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Doctor Who Collect and Build Yeti: The 15th Doctor Set


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Available to order while stock last from www.character-online.com (sold out)

Full details of Character Options’ Collect & Build Set 2 unveiled.

Following the sell-out success of Character Options’ debut Cybermen set in the 2026 Doctor Who Collect & Build series, the team is delighted to share with fans full details of the next to be released.

The ‘Vortex Edition’ Fifteenth Doctor Set featuring Mr Ring-a-Ding and Dugga Doo Figures will be available imminently, exclusively online via Character-Online.

This limited-edition Doctor Who Collect & Build “Vortex” set is the second of five launches this year. Each pack includes one or more ‘Vortex’ figures, plus a crucial part of the Collect & Build ‘Yeti’ figure. This second set will add the torso of the phenomenal Abominable Snowman figure that can be constructed once all five sets have been collected.

About the set

This six-piece set includes the Fifteenth Doctor, as seen in the 2025 episode Joy to the World, This is a rerelease of the original Gen 3 sculpted Vortex edition figure but with a revised hip component for better leg articulation. Thie decoration levels on this figure have been pushed to the limit to create what is possibly the finest iteration of this figure to date. The Trousers feature incredible high quality decoration to create that woven tweed effect. The shirt and jewellery details have been updated to the bright yellow version seen in the Episode, and the jacket wash wipe and face details are perfect. As expected, it comes complete with the appropriate colour Sonic Screwdriver accessory.

Joining The Doctor this time is Mr Ring-a-Ding or rather Lux, the God of Light, manifested this time in (bendy) action figure form. The bendy body with clear stand accessory allows for many hundreds of different poses and gestures. He comes with an alternative pop on, pop off ‘grumpy’ face head to add even more character.

Complete in the set fresh from representing the planet Grimbald in the 803rd Interstellar Song Contestant with the catchiest tune ever, is little Dugga Doo. With a poseable head and trumpet-like mouth, spikey space mullet and fluffy striped body it’s the perfect finishing touch.

About the episodes that inspired the set

In the recent Doctor Who adventure, Joy to the World (2025), the Fifteenth Doctor arrives at the Time Hotel, which combines both time travel and tourism in the 43rd century. This unique hotel is a prized destination as each room opens to a different place and era in the earth’s history.

Here, the Doctor meets Joy, who becomes caught up in events involving a friendly Silurian and a mystery briefcase containing an unlimited energy source (the seed star), created by the warmongering corporation Villengard. To stop the threat, the Doctor must jump multiple timelines and, while doing so, uncovers a side of Joy she was previously too scared to show.

Mr Ring-a-Ding was encountered in another Fifteenth Doctor episode, Lux (2025). Here, the Doctor and his companion Belinda travel to 1952 Miami and meet a cartoon brought to life called Lux – the God of Light. Lux uses the appearance of Mr Ring-a-Ding to escape the screen and kidnap the audience; the Doctor and Belinda overwhelm the God’s appetite for light, and he dissipates, fading beyond the universe.

Finally, Dugga Doo is a quirky character and star of the 2025 episode, The Interstellar Song Contest. Here, the Fifteenth Doctor encounters Dugga Doo, a contestant of the 803rd competition. Dugga Doo is the representative of the planet Grimbald and performs an incredibly catchy song from his flexible trumpet-like mouth.

About the Abominable Snowman figure

This pack also comes with the second key part of the ‘Collect & Build’ ‘Abominable Snowman’ (1967) figure: the Yeti’s upper chest. This can be assembled with the head from the first set, while each of the three subsequent sets will be issued with additional parts of the mighty ‘Yeti’ for fans to collect.

Al Dewar, Creative Director, Character Options, said: ‘Reaction to the Dark Water Cyberman set release has been fantastic, and we must thank the collectors for coming with us on this Collect & Build first step. At this point it’s hard to know whether the excitement we’ve seen is just about The Cybermen or Yeti’s or both … my moneys on the latter.

The Fifteenth Doctor set I have spoken about several times and arguably it’s the best of the best. Out of the three Fifteenth Doctors we have now done, the deco and styling of this one is peak, and that coupled with the improved articulation on the brand new (que the Elvis clips!) hip joints, well I don’t think its beatable.

