The long running British science fiction television series Doctor Who has since its beginnings in the 1960s generated many hundreds of products related to the show, from toys and games to picture cards and postage stamps. This article is not an exhaustive list of merchandise but attempts to present a flavour of the type of material that has been produced. This entry mainly concentrates on "official" spin-offs, that is to say, material sanctioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation, which produces the series. A broadcast of the long-running and popular British science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Doctor Who is a long-running British science fiction television programme (and 1996 television movie) produced by the BBC about the adventures of a mysterious time-traveller known as the Doctor, who explores time and space with his companions, solving problems and righting wrongs. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... A teddy bear A toy is an object used in play. ... Tug of war is an easily organized, impromptu game that requires little equipment. ... A postage stamp is evidence of pre-paying a fee for postal services. ... In marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a market that might satisfy a want or need. ... This article is an overview article about the Crown chartered British Broadcasting Corporation formed in 1927. ...

Classic Series Merchandise

Doctor Who Games

Board and Card Games

• Doctor Who - The Game of Time and Space (1980)

This boardgame from Games Workshop came in a bookshelf style box that featured Tom Baker as the Doctor in front of several Daleks on the cover. The game involved two to six players moving around the board attempting to collect pieces of the Key to Time. Along the way the players face classic Doctor Who aliens and villains and collect various companions and items to help them. Games Workshop Group PLC (often abbreviated to GW) is a British game production and retailing company. ... For other persons named Tom Baker, see Tom Baker (disambiguation). ... The Daleks (pronounced DAH-lecks; IPA: ) are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Key to Time is the umbrella title for a story arc that links all six serials of Season 16 of Doctor Who. ...

• Doctor Who - Battle for the Universe (1989)

Published by The Games Team, this game could be played by two to four players. One player would play the role of the Doctor while the others would play one of three villains, namely Davros, the Master or the Cyber Controller. Each player would also have a team of four assistants which they would collect (the Doctor having his companions while Davros would have four Daleks, for example) while moving around the board and challenging each other in hyperspace "battle zones", until confronting each other in a final battle for control of the universe. Davros is a character from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who, responsible for the genesis of the Doctors deadliest enemies, the Daleks. ... The Master is a supporting fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Cybermen are a fictional race of cyborgs who are amongst the most persistent enemies of the Doctor in the British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. ... Scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope depicting the inside of the Millenium Falcon when entering hyperspace. ...

• Doctor Who Collectible Card Game (1996)

Published by MMG, this collectible card game for 2 players involved each player building a deck of cards from their collection and playing that deck against each other. The object of the game was to remove the opponent's six Time cards before they removed yours. This would be accomplished by attacking the other player using cards representing the various Doctors, Assistants and monsters that had appeared in the original 26 series of Doctor Who. Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs) or customizable card games (a phrase specific to two Decipher, Inc. ...

Role-playing games

Two role-playing games have been released set in the Doctor Who universe: A role-playing game (RPG, often roleplaying game) is a type of game in which the participants assume the roles of fictional characters and collaboratively create or follow stories. ...

• The Doctor Who Role Playing Game (1985)*

Published by FASA, The Doctor Who Role Playing Game allowed players to assume similar roles to the Doctor and his companions or as agents of the Celestial Intervention Agency. It had a picture of the Fourth Doctor and Leela on the box and its game system was based on the Star Trek RPG also published by FASA. The main set of three rulebooks was followed by several separately published adventures and sourcebooks for the game. A range of 25mm white metal miniatures were produced to coincide with the game, these were designed and released by Citadel Miniatures in the UK. They were also released and distributed by RAFM in the USA and Canada. This article is about the role-playing game company. ... The Doctor Who Role Playing Game was a Doctor Who roleplaying game published by FASA in 1985. ... The Celestial Intervention Agency is a fictional organization of Time Lords in the universe of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Leela is a fictional character played by Louise Jameson in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... A role-playing game system is a set of game mechanics used in a role-playing game (RPG). ... Star Trek: The Role Playing Game is, as the name indicates, a role-playing game set in the fictional Star Trek universe published and edited by FASA Corporation from 1982 to 1989. ... The white metals are any of several light-colored alloys used as a base for plated silverware, ornaments or novelties, as well as any of several lead-base or tin-base alloys used for things like bearings, jewellery, miniature figures, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type. ... The Citadel Miniatures Logo Citadel Miniatures Limited is a producer of metal and plastic miniatures for tabletop wargames, such as Warhammer Fantasy Battle. ...

