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Doctor Who 5.5″ 13th Doctor Regeneration Set

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Despatch emails are now being sent and order status updated although many have already had the set prior to this.


Available to order while stocks last from www.character-online.com

Character Options reveals its next Online Exclusive, The Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor Regeneration set

This fabulous collector’s set, Doctor Who Day, for delivery in January 2023

Character Options has revealed details of its latest exclusive Doctor Who collectors set titled ‘The Regeneration Set.’ The set takes its inspiration from the fantastic finale of ‘The Power of the Doctor’ featuring the Thirteenth Doctor’s final story. The episode debuted on Sunday 23rd October 2022 and stunned fans and news wires alike as the face of the Fourteenth Doctor was revealed after the Thirteenth Doctor’s epic, and final battle.

This new set is a fabulous and hugely distinctive set unlike anything produced previously and will hopefully firstly surprise fans and collectors alike and then delight them with its details and uniqueness.

The figures represent a one of a kind treat for collectors, as the set contains not one but two brand new Doctor Who action figures in the 5.5 inch scale available exclusively in this set and nowhere else.

First up is the Thirteenth Doctor in the ‘taunting’ multi-Doctor outfit, inspired by her past incarnations after a forced regeneration into the Master. This figure of the Thirteenth Doctor has been modified to be correct to the detailed look of the Doctor’s outfit in this story with details from the Second, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Tenth Doctors’ iconic outfits replicated in detail.

The second figure in the set introduces a brand new figure of the Fourteenth Doctor which features his brand new look including the head sculpt with unique hair style, as well as his outfit which features, the textured dark blue calf length coat, rumpled plaid waistcoat and trousers, heavy weave silver tie, and warm grey plimsoles. This figure also includes ball jointed shoulders for added articulation.

The packaging alone is exceptional featuring a brand new ‘Fifth panel window box’ format with a unique graphic look, which feels very unlike any collector pack to date, and has a physical format which would not look out of place on shelf or in a display cabinet. The pack graphics have been designed to look bold and fresh and feature a bright white matt card finish with a high gloss UV overprint that picks out key details including the new Doctor Who logo. The flip open front panel has a cut-out lozenge shape which reveals the set name and then leads us into the pack proper. Opening the front panel we find on the reverse side, a brief bio of the characters, and a short story synopsis, and on the right is a window displaying both figures against a swirling Vortex themed background.

Al Dewar Creative Director for Character Options commented: “We all felt it was a genuine delight to see the Thirteenth Doctor’s era end on such a powerful note and as hard as it must have been to follow that, the genuine surprise reveal of her next incarnation in the form of the Fourteenth Doctor was mind blowing!

“Obviously we had a huge help from BBC Studios and Bad Wolf Studios in creating this new item and everyone has been massively invested in bringing a set to fans that really stands out as a celebration of this iconic part of Doctor Who history. We therefore cannot thank Russell T Davies, the brand team and BBC Studios enough for their huge help. It’s a real testament to everyone involved that this particular set has turned out to be such an amazing item and presented in this frankly shockingly fabulous packaging. The results speak for themselves and this is a real unique opportunity to add something truly special to your Doctor Who Collection.”

Set contents are as follows:

  • Thirteenth Doctor Action Figure with Sonic Screwdriver accessory
  • Fourteenth Doctor Action Figure

The Regeneration Set is a true one off and limited in supply, making it yet again a true exclusive and demand for this two pack is likely to be high. The set will be available to pre-order today at a retail cost of £29.99 which includes post and packing. The sets are due to be in stock to our warehouse in very late December and will be dispatched shortly after Christmas to avoid any delays in the mail system which might affect our customers. Updates will be issued if anything happens that affects these dates.


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460 comments

  • pupbenny

    November 23rd, 2022 - 7:34pm

    I’m mainly buying this for the 14th Doctor but the thought now occurs to me that…. they’ll probably release the 14th Doctor elsewhere, right? Or does Character Exclusive definitively mean, they won’t release this figure anywhere else? I just find it hard to believe that they won’t release the 14th Doctor again, which makes me think I might be making an error buying this set for £30 for a figure that might be released on it’s own later on…. But I’m not sure. Hmmm.

