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Doctor Who Jungles of Mechanus 5.5″ Dalek Set


This item has sold out but you could keep checking www.character-online.com

Alternatively you can search for this item at www.ebay.co.uk or check www.amazon.co.uk

An ebay seller also has items for customs such as Claws and Cutting Arms

USA /Australian/ Outside of the EU buyers will have the VAT deducted. The total USA delivered cost seems to be around $45 or even less depending on location.

This unique set includes 2 x highly detailed 5.5 inch scale Daleks with points of articulation, and comes beautifully presented in Heritage style Doctor Who branded packaging with specially created insert. A must have for all Doctor Who fans and collectors.

Way back in 1965, a six-part First Doctor story entitled ‘The Chase’ became famous in the eyes of Doctor Who fans for being special in many ways. It featured some unique ‘guest’ Daleks seen in Episode Three and Five. The exclusive Jungles of Mechanus Dalek Figure Set, has been created to offer something unique to delight fans and collectors and to pay homage to the unique Daleks seen onscreen. ‘The Chase’ storyline follows The First Doctor and his companions Ian, Barbara and Vicky who are forced to flee through time in the TARDIS after they learn that a group of Daleks, with their own Time Ship are following them with orders to exterminate!

An epic chase through space and time ensues, starting on the Planet Aridius and then continuing through locations including the Empire State Building, the ‘Marie Celeste’ ship, and even an old haunted house populated by classic horror characters. Heading to a final confrontation, the TARDIS lands on the Planet Mechanus, where the Daleks arrive shortly afterwards. Pursued by multiple Dalek patrols through the dense and aggressive Mechanus jungle, the travellers eventually come upon a strange metallic city suspended high in the sky which belongs to an equally evil robot species known as the Mechanoids.

Al Dewar, Character Options’ Head of Product Development, went on to explain why for him it holds a special place in his heart.

“Firstly it’s the final adventure for the last of the original TARDIS companions, Ian and Barbara but it also features the first and last appearance of a race of robotic creatures the Mechanoids”

“Dalek aficionados will also know that it marks the appearance of some rather special ‘guest’ Dalek props that were seen in Episodes 3 and 5. At the time of filming the BBC were short of Dalek props having only three left. New Daleks were commissioned, but to fill the gap, they hired three Dalek props from the ‘Doctor Who and The Daleks’ movie.

“These ‘guest’ Daleks were chosen because they had sucker arms which matched the Daleks from the BBC series and two are seen in altered form, with their deep skirt bases and light covers removed. The second and more exciting appearances however, are two unaltered props glimpsed several times as part of the Dalek patrols pursuing the TARDIS crew through the Jungle.

“As fans will know, we’ve introduced the Dalek Twin pack sets starting with ‘The Daleks’ and ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’ this year which begin to chart the chronological TV appearances of the Doctors greatest and oldest enemies. So, it was a fitting next step therefore to announce a new and unique Dalek Two figure Set which neatly dovetails into that series.

“It is these special ‘guest’ Daleks that we present here in our new Online Exclusive. With their distinctively different light covers and skirt bases along with unique metallic colours, this set brings the fans and collectors a one-off unique TV Dalek Action Figure never produced before.”


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548 comments

  • prototype dalek

    September 11th, 2020 - 8:30pm

    Seems we are under the final 500 sets available.

    Reply
    • pupbenny

      September 12th, 2020 - 4:18pm

      How can you tell?

    • booboo

      September 12th, 2020 - 4:19pm

      try to order them, there are only 346 left now (that’s assuming they put all 5000 on)

    • Daniel O’Brien

      September 13th, 2020 - 4:25pm

      Around 200 sets left now (assuming all 5000 were put up).

  • Mrs Croot

    September 11th, 2020 - 4:27pm

    My box has arrived in perfect condition,, seems like the outer shell style they went for with the cardboard protected the box for most. Daleks look stunning.

    Reply
  • Same Dalek

    September 10th, 2020 - 8:53pm

    I bought 4 of these Dalek sets, as theres a guy on eBay who is selling 3D printed claws and flamethrower attachments, so i plan to have a full set of 6 drones with the different attachments and then paint the other two to resemble the black supreme and red sub commander! Exciting stuff indeed 🙂

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      September 11th, 2020 - 9:18am

      Can you link to the eBay page if allowed?

