January 25th, 2012
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Doctor Who DVD Files Issue 77
Doctor Who DVD Files Issue 77
This 77th edition of The DVD Files contains the Eleventh Doctor adventures The Hungry Earth and Amy’s Choice
Available every fortnight, the magazine builds up into the ultimate Doctor Who Encyclopedia.“Doctor Who DVD Files is something unique – it’s not just a chance to collect every episode of the series since the Doctor’s return, the pull-apart magazine is incredibly ambitious.
Every fortnight you get pages packed with information and specially commissioned artwork.
Information and images on this page are from www.tardis.wikia.com
It is currently planned to extend the DVD files to 110 issues.
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Jake
September 2nd, 2012 - 6:06pmAre they doing series 7?
alfie cook
March 4th, 2012 - 6:32pmive got 78 79 80 81
booboo
March 4th, 2012 - 10:03amI asked my newsagent to order them in and she did can you believe Issue 80 was being sold in my newsagent! Last one sold was Issue 13
booboo fan
March 4th, 2012 - 10:02amI asked my newsagent to order them in and she did can you believe Issue 80 was being sold in my newsagent! Last one sold was Issue 13
BOOBOO JR
February 23rd, 2012 - 8:21pmAre you going to add issues 78 – 79?
BOOBOO JR
February 23rd, 2012 - 8:22pmAnd 80 – 81?
booboo
February 23rd, 2012 - 8:30pmmy subs copies have not arrived yet
BOOBOO JR
February 23rd, 2012 - 9:51pmDid you get your subscription sorted in the end then, I seem to remember there being some sort of problem with it?
booboo
February 23rd, 2012 - 9:54pmyes they said they had not received it so i did it over the phone but that was a while ago, they have taken the subs money a week ago but no mags yet.
BOOBOO JR
February 23rd, 2012 - 9:57pmSomething’s gone wrong with my MI Subscription I think, it’s been nearly 8 weeks since my last delivery. I’ve emailed them about it, but they just seem to be ignoring me!
Anonymous
March 4th, 2012 - 8:56pmI’ve had the same problem BOOBOO JR, so I’m going to unsubscribe soon.
dw2005
March 4th, 2012 - 8:57pmSorry, that last comment was by me, forget to add my details.
BOOBOO JR
March 4th, 2012 - 9:02pmI managed to get it sorted now! Try e-mailing them, they’re really helpful!
seesaw
February 23rd, 2012 - 7:15pmwhere can you get these, apart from subscriptions?
itrowy
February 23rd, 2012 - 7:21pmYou can get them on Ebay, and there cheaper.
booboo
February 23rd, 2012 - 7:35pmonly the early ones, the later ones rarely come up
booboo
February 23rd, 2012 - 7:22pmi dont know if there is a way, you could ask your newsagent to order it may be
Do any stores still sell this off the shelf?
BOOBOO JR
February 23rd, 2012 - 8:17pmNot near me
matparks08
February 23rd, 2012 - 10:15pmHaven’t seen any in the shops since about issue 8! The first 8 are constantly appearing in our local charity shop for about £1.00 each!
moxx of who
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:21amBooboo do you think it will cover series 6 dvd’s?
booboo
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:23amyes they will by the looks of it, there are 110 issues definitely confirmed
moxx of who
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:19amIt’s to expensive to keep getting every two weeks. I haven’t seen it in shops for years and i think that’s because you can only subscribe. Their website’s really old and needs updating!
booboo
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:22amthere seems to be more people collecting these than i thought, but i agree there website is terribly out of date and they seem to have abandoned any updates
videogamemad00
February 10th, 2012 - 3:29pmI just got 80&81 the other day
Gordon
February 10th, 2012 - 12:00pmNever understood why the dvd files is so popular appart from being a bit cheaper. The dvd releases are so much better. Great extras brilliant restoration. Worth paying the extra. Plus the dvd files are normally over a year to 2 years behind
Anonymous
February 10th, 2012 - 1:49pmThe “brilliant restoration” argument doesn’t work though because it is exactly the same episodes that are normally released on DVD, these just have the extras removed, and not everyone is interested in them or in the cases of most later DVDs many of the extras are put on youtube or the likes anyway.
Gordon
February 10th, 2012 - 11:57pmIt doesnt have the same restoration work. The dvd files are unrestored ie picture and sound.
Dvd extras do appear on you tube but normally its only clips. Full extras sometimes gets put on but most get pulled.
Also never understood why people would wait till april 2013 to get for example season 6 episodes in the dvd files when you could get the whole season now and cheaper too
CatManWho
February 11th, 2012 - 8:29amSome people are not waiting, they will have already got the BBC releases when they came out.
Some collectors will be content to have just one copy of “The Eleventh Hour” from season 5 others will have got all eight UK versions. The merchandise companies know that when they release a different edition of something, that there is a given market of collectors who will automatically buy it irrespective of what they already have. A good example is multiple versions of DWM. If there are four different covers, some fans buy all four.