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      November 24th, 2022 - 12:52am

      Al has stated previously that the online sets were a limited run. So no Mechanus Daleks, 2nd Doctor or Warriors will be repeated. The only way the 14th Doctor will be released (If at all?) again, will be as a variant. So the costume colours & general wrap would change completely to keep the original set ‘Exclusive’

    • Anomie

      November 26th, 2022 - 7:52pm

      I’m getting this purely for Jodie I’ll sell on the Tennant figure

  • Char

    November 23rd, 2022 - 6:47pm

    Wasn’t expecting this but it was an instant buy, my favourite 13 looks seem to be coming to figures which I wasn’t expecting at all, the Flux inverted coat and now thirteen and the amazing technicolour doctorcoat. Hopefully I’ll get to see a weeping angel doctor at some point.

    Reply
    • Anthony Fagn

      November 23rd, 2022 - 8:01pm

      Love this set. Though the trousers on jodie don’t look very Troughton. In fact they look more like Sacha Master legs….

  • 1

    November 23rd, 2022 - 5:45pm

    Tennant’s head looks off for some reason

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      November 23rd, 2022 - 6:31pm

      It does, it’s like a very cheap casting or something

  • Whovian

    November 23rd, 2022 - 5:39pm

    Ordered mine

    Reply
  • Coleman

    November 23rd, 2022 - 5:27pm

    Is that David Tennamt sculpt really “Off” or is it just me?

    Reply
    • Uncle Davros

      November 23rd, 2022 - 5:30pm

      I have a feeling it’ll look better in person. The new 9th Doctor sculpt isn’t as bad as the promo photos made it look.

    • Judooning

      November 23rd, 2022 - 5:32pm

      I think its a case of paint apps. Can guarantee the Sculpt underneath looks spot on. It’s the same with the new 9th Dr B&M figure

  • Lewis Frisby

    November 23rd, 2022 - 4:17pm

    What a set I love the packaging definitely my favourite set this year

    Reply
    • TheOncomingStorm

      November 23rd, 2022 - 6:03pm

      Do Character take the money now or when it’s dispatched?

    • booboo

      November 23rd, 2022 - 6:06pm

      now, even though they are not in stock they have no “pre-order” system on their site.

  • Birdy98

    November 23rd, 2022 - 4:17pm

    The slitheen has been in the background for both of Al’s videos this year… a clue perhaps?

    Reply
  • Tom Parsons

    November 23rd, 2022 - 4:02pm

    The Jodie looks good but David doesn’t look like David I feel maybe when i get this ill do a head swap with an old David figure I have

    Reply
    • pupbenny

      November 23rd, 2022 - 5:00pm

      I was thinking that too. The headsculpts Character have been putting out lately have really not been great imo and this…. just barely looks like David Tennant. Maybe from certain angles, but compared to what they’ve already got, all they really needed to do was give the original sculpt spiky hair.

  • Judooning

    November 23rd, 2022 - 4:00pm

    What an absolute shocker! Isn’t it so much better when stuff isn’t leaked beforehand.

    With Russel himself getting behind this set, his company BadWolfStudios must have put some investment into this.
    I pray this sort of thing continues well into series 14!
    Cracking set, cant wait to receive it!

    Reply
  • Fin

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:59pm

    This is fabulous. Caught me right off guard and I love it.

    Reply
  • pupbenny

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:43pm

    Just bought, a really pleasant surprise!!!! I must admit, I’m not a fan of the Tennant sculpt though…. looks more like Q from Star Trek. And £30 for two figures is a bit…. much. But none-the-less, really surprised that we’re getting a 14th Doctor figure so quick. Very cool!

    Reply
  • AlexanderOP

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:37pm

    I’m guessing they won’t be unveiling a 14th doctors Sonic, since the figure doesn’t come with one? I’m happy to be proven wrong though, since I’d love to see a new Sonic.

    Reply
    • Nath

      November 23rd, 2022 - 4:59pm

      Someone said they may do a another two pack for Donna and 14th so maybe it will be included in that but in the comic he is still using Jodie’s sonic

  • Loobop

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:30pm

    Figures of my dreams,all ordered.i was panicking when paypal popped up with confirm payment by mobile as i don’t have a mobile soi use my mums mobile and she’s at work but found a way round it by doing a one off payment with my card without joining paypal.

    Reply
  • TomBakersDozen

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:04pm

    Just ordered mine A beautiful set in fantastic packaging plus I’ve alway’s loved that logo!!!