• Time Lord - Adventures through Time and Space (1991)

Time Lord was written by Ian Marsh and Peter Darvill-Evans and published in paperback novel format by Virgin Publishing. This game is totally unrelated to the previously released Doctor Who RPG by FASA. It has different, simpler, mechanics and is considered faithful to the original television show. Time Lord — Adventures through Time and Space is a Doctor Who role-playing game, written by Ian Marsh and Peter Darvill-Evans and published in 1991 by Virgin Publishing. ... Peter Darvill-Evans is a British writer and editor. ... This article is about the role-playing game company. ...

However, it was marketed with other Doctor Who books and not other role-playing games. In addition, Virgin was unknown in the gaming market. As a result, it did not sell well and aside from a few articles in Doctor Who Magazine, no supplements were published. Since 1996, it has been made available for free on the Internet by the authors (see below). Doctor Who Magazine (abbreviated as DWM) is a magazine devoted to the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Miniature Wargame

• Doctor Who: Invasion Earth (1996)

"Doctor Who: Invasion Earth" was a miniature wargame designed by Daniel Faulconbridge and released by Harlequin Miniatures. The game allowed players to create or re-enact scenarios involving characters from the "Doctor Who" universe. The rule book came with an inital scenario of UNIT pitted against the Daleks in an invasion of Earth. Additional scenarios were produced, as well as an extensive range of 28mm pewter miniatures for the game which covered the first eight Doctors, the Peter Cushing movie Doctor and all of the television companions (except for Katarina) in the original series and the 1996 television movie. In addition a wide variety of monsters, foes and guest characters from a number of the original television stories were produced. Harlequin later became Icons Miniatures, and are currently known as Black Tree Design. Scenarios, miniature statistics and information about the game and miniatures can be found on the site listed below (see below). Bavarian Napoleonic Infantry, 1811, from the historical wargame Volley & Bayonet. ... The United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (also known as UNIT) is a fictional military organization from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Cushing Doctor (or Dalek film Doctor) is the term used to refer to the character Dr. Who in the Dalek films, Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD, which are loosely based on the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Katarina is a fictional character played by Adrienne Hill in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Doctor Who is a television movie based on the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

Gamebooks

• Make your own adventure with Doctor Who (British title) or Find Your Fate - Doctor Who (United States title) (1986)

These were a series of six gamebooks featuring the Sixth Doctor, released during the 1985-86 hiatus. The books were published by Severn House in the United Kingdom and by Ballantine in the United States; at least three were also published by the ABC in Australia, using the British titles. The stories alse feature many familiar old companions and enemies including K-9, Peri, Turlough, the Rani and Omega. With the exception of Michael Holt, all the books in the series were written by scriptwriters for the television series, and at least one book, Mission to Venus, was a reworking of unused scripts, in this case Emms' unmade second doctor serial The Imps.^[1] Despite this, some of the books broke from the continuity of the series, particularly Crisis in Space which features Vislor Turlough, even though he did not travel with the Sixth Doctor. A gamebook is a book with a branching storyline that serves as a medium for gameplay. ... The Sixth Doctor is the name given to the sixth incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Ballantine Books, founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine, is a major book publisher and is currently owned by Random House. ... The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC (formerly the Australian Broadcasting Commission) is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ... K-9, or K9, is the name of several robotic dogs in the long-running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. ... Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Mark Strickson as Turlough (from Mawdryn Undead). ... The Rani is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Omega is a fictional character from the long-running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. ... During the long run of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, a number of stories were proposed but, for a variety of reasons, never fully produced. ...

The six books were:

¹ This is K-9 Mark III who was introduced in the spin-off K-9 and Company and later appeared in School Reunion, as opposed to K-9s Mark I and II who travelled with the Fourth Doctor.