    • booboo

      September 11th, 2020 - 9:32am

      http://www.ebay.co.uk

    • Anonymous

      September 11th, 2020 - 9:47am

      Thanks!

    • Same Dalek

      September 11th, 2020 - 11:55am

      His username is Dalekidea, I think he only has the claws/pincers left now though.

    • Coleman

      September 11th, 2020 - 12:10pm

      I’ve just been looking, can’t see the flame thrower, must have sold out.

    • Same Dalek

      September 11th, 2020 - 2:07pm

      He had 12 of them listed last night and I bought 1 of them. I think he’ll restock them at some point because he’s restocked the claws/pincers more than once. Just have to keep an eye out.

    • Coleman

      September 11th, 2020 - 5:44pm

      They seem to be selling very well. Wish I’d got a 3D printer, but there so expensive.

    • Spacewarp

      September 12th, 2020 - 11:04am

      Yup, I bought 4 from Dalekidea. They arrived yesterday. Note they’re unpainted so will have to source some colour-matching silver paint. I’d love to do custom-repaints, but the hemispheres are too much of a challenge.

    • David Minter

      September 20th, 2020 - 8:08pm

      How exactly do you disassemble the Dalek to remove the sucker and replace it with a claw or the cutter? I could see removing the entire sucker arm and replacing it with a complete arm with the claw on it, but near as I remember, the claws on eBay are separate pieces on their own, not attached to an arm.

  • Craig Dutton

    September 10th, 2020 - 7:52pm

    I’ve just ordered my 2nd set because my 1st was sent with minor damage on the box. Just been on eBay and seen one little selling 10 loose daleks for £20 each. Another seller selling them boxed for £49.99 each. 3 already sold. It makes me mad these profiteers get away with this. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Philip Shaw

      September 10th, 2020 - 9:45pm

      As a fan and collector I scrupulously search out the best prices and would only consider paying over the odds if something sold out. Seems daft to just see something and instantly pay an inflated price.

  • Judooning

    September 10th, 2020 - 6:39pm

    Got mine today, love them! Wonder how many are left now?

    Reply
    • prototype dalek

      September 10th, 2020 - 7:03pm

      Judging by what Al said and the character website, somewhere between 500 and 1000

  • Sons of Skaro

    September 10th, 2020 - 5:24pm

    Mine arrived crumpled at the back of the box.

    Reply
  • Nicholas

    September 10th, 2020 - 1:43pm

    Just ordered two sets. I intend to customise the second set to have both the red and black daleks too!

    Reply
  • Anonymous

    September 10th, 2020 - 10:28am

    Still waiting on my set. Post here is terrible.

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      September 10th, 2020 - 1:54pm

      Same. My Royal mail just put the red card in the letter box without ringing the door

  • Mark Belsom

    September 10th, 2020 - 10:14am

    Both sets arrived, must say I absolutely love them, can’t wait to see what we get next. More classic Cybermen would be nice, say from Moonbade.

    Reply
  • Stephen BRADDICK

    September 10th, 2020 - 8:14am

    This set arrived yesterday, and it is excellent

    Reply
  • The Werewolf

    September 9th, 2020 - 11:04pm

    My set arrived todya and those Daleks are stunning. The same can’t be said about the Graham figure. Very pleased.

    Reply
    • Reginaldo Bisarello

      September 10th, 2020 - 7:18am

      My set arrived yesterday with Graham as I needed him

    • Coleman

      September 10th, 2020 - 11:41am

      Just curious,
      What’s wrong with Graham, is it bad paint apps?

    • The Werewolf

      September 10th, 2020 - 7:18pm

      No, it just reminds me of Bradley Walsh. It’s not a bad figure really and a very good use of a Primeval figure and the face sculpt is nice.

  • The Brigadier@2013

    September 9th, 2020 - 10:43pm

    My set arrived in the post today. Reallt impresses with them. They look better in the flesh, as it were. Theyve been christened Bert and Ernie, just for the heck of it!

    Reply
  • Neutrobyte

    September 9th, 2020 - 6:50pm

    Both of mine arrived this afternoon, and though I’m very happy to have a pair out along with my HOTD #1 & #2 Daleks, I wasn’t happy that both of mine arrived with the top-right-front corner of the box crumpled 🙁 . The box I’ve kept sealed was the least crumpled (the other also had one of the other corners crumpled as well), and both boxes had some degree of scuffing on the printed surfaces. Am I the only person so unlucky? You’d think they would use bubble-wrap or foam rather than just bare, form-fitting cardboard for something genuinely Limited Edition! It’s a good thing I usually open my Doctor Who figures/models huh? (I even have photos of the boxes, as I always document new figure/DVD purchases).

