October 25th, 2022 60 comments

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

Doctor Who B&M Autumn 2022 Full Press Release / Al Dewar Video

Character Options unveils a second drop of Doctor Who sets for Autumn 2022. Latest launches arrive at B&M Stores in November

Just weeks after the first 2022 launch of new Doctor Who lines at B&M stores, Character Options has unveiled five more collectors’ sets for the retailer. This next release, due in stock at B&M early October, is sure to delight fans and collectors alike with its detailed figures and accessories.

The Ninth Doctor Collector Set (07771)

This Action figure Set includes:

• The Ninth Doctor (As TARDIS Emergency Hologram),
• The Ninth Doctor with updated head, Jacket and new deco.
• Rose Tyler Action Figure V1 with updated with deco.

The Ninth Doctor was an intense and emotional incarnation. We first encounter him as the sole survivor of the Great Time War and the last of the Time Lords.

As probably the most simply dressed of all his incarnations, he had close-cropped hair, workmen’s boots, and an old beat-up leather jacket worn over a variety of different coloured jumpers. This fantastic incarnation ended shortly after the defeat of the Daleks using the power of the Time Vortex which in the process triggered his regeneration. The Ninth Doctor was accompanied by Rose Tyler, from the Powell Estate on Earth who he took on many adventures across Time and Space.

The Thirteenth Doctor Collector Set (07773).

This Action figure Set includes:

• The ‘TV transmitted’ Weeping Angel. (With Alternate heads in the assortment)
• The Thirteenth Doctor in her inverse ‘Flux’ Outfit,
• Yazmin Khan with alternate head and updated deco.

The Thirteenth Doctor is a charismatic and confident explorer, dedicated to seeing all the wonders of the Universe, and championing fairness and kindness where she can. After crash-landing to Earth, she jumped straight into action to save the Earth. This Doctor’s dress style is pure fun with a long flowing overcoat, braces, a rainbow print T-shirt, and finished off with sturdy boots.

This Doctor loves to be surrounded by friends which she treats like family. Yaz travels with the Thirteenth Doctor all through her incarnation and they share a particularly strong bond.

The First Doctor and Electronic TARDIS Set (07772).

We think fans will be both delighted and surprised with this rather unique set.

This action figure set includes:

• The First Doctor as portrayed by David Bradley
• Decorated Electronic TARDIS Toy with Sound and Lights.

As fans know, in the first ever episode of the TV show we encounter the TARDIS and its owner and pilot, an alien traveller known only as The Doctor. It’s the start of a great number of adventures over many years.

Since that first show the First Doctor has been played both on screen, and in audio format, by several actors but David Bradley in both the dramatization of the early years of Doctor Who ‘An Adventure in Space & Time’ and in the twelfth Doctor Story ‘Twice Upon A Christmas’ as well as many Big Finish audio adventures, giving a very unique and powerful portrayal which really captured the essence of William Hartnell’s First Doctor.

It’s no surprise that we also have the next release of the History of the Daleks Sets, Numbers 11 and 12. For Dalek collectors they join the ranks of Daleks Sets going back to the original story.

History of the Daleks 11 – Genesis of the Daleks’ (1975) (07790 – 07774)

This action figure set includes:

• Genesis Dalek Drone B
• Genesis Dalek Drone C

The Dalek figures here represent two of the four Daleks used in this story. It might be expected that a story concerning the origins of the Daleks would mean that they would be refurbished to match that of the original 60’s Daleks, however because this story was so drastically different, and set in an unending war zone, the Daleks were a shiny gun metal grey. This was in keeping with the militaristic tones of the story. Although it is one of the simpler colour schemes in the Dalek’s history, the ‘Genesis’ Daleks have gone on to be one of the most iconic.

History of the Daleks Set 12 Destiny of the Daleks (1979) (07790 – 07774)

This action figure set includes

• Destiny Dalek Drone A
• Destiny Dalek Drone C

These Dalek figures represent two used in this story. As part of the 17th season of Doctor Who, the BBC’s Visual Effects Department found a very battered collection of Daleks at their disposal. New and old prop parts were mixed freely. Of the props assembled, the lead Dalek was the only one to retain its dark grey ‘Genesis’ style finish, whereas the others were painted a battleship blue along with mismatched parts picked out in gloss black and silver, although all the Daleks were given new eyestalks.

Add to this, by now very ‘worn’ appearance, the props arguably look like the remnants of a Dalek army very much on the back foot in an intergalactic war!

The final item and ‘Special Release’ set for this year is also tied to the 1975 story ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ and features a different Dalek prop and an iconic moment from the story.

The Creation of the Daleks Collector Set (07867) This set includes:

• ‘Prototype’ and Leader Dalek A plus accessories
• Davros (Michael Wisher) action figure.

This set is inspired by two of the most iconic moments of ‘Genesis of the Daleks’. The first is when the lone ‘original prototype’ Mark 3 Travel Machine, later destined to be renamed as a Dalek, is being tested out in the wasteland by its creator Davros. In this scene the Dalek is furnished with its means to interact with its surroundings via its new manipulator arm and focused energy weapon.

The second is when later we see a repeat of this moment in front of the Kaled Scientific Elite, when the weapon with its powerpack attached is placed into the Dalek casing. Moment later when given full autonomy to act, it decides to try and make the Fourth Doctor it very first victim. This Dalek is easy to spot as during its time on screen it is usually the leader and sports a distinctive bronze gun arm swivel ball. Also in this set is a re-release of the Davros figure with updated paint deco and still featuring the pop open panel on his dalek style chair base.

Speaking of this wave of releases Al Dewar, Creative Director at Character Options, said: “This range has some real gems in it, including some not so easy to spot ones. The three figure sets are very cool and there’s at least one standout figure in each set, including a new Ninth Doctor with new components and an updated Rose V1. We also have a brand-new Angel variant as well as a physically new version of Yaz. Collectors will delight in looking for both variants of the Angel figure.

“With the Dalek sets – this time we have two absolute standout pieces with ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ and my personal favourite Dalek story ‘Destiny of the Daleks’. For me it has everything and I love the look of the battered war worn Daleks. Following that and much to my own delight, is a new First Doctor figure in the form of David Bradley’s Doctor paired with a very unique looking TARDIS based more on the TARDIS look in the BBC 2013 anniversary drama story which covered the creation of the TV series.

“Lastly to go hand in hand with the Dalek sets is a great special release featuring Davros and a very special Dalek … all I can say is fans will not want to miss out on that one!”

The five new Doctor Who classic lines will be available in November 2022 at B&M stores nationwide.

Categorised under: News, Retail