November 6th, 2015
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Doctor Who 5.5″ The Curator Collectors Set
Available to order in the UK from www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk
Available to order in the USA from www.entertainmentearth.com
The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in the 50th anniversary special.
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London’s National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion.
All of reality is at stake as the Doctor’s own dangerous past comes back to haunt him…
At the conclusion of this story the Eleventh Doctor meets the Curator, the mysterious guardian of the painting now revealed to be called: “Gallifrey Falls, No More”.
The Curator seems to know a lot more about the Doctor than he lets on, a mystery that still remains unsolved…
- Includes a Curator Figure, Lenticular Gallifrey Falls Painting, Walking Stick.
- “In years to come, you might find yourself… revisiting a few. But just the old favourites, eh?”
- For ages 5 years and over. Styles may vary.
Images and information used with the kind permission of The Affable Design Company
“So yesterday morning we were sent a box of production samples of action figures we’ve been working on over the last nine months.
Most of them haven’t even been announced yet so we can’t talk about them but one figure, The Curator, went on sale yesterday so we thought you might like to see some ‘behind the scenes’ renders of the original sculpt. He was sculpted in ZBrush and rendered in Keyshot.”
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shatner
October 20th, 2015 - 12:42amat last. I LOVE TOM….In stock
Nathan
October 20th, 2015 - 10:41amHow do you know it’s in stock?
booboo
October 20th, 2015 - 10:43amits says it on the FP website, along with the Blue Dress Clara
Nathan
October 20th, 2015 - 10:52amThanks 🙂
Doctor_Number 10
October 5th, 2015 - 7:33amBooboo, I got my “The Curator” set today and I noticed his legs are loose and wobbly. Is it just mine or are they all like that?
booboo
October 5th, 2015 - 8:06amdont know i dont have one
Cyberman Bill
October 20th, 2015 - 1:08amMine ISN’T like that. Sometimes the figures are like that.
nick r
September 25th, 2015 - 3:46am“being a tom baker fan I will buy this
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 24th, 2015 - 6:35pmThink I’ll have to pass on this, I think it’ll be around for a while, I’d rather get missy as she’s exclusive.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 24th, 2015 - 6:36pmPlus, I’m not even bothered about the figure. I thought it’d be very valuable in the future.
Greg
September 23rd, 2015 - 11:45pmI really hope the walking stick will fit into the curator’s left hand as it’s currently in the wrong hand in the promo pictures!
Scovox
September 26th, 2015 - 7:35amLooking at the pictures, I think it might. but if it doesn’t, then I’m sure you could just dip his hand in hot water and curl the fingers around. That’s what I do for when I put my figures on display when they don’t come with accesories, but still have the specially molded hands and thumbs.
CaptainJimiPie
September 22nd, 2015 - 6:38pmJust had this message from FP :
We have just been advised this will now be released at the end of October 2015. As soon as it arrives we will process and despatch your order as quickly as possible. I apologise for this delay and any inconvenience it may cause.If you do not wish to wait for this, please let me know and I will cancel the order for you. Please note that dates are estimated and are subject to change without prior notification. Regards Melissa Frain Accounts Department
Just before people start clamouring and insulting FP for the delay though I would just like to say that please bear in mind that Forbidden Planet are not responsible for the delays! Those responsible are CO/UT and those who make the figures before shipping them to the sellers and stores.
FP often get lots of flak for delays (such as the Time Of The Doctor set) but it’s not their fault, so before complaining how FP will lose your business because of this delays at least remember whose responsible first!
Scotthunter
September 22nd, 2015 - 4:53pmJust got an email saying it will be delayed until the end of October.
Nathan
September 22nd, 2015 - 4:47pmJust received an email saying this is delayed until end of October 🙁
Mr Fish
September 22nd, 2015 - 1:46pmI haven’t decided if I shall buy this yet… Might wait to see some more photos! Would be great if another 5″ set or two appeared from Day of the Doctor!
DS
September 24th, 2015 - 11:39amIts encouraging to see this pre Series 8 figure.