• FASA Gamebooks

FASA also published two books similar in format to the "Make Your Own Adventure" books listed above, the first ('The Vortex Crystal by William H. Keith, Jr.) featuring the Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan, and the second (The Rebel's Gamble also by William Keith, ISBN 0-931787-68-8), set during the American Civil War) featuring the Sixth Doctor, Peri and also Harry Sullivan, even though Sullivan was not a companion during the Sixth Doctor's era, although there is a brief reference to Sullivan having rejoined the Doctor. Dave Martin (born in Birmingham, England) is an accomplished television and film writer. ... K-9, or K9, is the name of several robotic dogs in the long-running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. ... Michael Holt is a UK author of puzzle and quiz books for children, including several Doctor Who related quiz books and Crisis In Space in the Make Your Own Adventure with Doctor Who series. ... Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Mark Strickson as Turlough (from Mawdryn Undead). ... Dave Martin (born in Birmingham, England) is an accomplished television and film writer. ... William Emms wrote the Doctor Who serial Galaxy Four in 1965 and also adapted the script for a Target novelisation. ... Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Philip Martin (born 1938 in Liverpool) is an English television screenwriter. ... Pip and Jane Baker are British television writers best known for their contributions the long running science fiction series Doctor Who. ... Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and K-9. ... School Reunion is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Sarah Jane Smith is a fictional character played by Elisabeth Sladen in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who and related spin-offs. ... Harry Sullivan is a fictional character from the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who and was a companion of the Fourth Doctor. ... This article is becoming very long. ... The Sixth Doctor is the name given to the sixth incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

Pinball

Flyer for Midway's Dr. Who pinball game.

In 1992, Midway (under the Bally label) released a Doctor Who pinball game, designed by Bill Pfutzenreuter (also known as "Pfutz") and Barry Oursler (designer of the 1986 classic Pin*Bot). The theme of the game was "Time Streams", and featured a rearrangement of the Doctor Who theme tune by Jon Hey. Sylvester McCoy provided voice work for the game. The machine features a Dalek on top of the scoreboard. This Dalek was designed to move along with the game; however, the electronics were not always attached. Approximately 100 of these have a moving Dalek (unless it was updated by the owner).
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Computer Games

Destiny of the Doctors

• Doctor Who: The First Adventure (1983) and Doctor Who and the Warlord (1985)

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• Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror (1985)

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• Dalek Attack (1992)

A computer game published by Admiral Software, it allowed the player to play either the Second, Fourth or Seventh Doctors, with the option of a second player taking the role of Ace or Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. The object of the game was to navigate through several environments, ranging from sewers to devastated cities and defeat the Daleks and their assorted minions. Dalek Attack is a two-player computer game based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who, where the player has the choice of playing the Second, Fourth or Seventh) and his companion (Ace or The Brigadier). ... The Second Doctor is the name given to the second incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... The Seventh Doctor is the name given to the seventh incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Ace (given name Dorothy) is a fictional character played by Sophie Aldred in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. ...

• Destiny of the Doctors (1997)

Published by BBC Multimedia, this was a CD-ROM based computer game in which the player took the role of the Graak, a creature of mental force created by the Fourth Doctor. The Master has imprisoned all seven of the Doctor's incarnations in a dimension known as the Determinant and the player must undergo a series of quests and puzzles to free each of them. The game featured extensive new clips of Anthony Ainley as the Master (playing the role for the final time) and the voices of all the surviving actors to play the Doctor as well as that of Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Cover of Destiny of the Doctors Destiny of the Doctors is a PC computer game based on the British science fiction television series, Doctor Who; released on 5 December 1997 by BBC Multimedia. ... The CD-ROM (an abbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (ROM)) is a non-volatile optical data storage medium using the same physical format as audio compact discs, readable by a computer with a CD-ROM drive. ... Anthony Ainley Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932 - 3 May 2004) was an English actor best known for his work on television and particularly for his role as the Master in Doctor Who. ... Nicholas Courtney Nicholas Courtney (born William Nicholas Stone Courtney on December 16, 1929) is a British television actor, most famous for playing Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

Picture Cards

Cover of 1967 Dr Who's Space Adventure Book into which Walls Sky Ray cards were collected

There have been several series of picture cards devoted to Doctor Who over the years. These include a set of 36 cards given away in 1967 with Walls 'Sky Ray' ice lollys. The cards featured a somewhat long-haired doctor based on Patrick Troughton joining forces with the 'Sky Ray Space Raiders' to battle the Daleks. The cards were collected in an album, Dr Who's Space Adventure Book, which also included games and other features [1]. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (580x670, 52 KB)sky ray album cover- fair use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (580x670, 52 KB)sky ray album cover- fair use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Look up walls, wall in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Patrick George Troughton (March 25, 1920 – March 28, 1987) was a versatile and prolific English actor best known in his role as the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who, which he played from 1966 until 1969. ... The Daleks (pronounced DAH-lecks; IPA: ) are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

