Tenth Planet has sent us the illustrations for the three CD's included in the forthcoming release of the Cyberman Tin, due out in November. Included in the set are the audio soundtracks for The Tenth Planet starring William Hartnell andThe Invasion starring Patrick Troughton, along with a separate audio CD, a re-release of The Origins of the Cybermen from the early 1990's. 

Cards Inc. will feature a limited edition red Dalek cookie jar this fall (October, actually) for the holidays. "Only one thousand of these cookie jars will be available this year and is a must for any Dr Who collector," says the website. Tenth Planet now has the jars on pre-order, and provided us this snapshot of the final product; click for a larger version. (Thanks to Tenth Planet)

As promised, Outpost Gallifrey is able to reveal the cover illustration for the forthcoming Howe's Transcendental Toybox: 2003 Update by David Howe and Arnold T. Blumberg, the guide to Doctor Who merchandise and collectibles. Click on the cover for a larger version (the full wraparound cover.) The 2003 update, as we previously noted, covers all material from that year and updates the previous release of the "Toybox" book, instead of a mere reprint of the same volume. We hope to have a special preview of the book up at OG soon! (Thanks to David Howe)

Galaxy 4 has sent Outpost Gallifrey the cover illustration for the forthcoming Dalekmania 2005 Doctor Who calendar, seen at right. We hope to bring you further details, such as the release date, very soon. Click on the thumbnail for a larger version. (Thanks to Galaxy 4)

Tenth Planet have sent Outpost Gallifrey the first image of the forthcoming Cyberman Tin audio collection due out in November. The audio set, like last year's "Dalek Tin," will include several CD releases including the audio soundtracks of "The Tenth Planet" and "The Invasion" (with narrators to be announced) and a CD release of "Origins of the Cyberman" by David Banks, Silver Fist/Who Dares' 1989 audio (originally released on cassette) read by Banks that detail the history of the Cybermen. Tenth Planet also have sent us higher-resolution copies of the cover illustrations for both volumes ofTales from the TARDIS due out this summer; click on each for a larger version.

Some changes at licensed merchandiser Product Enterprises have been announced. First, their planned Talking Davros action figure that was expected later this year has been cancelled, with the following explanation: "We have no plans for the Talking Davros action figure to go into production at the present time. The simple reason is economics. Based on experience of other products in our range, the quantities we would sell would not equal the investment made. As much as we would like to produce the figure, at the end of the day, if we can not make a profit, it does not make good business sense." They also announced that two lines, the Dalek Roll-a-Matics and the Talking Cybermen, have been discontinued. However, their range of Radio Control Daleks will be relaunched in September 2004, and in october, a new Gold Dalek will be added to the new range. For more details, visit productenterprise.com. (Thanks to Gallifrey 5)

The Stamp Centre have put out two new first-day stamp covers, both in a limited edition run of 1000. They're both seen below; click on each for a larger version. The first one is entitled "The Invasion" and features Wendy Padbury and Nicholas Courtney (who will sign them) and a selection of Cybermen. The second is called "The Troughton Trio" and features Anneke Wills, Deborah Watling and Wendy Padbury (who are all signing this as well.) The Stamp Centre will also be holding an autograph signing with Padbury, Wills, Watling and Courtney as well as Nicola Bryant, Louise Jameson and Sophie Aldred on April 8 from 10am - 3pm; more details are available at www.scificollector.co.uk. (Thanks to Gallifrey 5)

A new press release from BBC Worldwide discusses branding and licensing issues for several of their products in 2004, including Doctor Who. "One of the BBC's best-loved cult sci-fi programs last seen on British TV in 1989," says the release, "Doctor Who celebrates its 40th Anniversary in November 2003. There continues to be a huge market for Doctor Who-related products and merchandise; already during the anniversary year, BBC Video and DVD total sales passed the three million mark. BBC Audio Books has sold more than 250,000 audios across 42 titles and BBC Books will have published over 100 original Doctor Who novels making the series the largest ever book range built around a single principal character. To commemorate Dr Who's 40th anniversary, BBC Worldwide has developed an anniversary logo for use on all related merchandise along with a style guide. BBC Worldwide is looking to work with licensees to develop a range of Doctor Who merchandise to complement the comprehensive range of published products in audio, book, video/DVD, magazine, music and internet form launching throughout 2003 and beyond." Of course, that anniversary logo they mention is the same one you can find on a number of products... and even here at Outpost Gallifrey, on the very top of this page. In a totally different press release, Ashley Highfield, Director of BBC New Media & Technology, gave a speech at Westminster Media Forum on the Department for Culture, Media & Sport review of BBC online services, where the show was mentioned: "Take Dr Who, for example, where we have developed an animated series using never-before-broadcast radio scripts from the likes of the late Douglas Adams. These have kept the Doctor alive for quarter of a million die-hard fans who will finally be rewarded when Dr Who returns to BBC ONE." (Thanks to Steve Tribe)