Hopefully, we will see a NOTD Eighth Doctor
MrHalloWho
September 22nd, 2015 - 6:57amA bit of a strange choice. With the extremely limited number of different characters being released, Tom Baker from DotD is unusual. I get that the painting is a key part of the story, but he is only in it for a minute.
Cyberman Bill
September 21st, 2015 - 8:27pmBooboo. I just sent some photos of the Curator set and black shirt 12th Doctor. Let me know you got them. Thanks
booboo
September 21st, 2015 - 8:37pmgot them yes, cant do anything right now
the astronaut of death
September 22nd, 2015 - 8:31pmcould we see the images booboo?
The Foretold
September 21st, 2015 - 5:40pmI adore this figure. £30 is expensive, but if you put your business hat on then I don’t think it’s particularly hard to see why, though I completely understand why it would turn some off. At the end of the day all these toys are treats and different mileages vary.
the astronaut of death
September 21st, 2015 - 3:57pmokay so I’ve been thinking……its £15 for a collectors series 12th doctor figure
so I guess that would mean a collectors series curator figure will also be £15
but the curator figure comes with a paining and that increases the cost of the set to £30 ….. so that means we are paying £15 for the painting accessory…..!!!!
booboo
September 21st, 2015 - 4:13pmFigure is a one off with no possible variants or reusable parts unlike the 12th Doctor so its bound to cost more, the painting is also huge
STRAXTHEDESTROYER
September 20th, 2015 - 9:58pmIm probably going to buy this set anyway , but this would have been a great opportunity to include another figure ( even if it. Was a re paint ) such as a zygon, clara or a destroyed dalek figure. £30 is a bit pricy , but character options knows that people will still be willing to cash out.
booboo
September 21st, 2015 - 10:17amThere are no variants possible or interchangeable parts on this figure which is bound to effect the price, that on top of Vat and other import costs, the way these are having to be distributed has clearly changed
Its strange those questioning the price never mention how the USA have to pay nearly double the price for UK sourced figures such as the toys are us exclusives and B&M sets.
It works both ways
TheMaster666
September 21st, 2015 - 11:34amIts not only America that has to pay loads more. USA is lucky they get more chance to buy them then I do in Australia.. to buy the 12th Doctor 5″ figure I am looking at $100AU all up with postage because I can only buy them of Ebay.. I hate to think what this set will be if I am ever able to find it.. I am tired of having this trouble whenever a new Figure set in 5″ comes out they are only ever for the UK..
booboo
September 21st, 2015 - 11:39amsomething has obvious changed with the distribution system, Australia regularly got all of these releases 1st in the past
I always thought Australia had become big player in sales of these sets so not being able to access them easily must have an impact on sales
STRAXTHEDESTROYER
September 21st, 2015 - 7:20pmOh that makes alot more sense , and i see your point with overseas sales , booboo . Perhaps we’re just not use to paying that amount for one figure here in the uk and sort of took the price for granted considering the issues other collectors have abroad.
Anonymous
September 20th, 2015 - 8:55pmThis looks stunning! I think that this is a fantastic choice for a figure because:
A. It’s from the 50th
B. It can be used to portray Tom as himself in any fan animations so you can create scenarios like Little Britain, Jon Culshaw’s ‘Dead Ringers’ prank call to Tom Baker or have the Doctor end up in a comic con meeting an actor who played the Doctor, essentially creating a fourth wall moment like in “‘Masterplan’ or ‘Remembrance'”.
This defo looks like a figure you’d be foolish not to buy.
Eric the Dalek
September 20th, 2015 - 6:24pmSo glad the 5 inch line is being well received with the new figures. Hope it will continue being popular for many years. I did a slight paint customizing to the 12th Doctor. The sculpt has the age lines, just needed some shading to bring them out. Looks much more like him now.
the astronaut of death
September 20th, 2015 - 4:25pmbooboo do you think i should leave this is the box (when i get it) it just seems this set will be better that way
booboo
September 20th, 2015 - 5:06pmyou could do but i would have it out myself
The Doctor
September 20th, 2015 - 1:27pmI’m buying mine in exactly 8 days =)
Hey Missy You’re So Fine
September 20th, 2015 - 12:26pmFigures I really really want…
Series 8/9:
Missy (Most Important)
Danny Pink
Rigsy
Kate
Osgood
Frank Skinners Character
Series 7/6/5:
Jenny
Vastra
Strax
Brian Williams
Mr Sweet 🙂
Series 4/3/2/1:
Jackie Tyler
Wilfred Mott
The Abzorbaloff
Classic:
Susan Foreman
Mel
Grace (Movie)
John
September 21st, 2015 - 3:37amYou’re right!!! I’d buy them.
