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B&M 2020 The Witch’s Familiar Collectors Set

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B&M 2020 The Witch’s Familiar Collectors Set UK Product Code 364316. Available from 8th November 2020.


This figurine set is inspired by Season 9, Episode 2, first broadcast in September 2015.

On Skaro the Twelfth Doctor confronts a dying Davros who is using living Daleks as life-support. Can the Doctor intercept Davros’ evil plan before it is too late?

The set comprises of the Twelfth Doctor and Davros figures and recognises the face-to-face moment when Davros and the Doctor lock horns.

Speaking of the new release, Al Dewar, Creative Director said: “This year has seen a cascade of new sets for collectors and fans and these latest two sets are favourites of mine because they represent unique moments in Doctor Who that many fans including myself remember… wonderful stuff!’


Images Courtesy of @liammichael97


Categorised under: Doctor Who 5" scale figures, Toys

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166 comments

  • Coleman

    October 27th, 2020 - 5:44pm

    Not wanting to sound negative, because I understand why BooBoo doesn’t like the negativety.
    But when you look at all the quality stuff we’ve been getting from CO for years now, these new sets included. when I look at the Dapol stuff you have to admit it was pretty bad.

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 5:51pm

      I dont think many would dispute that, different world back then but i still collect it all.

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 5:56pm

      Yes, I remember Dapol being in the shops when it was 1st produced and thought it looked great.
      (How times change).

    • David Minter

      October 27th, 2020 - 9:35pm

      I can still remember the first Dalek Dapol released. It did not have moveable sucker stick or gun arms. They just stuck straight out. Dapol did correct this on subsequent Dalek releases with ball and socket joints.

      Then, of course, was the initial Davros release with 2 hands…

    • daz

      October 28th, 2020 - 12:23am

      I loved the Dapol stuff when I got them in 1989.
      They were sat in my loft for years though as didn’t want to display them next to the CO stuff.

      Recently sold them on eBay. Just 25th Anniversary set to shift.

      Decided that if they are not on display there’s no point hording them after 30 years.

    • Coleman

      October 28th, 2020 - 10:53am

      Yes David,
      Don’t think Dapol was ever known for their accuracy. Wonder if they ever looked at photos for reference?

    • Coleman

      October 28th, 2020 - 10:55am

      Didn’t they do the console with the wrong amount of sides also?

    • David Minter

      October 28th, 2020 - 4:46pm

      Coleman

      I believe you are right about the TARDIS console with the incorrect number of sides. I never had a TARDIS console, just the TARDIS exterior.

      Dapol was also, let’s just say, “creative” in their Dalek coloring schemes. I still have in my collection the USA Dalek and the Christmas Dalek. Then there were the Millennium Daleks with all kinds of weird colors and little sparkling bits in the plastic.

  • TARDISWonder001

    October 27th, 2020 - 3:39pm

    Do we actually know that this is a B&M exclusive? Because the release of two random sets about a month after releasing some repainted sets in the exact same store seems a little odd to me…

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 4:37pm

      yes, they are on the B&M app

  • Jordan9364

    October 27th, 2020 - 3:05pm

    Argh I wish they’d given Davros his more orange skin tone from the episode and weathered the chair slightly.

    Reply
    • Doctor Stu

      October 27th, 2020 - 4:29pm

      Tbh if you get this set you’re only getting it for repainted Doctor if you’ve already got the stolen earth Davros. It’s a shame there’s absolutely no changes at all to Davros

  • booboo

    October 27th, 2020 - 2:59pm

    Just so everyone knows the B&M app still picks up stock if not location and this and the Ace set are on the system which means they are due very soon

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    • the ergon

      October 27th, 2020 - 3:32pm

      Might start the hunt from this weekend if thats the case. More for Ace and Dalek than this.

    • Doctorus

      October 27th, 2020 - 3:37pm

      What did the Ace set consist of again, Booboo?

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 4:36pm

      we dont know exactly it just says Ace and Dalek

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 7:58pm

      Didn’t it mention something about Ace with (bazzooka) originally or something like that.
      If so it’ll be Ace and a destroyed imperial Dalek I bet.

