note that this is a reversed image) Released as part of Wave 1.
2010 Dalek Ironside (ear cover variant)
The two variants differ in colour. The covered ear variant has lighter coloured paint than the original.
2010 Strategist Dalek
This figure released in Wave 1, was also included as one in the series of Dalek Paradigm Wave releases.
2010 Drone Dalek
This figure released in Wave 1, was also included as one in the series of Dalek Paradigm Wave releases and in the Underhenge boxed set.
2010 Eternal Dalek
This figure was first released exclusively in the series 5 boxed set. It was later included as one in the series of Dalek Paradigm Wave releases. Like other Dalek Paradigm figures, the slit in the eye was narrower and the joints were smoother.
2010 Scientist Dalek
Originally released as part of Wave F, it was also included in the series of Dalek Paradigm Wave releases. Like other Dalek Paradigm figures, the slit in the eye was narrower and the joints were smoother.
2010 Supreme Dalek
This figure was initially included in the Dalek Paradigm Wave release. Like other Dalek Paradigm figures, the slit in the eye was narrower and the joints were smoother.
2010 Stone Dalek
This figure was first released exclusively in the Underhenge boxed set. It featured a single release in 2011.
Professor Bracewell
2010 Professor Bracewell
2010 Professor Bracewell variant, with gloved left hand
- Figure based on Edwin Bracewell (played by actor Bill Paterson) as seen in Victory of the Daleks and The Pandorica Opens.
- This figure comes with a replaceable chest unit that fits underneath the white jacket flaps, showing the shirt parted and exposed robotic workings. A spare robotic arm was also included.
- A variant release had a gloved left hand and a different chest piece.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F was released 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Prisoner Zero
2010 Prisoner Zero
- Figure based on Prisoner Zero as seen in The Eleventh Hour.
- The figure had a transparent body and massive teeth.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F was released on 01/11/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Silurian: General Restac
- Figure based on the Silurian General Restac as seen in The Hungry Earth / Cold Blood.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave G was released in 2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
- This figure was also released as part of a Series 5 Boxed Set (see below).
Alaya
2010 Silurian Warrior Alaya
- Figure based on Alaya as seen in The Hungry Earth / Cold Blood.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave G was released in 2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
- This figure was also released as part of a Series 5 Boxed Set (see below) and featured a removable mask.
Vampire Francesco
2010 Vampire Francesco
- Figure based on Francesco as seen in The Vampires of Venice.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave G was released in 2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
General Staal
- Figure based on the Sontaran Staal as seen previously in The Sontaran Stratagem / The Poison Sky and The Pandorica Opens / The Big Bang, with removable helmet.
- This figure was first released re-issued in the Underhenge Boxed Set (see below).
Smiler
2010 Smiler
2010 Smiler variant
- Figure based on the Smiler as seen in The Beast Below.
- A variant featuring two faces was released in 2010.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave G was released in 2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Weeping Angel
2010 Regenerating attacking variant
2010 Regenerated serene variant. This variant has movable arms and hands (as to cover its eyes).
2010 Projected Weeping Angel variant
2011 Weeping Angel Bob holding the Doctor's jacket
2011 Weeping Angel variants
- Figures based on the Weeping Angel as seen in The Time of Angels and Flesh and Stone and previously seen in Blink.
- Attacking, serene and transparent variants of the Weeping Angels were released in 2010.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F release due 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Hawthorne
2010 Professor Hawthorne
- Figure based on Hawthorne as seen in The Beast Below.
- This figure comes with a replaceable "hood-down" collar piece as with the Peter the Winder figure.
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F release due 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Peter the Winder
2010 Peter the Winder
- Figure based on Peter the Winder (played by David Ajala) as seen in The Beast Below.
- The figure came with a detachable "hood-down" collar piece and an additional "hood-up" collar piece.
- Peter the Winder's head was fully rotational to reveal the face of a Smiler .
- A 2010 Series 5 Wave F release due 26/06/2010 RRP £8.99 (UK).
Eleventh Doctor boxed sets
Underhenge boxed set
2010 Underhenge Boxed Set
- Figures included previously releases of Auton Roman Soldier, Underhenge Auton Roman Soldier, Amy Pond, General Staal, Sontaran (with removable helmet), a Dalek Drone and an exclusive Stone Dalek.
- This was a Toys R Us exclusive available in November 2010.
Series 5 boxed set
- Figures included: Eleventh Doctor with red bow tie, a yellow Eternal Dalek, Weeping Angel (Regenerating), Silurian Warrior Alaya, Dalek Ironside.
- This was the first exclusive release of the yellow Dalek Eternal.
Christmas 2010 boxed set
2010 Christmas Adventure Boxed Set
- This set included the Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond (in Police uniform) and TARDIS.
Pandorica Collection
2011 Pandorica Boxed Set with MP3 CD
- Although not a box set as such, six individual action figures from this range, the Eleventh Doctor (with fez and mop), Amy Pond (in police uniform), Roman Soldier, Silurian, Weeping Angel (holding the Doctor’s jacket) and the skull faced Cyberman, also came with one side of the Pandorica.
- Each of these six individual sides also came with an MP3 CD, and could be assembled together to complete the Pandorica. This was also compatible with the Pandorica chair which came with a 2011 River Song action figure.
Notes
- A revised Flight Control TARDIS to scale was released in June 2010 featuring the new TARDIS interior and external police box design (see Character Options toys).
Footnotes
- ↑ Behind the Scenes at Design Works: Part 3 A little history. doctorwhotoys.net. Retrieved on 22nd October 2011.
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