This set also includes a ‘bendy’ … yessss! BENDY! …Mr Ring-a-Ding figure for the first time and it works so, so well. He has a pop on and off interchangeable head a wee clear base, and again just superb poseability. Lastly, we have yet another figure ‘and I can’t believe I’m saying this … but its Dugga Doo with his own poseable head and base. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever foresee that one coming!’

This Collect & Build set will be available to purchasers of Set One on August 3rd 2026* and then go on general release on August 4th and costs just £44.99 .


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240 comments

  • ClaphamRob

    September 3rd, 2026 - 8:43am

    Mmm…I’ve not had any emails from Character yet about the release of set 3…has anyone else? It’s the 3rd September today, so I assumed we would have received something by now…

    Reply
    • MDS

      September 3rd, 2026 - 9:58am

      The set is to be released in September. Just because set 2 was released at the start of the month does not mean all the others will be released at the start of each month. Hopefully we will be updated soon until then we just have to wait.

    • War Chief.

      September 3rd, 2026 - 11:21am

      I guess we were spoiled, with the Cybermen and 15th Doctor being released so early in the month…
      It’s kind of annoying though….

    • Nicholas Horton

      September 3rd, 2026 - 1:57pm

      Same Here, No Email Yet.

  • Daniel

    September 2nd, 2026 - 6:41pm

    I honestly, cannot wait for the next set; I do wonder when it’ll be available to preorder this month.

    I despised this one; I felt dirty spending money on it just to get the Yeti piece, as I hate the New Series so much, especially the Fifteenth Doctor and his era. As far as I’m concerning with the build-a-figure being the Yeti, this should be an exclusively Classic Series wave.

    Reply
    • Scotel

      September 2nd, 2026 - 10:26pm

      They only have a finite number of releases and can’t just cater to fans of one particular era.

      Be honest: would you be happy if they had announced an all new series lineup with a new series Build a Figure? Of course not, so why impose your demands onto someone else?

    • Phmab72

      September 3rd, 2026 - 12:57pm

      1st world problems dude.

      No one forced you to buy the set.

    • Daniel

      September 3rd, 2026 - 9:05pm

      Scotel, actually, yes, I would; whilst I hate the New Series, I recognize that some more modern fans like it, and there are an abundance of figures we have not received from the likes of Series 7, 8, 9 and 10. I am sure that some of those fans would love to see a wave dedicated to those seasons with a New Series build-a-figure. Personally, I would have no interest in that at all, but at least then I would not feel obliged to purchase any of the sets because I would have no interest in said build-a-figure.

      If the build-a-figure is going to be a Classic Series monster, I think the wave the should have went hand in hand with that; as a fan of the Classic Series, I several others should not be burdened with having to spend £90 on two sets just to get the Yeti the pieces. Character Options would be wise to tailor wave releases such as this to particular demographics among their consumers because it is not fair for Classic Series fans who dislike (or in my case, hate) the New Series, and vice versa to have to spend money on sets they have to purchase, just a build-a-figure which one set of fans want more than the others.

      Phamb72, that is a obtuse and silly comment because it should be painfully obvious that Character Options forced me and several other fans to buy the New Series sets because without them, I would run the risk of never being able to complete the Yeti.

    • Daniel

      September 3rd, 2026 - 10:44pm

      Scotel, actually, yes, I would; whilst I strongly dislike the New Series, I recognise that some more modern fans like it, and there is an abundance of figures we have not received from the likes of Series 7, 8, 9 and 10. I am sure that some of those fans would love to see a wave dedicated to those seasons with a New Series build-a-figure. Personally, I would have no interest in that at all, but at least then I would not feel obliged to purchase any of the sets.

      If the build-a-figure is going to be a Classic Series monster, I think the wave should have gone hand in hand with that; as a fan of the Classic Series, I several others should not be burdened with having to spend they money we have on two sets just to get the Yeti the pieces.

      I think Character Options would be wise to tailor wave releases such as this to particular demographics among their consumers because it is not fair for Classic Series fans who dislike the New Series, and vice versa to have to spend money on sets they have to purchase just to build-a-figure which one set of fans want more than the others.

      Phamb72, it should be painfully obvious that Character Options were what forced me and several other fans to buy the New Series sets because without them, I would run the risk of never being able to complete the Yeti.

  • toptimelord

    August 28th, 2026 - 7:07pm

    This was the must have Vortex figure set for me because it’s from the New Who era and I love the Fifteenth Doctor! Mr Ring-a-Ding and Dugga Doo are a blue-box-tastic bonus too! But now I’m on the hunt to finish my Abominable Snowman build-a-figure. I just found the head for £20 and now I need the rest. Baker comes a with a big body bit so I might have to go with him on release day!