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 2:54pm

    I was really hoping Davros would have eyes painted on just a cool feature, but it’s still nice to see these two figures collected together.

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  • CJ

    October 27th, 2020 - 2:35pm

    I’m happy that they repainted the doctor but I wish B&M did at least a few little tweaks to Davros

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  • Steve

    October 27th, 2020 - 1:42pm

    I’m still getting my head around hoping the current October wave will come into more UK stores!
    Well done to Aus for getting this first though . Looks like a nice set.

    Reply
  • Neutrobyte

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:56pm

    I hate to raise the point, but aren’t Character Options/B&M jumping the gun a bit with the Remembrance and Witch’s Familiar sets? I mean they still haven’t addressed/rectified the issue with distribution for the October wave! (To a majority of their stores). So who knows when the areas void of stock will get these two sets 🙁 . The scalpers are going to have a field day…
    Look on the bright side though, maybe by then, CO’s will have issued a corrected box?

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 1:06pm

      These are done an dusted and on their way, the distribution is entirely down to B&M.

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:52pm

    12th doctor is my fave doctor. Kinda dissapointed by the set but will still get it lol

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  • Mrs Croot

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:19pm

    Looks like Davros is missing the printing on his eye, very strange. The paint aps are great except the head, it’s one solid colour. Might just be that one figure, as the one in the box looks ok, but will only get this if they keep the standards of the series 4 release.

    Reply
  • Sauvix

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:18pm

    Is this set available in the UK?

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 12:30pm

      it will be

  • Jamie

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:16pm

    A new variant of the 12th Doctor makes me very happy, and new series Davros hasn’t been rereleased for a long time so this set makes sense.

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  • Doctor Stu

    October 27th, 2020 - 12:14pm

    The old, frail, bent head Davros of the episode would have been ideal but we all knew it was never going to happen but I was expecting at the very, very least a bit of weathering or age

    Reply
  • Neil

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:49am

    Wonder if the 12th Doctor figure has shorter legs this time round? The last figures of him are far too tall Compared to the other Doctors..

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    • Dan

      October 27th, 2020 - 12:03pm

      It doesn’t. Same as the other overly tall ones. Just purchased it today…

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:36am

    I do wish people would just cheer up and be grateful that we are actually getting anything!

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  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:30am

    Is it a full dalek or destroyed dalek in that set? Or is it emperor davros???

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  • Doctor

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:25am

    Booboo I wonder when we will see the remembrance ace set

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:27am

      November i expect

  • DoctorWhat

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:24am

    What about the Ace and Dalek set?

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  • booboo

    October 27th, 2020 - 11:04am

    Update on app, others that had a working app have also stopped working, I will keep checking it but that maybe it for trying to help people locate stock.

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    • Anonymous

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:28am

      Any news on the Ace set?

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 12:19pm

      No not yet

    • Doctor What

      October 27th, 2020 - 12:26pm

      Booboo if the apps finally given up the ghost, could we have the other forum opened for those who have found sets? I mean, I know the app was best for it but it’d help us all if people on the ground could report back any new sightings. Just a suggestion

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 12:30pm

      yes i will do that

    • Doctor What

      October 27th, 2020 - 2:11pm

      Many thanks Booboo, might as least help most of us out by helping each other

  • Martino

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:59am

    An easy pass for me, but does this herald the start of a Doctor/Davros set line?

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    • daz

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:36am

      My thoughts too.

      Which will be better for Army builders who just want Daleks in HOTD sets.

    • Liam

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:46am

      Not if everyone passes on it.

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:50am

    I bet my local won’t even get them like the other sets. Absolute joke!

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  • Coleman

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:49am

    I’d have put this on the B&M thread but it’s temporarily disabled. Disappointed with this set for one reason only (availability).
    I’m in the South Yorkshire area and were in full lockdown for the next month at least, so not sure wi’ll be getting this one.

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    • John

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:52am

      You are not in Lockdown, only Wales is! You are on Tier 3 restrictions the same as me and I can go to B&M.