In addition to the figures you really really want, I want,
Series 8/9:
Missy (Most Important)**********
Danny Pink*********** (Both as a human and as a Cyberman)
Rigsy***
Kate***
Osgood****
Frank Skinners Character
The Brigadier Lethbridge-Stuart Cyberman
Series 7/6/5:
Jenny****
Vastra*****
Strax****
Brian Williams
Mr Sweet 🙂
I don’t remember the Auton who ran the restaurant
Series 4/3/2/1:
Jackie Tyler*****************
Wilfred Mott***********
Donna’s Mother
The Abzorbaloff
Donna in different attire (like the 1920s Agatha Christi dress)
Donna from the Library (Donna has left the library, Donna has been saved)
Classic:
Susan Foreman*****
Mel*****
Grace (Movie)*****
Romana 2 before Romana 1
Adric (come on, he made me cry when he died-we were the same age then and now)!!!!
Then for Torchwood, how about Owen. They made the Blowfish who appeared for a mere 20 seconds, but not Owen.
And how about Gwen’s husband. He was part of the team.
How about the assistant to the Master who started every sentence with one word and ended it in another word?
The DOCTOR’s DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!
How about the priestess of the Shadow Proclamation.
Then in addition, the list that Cyberlord made.
Series 8 & 9
-Missy
-NOTD 8th Doctor (series 7) and the High Priestess of Karn
-Colony Sarff
-Danny
-The Teller
The Besserker (sp?)************
The mental monster in the Bank Heist episode***** (even the two other companions/thieves from the at episode)*****
Series 7
-Ice Warrior***************
-Name of the Doctor Set – Vastra, Jenny, Strax, Simeon, and Whisperman
-Day of the Doctor Set – Osgood, Kate L-S, and Zygon**************
Series 6
-Eleventh Doctor with green coat (don’t know they didn’t make that)*****
-Madame Kovarian****************
-Headless Monk*****************
-Canton E-D III
There are more but I cannot thing of them right now.
HOW CAN WE GET A LICENSE TO PRODUCE THE ABOVE PRODUCTS FROM THE BBC AND HIRE ARTISTS TO PRODUCE LIMITED ADDITION COPIES THAT THE BBC WILL ENDORSE AND WE CAN SELL AND GIVE THEM A PERCENTAGE AND MAKE A SMALL PROFIT?
You all have my email. Let’s try to do this.
Cheers
JOHN
Hey Missy You’re So Fine
September 21st, 2015 - 1:16pmI forgot the Dreamlord
DS
September 24th, 2015 - 11:43amTV Movie (Straight face with hat) Seventh Doctor
TV Movie (with snake accessory) The Master (possibly in time lord robes) 🙂
DS
September 24th, 2015 - 12:01pmactually if doing a TV Movie set a Gordon Tipple Master would be good with Eric Roberts
Cyberlord
September 20th, 2015 - 10:09amI think if they make more 5″ figures, they should make:
Series 8 & 9
-Missy
-NOTD 8th Doctor (series 7) and the High Priestess of Karn
-Colony Sarff
-Danny
-The Teller
Series 7
-Ice Warrior
-Name of the Doctor Set – Vastra, Jenny, Strax, Simeon, and Whisperman
-Day of the Doctor Set – Osgood, Kate L-S, and Zygon
Series 6
-Eleventh Doctor with green coat (don’t know they didn’t make that)
-Madame Kovarian
-Headless Monk
-Canton E-D III
Cyberlord
September 20th, 2015 - 11:57amAnd a new cyberman.
Cyberlord
September 20th, 2015 - 2:53pmAnd Craig, why not.
