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New Doctor Who Character Building Sets

Having seen this range first hand we can confidently say that its one of the best things Character have done in the Doctor Who line. Initially there will be some small construction and figure sets with (considerably) larger sets due later in the year. “older” fans have not been forgotten either with another 11 Doctors set. You’ll also be able to mix and match the Doctor Who range with the H.M. Armed Forces construction toys creating even more fun.

The popular collectors lists pages will be updated shortly to include these sets and figures.

With the announcement of the very well received Character Building series the opportunities are now endless to construct characters and sets from Doctor Who and its spin off’s. We have put a few possibilities in a poll below so which 4 would would like to see?

Figures seen so far include…

Series one figures…

*The Eleventh Doctor (Red bow tie)
*The Eleventh Doctor (Jacket-less Blue)
*Amy Pond
*Weeping Angel (Screaming)
*Weeping Angel (neutral)
*Cyberman
*Dalek Drone
*Dalek Strategist
*Silurian
*Smiler (angry face)

Series 2 Figures…

*Amy Pond Police uniform
*Roman Rory
*Vampire Girl
*Dalek Eternal
*Dalek Supreme
*The Eleventh Doctor (Red bow tie)
*Cyberleader

Other figures shown…

*Dalek Scientist
*Dalek Part Black
*Riversong
*Rory Williams
*Doctors 1-11 ( in a set )
*The Eleventh Doctor (Blue bow tie)

Figure sets include…

*Eleven Doctors Box Set
*Weeping angels Army builder set
*Dalek Army builders set
*Cyberman Army builders set

Construction Sets include…

*The Tardis mini set (100pcs) includes Amy and The Doctor
*Time of Angels mini set (100pcs) includes one weeping angel
*Dalek Progenitor Room Mini Playset (100pcs) includes Supreme Dalek
*Tardis console room playset (250pcs) includes Amy, The Doctor, Rory and Riversong
*Cyberman conversion chamber set (150pcs) includes Cyberman and Cyberleader
*Dalek Factory set (200pcs) includes parts to make 5 Daleks

From the BBC Press Office

characterbuildsBBC Worldwide is delighted to announce a major new deal with Character Options’ new Construction division which will see Doctor Who enter the construction toy market for the first time.

The Character Building range will include 3D micro-figures, brought to life with sculpted facial features whilst play sets will be uniquely tailored to Doctor Who.

Fans will be able to build their own Doctor Who world with all their favourite characters including the Doctor and Amy Pond with their famous foes the Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels.

Distinctive to the Character Building range will be the use of texture on some of the building blocks, whether it be the sleek and smooth edges of a spaceship, or the rough edges of a rock face. This will be pivotal in recreating each environment, providing a natural look, but still allowing easy construction play.

The entire range will be displayed at the Character Options stand at the London Toy Fair with the first products set for release in Spring 2011.

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Matt Smith and Karen Gillan have already seen their new figures and commented:

characterbuild Matt Smith: “It was very surreal and funny coming face to face with a miniature version of myself as the Doctor but I’m glad that the Doctor’s trusty Sonic Screwdriver is in his hand, ready to fend off attacks from monsters!”

Karen Gillan: “I absolutely love these miniature toys of The Doctor and Amy Pond despite the strange sensation of seeing myself immortalised in plastic and miniature and buildable…and dissectible. I’m loving Pond’s flaming ginger mane and it’s funny to think that The Doctor and Amy are small enough to travel around in someone’s pocket!”

Richard Hollis, Head of UK Licensing at BBC Worldwide said: “We are delighted to build on our existing relationship with Character Options. We’ve worked successfully with them in the past and the quality and imagination they put into their toys is outstanding. This new venture offers the perfect play pattern for Doctor Who fans and opens up a fascinating and innovative genre. We believe that this is a fantastic new project and we’re really excited to see how popular these toys will become.”

Jon Diver, Character Group’s Joint Managing Director, commented: “This new project represents a major investment for us and we are delighted to be increasing our Doctor Who portfolio. In doing so we will also be supplying a new option to the child constructor who will now have the choice of a construction toy that has all the excitement and appeal that the licences brings with them.”


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413 comments

  • meirion thomas

    September 11th, 2011 - 8:06am

    will there ever be a series three of
    the micro figures

    thanks

    Reply
    • jack

      December 11th, 2011 - 2:14pm

      yes there re going to be a series three with the astronought and nephew and mel and so on

    • Scott the Raptor

      April 17th, 2013 - 9:12pm

      Yes. It didn’t feature the above figures, though.