    Reply
    • Coleman

      September 9th, 2020 - 7:08pm

      Mine arrived perfect.
      You must just be unlucky I guess.

    • booboo

      September 9th, 2020 - 7:30pm

      They have been sent in outer boxes to try to avoid damage which seems to have worked in the vast majority of cases so far, if they are dented then send a picture and ask for a paid return and refund at CO cost as they have been supplied “damaged”, they can put in a claim with the courier for losses.

      Re-order in the hope its doesn’t happen again.

    • John

      September 10th, 2020 - 11:14am

      You are likely to find it difficult to claim for damaged packaging. Legally it isn’t part of the product and therefore cannot be claimed for. Its function is to protect the product – the fact its pretty and some people like to keep it is irrelevant I’m afraid.
      CO may take pity on you but don’t be surprised if they don’t.

    • booboo

      September 10th, 2020 - 11:23am

      really? the packaging is specifically being mentioned as:

      “beautifully presented in Heritage style Doctor Who branded packaging with specially created insert”

      Therefore if is crushed or damaged its not “beautifully presented” and you have not received what was advertised.

      If mine arrived crushed i would expect it to be replaced.

  • Anonymous

    September 9th, 2020 - 5:25pm

    I wish they wouldn’t print my phone number on the label!

    Reply
    • Pat

      September 9th, 2020 - 7:33pm

      Wrong place to complain about this. Contact Character Options if you’re upset

    • daz

      September 10th, 2020 - 8:12am

      Anonymous… Why? I’m sure couriers and Royal Mail have enough to do without using your number for anything other than ringing you if there is no answer at your front door.

  • Tom Parsons

    September 9th, 2020 - 4:50pm

    mine came today they look fantastic

    Reply
  • Bigman45

    September 9th, 2020 - 3:58pm

    Not got mine yet

    Reply
    • Judooning

      September 9th, 2020 - 6:52pm

      Me neither

    • David Minter

      September 11th, 2020 - 7:41pm

      I haven’t either, but that’s to be expected as it has to ship overseas to the United States. CO said it would take up to 14 business days, usually.

    • David Minter

      September 12th, 2020 - 4:27pm

      Now, this is interesting. In the US, WhoNA got in a stock of the Mechanus Daleks. They’ve got 8 left if they still have any when CO runs out or you don’t want untracked overseas shipping. My guess is WhoNA ordered like 10 sets for their own sales. They’re $59.99 each, so they have factored in the shipping costs to receive them from overseas.

      For me, this begs an interesting question. If WhoNA has already received their orders, where is mine? 🙂 WhoNA is in Indiana, one of the tri-states bordering mine. I still haven’t received mine. Maybe today.

    • David Minter

      September 12th, 2020 - 9:22pm

      Of course, I just realized something. WhoNA might have gotten a bulk shipping rate, seeing as they ordered at least 8 sets; that’s how many they had remaining this morning. So, they might have gotten a better/faster shipping rate than my Airmail one was sent.

  • Button

    September 9th, 2020 - 2:15pm

    My Daleks just arrived in the post, really impressed with the delivery times. Thanks again for the heads up Booboo

    Reply
  • DrXshock

    September 9th, 2020 - 12:27pm

    Just got mine, love them!

    Reply
  • Richard

    September 9th, 2020 - 11:53am

    My single set has just arrived via Royal Mail. It’s shipped in a CO-branded cardboard box that’s the exact dimensions of the packaging. I’m a mint-in-box collector and I’m pleased to say that the set has arrived in perfect condition. The figures are also nicely painted. They look great. Overall, a fantastic release!

    Reply
    • Coleman

      September 9th, 2020 - 12:00pm

      Did mention before, that they should arrive in good condition. My two Missy’s were perfect condition and boxed rather than padded envelopes from CO.

  • The Silent Silent

    September 9th, 2020 - 11:04am

    Received mine yesterday afternoon.
    Overall I am very happy with the final products and think this set has been a massive success and vote of confidence for Character Options 🙂
    Keep up the Good Work Al

    Reply
  • prototype dalek

    September 9th, 2020 - 9:48am

    Just received mine today via Royal Mail, items are so much better in person and probably one of my favourite all round sets

    Reply
    • booboo

      September 9th, 2020 - 10:28am

      ours just arrived

    • prototype dalek

      September 9th, 2020 - 10:40am

      Must admit, they are certainly well packed

    • Alan Silvester

      September 9th, 2020 - 11:00am

      Yep, mine just arrived too, as it’s fab!