    Reply
  • Anomie

    November 23rd, 2022 - 3:03pm

    Ordered! The Jodie dr looks awesome

    Reply
  • Andrew

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:58pm

    Ordered in 5 minutes i wish b&m site was as easy.

    Reply
  • Mike

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:54pm

    So please I just happened to look at this website while on a tea break from work, otherwise I may have missed it! Great set. Ordered!

    Reply
  • anon

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:40pm

    How long does this set go on preorder for?

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    • booboo

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:42pm

      they have not given a figure on this

    • Lewis Frisby

      November 23rd, 2022 - 4:13pm

      They will be despatched early January

    • Lewis Frisby

      November 23rd, 2022 - 4:14pm

      They will be despatched early January it said in the video

    • Anon

      November 23rd, 2022 - 5:57pm

      I know they’ll be despatched, but I’m not able to order it right now because I’ve not got the money for it at the moment. I’m worried I might miss out on this set when I do get the chance of paying for it…

  • TheBrigadier@2013

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:39pm

    Just ordered! Didn’t expect this one, but it’s a lovely set!

    Reply
  • Troughton’s Trousers

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:38pm

    Awesome! That’s mine ordered. Phew!

    Reply
  • AY

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:38pm

    Just managed to order a set. I hope everyone manages to get their orders through. This is a great set and it is exciting to see CO making figures for the new era. 🙂

    Reply
  • Alvin

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:31pm

    After a lot of refreshing I finally managed to log into Character Options and order this rather cool looking set, I had a sigh of relief when the order went through 😀

    (I still haven’t been able to order the 1st Doctor TARDIS set from B&M 🙁 )

    Reply
  • Whofan44

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:19pm

    While this does interest me think I will wait to see what else is announced today from other licensees. Cos this will probably be lower on the priorities given its pretty inevitable that at some point these figures will be released again.

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    • booboo

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:24pm

      yes we are not done yet today

    • Anonymous

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:35pm

      My understanding of the CO Online Exclusives is they do one run & that’s it! As stated above ‘a true one off and limited in supply, making it yet again a true exclusive’ The last 3 online exclusive’s from CO also stated that the Daleks set, 2nd Doctor & Tardis & Warriors Of The Deep we’re all one run & done.

    • Whofan44

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:47pm

      Do we actually believe this will be the only ever 14th Doctor figure? They aint gonna spend the money on the new sculpts only to use them once.

    • Anonymous

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:55pm

      No – I doubt this will be the only 14th. Doctor figure. But this figure won’t get released again unless it’s a variant – So ‘hence’ Exclusive…

    • daz

      November 23rd, 2022 - 3:08pm

      The jacketless 14th Doctor and Donna double pack will probably arrive by the 60th but will also include 14’s new sonic no doubt

      Time will tell…

      Now, let’s announce the next Season set please? Or maybe a new version of Series 9 and 10 steelbooks. Pretty please…

  • Sime

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:19pm

    Ordered! What a lovely set!

    Reply
  • Anonymous

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:17pm

    So after much faffing about I finally got my Order in – Strewth!

    Reply
  • Mrbadwolf

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:16pm

    I cannot seem to tell whether her sonic also comes with this set. She appears to be holding it in the promo pics and in Al’s video, but it doesn’t appear in the box? Can anyone spot it?

    Reply
    • Paula

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:21pm

      It says in the blurb that it does.

  • Roosta

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:12pm

    Woo, as they say, hoo!

    Of course, that’s one less Christmas present for my son now who will have to wait until the New Year to get it but he will be VERY happy with this set.

    Reply
  • mick

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:12pm

    Just finished my custom of the 14th doctor then this comes along lol

    Reply
    • The ergon

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:23pm

      Just stick with the custom.

    • Rex Farrel

      November 23rd, 2022 - 4:10pm

      Your custom probably doesn’t look like Tennant’s wearing a syrup – I could make a poor taste joke linked to another upcoming role of his. (David, your hairline hasn’t actually receeded that much, don’t worry.)

    • mick

      November 23rd, 2022 - 7:21pm

      i used the head from the red space suit figure.

  • Nick

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:11pm

    Do CO take payment immediately?

    Reply
    • booboo

      November 23rd, 2022 - 2:15pm

      yes

  • Jamie D

    November 23rd, 2022 - 2:05pm

    Just got 2 sets ordered! 😀

    Reply

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