Video Game Coming

Friday, 27 July 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

As reported on David-Tennant.com, Top Trumps have revealed their plans for a Doctor Who video game to be released in time for Christmas 2007. An advert for the game appears in the new Doctor Who Top Trumps card pack. No definite information is available at this time regarding which gaming platforms will be required. We will report more details as we receive them.

FILTER: - Merchandise - David Tennant

WETA Collectibles Information

Friday, 27 July 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

This week at the San Diego Comic Convention, Weta Collectibles revealed the prototypes of the initial two pieces that will start their Doctor Who statue range.

The first piece, titled 'Dalek', is from the Doctor Who episode of the same name, featured in the new series in 2005. The second piece, titled 'Cybercontroller', is from the Age of Steel episode from the second series in 2006.

Two more statues are forthcoming, but have not yet been revealed. For more information and images of the Dalek and Cybercontroller statues, see Weta's website.

FILTER: - Merchandise

Weta Collectibles

Thursday, 19 July 2007 - Reported by Marcus

The New Zealand based firm Weta have announced the release of a series ofDoctor Who Collectibles as part of their Weta Collectibles series.

The line will incorporate key moments Doctor Who. The initial series will consist of four pieces, all of which capture a nostalgic scene from the series. Each piece will be made at 6th scale, be free standing, and made out of high quality polystone.

Weta Limited Manager Jamie Wilson said "Doctor Who is such an iconic series, with a huge following all over the world. We have chosen memorable moments from the series that capture the power, emotion and transformed them into dynamic collectible pieces. "

Selected pieces will be on display at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con from 25 - 29 July. The official images of the pieces will be revealed the following day, on 26 July.

FILTER: - Merchandise

WETA Collectibles Goes Behind the Sofa...

Tuesday, 19 June 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

Interesting news from the land of kiwis and sheep: the craftsmen extraordinaire atWETA Collectibles have let word slip online that a Doctor Who brand of merchandise may soon become available.

Simply click on over to the WETA Holics section to find the teaser..with a promise of 'More information available in time'.

Speculation is mounting over on their forums as well.

FILTER: - Merchandise

Radio Times Poster Offer

Wednesday, 13 June 2007 - Reported by Kenny Davidson

This week's Radio Times features a large double-sided panoramic poster offer. One side features the Doctor, Martha and Jack inside the Tardis, and the other side has a rogues' gallery of recent enemies, including the Angels, Dalek Sec and its mutant hybrid, Scarecrows and the Judoon. The poster measures 124 x 45cm, and is available with two tokens and a fee for postage. The first token is in this weeks issue, the second in next weeks.

Also in Radio Times this week, an interview with Torchwood star John Barrowman on returning to Doctor Who. Click on the spoiler tag to read an extract.

"It's not the Captain Jack from Torchwood. He's not angsty, he's not moody; he's determined, but in a different way. Captain Jack from Doctor Who is a little more light-hearted, because he’s back where he wants to be. Although he loves the Torchwood team, one of his main objectives over the past couple of years has been to find the Doctor, to figure out why Jack is the way he is. Now he's there, he can let the Doctor take the responsibility for everything and he can sit in the background a bit."

FILTER: - Merchandise - Magazines - Radio Times

Sea Devil Sale Cancelled

Friday, 8 June 2007 - Reported by Marcus

We understand that the Sea Devil costume that was to be auctioned at Bonhams later this month, as reported by Outpost Gallifrey on May 27, has now been withdrawn from sale.

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Sea Devil Costume To Be Auctioned

Sunday, 27 May 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

A complete Sea Devil costume is to be auctioned at Bonhams next month.

The auctioneers say it is believed to be the only existing outfit from the 1972 Jon Pertwee story.

It is listed as being complete with string vest, belt and a replica weapon, and comes with a letter of provenance. An estimate of 8,000 to 10,000 pounds has been placed on the lot.

The auction will take place on June 20 at Bonhams' Knightsbridge saleroom as part of a film and rock 'n' roll memorabilia sale.

Outpost Gallifrey reported on Friday that The Sea Devils is to be released on DVD.

(Thanks to Jonathan Wilkinson)

UPDATE - 8 June 2007: This item has now been withdrawn from sale.

FILTER: - Merchandise - Special Events

DW Toys Bump Up Profits

Wednesday, 25 April 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

Doctor Who toys have helped the Character Group post a 122 per cent jump in profits.

Pre-tax profits rose to 6.3 million pounds in the six months to February 28, up from nearly three million pounds last year, part of which was down to the demand for its "highly successful" Doctor Who toy range.

It said it also expected to benefit from strong interest in its forthcoming Dalek Sec voice-changing helmet, after the success of the Cyberman voice-changing helmet last year, as well as toys from The Sarah Jane Adventures, which is due to air in the autumn, according to the Press Association.

Also reported at Telegraph.co.uk, which states that the new voice-changer will be of Dalek Sec Hybrid.

FILTER: - Merchandise

Battles In Time - Special Edition

Friday, 13 April 2007 - Reported by Marcus

Next Month sees a special issue of Battles In Time. This issue is set to be released on May 16th and includes many special features.

Following the phenomenal success of the Doctor Who Battles In Time TCG comes a brand new Collector’s Special featuring the two deadliest adversaries of the Doctor: Daleks vs Cybermen!

Complete with new, spectacular imagery from the TV series, Daleks vs Cybermen features 2 booster packs, each with 9 cards. Each pack contains 8 non-randomised foil common cards, plus a randomised 9th holo card from 4 design variants.

In the accompanying magazine, enjoy new gaming possibilities with the stunning gatefold game board, pitting Daleks against Cybermen for the ultimate Battle in Time. The special also comes with a FREE TARDIS Deck Tin, Gaming Dice and Card Bases – making Daleks vs Cybermen an essential collector’s item.

FREE with every Daleks vs Cybermen special:

2 packs of 9 cards. Each pack contains 8 non-randomised foil common cards (identical designs across all issues), plus a randomised 9th holo from 4 Dalek Sec variants and 4 Cyber Leader variants.
Stunning Collector’s TARDIS Deck Tin.
Exclusive gaming accessories – 8 bespoke Dalek and Cybermen Gaming Bases and 2 Gaming Dice.

In the magazine:

32 pages on Cybermen and Daleks – read the magazine one way for Daleks; flip and read the other way for Cybermen.
In the middle gaming board, choose to be Daleks or Cybermen and battle it out with your base-mounted cards for control of the Universe.
Learn about the history of the Doctor’s two main enemies and their past battles with the Time Lord.
Stunning battle scenes between the Daleks and Cybermen.

FILTER: - Merchandise

TARDIS tops all-time gadgets

Thursday, 8 March 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

The TARDIS has been voted the all-time best gadget by UK schoolchildren, ahead of the laptop, iPod and 007's jet pack. The nationwide survey was made by a supermarket chain to promote their computers for schools scheme.
(source: Bournemouth Echo and icWales. More results will be revealed on 13 March according to this )

FILTER: - Merchandise

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Video Game Coming

WETA Collectibles Information

Weta Collectibles

WETA Collectibles Goes Behind the Sofa...

Radio Times Poster Offer

Sea Devil Sale Cancelled

Sea Devil Costume To Be Auctioned

DW Toys Bump Up Profits

Battles In Time - Special Edition

TARDIS tops all-time gadgets

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