    Reply
  • Radburn

    August 22nd, 2026 - 6:21pm

    So what date do you think the Liz Shaw/Primord will be releasing on? I’m going to go with Monday 7th. Sept?

    Reply
    • Fh

      August 23rd, 2026 - 10:02am

      3rd of September assuming it’s following the previous two.

    • Radburn

      September 1st, 2026 - 7:55pm

      I’m surprised we haven’t had any blurb yet on the Liz/Primord? It really can’t be that far off?

    • War Chief.

      September 2nd, 2026 - 9:13am

      I thought it was just me, Radburn…..Fingers tapping impatiently, waiting for news….

  • War Chief.

    August 19th, 2026 - 1:22pm

    The 15th Doctor needs a support stand as much as Mr Ringading and the Dugga Doo…
    Every time a butterfly flies past my window, the bloody thing falls over again….like Tegan and Liz Shaw…
    If it had just been another 15th Doctor on its own, I wouldn’t have bought it, and for this reason…

    Reply
    • Fh

      August 23rd, 2026 - 10:03am

      Liz Shaw already? :O

    • War Chief

      August 23rd, 2026 - 1:33pm

      Liz Shaw has the same matchstick legs as Tegan….so she’ll keep falling over….
      I’ll only buy that set for the Primord and Yeti part….

    • Fh

      August 23rd, 2026 - 2:06pm

      Oooh, yeah good point!

    • War Chief.

      August 23rd, 2026 - 2:12pm

      I’m even worried about the Primord….one of its legs seems longer than the other….a common failing with CO Dr Who figures…
      I’ll need to see what the finished version looks like in its box…hopefully any day now…!

    • The Unlicensed Physician

      August 23rd, 2026 - 3:51pm

      The Primord reuses the figure for Dr Constantine, who had a gippy leg in his episode where he walked with a cane; I’m assuming CO think they can get away with it here because 70s Who monsters tend to lurch along. Liz reuses one of the Jo Grant models, which just reinforces that this set started off as a B&M product (the short hair Pertwee being figure number three).

    • War Chief.

      August 23rd, 2026 - 4:25pm

      But lots and lots of CO Dr Who figures have that longer left leg….from the 1st to 8th Doctors, and lots of other figures…
      I didn’t think of Dr Constantine’s coat….
      But as I say, I’ll need to see what the finished product looks like….

    • Scotel

      August 23rd, 2026 - 5:35pm

      They’ve made no secret of the history of the figures. Of course the figures here are a lot better than they would have been if they’d been released as a B&M set a few years back.

      Could they be even better in theory? Sure, but they have a finite budget to work with and these are cases where they could reasonably reuse parts (unlike some other figures over the years that jump to mind).

    • War Chief.

      August 23rd, 2026 - 5:40pm

      My needs are simple….I want a Primord that doesn’t keep falling over….
      (Same with the Liz Shaw figure, but that might be asking too much…)

    • Bobby Davros

      September 2nd, 2026 - 6:10pm

      ….have you….never heard of……blue tac War…..chief?…..ellipse

  • Summer

    August 18th, 2026 - 2:17pm

    Thank you all so much for your support have a wonderful week to you all ❤️❤️

    Reply
  • Andy

    August 15th, 2026 - 5:00pm

    I have to say these are all going on eBay buy bucket loads but without the Yeti parts looks like these are just collecting the sets for the Yeti but loads of both sets now on eBay.

    But does anybody know if they are gonna be anymore figure sets for the Limited Edition B&M as it’s now the middle of August we usually get the 1st wave by now then the 2nd in the Autumn or is they not gonna be any this year i was hoping for maybe a history of the Daleks #23 with maybe the Ironside Daleks.

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    • Scotel

      August 15th, 2026 - 6:15pm

      Yes there are more B&M sets coming.

    • War Chief.

      August 16th, 2026 - 10:35am

      The same thought occurred to me, Andy….but unfortunately I don’t know how to sell things on ebay…only buy them…

    • Red Five, Where Going In.

      August 16th, 2026 - 4:46pm

      Andy, Look just at the Comments just below at the Answers to Summers Question, it’s all there.

    • War Chief.

      August 16th, 2026 - 5:02pm

      The Answer to Summers Question of Life, the Universe and Everything…..

