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* Boom mike shadows are visible in episodes 3 and 6. | * Boom mike shadows are visible in episodes 3 and 6. | ||
* Why do the [[Daleks]] need intelligence tests to determine who can become [[Robomen]] when they are mindless zombies? ''Allegedly, the more intelligent the [[human]], the longer the [[Roboman]] will function. Also, they may be required to perform mental calculations''. | * Why do the [[Daleks]] need intelligence tests to determine who can become [[Robomen]] when they are mindless zombies? ''Allegedly, the more intelligent the [[human]], the longer the [[Roboman]] will function. Also, they may be required to perform mental calculations''. | ||
*Just what is the [[Dalek]] doing in the river in episode 1? (The [[Daleks]] are in [[dalekanium]] shells, and therefore cannot distinguish between air and water. The Daleks are probing the Thames for some reason; possibly a scientific expedition- are the fish a threat to the invasion?! | *Just what is the [[Dalek]] doing in the river in episode 1? (The [[Daleks]] are in [[dalekanium]] shells, and therefore cannot distinguish between air and water. The Daleks are probing the Thames for some reason; possibly a scientific expedition- are the fish a threat to the invasion?! ''It is searching for the scuicidal roboman's body.'' | ||
*The [[Black Dalek]], before addressing the [[humans]], clears its throat. ''Presumably, all superior [[Daleks]] have certain emotions and a limited control over themselves ([[DW]]: [[The Stolen Earth]]) | *The [[Black Dalek]], before addressing the [[humans]], clears its throat. ''Presumably, all superior [[Daleks]] have certain emotions and a limited control over themselves ([[DW]]: [[The Stolen Earth]]) | ||
*Why did the [[Daleks]] locate their mine in [[Bedfordshire]] rather than somewhere where the [[Earth]]'s crust is thin? ''How do the dalek's know where the Earth's crust is thin? They probably choose a small area that would have litte resistance, as if they drilled in | *Why did the [[Daleks]] locate their mine in [[Bedfordshire]] rather than somewhere where the [[Earth]]'s crust is thin? ''How do the dalek's know where the Earth's crust is thin? They probably choose a small area that would have litte resistance, as if they drilled in New York their may have been more resistance.'' | ||
* During the first episode, while [[the Doctor]] and his companions are exploring their materialization place next to the [[Thames]], you can clearly see the TARDIS windows propped open (inwards). Examples are at 2 minutes 12 seconds through 2 minutes 16 seconds, and elsewhere during the same scene. They were just traveling through space and time with the windows open? | * During the first episode, while [[the Doctor]] and his companions are exploring their materialization place next to the [[Thames]], you can clearly see the TARDIS windows propped open (inwards). Examples are at 2 minutes 12 seconds through 2 minutes 16 seconds, and elsewhere during the same scene. They were just traveling through space and time with the windows open? | ||
* After taking [[Barbara]] and [[Jenny]] prisoner, the [[Dalek]] that takes them across the control room of the [[Dalek saucer]] can be seen bumping into the [[Black Dalek]]. | * After taking [[Barbara]] and [[Jenny]] prisoner, the [[Dalek]] that takes them across the control room of the [[Dalek saucer]] can be seen bumping into the [[Black Dalek]]. | ||
* In episode 4 when they meet [[ | * In episode 4 when they meet [[Ashton]], the interior is seen to have a window - something not seen on the exterior. | ||
* In the prison where [[the Doctor]] is held on the ship you can clearly see another set behind the railings complete with [[Daleks]] moving about. | * In the prison where [[the Doctor]] is held on the ship you can clearly see another set behind the railings complete with [[Daleks]] moving about. | ||
* At one stage in episode 2, you can hear a [[Dalek]] say "All" - the start of the next line (This is because it was pre-recorded, and couldn't stop the recording in time). | * At one stage in episode 2, you can hear a [[Dalek]] say "All" - the start of the next line (This is because it was pre-recorded, and couldn't stop the recording in time). | ||
*The paint design of the [[black Dalek]] changes after episode 2. | *The paint design of the [[black Dalek]] changes after episode 2.''The first one was the commander of just the flying saucer, the second one was in command of EVERY Dalek on Earth'' | ||
*The use of Cardboad Daleks outside their ship. | *The use of Cardboad Daleks outside their ship. | ||
*During episode 5, when the [[Black Dalek]] moves through the door, a production assistant is clearly visible to the [[Dalek]]'s right. | *During episode 5, when the [[Black Dalek]] moves through the door, a production assistant is clearly visible to the [[Dalek]]'s right. | ||
*The 'It is forbidden to dump bodies in the river' sign is visible during the miners' revolt in episode 6, this is because the two sets were next to each other and weren't blocked off. | *The 'It is forbidden to dump bodies in the river' sign is visible during the miners' revolt in episode 6, this is because the two sets were next to each other and weren't blocked off. | ||
* Wouldn't people by this time already have knowledge of the [[Daleks]] considering [[Doomsday]]/[[Army of Ghosts]], [[Daleks in Manhattan]]/[[Evolution of the Daleks]], [[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]] and all other episodes set in the 20th or 21st centuries? ''There's no evidence that they had not heard of [[Daleks]] before the Invasion. And also the events of Daleks in Manhattan and Evolution of the Daleks only affected around 100 people, all which would be dead by now.'' | * Wouldn't people by this time already have knowledge of the [[Daleks]] considering [[Doomsday]]/[[Army of Ghosts]], [[Daleks in Manhattan]]/[[Evolution of the Daleks]], [[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]] and all other episodes set in the 20th or 21st centuries? ''There's no evidence that they had not heard of [[Daleks]] before the Invasion. And also the events of Daleks in Manhattan and Evolution of the Daleks only affected around 100 people, all which would be dead by now. There is also evedence in Torchwood that the UN is covering things up'' | ||
*If the [[Daleks]] are drilling to the Earth's crust, wouldn't that blow it up? ([[Inferno]]) '' | *If the [[Daleks]] are drilling to the Earth's crust, wouldn't that blow it up? ([[Inferno]]) ''They have other methods then the ones used in Inferno.'' | ||
*Judging by what Susan says to Tom about 'Grandfather getting old now' and her needing to look after him, it seems as if she doesn't know about regeneration. ''Perhaps it would be hard for her to explaining regeneration to Tom or perhaps she knows when he is going to regenerate and she wants to be with him'' | *Judging by what Susan says to Tom about 'Grandfather getting old now' and her needing to look after him, it seems as if she doesn't know about regeneration. ''Perhaps it would be hard for her to explaining regeneration to Tom or perhaps she knows when he is going to regenerate and she wants to be with him'' | ||
