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Doctor Who Ruins of Skaro 5.5″ Collector Figure Set
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‘Ruins of Skaro’ A new Doctor Who Online Exclusive from Character Options
Character Options is excited to announce the release of a brand-new, online exclusive, Doctor Who collector figure set, The Ruins of Skaro featuring Daleks and Movellans!
Set Contents at 5.5 Inch Scale:
- 2 x Movellan Robots with Blaster Accessory 1 x Grey Dalek with Bombs
Inspired by the 1979 Episode; Destiny of the Daleks, this new three figure online exclusive presents the two main protagonists in that classic story, The Movellans and the Daleks. The striking and beautiful Movellan robot figures each come with a blaster accessory, whilst the Dalek figure is pre-loaded with bombs. As expected, the set comes in special window packaging with unique diorama printed insert.
About the Destiny of the Daleks (1979) Episode
In the story, The TARDIS has brought the Fourth Doctor and his fellow Time Lord, Romana to a barren radioactive planet. Unknown to them this is Skaro, birthplace of the Daleks, and the city ruins around them are the scarred remains of the old Kaled city. They see a spacecraft descend and bury itself into the ground nearby but when they approach, they are attacked by high energy weapons. Escaping the weapons’ fire, they explore further into the city where soon the Doctor becomes trapped under falling masonry. Going for help across the unstable ground, Romana falls down a shaft and is soon captured by a patrol of Daleks!
It is soon revealed that the Daleks are waging an endless Space War against a race of humanoid robots called Movellans, and need to find their creator, Davros to help them break the impasse. After a deadly chase through the underground ruins, Davros is indeed found and revived by the Daleks. Realising the Daleks plans, and that the Doctor has beaten the Daleks on numerous occasions, the Doctor is targeted by the Movellans for the exact same reason…to help them defeat the Dalek battle computers! Davros learns that the Movellans have the Doctor and orders the last surviving Daleks to be loaded with bombs to try and destroy the Movellan ship before it can take off.
In the Episode the aesthetically beautiful Movellan robot humanoids are a stark contrast with the rag tag assemblage of battered Daleks. In this war, the Daleks are on the back foot against an aggressor that’s better armed, better organised, and frankly better looking, and things are not going to plan. The contrast is clearly demonstrated in the detailing of the figures within the set.
Al Dewar, Creative Director, commented:
‘I have been looking forwards to this release for a long time as this story is a huge, huge favourite of mine. Speaking as a lifelong fan of Doctor Who, I love it! There is the Fourth Doctor with Romana, a cameo by a sick K9, plus brilliant robots and psychotic mutants!
We know that at the time the Dalek props were in a desperate state but that plays nicely into the plotline that the Daleks are losing a prolonged Space War against an adversary that’s equally as good as they are! I mean … if these were the best assemblage of Daleks they could spare to go rescue Davros then what is the rest of the fleet like?
And then Wham! These characters called The Movellans, that seem to have no flaws and move with such grace, suddenly turn up and seem to be even more logical and on point than the Daleks .. until we discover they are in fact robots. The genius of the story for me is we know the Daleks are ruthlessly logical creatures with all emotion removed and they are suddenly on the back foot and almost desperate. That realisation that without the ‘emotive human factor’ they are no better than robots themselves, isn’t lost on them. It presented a very different Dalek storyline and being shot in such a desolate location, both Daleks and Movellans really stand out!
Personally, I find it hard to see the Movellans as villains; they were a real revelation ahead of their time; with a multicultural, multi-gender command crew, that on paper just seemed so cool and in control. These creatures outperformed the battered bunch of Daleks at every turn. Take the Doctor and Davros out of the equation and the Daleks were doomed!
So, it’s great to add these fabulous, classic series figures to the Character Option’s Doctor Who line up. We tried to do the aesthetics of the characters justice, so they have some neat features to help keep that elegant, streamlined look. And the contrast of shiny silver and white is fabulous with a little bit of Skaro mud thrown in for authenticity.
To complete the trio is a long- awaited figure in the form of the ‘Bomb’ carrying Dalek. This edition has the correct number of explosives around the waist and the colour is matched to the previous B&M Destiny release. They represent what was an iconic sequence in the story with the battered Daleks heading towards the Movellan ship.
For a story that has a mixed reception on its release, I believe that fans such as myself appreciate its uniqueness and its well-deserved place in Doctor Who history. The air of gloom given to the planet Skaro, the melancholy soundscape, the rich trope of characters has resulted in a story that holds up well all these years later. I hope that the collectors will really appreciate the effort and time put into this set and I can finally stop hiding the Movellans under my desk.’
The Ruins of Skaro Online Exclusive set will be available to purchase for £39.99 including post and packaging at www.character-online.co.uk. This is a limited number run and will be restricted to just two sets per order.
Whoniverselover
April 16th, 2024 - 11:07amIll be doing a review of this on my new YouTube channel when I get it
Loobop
April 16th, 2024 - 8:39amSo the youtube rumours where i’m suprised there was no big build up to get modern dr who figure fans hopes up then smash them like they usually do.if there £40 on character website imagine how much they’ll be on ebay *shudders at the thought*.
Anthony Fagn
April 16th, 2024 - 8:28amHad an email on Friday from CO saying they have no info on this. 3 days later HEY PRESTO. A lot of people complained about the price. Not sure why though. Have to laugh at the ones busy this last fortnight selling thier bomber dalek from the 4th doctor set before this set is released. Umm its a different variant its not a direct re-release of that figure….