The Tom Baker era saw a collection of 12 cards issued with Typhoo Tea entitled The Amazing World of Dr. Who. These featured photographs of various monsters from the series, and could be stuck onto to a 'wallchart' poster that could be purchased separately [2]. For other persons named Tom Baker, see Tom Baker (disambiguation). ... The Typhoo tea brand was launched in 1903 by William Sumner of Birmingham, England after his sister Mary had tried some of his tea which he recommended to her for indigestion, the brew was later to become one of the UKs most popular tea brands. ... A wallchart is a type of large poster often displaying information for educational use or entertainment. ...

Action Figures

1970's figures

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Denys Fisher Mego released a selection of 9" figures in the mid-1970s, including the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker), Leela, K-9 (released in 1978 after the first six), the Giant Robot, a Cyberman, a Dalek, and a TARDIS. The Dalek and K-9 have friction drives to allow for movement. The TARDIS has a self-propelled spinning top. The Doctor could be inserted into the TARDIS and the "light" on top was spun. If the red button was hit while the top was spinning, the Doctor "disappeared". If the green button was hit, the Doctor re-appeared. Image File history File links Information_icon. ... Wikibooks logo Wikibooks, previously called Wikimedia Free Textbook Project and Wikimedia-Textbooks, is a wiki for the creation of books. ... For other persons named Tom Baker, see Tom Baker (disambiguation). ... Leela is a fictional character played by Louise Jameson in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... K-9 refers to a variety of entries, most related to dogs. ... Robot is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from December 28, 1974 to January 18, 1975. ... The Cybermen are a fictional race of cyborgs who are amongst the most persistent enemies of the Doctor in the British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. ... The Daleks (pronounced DAH-lecks; IPA: ) are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Third Doctor emerging from the TARDIS in the 1970 serial Spearhead from Space. ...

These toys are all extremely rare and difficult to find, especially in near mint or mint condition. The Tom Baker figure is the most common and can be found in an English or Italian box. A mint (or near mint) Baker figure with the box is worth between $200-500, depending on quality of the figure and the box. The Tom Baker figure with the Italian box is a bit more common (and may sell for as little as $150-250). The other figures, excluding the TARDIS, are worth $500-1200 if they are in near mint quality and have their original box, even if the box is damaged. A Denys Fisher Dalek with box recently (May 2006) sold for over $1150 on eBay! The TARDIS is usually a bit cheaper at $200-350 (provided it has no damage or any repairs are not noticeable and the box is included).

Of course, this is relative and eBay auctions can vary considerably. While a mint Leela may sell for $500-600, one without a box may only sell for $150-200. That said, some items are so rare that even a damaged item, or one with missing pieces, is worth a fair amount. For example, in May 2006, a Leela doll without her loin cloth (and correspondingly, without the attached pouches and knife) but with her original, but highly damaged box, sold for over $350. It really depends on competition, timing and if serious bidding is occurring. Nonetheless, considering these toys sold in the UK for under GBP £15 in the 1970's, their value has gone up nearly 10- to 100-fold and will most likely continue to rise due to the popularity of the new Doctor Who series.

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• the condition of the Cyberman suit, as the reflective silver paint would readily flake away, and make sure that all tubing is present (one tube on each extremity and one wrapped around the middle);
• if Leela has her knife, if both pouches (one for the knife) are attached to her loin cloth (and that the loin cloth, with red shape in front, is included), and if her hair is in good condition;
• if K-9 has both ears, all stickers, his tail and the retractable gun (the ears and tail frequently broke off) and if the figure freely moves (friction drive);
• if the Robot has his shoulder pads (these readily came off and often the figure is sold without them) and tubing in back;
• if the Tom Baker Doctor figure has his hat, scarf, ascot around his neck, and most importantly his sonic screwdriver (often this is lost and decreases the value considerably);
• if the Dalek has all three extremities (eye, gun and suction cup arm) and if it freely moves (friction drive); and,
• if the TARDIS "light" and doors are properly attached (the light and doors are easily broken - simply glueing the light or doors to re-attach them is rarely sufficient and more extensive repairs are needed), if there is damage to the sides or doors (as these were paper or paper-covered), and if the velcro strip inside the TARDIS (to hold the Doctor in place) is present.