    • mrjamiedan

      June 8th, 2013 - 7:40pm

      yes there is meirion thomas

  • meirion thomas

    September 11th, 2011 - 8:02am

    when will we be able to vote on large sets
    and multi-packs.
    thanks

    Reply
  • Dudley01

    August 24th, 2011 - 12:51pm

    I have a set where the Matt Smith figure is unfinsihed.

    He has no bow tie and no detail on his jacket.

    Anyone else get this?

    Reply
    • supremedalek01

      February 23rd, 2012 - 5:25pm

      My river song, Rory, Mat Smith and Amy I got in the tardis play set don’t have faces.:(

    • booboo

      February 23rd, 2012 - 5:28pm

      seriously? do you have a picture

    • supremedalek01

      April 8th, 2012 - 1:06am

      I returned it to the store the moment I noticed, I forgot to take a picture thow.

  • Griff Brown

    July 24th, 2011 - 7:25pm

    I went to butlins minehead a few days ago bought the dalek progenitor room mini set unfortunetaly it doesnt come with the doctor but I bought the tardis mini set and I have the the doctor and amy now so its cool.
    by the way booboo is it true that they have 1 doctor{blue shirt} per shop?

    Reply
    • King of the weevils

      August 4th, 2011 - 8:47am

      Yes there is only one jacketless blue shirt doctor in a 36 pack box however if the shop has 2 or 3 more boxes then you have more of a chance going through the boxes and getting one it’s the same with the serene angel which luckily I have! 🙂

  • NICHOLAS HORTON

    July 17th, 2011 - 7:52pm

    Cyberman Factory Set Released on same date 12th AUG. Priced – £19.99. & Dalek Factory Set – £29.99.

    Reply
  • NICHOLAS HORTON

    July 17th, 2011 - 7:49pm

    The Dalek Factory Set is Released 12th AUG Confirmed by Character Options.

    Reply
  • RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND

    June 25th, 2011 - 9:44am

    I HAVE:
    2 DOCTORS WITH NO JACKET, BLUE SHIRT
    3 COMMON DOCTORS
    1 BLUE DALEK
    1 SCREAMING ANGEL
    WHEN I WAS AT ARGOS, I WSS THERE FOR A FEW MINUTES FEELING THE PACKS! I HAVE ORDERED AM FROM AMAZON, THEY HAVE ALL OF THEM ONLINE!!

    Reply
    • the raggedy boy

      June 25th, 2011 - 7:13pm

      i have a cyberman and a screaming angel. they are cool. i use them with my other lego.

    • danny

      August 6th, 2011 - 5:28pm

      i have 3 normal doctors 3 normal amys 3 screaming angels 1 in a projected one 1 red dalek 1 blue dalek 1 yellow dalek and 1 white dalek 2 cybermen and 1 smiler

    • Will

      March 27th, 2012 - 6:30pm

      i have the doctor, amy, rory, river song, 6 dalek drones, a sepreme dalek, roman auton 3 cybermen (not cyber industrey) Cyberleader(with brain)and the cyberman pandirica guard!

    • supremedalek01

      April 8th, 2012 - 2:07am

      I have 2 supreme 1 eternal 2 scientists 5 stratagist and 19 dalek drones. 1 cyberleader (with brain) 3 cyberleaders (closed brain) 3 cybermen (blank cheast) 11 cybermen (with cyber logo) and 1 progenitor cyberman. 5 silence and 2 silence (open mouth). 7 screaming angles. 2 amy (series 2) 1 amy (series 1) 1 amy (gloves). 2 silurians (restac). 1 river song. 1 rory. 2 dr (brown shirt) 1 dr (blue shirt) 2 dr (series 2). 1 captain (cyber conversion chamber).

  • NICHOLAS HORTON

    June 12th, 2011 - 11:01pm

    My local Smiths Toy Store in Walsall Nr. Birmingham has all the mini sets in stock as well as the single figure packets. The Five piece Dalek figure are supposed to be the RED DRONES.

    Reply
    • TARDIS 201

      June 18th, 2011 - 7:35pm

      Who else wants a 9th/10th Tardis interior with Rose & capt.Jack.