Anonymous
February 11th, 2012 - 4:32pmSorry but that is nonsense, the restoration is exactly the same on the standard DVD release as it is on the DVD files.
I have various copies of both releases and they are exactly the same, of course in some cases there have been further re-release with further restoration done on it in that case there will of course be better restoration but in all other cases it is the best quality available.
CatManWho
February 11th, 2012 - 5:58pmDie hard collectors do not just by the DVDs for differences in features or restoration, but the packaging itself. For example the series 6 standard lenticular release is very different from the Silent packaging which is different again from the half season box sets. I love Doctor Who, but I love Doctor Who merchandise equally, and am happy to eventually get all versions. That to me is what this brilliant web-site is about, collecting Doctor Who to whatever level you choose.
Gordon
February 12th, 2012 - 1:18pm@annonymos when i contacted them asking whether or not the episodes had restoration work done on them they eventually got back to me and said no.
Gordon
February 12th, 2012 - 1:23pm@Catmanwho I classify myself as a die hard collector of the dvds(i have all classic and new releases and plan to collect all future releases) but i feel buying multiple versions of the same release is simply put a step too far. You only need 1 copy. when its on a shelf it wont matter what it looks like. Thats just putting more money into bbc.Only exception is the revisitation titles and new era stuff which has extras that wasnt on the original release or vanilla release in the case of the new era stuff.
CatManWho
February 13th, 2012 - 7:52amI was originally trying to suggest why DVD Files sells. I know fans who also quote “one copy will do” but will still buy this magazine as it “forces them to rewatch the stories”. I know other fans who buy the BBC releases but don’t watch them or only watch the extras. I have had very limited time in the past and usually do not watch the extras, spending the time I do have on the next story. I never watched “Confidential” as it was too soon after the episode and spoil it for me. All fans are different and pursue fandom in different ways.
cjayp33
February 13th, 2012 - 9:54pmpeople like me will wait if they now series 5/6 is coming as they don’t want to get it now and have two copies and yes I know the dvd files option is more expensive.
I suspect also that a lot of readers like me have not seen the classic series at, all so am grateful for them including them. Like most people especially if they are young will be interested like me more in the episode then dvd extras (which I rarely watch). Also apparently this is selling really well.
Anonymous
February 13th, 2012 - 10:07pmTo @Gordon, they don’t do restoration work, because it has already been done for the original release. The Five Doctors for instance is the “updated” DVD version with the extra scenes for example, not the broadcast version that would later be released.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
February 9th, 2012 - 9:35pmwhen this mag first started, me and my mum calculated that it would be cheaper to buy the whole boxset, if u bought all of these it would cost a lot more. random there is a host on the front…
Anonymous
February 9th, 2012 - 9:55pmBut the classics are massively cheaper, if you don’t want the extras, so overall it’s cheaper especially if you subscribe taking an extra pund off.
BOOBOO JR
February 9th, 2012 - 6:09pmRecieved Issue 80 and 81 of these today, is Planet of the Daleks a good episode? That’s the DVD with Issue 81.
BOOBOO JR
February 9th, 2012 - 7:48pmBooboo (or anyone) , what do you think of the episode, is it worth watching?
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 7:49pmgood ending
BOOBOO JR
February 9th, 2012 - 7:54pmWhat would you rate it out of ten?
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 7:56pm6/10, it quite a long story
BOOBOO JR
February 9th, 2012 - 7:57pmSo overall, would you say it’s worth watching?
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 7:58pmyes
BOOBOO JR
February 9th, 2012 - 7:58pmThanks!
Anonymous
February 9th, 2012 - 8:09pmThe only problem is it was originally inteded as a twelve parter, but was split into Frontier in Space and Planet of the Daleks.
It doesn’t make much difference and it’s hard to notice now, but if you watch Frontier in Space first this story makes slightly more sense, so you might want to have a rewatch when that story comes later this year.
I love doctorwho number 1fan
February 9th, 2012 - 10:04pmOmg are the dvd files still going on the last one I got was number 12
King of the Tenza
February 9th, 2012 - 12:48pmDVD Files have gone up to Issue 117, with 117 realesed 26th June 2013 including The Wedding of River Song and The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe. 🙂
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 1:03pmthat funny as i was only told this morning by the DVD files that it was 110
“Thanks for your e-mail. The collection is currently planned to go up to issue 110.
Please call us on 0871 277 8705 to discuss the artwork.”
Kind regards
cjayp33
February 9th, 2012 - 5:48pmIts neither 110 or 117 according to the publishers when someone spoke to them 2 weeks ago. Seems strange they would backtrack.
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 5:53pmi spoke to them on the phone about something else this afternoon and they told me 110 again
Anonymous
February 9th, 2012 - 7:00pm110 is the num,ber they have given and confirmed releases for.