Adam
September 20th, 2015 - 8:38amthe price is expensive but its a one off, no variants possible and the painting is huge
got mine ordered
Mark T
September 20th, 2015 - 8:37amthis looks great and good to get an insight into these things
the astronaut of death
September 19th, 2015 - 11:49pmThis is one of the few sets i think would be best left in the box…..
Cyberlord
September 19th, 2015 - 9:53pmIs there a Clara figure coming out?
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 9:57pmyes in a Blue dress
DoctorSong2016
September 19th, 2015 - 9:57pmyes its just a repaint of Oswin and apparently the last one being released so we are still waiting for them to release the other two capaldi then this set
Wholords2
September 19th, 2015 - 10:25pmNope not the last one
Al dewar said on twitter that he’s working on one in a black dress with some texturing in it
booboo
September 20th, 2015 - 8:31amhe means last one to be released of what we know so far.
Anonymous
September 20th, 2015 - 8:52amWhen does Clara even wear a Black dress, I checked and the only time she seems to is in a classroom scene and she wears a polka dot dress with short sleeves and a white collar, when does he say these things I always miss it
DoctorSong2016
September 20th, 2015 - 8:53amThe above comment was me
DoctorSong2016
September 20th, 2015 - 8:58amThat was me
Mechanoid Fan
September 19th, 2015 - 9:47pmBooboo, these new figures, how long do you think we’ll be waiting? All my money has gone into these new Capaldis, want to know how long I’ve got to save! Haha! Am I right in thinking they’ll be a while?
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 9:58pmI really dont know, hopefully we will know more next week,
Like i say things aren’t as i expected so who know what Character have got up their sleeve
Something has changed though as there have been no big waiting times for stock
Anonymous
September 19th, 2015 - 9:29pmFingers crossed the unannounced figures are missy, zygon, ice warrior, Osgood, colony sarff
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 9:31pmWhat a great character colony sarff is
Anonymous
September 19th, 2015 - 9:44pmIkr
DoctorSong2016
September 19th, 2015 - 9:45pmI agree here, id love to see these figures and a lot more of colony sarff
Aster
September 19th, 2015 - 10:40pmI’d love a Colony Sarff figure 😀 But Missy is on top of my list !
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 19th, 2015 - 11:00pmHang on, there are DEFINITELY more coming?! After Clara?!
Aster
September 19th, 2015 - 11:05pmYep they’ve been sculpting figures that haven’t been announced yet.
DoctorSong2016
September 19th, 2015 - 11:15pmwhere/when was this said, I was just talking about the future of the line, if so I think this almost confirms red velvet jacket/waist coat 12 missy cyberman and NOTD they all have sculpts or very close sculpts that need tweaked and are very popular, I hope something is confirmed soon and we can get them end of October through to November time, or are these meant to be announced and released soon after Clara?
Charlie
September 21st, 2015 - 7:19pmWhen do you think we can expect an announcement?
booboo
September 21st, 2015 - 7:31pmbear in mind they might do the 3.75″ figures as well
DannyTheNerd
September 19th, 2015 - 9:22pmQuite pricey for 1 figure, but it looks very cool 😀
Doctor_Number 10
September 19th, 2015 - 8:10pmBooboo does this mean there might be more DW 5inch figures?
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 8:58pmI,m sure there will be
Tardis’nt
September 19th, 2015 - 7:21pmThe sculpt is good, but the paint looks a bit too soft
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 7:23pmeagerly waiting to see some “in hand” opinions and photos
Tardis’nt
September 19th, 2015 - 9:19pmYeah, I’m sure it’ll look better in person, but the Capacity figure looks like it suffers from the too thick/soft paint hiding all the details
booboo
September 19th, 2015 - 9:22pmCapaldi?
I’m really pleased with that one overall
Its mazing how figures can look so much better in hand to be honest
I thought Churchill Looked terrible when i first saw it but the figure is brilliant
Tardis’nt
September 20th, 2015 - 4:17pmYeah, Capaldi (auto correct is funny) from what I’ve seen, as I’m holding out for the burgundy one, looks a bit cartoony, compared to other figures, I also thought the same about Churchill as well, but in hand he is fantastic, so I’ll have to wait and see
Colin the 3rd
September 19th, 2015 - 7:16pmThat figure looks incredible.
Really cant wait to get my hands on one now