    • booboo

      June 18th, 2011 - 7:37pm

      personally i would like every main character eventually

    • TARDIS 201

      June 25th, 2011 - 9:16am

      Cool, hey booboo,u know the character building voting thing up top, the valient set could come with teh master 🙂

    • booboo

      June 25th, 2011 - 9:18am

      good idea, i hope we get a Character Building master at least

    • TARDIS 201

      June 25th, 2011 - 1:59pm

      How about a stolen earth character building set with all companions,teh 10th doctor,3 bronze daleks,2 crucible daleks, a supreme dalek & Davros

    • toochwood

      July 1st, 2011 - 4:15pm

      ive heard that there is only going to be series 5 onwards figures

    • Doctor who 1234

      July 11th, 2011 - 10:17pm

      yeah but now they have done the 11 doctors set so they should definatly do it

    • rabid frog

      July 17th, 2011 - 4:53pm

      maybe a cpt. jackfrom the end of miricale day

    • Anonymous

      July 17th, 2011 - 5:09pm

      I don’t think there will be any sets based on the “classic” era. There might be the occassional figure or multipack where a figure is either from it or has appeared in the Eleventh Doctor’s time also but these will be very rare. So far only twelve of the figures are pre-Matt Smith which is well under half of them.

    • Will

      March 27th, 2012 - 6:33pm

      i would buy that!

    • supremedalek01

      April 8th, 2012 - 2:16am

      It would be alot easier for character if they based there mini figure sets on the 5” sets. E.G.the stolen earth set could be remade in character building. That would also make it easier for us to collect them.

  • booboo senior

    May 29th, 2011 - 12:05pm

    i saw a single pack at gamestation in ipswich but my mum said i cant have one 🙁 :sad::sad: 🙁 🙁

    Reply
    • TARDIS 201

      June 2nd, 2011 - 7:25pm

      oh, sorry dude,on saturday i got the last 2 mini sets i was missing.(tardis and dalek progenitor room)p.s: parent’s blow 🙁

  • dalekhed4

    May 23rd, 2011 - 3:51pm

    i cant believe its 1.50 for a paket of the m.i. cards and its 1.99 for a micro fig

    Reply
  • Anonymous

    May 23rd, 2011 - 3:49pm

    grr… my smiths or argos dont sell them :angry:

    Reply
  • qutegiwl

    May 14th, 2011 - 6:50pm

    hweeo i am jane i love doctor who .
    wiw a rory figre bee outt.

    wots of love,
    jane

    Reply
  • Doctorpotter

    May 12th, 2011 - 7:17am

    Hey booboo my mum says i am too old for character building and i am only 11

    Reply
    • dalekhed4

      May 19th, 2011 - 3:10pm

      ur never 2 old 4 lego urrr… i mean charecter building

  • Doctorpotter

    May 10th, 2011 - 5:54pm

    Hey booboo in the dalek factory set witch 5 daleks does it have

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      May 10th, 2011 - 8:02pm

      It does not specify, it only says there are five.

    • Twelth Cyber Legion

      July 9th, 2011 - 8:21am

      CONFIRMED:Scientist and Drone

    • Doctor who 1234

      July 11th, 2011 - 10:19pm

      yeah but it says five. ok fine scientist and drone but what other daleks are included?

  • Anonymous

    May 9th, 2011 - 5:19pm

    Does anyone know when the Army Builder sets are coming out, it’s probablly soon as they are on the CB site.

    Reply
    • booboo

      May 9th, 2011 - 5:21pm

      no date but must be very soon like you say

    • doctor

      December 30th, 2011 - 7:17pm

      hello this is units comander garayhound 40 and i have a code red sontaran to defeat so i am trying to contact the doctor through unit data but his files have been stolen by the daleks thrugh the battle of kanary warff they escaped by emengancy temprl shift so i need help tracking them down go to theese cowordanates on the 4/5/12 12.00 am i supose you will not help me since i am unit trying to defat a sontaran

  • BOOBOO JR

    May 9th, 2011 - 6:30am

    Booboo,when is the Weeping Angel Set being released, it was supposed to be some time last month. Some websites are selling it, thought they all say out of stock and have done for ages. Please Reply

    Reply
    • booboo

      May 9th, 2011 - 7:01am

      it seems to have been delayed

    • Anonymous

      May 9th, 2011 - 3:39pm

      Mine has been dispatched by Character.

    • booboo

      May 9th, 2011 - 4:14pm

      Our weeping angels set will be here tomorrow – at last

  • booboo senior

    May 8th, 2011 - 4:46pm

    the doctor who character building sets are nearly out i got a free blue tied and blue shirted docter free withe daily mail but missed the very exclusive eternal dalek hopfully im gonna get a rare amy pond but this message board said that Rory will turn into a cyberman!!!hes gonna be evil for an episode or 2 again any way hopfully might win somthing from the compatition.

    Reply
  • general staal

    May 2nd, 2011 - 5:40pm

    can i please have the link to that website in the pictue

    Reply
  • BOOBOO JR

    May 1st, 2011 - 5:05pm

    Booboo, do you know if the any of the CB stuff will be available at the Doctor Who Experience Shop?