They certainly don’t have any plans for TheImpossible Astronaut to The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe yet as they don’t give any “references” to it in the episode guide section (they mention the episodees but there are never any directions to those pages being there in the future, just mentions of the episodes).
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 12:25pmif any one has issues 78-79 and has a scanner to do the front page could they contact us [email protected]
cjayp33
February 9th, 2012 - 5:47pmI do and would be willing to scan/send to that email.
booboo
February 9th, 2012 - 5:52pmthat would be great, i have subscribed from issue 80 now so 78-79 would get me up to date, if you can could you scan the page which has all the info of what’s in the mag so i can do a full feature again, if not dont worry
much appreciated
King of the Tenza (and Creator of Peg-Dolls)
February 7th, 2012 - 4:40pmBooboo, can you please give me a link for signing up on the DVD files website? I tried singing up but then it took me to the subscription!
booboo
February 7th, 2012 - 4:42pmit will take you to the subscription page https://www.dbfactory2.co.uk/secure/drwhodvd/index.php
Judooning
February 7th, 2012 - 4:05pmI can’t see how they are still making business with this. There is no advertisment what so ever and their website has not been updated for years! It’s still based around the 10th Doctors era!
matparks08
February 7th, 2012 - 4:10pmIf you look on the back issues bit it is pretty much up to date to the end of last year. I can only presume every story will be released as a dvd file before the collection ends – could be wrong though
booboo
February 7th, 2012 - 4:32pmthey probably have enough subscribers to continue with it although i agree they could keep things up to date a lot more
apparently they did not get my subscription application i filled in on line
Anonymous
February 7th, 2012 - 6:55pmPrevalently it is still very popular which is why we are going past 110 issues as this will be featuring series 6, all of the classic series episodes (i presume ones that have still to be released will be included) and will be including all future new who series (i.e 7, 8 etc) until they run out of classic stores. This comes from people who have spoken to the publisher. If you want news on this join the facebook group for this as there are a number of people commenting.
booboo
February 7th, 2012 - 6:59pmcan you link to the facebook group, i cant get the publishers to answer any emails
cjayp33
February 8th, 2012 - 6:20pmhere you go Boobo http://www.facebook.com/groups/44898133670/
Anonymous
February 9th, 2012 - 7:01pmThe facebook links have stopped working for me for weeks now.
Anyone else having this problem?
Bow tie of Doom (Mood fit woo eb)
February 7th, 2012 - 3:41pmYou’d think they’d change the logo wouldn’t you?
King of the Tenza (and Creator of Peg-Dolls)
February 7th, 2012 - 4:09pmI know, I would. 🙂
cjayp33
February 9th, 2012 - 11:17amPerhaps they are not allowed as since it is a partwork that has a defined tart/finish they cannot change the logo.
Dwlollage
February 7th, 2012 - 7:20amI can not believe they r still doing the dvd files
itrowy
February 7th, 2012 - 2:13pmI’am glad they are. Me and my son are enjoying the older episodes and now want to complete all the ones available. Expensive, but please carry on.
matparks08
February 7th, 2012 - 3:07pmThink they’ve just updated the list to either 110 or 117 issues
booboo
February 7th, 2012 - 3:14pmi do wish they would answer emails
Doctor 2011
February 6th, 2012 - 6:52pmWhen is issue 81 out can’t find it is it this Wednesday shop says it ain’t out it’s planet of the daleks thanks
Anonymous
February 9th, 2012 - 9:09pmThe 8th so it was yesterday.
BOOBOO JR
February 6th, 2012 - 5:45pmWow! I didn’t realise you’d caught up with all the DVD Files since you stopped subscribing, that’s a lot of effort
King of the Tenza
February 6th, 2012 - 5:53pmMay I just ask, what ar the DVD files? Do they have DVD’S or something??
BOOBOO JR
February 6th, 2012 - 5:59pmYes, a DVD and a magazine every 2 weeks, currently featuring Series 1-5 and several Classics. The magazines are also a build up encyclopaedia.
King of the Tenza
February 6th, 2012 - 6:03pmI want to subscribe now, but it’s a bit odd starting from issue 77…. 🙁
BOOBOO JR
February 6th, 2012 - 7:58pmYou can’t even start from 77, the lowest their website is letting you start from is 79!
booboo
February 6th, 2012 - 8:24pmyou could when i signed up
Anonymous
February 6th, 2012 - 8:13pmYou can order back issues, it won’t really matter anyway, due to the nature of it you can start from anywhere really and miss out some issues as well, although you obviously won’t have the complete guide.
BOOBOO JR
February 6th, 2012 - 5:42pmGood to see you featuring DVD Files on the Site again, can’t wait for the next lot of Classics, haven’t seen any of those episodes their releasing. I’ve already received the issue after this too