    • Tibbles

      October 27th, 2020 - 3:22pm

      I’m also in South Yorkshire, the tiering restrictions are different to Wales. We’re in Tier 3 but non-essential retail is open. But back when we went into a full lockdown B&M was still fully trading as they’re a food vendor, and I managed to pick up a couple of sets back then while it was quiet.
      Also pointer, the large B&M near Parkgate in Rotherham is v good for stocking the sets 🙂

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 3:46pm

      John,
      Not once in my thread did I say B&M wouldn’t be open. Just wondering if they’ll be able to transport toys to there shops.
      Or do you consider toys as essentials?
      I know even in full lockdown B&M will be open because they sell food.

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 4:51pm

      B&M can transport anything they want to, there are no retail restrictions where you are at the moment even at tier 3.

      Only Wales has rules for non essential purchases.

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 4:58pm

      Nice to know BooBoo,
      Soon as they start appearing then, I’ll be there.
      Probably Stairfoot, Barnsley, they’ve been very reliable lately.

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:47am

    Look forward to this one

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  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:37am

    Will this be £19.99?

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  • prototype dalek

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:24am

    I assume this will be a B&M exclusive again?

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:31am

      yes

    • Doctorus

      October 27th, 2020 - 1:22pm

      “Well, this is new”-11th Doctor I’m kinda hesitant to buy this to be honest…. I haven’t even bought the October sets, still. Has there been any updates from B&M regarding the distribution to the areas void of stock, booboo?

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 2:09pm

      nothing

      There is a post on twitter that says a B&M toy manager told someone that all the stock had been sent to a northern distribution centre and sent to shops from there as a new southern one wasn’t ready.

      What that means for the south ever getting these i dont know.

    • Doctorus

      October 27th, 2020 - 2:21pm

      I’ve still given up. ‘Might not bother geting that Doctor Davros set either. =(

    • Doctorus

      October 27th, 2020 - 5:07pm

      I’ve a feeling that the areas which are void of stock will receive them in January, February. Even though, they’re *October* sets.

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 5:15pm

      It really depends on if all the stock was sent to stores or some of it is stacked in a warehouse somewhere

      B&M are in the habit of selling stock of rather than redistribute it to stores and areas that never had them.

  • M

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:21am

    Do we know if the Davros has any differences to the previous releases, or is it a straight re-release of the series 4 figure?

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    • Anonymous

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:30am

      It looks like a repaint with a shinier silver.

    • The Outcast

      October 29th, 2020 - 4:40am

      Can confirm having the set in hand, that the only real difference I can see between the original 2008 Davros and this new one is that the new one has a more shiny silver. Still, good for those who don’t have it, or people whose’s 2008 Davros figure is very battered and bruised (like mine is).

  • Anonymous

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:08am

    Ah yes, The Witch’s Familiar (1988), my favourite Seventh Doctor story

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    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:37am

      Ah, ah, very funny.
      Another nice set though.

    • the ergon

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:41am

      yes Looks like they ballsed up there. haha. where is the Ace remembrance set or is that December+?

    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:46am

      No same time, I’m wondering if the shipped these by mistake instead if the Dalek packs

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:52am

      Could just be mixed up with the Ace set since they were both held back and are available at similar times.

    • Coleman

      October 27th, 2020 - 11:10am

      We’ll soon found out anyway, the Ace set will probably have 2015 on the front.

  • Exterminator

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:06am

    I love this set but I really wanted to be able to take Davros out of his Dalek base and put the Dr in.

    They could’ve at least given Davros open eyes. Such a shame.

    Reply
  • Hi

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:06am

    Will this set be available in the United States

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    • booboo

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:06am

      Yes it should be , it was on the list along with Ace

    • Hi

      October 27th, 2020 - 10:07am

      Thank you booboo

    • David Minter

      October 27th, 2020 - 9:39pm

      booboo

      Do you know then if it will be available on Amazon.com in the US?

      I’m not a big fan of NuWho Davros, but I don’t have his figure or a 12th Doctor one, so this set is kind of a no brainer for me to get.

    • booboo

      October 28th, 2020 - 4:49am

      it was son their list so i assume so but dont know when

  • booboo

    October 27th, 2020 - 10:00am

    Just a note, My B&M app has stopped working, I’ve not updated anything that i know of so I’m assuming the stock check system has been switched off or something.

    Reply

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