    Reply
    • booboo

      May 1st, 2011 - 5:47pm

      no, but i would think they should get it

    • BOOBOO JR

      May 1st, 2011 - 8:36pm

      Well I’ve booked to go in September, hopefully they will have stuff in there by then. What sort of things do they actually have in the shop (presuming that you’ve been, which as the fan you are, I’m sure you have)?

    • felgercarb

      May 2nd, 2011 - 12:41pm

      I recently went to the DWE and asked about this, the staff had no idea what they were but also explained that when it comes to “new” merchandise, they don’y just get sent it they actually have to request it. To be honest they were really helpful and after me explaining and showing them what i mean’t, they said they would get some in as they looked like fun.

    • ExperienceShop

      May 4th, 2011 - 4:48am

      The Tardis Mini Set, The Dalek Progenitor Room Mini Set and Series 1 Micro-figures have arrived at the Doctor Who Experience

  • David J

    May 1st, 2011 - 1:56pm

    on friday i got the dalek progenitor set and yesterday got the tardis exterior set with the doctor and amy for 9.99 each ordering the weeping angel set in the next few days still no sing of the micro figure packs i look forward to the big sets next summer autum winter

    Reply
  • 123abc

    May 1st, 2011 - 1:47pm

    how do u know about series 2 what wabsite are the on

    Reply
    • booboo

      May 1st, 2011 - 1:51pm

      There was a series 2 shown at the toy fair but as we now have other figures to consider it might change of at least be added to

    • Dave Harrington

      May 2nd, 2011 - 6:16pm

      Series 3? Which figures were initially classed as series 3 at the toy fair then?

    • booboo

      May 2nd, 2011 - 7:00pm

      my mistake there was just series 2 there

    • Dave Harrington

      May 2nd, 2011 - 7:05pm

      okay … dw about it

  • Scarywood

    April 30th, 2011 - 1:52pm

    Ordered the TARDIS exterior set and the Dalek Progenitor Room from FP. Should be with me next week. 😀

    Reply
  • :DoctorWho

    April 16th, 2011 - 9:23pm

    Well, they are simular to LEGO….
    but BETTER

    :DoctorWho

    Reply
    • dalekdude

      April 22nd, 2011 - 11:48am

      yh itll be awsome im goin order it from some site !!!

  • The Silence

    April 12th, 2011 - 7:54am

    Hey Booboo when does the 11 Doctors Set come out

    Reply
    • booboo

      April 12th, 2011 - 8:00am

      No date yet, i think it will be a while

    • dalekdude

      April 22nd, 2011 - 11:55am

      why does booboo know so much and if u do know loads of stuff what shops have them now

    • booboo

      April 22nd, 2011 - 12:24pm

      I dont know that much, i just take information that’s out there, i dont know what individual shops have them but i do know they will end up virtually everywhere

    • Anonymous

      April 22nd, 2011 - 1:54pm

      It is expected in September.

  • The Silence

    April 10th, 2011 - 4:33pm

    Hey Booboo Can I have a Picture of the Packaging the single figures come in

    Reply
    • booboo

      April 10th, 2011 - 4:35pm

      When we get them we will have plenty of photos

    • The Silence

      April 10th, 2011 - 4:36pm

      Do you have one Now

    • booboo

      April 10th, 2011 - 4:38pm

      Do you have one Now

      no they are not out yet

  • Fez

    April 10th, 2011 - 4:24pm

    when are these out ang where can i get them from?booboo

    Reply
    • booboo

      April 10th, 2011 - 4:27pm

      The Dalek and Tardis set are in some shops now, they will be everywhere shortly

  • william the Doctor

    April 10th, 2011 - 2:13pm

    what our they made of??????

    Reply
    • booboo

      April 10th, 2011 - 2:25pm

      Plastic, just like lego

  • Paddy

    April 9th, 2011 - 6:52pm

    I might buy the TARDIS one when it comes out

    Reply
    • Jbann

      June 13th, 2011 - 3:25pm

      did you know its tiny but boss ive got all three sets!

  • lett

    April 9th, 2011 - 10:39am

    when are the small singal figures out

    Reply
    • ross campbell

      April 9th, 2011 - 4:52pm

      May b after the sets r released

    • the doctor 1055

      April 10th, 2011 - 12:34pm

      they are released on 15th april i think

  • The Silence

    April 8th, 2011 - 8:54pm

    Hey Booboo when is that special page out

    Reply
    • booboo

      April 8th, 2011 - 8:57pm

      when is that special page out

      we need good images of all the figures which we dont have yet, we were expecting to have them by now to be honest

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