Also, look for cracks in the feet or other areas of the figures or for any discoloration. Some are stress cracks due to time and cannot be avoided, but more serious cracks or discoloration will decrease the value considerably. The more damaged the item is, obviously, the less it is worth. These are very simple toys, as none require batteries, have any flashing lights or speak, but they have become quite collectible.

The rarity of the boxes (or high quality boxes) has led to people selling box reproductions. These reproduced boxes can be excellent alternatives and are far, far less expensive than finding a figure with the original box. However, when buying any of these figures, be sure to ask if the box is original or a reproduction (reproduced boxes sell for $20-30).

Along those lines, some of these toys can be repaired (think along the lines of the repairs done to "Woody" in "Toy Story 2"). As stated above, the TARDIS "light" and doors easily broke, but repairs by those with ingenuity or toy-repair skills can be done. Simply re-glueing the light or the doors rarely works for this toy, so more advanced repairs are needed. Flaking damage on the Cyberman suit can be repaired using a high quality silver paint for fabric. Dust on many figures can be removed by air-blown sprays or delicate washing. Leela's hair can be repaired by combing, conditioning and steam-cleaning. Delicate repainting can also be done on some figures. The key is to do just enough repairs, without ruining the essence of the original. Any repair work should be noted in ads (often a seller will simply sell the damaged item and leave repairs to the buyer). If unsure, ask the seller.

Note: Do not confuse the Denys Fisher K-9 or Dalek with the talking Palitoy K-9 or Dalek toys. The Palitoy talking toys were released around the same time and are also quite collectable. Finding a good quality talking K-9 or Dalek, that speak at a "normal" speed and have their original boxes, can cost anywhere from $200-500. Even without the box, the toy could be worth $100-150 if in good speaking condition. If the toys do not speak, their value drops considerably (not more than $50-100 for a non-speaking Dalek). A working Palitoy K-9 is more rare and may be more costly. Both toys speak via a small vinyl record that is inside or near the battery compartment. The K-9 record is inside the battery compartment and can be flipped over, giving K-9 more phrases. The Dalek record is buried within the toy and cannot be removed. The Palitoy K-9 is considerably larger than the Denys Fisher line, so the two cannot be confused. Likewise, the Palitoy Dalek is considerably different from the Denys Fisher Dalek, although it is similar in size. The Palitoy Dalek came in red with black Dalek "spots" or "bumps" and in silver-gray with blue "bumps". The silver/blue Dalek is a bit more rare. Both Palitoy Daleks had black extremities, with a red end on the eye and red suction cup. The Denys Fisher Dalek is also silver/blue, but has a red head and a blue eye piece (with silver gun and suction cup).

To reiterate, the key issue with the Palitoy K-9 and Dalek is if they speak. Non-speaking ones are frequent on eBay. Sometimes simple button realignment can help them, but beware of rust or damage to the battery compartment, including the band that moves the K-9 record. The three extremities on the Palitoy Dalek (eye, gun and arm) could be removed, so be sure that these are included (some people are selling reproduced Palitoy Dalek extremities that could suffice if the original items are lost). Lastly, be sure to check the Palitoy Dalek's blue screen inside the head for cracks.

Product Enterprise

Product Enterprise has created new lines of talking Cybermen (with guns and a cybermat) and talking Daleks (with flashing lights). Product Enterprise rotates its toy lines such that some will discontinue — for example, the Cybermen figures stopped production in 2002. There were two Cyberman figures, the all silver/gray Cyber-Warrior and the Cyber Leader, which was nearly identical, but had black ear-pieces. Note: Product Enterprises has just re-issued the Cyberman figures — one in black and one in a "duller" silver (both have more of a spray-paint effect). These are out for a limited time. The all Black Cyberman was featured in the 1985 Doctor Who episode "Attack of the Cyberman".