    • the ergon

      September 9th, 2020 - 1:29pm

      Just Arrived. Now joining their extending Dalek family.

    • Spacewarp

      September 9th, 2020 - 5:38pm

      Just received…a red card through the door. 🙁
      Will have to pick mine up from the sorting office tomorrow!

      As an aside, I’ve just found some custom-printed claw arms that will fit these on Ebay!

  • Dave

    September 8th, 2020 - 7:16pm

    has anybody who paid with paypal had a dispatch note or recd them ?
    as i heard nothing at all.

    Reply
    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 7:34pm

      I paid paypal and had (2) despatched emails

    • David Minter

      September 8th, 2020 - 10:39pm

      I paid with Paypal and, like booboo, I received 2 dispatched e-mails.

      You may want to check your Junk/Trash folders in your e-mail setup. Some people here have reported receiving dispatch e-mails that got sent to Junk/Trash.

    • JRT!

      September 9th, 2020 - 5:49am

      I tried ordering these but they don’t take credit card? I don’t have PP,and never will,so should I email CO and ask if there are any other paying options?

    • booboo

      September 9th, 2020 - 6:38am

      What card are you trying to use the take most of the common ones

    • JRT!

      September 9th, 2020 - 6:41am

      Just my regular Visa. When I get to the payment option I only get PP and some World thingie. I’ll try again later this week.

    • booboo

      September 9th, 2020 - 9:29am

      worldpay handle the payments fro Character is where you put you details in

    • The Outcast

      September 9th, 2020 - 9:45am

      The World thingie has an option for Visa from memory.

    • Mark

      September 9th, 2020 - 10:07am

      Had two dispatched emails, at first I thought I’d ordered two!!! I’m still waiting on a delivery, hopefully by today

    • JRT!

      September 9th, 2020 - 4:48pm

      Thanks guys! Will do it on Friday,when I do some other online shopping.

  • Grant

    September 8th, 2020 - 12:31pm

    Surprisingly mine have just arrived. Quick to say they were dispatched at 4pm yesterday!

    Reply
    • Button

      September 8th, 2020 - 4:26pm

      You have them in hand?

    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 4:27pm

      several people have had them today

    • Philip Shaw

      September 8th, 2020 - 5:04pm

      Not yet, probably a card through the door tomorrow and will have to track them down at the Post office…I do love the thrill of the Chase!

    • Coleman

      September 8th, 2020 - 5:50pm

      Yes Philip,
      Always happens to me. Can be at home all day and I guarantee there’s no post, moment I go out there’s a delivery and the dreaded red card through letterbox on return.

    • Philip Shaw

      September 8th, 2020 - 7:00pm

      Some have said they had been delivered by courier, I thought it was supposed to be Royal Mail.

    • Button

      September 8th, 2020 - 7:29pm

      Should be Royal Mail.

    • Steve

      September 8th, 2020 - 9:07pm

      Big orders of these sets (eg 12, 15, +) seem to have been sent by DPD and have arrived today. Smaller orders (eg 2, 3) seem to have been sent by Royal Mail, and may arrive tomorrow.
      Anyone agree? 🙂

    • Grant

      September 8th, 2020 - 9:14pm

      I got two sets which came via Royal Mail. Not sure why they were so fast arriving but at least it means everyone’s going to get theirs fairly quickly

    • PAUL ERWIN

      September 9th, 2020 - 8:53am

      Hermes delivery. Shipped out and delivered tomorrow and on my birthday. Perfect. By the Way Happy Birthday Janet Fielding. 67 today.

  • Tom Parsons

    September 8th, 2020 - 11:57am

    Hi what delivery service do character use in the UK?

    Reply
    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 12:36pm

      Royal Mail, usually 2-4 working days

      I suspect many will turn up tomorrow.

    • David Minter

      September 8th, 2020 - 4:26pm

      For US customers, they’re using Airmail, which has no tracking associated with it. Character Online e-mailed me and told me it would take anywhere up to approximately 14 days.