  • Summer

    August 13th, 2026 - 8:50pm

    Does anybody know the names of the new Doctor Who action figure sets that are coming to B and M I would be truly grateful for someone would let me know♥️

    Reply
    • War Chief.

      August 13th, 2026 - 9:15pm

      There’s some hints and clues in the 5th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver comments… (long story..!)

    • Red Five, Where Going In.

      August 13th, 2026 - 10:22pm

      I Don’t know the names of the sets, but there is 4 B&M sets coming this Year around October. There’s supposed to be 2 Dalek, Two Packs and as far as I know the other Two sets are the 3 packs. (Both Nu Who).

    • War Chief.

      August 13th, 2026 - 11:21pm

      11th Doctor and Amy, dressed as PC Plod…
      12th Doctor and Missy…
      Paradigm Daleks….maybe from Victory, or Asylum of the Daleks….there’s some debate…

    • Red Five, Where Going In.

      August 14th, 2026 - 3:00pm

      War Chief, So there only doing Two figure packs this year? I only ever remember 3 packs before from B&M,
      Apart from Oversized figures such as k1 with the 4th Doctor.

    • War Chief.

      August 14th, 2026 - 7:04pm

      Well, I heard it through the grapevine….it may not be 100% accurate….

  • Scotel

    August 11th, 2026 - 11:37pm

    And that’s it sold out

    Reply
  • Mrbadwolf

    August 11th, 2026 - 1:25pm

    Anyone have a clue when the B&M sets are due to land in stores this year? Which months? Any announcement pending?

    Reply
    • Scotel

      August 11th, 2026 - 2:38pm

      September and November is normally when they drop, specific dates depend on when the stock arrives

    • daz

      August 11th, 2026 - 3:50pm

      According to facebook. Both waves are dropping at once this year and will most likely be end of November.

    • mick

      August 11th, 2026 - 4:45pm

      All 4 sets are due around the end of September. Probably hits stores beginning of october

    • War Chief.

      August 11th, 2026 - 5:09pm

      November would be bad, I would’ve blown all my money on Ark in Space figure sets….

    • daz

      August 11th, 2026 - 5:19pm

      Are you army building?

    • War Chief.

      August 11th, 2026 - 6:10pm

      Well…the Wirrin have been my lifelong wish for a Dr Who figure…
      So I’ll definitely get a couple….

    • War doctor

      August 11th, 2026 - 7:55pm

      Will they release images or just drop in shop with no pre photos ?

    • Anthony fagn

      August 12th, 2026 - 12:23am

      October this year 4 sets are coming in one hit.

    • daz

      August 12th, 2026 - 12:23am

      Nice one.

  • Judooning

    August 10th, 2026 - 7:12pm

    Only around 30 sets left

    Reply
    • Sebastian

      August 10th, 2026 - 10:17pm

      Doctor Who always sells well which is good there’s always a demand for it hopefully we will get another series in the next two or three years

  • DeliveryRus

    August 10th, 2026 - 9:06am

    Still in stock should anyone want 15th doc and yeti part 2.

    Reply
    • Red Five, Where Going In.

      August 10th, 2026 - 12:30pm

      I had a feeling it wouldn’t sell out as Quick as the Cyberman Set.

  • Jamie

    August 9th, 2026 - 4:16pm

    Very nice set. Love the colours on the 15th Doctor, Mr Ring A Ding is so fun.

    Reply
  • Sime

    August 9th, 2026 - 2:31pm

    Mine’s arrived. Really like it. Great set.

    Reply
  • FH

    August 8th, 2026 - 5:15pm

    Underneath the chest panel of the Yeti torso it is INDEED sculpted, with Yeti ‘skin’ AND a sphere hole cavity specifically based on those seen in Web of Fair (completely with screws, etc). Very interesting discovery made by a user called ‘Doctor What?’ on another site who pulled the panel off one of their Yeti torsos.

    Reply
    • RobW

      August 8th, 2026 - 5:17pm

      Yeah thought it might be multi purpose as otherwise a wasted opportunity

    • FH

      August 8th, 2026 - 5:27pm

      Ironically, the Web of Fair Yeti prototype figure they did many years ago had the sphere cavity design from the Abominable Snowmen Yeti. Though that’s likely due to Web not having been discovered when they made it, so they only had the images from Snowmen to use as a reference. Pretty funny that this one turns out to be the reverse.

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