The Dalek figures are approximately the same size as the Palitoy talking figures from the 1970s. However, these new Daleks use micro-chip technology to speak. If their speaking mechanisms break, most likely the circuit has been destroyed. Simply re-aligning the figure, as could at times be done with the Palitoy figures, will obviously not work here. While this is one minor limitation of the technology, these newer toys are far more sturdy and less likely to break. The Product Enterprise Daleks come in just about every color that was ever seen in the original Classic Doctor Who Series and old Doctor Who movies (from the 1960's), including the red/black and silver/blue of the Palitoy Dalek series, as well as white/gold for the Imperial Dalek, black/gold, gold/black, red/silver, silver/black, etc.

The New Doctor Who Series features Daleks in all gold. To date, Product Enterprise has not made any action figures representative of the New Series. All New Series toys are manufactured by Character Options (see below). Character Options has created a wide array of figures, including all gold/bronze Daleks (in several sizes), that can speak and are remote-controlled. The Character Option line is brand new, and thus generally available at retail price. The Product Enterprise lines prices vary. As the Cybermen figures are discontinued, these are usually a bit higher than retail value. Top price should be $70-100. Most Product Enterprise Dalek figures sell for $50; however, the rare white and gold Imperial Dalek, of which only 3000 or so were made, may fetch values close to $150-200. Recently, Product Enterprise made a talking, remote-controlled Davros, which wonderfully goes along with their Daleks. This figure is new and worth ~$100.

Product Enterprise also has released a 9" talking Fourth Doctor and K9 (in Tardis-style box), and in 2006 will release a 12" Talking Doctor and Classic Cyberman.

DAPOL

From the late 1980s to 2001, Dapol released a variety of 4"inch figures. Some of the toys produced by Dapol were rather inaccurate: these included a green K-9, a Davros with two arms, and (as part of a TARDIS control room playset) a TARDIS console with five sides instead of six. The company also hosted the Doctor Who Experience exhibition, which showed props and costumes from the original series and ran until 2003. Dapol stopped making the figures in 2001, along with any other licenced Doctor Who products. Also produced were giftsets containing common figures and sometimes a figure exclusive to the pack itself. Dapol Ltd are a United Kingdom company which designs and manufacturers model railway products at its factory near Chirk on the border between England and Wales. ... Davros is a character from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who, responsible for the genesis of the Doctors deadliest enemies, the Daleks. ...

New Series Merchandise

Doctor Who Games

Doctor Who: The Interactive Electronic Board Game

• Doctor Who: The Interactive Electronic Board Game (2005)

This game involves each player moving a player piece representing the Ninth Doctor, along with a Dalek-shaped playing piece. The movement of the pieces and other random events are determined by an electronic TARDIS model that speaks and lights up. Image File history File links Doctor_Who_Boardgame. ... Image File history File links Doctor_Who_Boardgame. ...

• Doctor Who Battles In Time

Doctor Who - Battles In Time is both a trading card game and the supplementary fortnightly magazine from the partwork publishers, GE Fabbri who have the license to produce Battles in Time for a two-year period.

At present there are 375 cards in the set spread out between two sets, the Exterminator range and the Annihilator.

Action figures

In 2005, Character Options was granted the master toy licence for the new series of Doctor Who Merchandise. To coincide with the revival of the show, Character Options announced a new line of action figures based around the characters of Doctor Who. Action figures were released in two scales - 5" and 12" - and included most of the characters from the revived series.

Other merchandise

Character Options and Wesco also released many other items of merchandise, including money banks, keyrings, and clocks shaped like the TARDIS and Daleks, a Dalek USB Flash Memory Stick and TARDIS USB Hub, Dalek biscuit mix, and a Cyberman shower radio.

See also

• Doctor Who books (category)
• Doctor Who magazines (category)

External links

• Time Lord - Adventures through Time and Space - tabletop roleplaying game by Ian Marsh and Peter Darvill-Evans.
• Doctor Who: Invasion Earth fan-site - includes information on the wargame and pewter miniatures.
• Black Tree Design - current official distributors of the Doctor Who: Invasion Earth wargame.
• Unauthorized Dr. Who CCG - Fan-designed collectible card game.
• Demians' Gamebook Web Page - Guide to the Make your own adventure with Doctor Who gamebooks.
• Doctor Who Games Page - Guide to various Doctor Who computer games
• World of Spectrum - Doctor What!, a spoof computer game based on the series but not licensed.
• Doctor Who Pinball: Time Streams
• Internet Pinball Database: Doctor Who
• New Doctor Who Stuff - Irreverent Character Options toy range reviews