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April 26th, 2012 31 comments

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Big Chief Packaging for Eleventh Doctor Revealed

A Mad Man in a Box

Packaging for Eleventh Doctor 1:6 Scale Collector Figure Revealed

From www.bigchiefstudios.co.uk

“We are pleased to reveal the final approved packaging design for our Eleventh Doctor 1:6 Scale Collector Figure. As collectors ourselves we understand all to well how important packaging is. We carefully considered the pack construction, taking both the retailer and the end customer into mind.

Retailers ideally want a pack that allows customers to see what they are paying for, whilst collectors often expect more minimalistic closed boxes,
with emphasis on design more so than display. In addition we also have to remain faithful the style guide and of course ultimately, approval by the licensor.

As such we have designed a pack that we believe will service all of these criteria. The box has a cover flap, that when opened up reveals a window pack for display, with a matt laminate finish to reduce fingerprints and protect the box. Finally the Doctor Who logos and product titles will be hot foil stamped in a beautiful vibrant metallic copper foil.

Two inner trays hold the figure, accessories and display base securely in place. Signature Edition packs will also include the hand-signed autograph plaque with accompanying plaque stand and certificate of authenticity.”


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31 comments

  • Mels

    June 1st, 2012 - 11:26am

    Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but BT are apparently finalising a Doctor Ganger and Stetson head for the 11th Doctor 😀

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    • booboo

      June 1st, 2012 - 11:28am

      yes i heard about them but his seems to be the first confirmation yesterday – hopefully pictures wont be to far away

    • Rooners

      January 26th, 2013 - 9:31pm

      Any more news on the expansion packs…?

  • Mels

    May 4th, 2012 - 3:23am

    Big Chief have announced that more release date info will be available mid next week. 😀

    Reply
  • McGann is The Doctor.

    April 29th, 2012 - 5:38pm

    One day I will have enough stinking money to buy this beauty, and that day will be a joyous one. 😉

    I also would get the accessory pack which will include the Doctors longcoat, blue suspenders, a spare set of trousers, his pale blue shirt, and a blue bowtie, among other things I imagine. 😉

    Wonder what it’s going to look like ?

    Reply
  • DoctorWhoGeek

    April 29th, 2012 - 5:02pm

    Wonder whether the Coppery Gold Who Logo may be something to do with the 50th anniversary? 50 being a golden anniversary and all 😀

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    • booboo

      April 29th, 2012 - 5:03pm

      we thought that but its not – i suspect there will be a complete re-brand for the 50th

    • McGann is The Doctor.

      April 29th, 2012 - 5:36pm

      A complete rebrand ? What, you mean they will totally redesign their only-just-released merchandise design ?

    • booboo

      April 29th, 2012 - 5:38pm

      Not big chief, I’m talking about the BBC wanting all merchandise released for the 50th or during that year to be specially branded i can see it happening to be honest

    • Bigger on the Inside

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:41pm

      Just 50 th stuff different, so we can tell it is special, then back to normal, as I really like it the way it is

      What do you think booboo?

    • Bigger on the Inside

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:41pm

      Blythe way what happened to my comment bout 1888 doctors left

    • booboo

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:43pm

      its till there but in the other thread

    • Bigger on the Inside

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:45pm

      Sorry realised that after I posted the comment but do you think they will change the logo for the 50th episode for forever, i think it would be good for just the one ep as it shows it is different

      So what do you think??????

    • booboo

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:46pm

      they may have a change you never know

    • Bigger on the Inside

      May 16th, 2012 - 6:48pm

      Theyhavnt had the current one for long, don’t you think that if they change the merchant for the 50th ep to a gold logo like on the box it would look good, then back to blue

  • Give me a Dalek any day

    April 28th, 2012 - 11:41am

    Are you sure they didn’t just shrink the real Matt Smith? 😉

    I’d love to have this. It looks incredible! 🙂

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  • ANTHONY

    April 28th, 2012 - 9:14am

    or yeh that ed be awsome shame about the price thogh

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  • GreenAnchorRedWaterfall

    April 27th, 2012 - 1:25pm

    Imagine that coming to your door ❗

    I would go “WOAH!” and run inside with it, draggig it along the floor.

    😀

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  • harold saxon

    April 27th, 2012 - 11:47am

    lOOKS GREAT

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  • Dr who who

    April 26th, 2012 - 8:56pm

    Does anybody know when these are coming out???

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    • Mels

      April 27th, 2012 - 5:57am

      Within the next couple of months. They were supposed to be released in April (but as you can see, we’re running out of April…) but the official website says “Qtr 2 2012”.

      BC haven’t posted any release date info for quite a while now – despite many people asking – so presumably they don’t have a proper date yet.

  • Nicholas

    April 26th, 2012 - 5:03pm

    I really want one of these figures but I cant afford £150

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    • Nicholas

      April 26th, 2012 - 5:07pm

      If they still have these later this year or any new ones, I will ask for one for christmas.

    • Anonymous

      April 26th, 2012 - 5:15pm

      There’s the Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond, The Tenth Doctor and a Weeping Angel coming out this year, and if all goes to plan there should be a Fourth Doctor coming out just before Christmas so you could be in luck.

  • Nicholas

    April 26th, 2012 - 5:01pm

    These are only pictures

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  • GreenAnchorRedWaterfall

    April 26th, 2012 - 3:06pm

    Is that box… life-sized???

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    • Mels

      April 27th, 2012 - 4:06pm

      No, it’s not life-sized (that WOULD be interesting).

      From the official site:

      Product Size: H304.8mm (12″)**

      Product Weight: 1.09 kg (2.40 lbs)**

      Pack Size: W190mm (7.48″) x H360mm (14.17″) x D120mm (4.72″)

      Carton Size: W196mm (7.72″) x H366mm (14.41″) x D126mm (4.96″)

      Shipping Weight: 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)**

  • McGann is the Doctor.

    April 26th, 2012 - 2:20pm

    I’m going to have to get this when I’m older !

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  • Tardis’nt

    April 26th, 2012 - 1:58pm

    looks epic!

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  • Mels

    April 26th, 2012 - 10:26am

    The style of this packaging reminds me very much of the Hot Toys packaging. 😀

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  • Andrew Hall

    April 26th, 2012 - 8:24am

    Looks fantastic!

    Reply

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