    • Coleman

      September 8th, 2020 - 5:59pm

      Yes David,
      I feel for you. I normally buy alot of goods from America, (usually StarWars related). And they take weeks to arrive.

  • Gibble

    September 8th, 2020 - 8:24am

    I don’t really collect the figures on the whole anymore, but just a heads up for anyone in the Norfolk area B and M still have TONNES of the 2020 lot of figures. Went it yesterday it was packed high! Got the 13th Doctor Set for a family friend and I did actually buy a Dalek Twin pack. First time buying any figures in person for a long while.
    Sorry for posting here but I’m clearly a bit behind

    Reply
    • Gibble

      September 8th, 2020 - 6:19pm

      More specifically Norwich.

  • Sons of Skaro

    September 7th, 2020 - 10:31pm

    They’re on their way!

    Reply
    • the ergon

      September 8th, 2020 - 12:01am

      Looks like we are all getting them this week. Next up: lord izlyr, The Fury DVD and with any luck the monthly subscription and The next Timelord set. What a great time to be a Doctor Who Fan.

  • Mrs Croot

    September 7th, 2020 - 9:17pm

    Like Coleman, I got two dispatch email’s today after ordering just one set.

    Anyone else found this? Like, it would be great if they accidently sent two, but it’s probably just an error.

    Reply
    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 8:17am

      yes i got 2 emails as well nothing to worry about

    • Coleman

      September 8th, 2020 - 11:06am

      Yes, I was hoping they’d sent two sets by mistake, but I’d only payed for one, not normally lucky though.

  • DrXshock

    September 7th, 2020 - 7:27pm

    Still awaiting my dispatch confirmation, can’t wait for this set.

    Reply
    • DrXshock

      September 7th, 2020 - 7:36pm

      lol nvm it just came

  • Coleman

    September 7th, 2020 - 5:37pm

    Mines been despatched aswell.
    They’ve sent two conformation emails and I only purchased one set.

    Reply
    • David Minter

      September 8th, 2020 - 2:26am

      Myself as well. When I ordered, I also received two confirmation e-mails from CO for my one order. And my card was only charged for one set. Go figure.

    • Anonymous

      September 8th, 2020 - 7:39am

      CO’s website is a little funny when it comes to that, I’m ordering State-side too and got a double email confirmation but only charged for the one package. It’s pretty normal though, same thing happened when I ordered the 10″ 13th Doctor figure two years ago in 2018. You have nothing to worry about. 🙂

    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 8:11am

      yes i got 2 emails as well nothing to worry about

    • booboo

      September 8th, 2020 - 8:17am

      yes i got 2 emails as well

  • mick

    September 7th, 2020 - 2:42pm

    do you get a dispatch email from character when these are sent off

    Reply
    • Button

      September 7th, 2020 - 3:09pm

      We should do but keep in mind that they have got to send off roughly 4000 Pre-orders.

    • Craig Dutton

      September 7th, 2020 - 3:13pm

      I just got my dispatch email now at 3pm. Hope to see them by the end of the week or sooner. Yeah!

    • Button

      September 7th, 2020 - 3:19pm

      Good to know they are shipping, I will have to check mine in a bit.

    • mick

      September 7th, 2020 - 4:00pm

      just got my dispatch email around 4pm

    • Anonymous

      September 7th, 2020 - 4:19pm

      Got my dispatch email about 40 minutes ago. They’re making their way out now. Probably just delayed because as people have said, they got a LOT of preorders (luckily, it’s a good sign, hopefully it means new figures!) XD

    • David Minter

      September 7th, 2020 - 5:12pm

      Got my dispatch e-mail. Don’t know how long it will take to arrive as it has to ship to the US.

    • daz

      September 7th, 2020 - 5:31pm

      Mines on it’s way too along with the Judoon Captain. Not sure where to put them though as running out of space.

    • prototype dalek

      September 7th, 2020 - 5:38pm

      Got mine at 4:28pm, working through 4000 order emails has probably been a long arduous job for them

    • Anonymous

      September 7th, 2020 - 5:44pm

      Got my email at around quarter to 4

    • Danny

      September 7th, 2020 - 6:31pm

      My dispatch email was in my junk folder… check yours in case it gone in there instead…

    • Button

      September 7th, 2020 - 6:52pm

      Received my email at Three, should be here at the end of the week.

    • Philip Shaw

      September 7th, 2020 - 8:48pm

      Well Observed Danny just found my dispatch details in my junk box…

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