Hewy
April 16th, 2024 - 9:51amWhat are the points of difference between this edit and the orginal?
Gareth Pugh
April 16th, 2024 - 11:24amHewy – I know they include (i) using the more accurate-to-Destiny shade of grey on the body (compared to the colour used on the original bomb Dalek release) – as used on the B&M Destiny set in 2022 – and (ii) scuff marks painted on the fender to reflect how badly beaten up and shabby the Dalek props used in the filming were. There might be others too, but I’m aware of those two.
anonrobot
April 16th, 2024 - 1:13pmIs it not a different bomb arrangement?
Hewy
April 16th, 2024 - 1:30pmMany thanks ☺️
Daniel S
April 16th, 2024 - 7:51amDoes anyone else associate Destiny of the Daleks with Video Kills the Radio Star by Buggles? 🙂 I will order this asap. Great set,
Mark @ Terraqueous
April 16th, 2024 - 8:54amYes me, I don’t know if it was released during broadcast but I remember it being playied a lot during the time Destiny was shown on tv.
anon
April 16th, 2024 - 9:12amIt reminded me more of ‘I lost my heart to a starship Trooper’ by sarah brightman and Hot gossip with people in the 1970s, in similar wigs doing a lot of Roller skating.
Daniel S
April 16th, 2024 - 9:49amYay glad i’m not the only one that associates this story with late 70s disco. I seem to remember watching Video Kills the Radio Star and Destiny back to back in 1979 at my grandparents house which is odd as Top of the Pops was never shown on a Saturday.
Gareth Pugh
April 16th, 2024 - 9:59amFunnily enough, years ago, DWM did a piece on the (coincidental) times when what was in the charts sort-of could be argued to be reflecting the DW eps going out that week. I remember them saying Video Killed The Radio Star was number one at some point during Destiny’s 4-week run… just as we were seeing the Doctor battle disco androids 😉
Anon
April 16th, 2024 - 10:21amGareth pugh but i was there at the time and lived and breathed that whole disco era. I used to love that song at the time and had it on repeat on my dads turntable. Iy was around the time of kenny Everett and Captain kremen and im sure hot gossip dressed similarly on one of his Tv shows in a dance routine. Roller disco was everywhere.
Hewy
April 16th, 2024 - 1:22pmI always thought it more that the music clip girl in the tube was dressed similar to the Movellans? But that could just be me ….
NickD
April 16th, 2024 - 6:39amOh wow!!! I’ve waited years to get this Dalek and now with Movellans! Excellent!
Martino
April 16th, 2024 - 2:59amYou’re either a collector or you aren’t. Collecting ANYTHING is pricey in the long run. Hummel figurines start at £3, but the chase items are worth thousands. Same for Gacha figures, stamps, cars, or whatever is your passion. There’s plenty I want to collect that’s outside my budget but what’s the point in telling people what I can’t afford? End of the day, collecting anything is a luxury hobby.
Anon
April 16th, 2024 - 12:57amDo you realise how much individual figures cost? The average star wars figure is between £16-30 for a single figure. I’ve seen movie figures at around £45 per figure. £40 for three is good value.
Anon
April 16th, 2024 - 12:58amOdd. This was in response to a comment that seems to have gone.
KORSAIR
April 16th, 2024 - 12:53amOrdered.
KORSAIR
April 18th, 2024 - 10:07pmAnd received.
Slitheen92
April 15th, 2024 - 6:50pmAbsolutely fantastic! It’s a cracker of a set! Can’t wait to add them to the collection.
TimelordTim
April 15th, 2024 - 6:12pmSo excited for this!
I’ve wanted the bomb Dalek for a long time and the Movellans were always towards the top of my wishlist of new figures – vying for top spot with a Mara, 5th Doctor companions and Dhawan Master – so this was an instant purchase, no hesitation or deliberation.
Been quite some time since a set has got my attention this well, looking forward to welcoming it to the collection!
anon
April 16th, 2024 - 9:14amThat 5th Doctor and companions is a long time in the making. Thats one i would most definitely rush out to buy.
MJS
April 15th, 2024 - 6:00pmI LOVE this. No traipsing around b&ms in the hope of getting a set.
Dave
April 15th, 2024 - 7:30pmAbsolutely this!
rich
April 15th, 2024 - 4:59pmI was just about to buy this then realised how much £40 is
Nick
April 15th, 2024 - 9:13pmThink of all the trapesing around you will not have to do now trying to find them and the petrol money saved. It’s a cracker of a set!
Andy Dodds
April 15th, 2024 - 4:02pmWhy not available in B & M like all the others.
Darren
April 15th, 2024 - 4:06pmBecauae it’s a Character online exclusive.
Keith
April 15th, 2024 - 4:53pmI would argue an online exclusive would probably be easier to get than rumageing around B&Ms up and down the country for most fans!
FH
April 15th, 2024 - 5:29pmAgreed @Keith. I can understand people complaining about the price but to complain about availability is bizarre.
David Minter
April 15th, 2024 - 3:31pmAre the Movellan figures a “new” sculpt? I don’t recall Movellans ever being released by CO before.
I know the Suicide Dalek, as I think CO called it before, was released in a, I believe, 4th Doctor set.
Jammymon
April 15th, 2024 - 3:56pmThis is the Movellans first time release as figures by CO and the Suicide Dalek figure was originally released back in 2009 in “The Fourth Doctor Adventure Set”.
Judooning
April 15th, 2024 - 2:00pmLookes lovely. Got myself one.
Think I’ll get a cuppa and watch the story for the rest of the day now I’m in the mood for it.
pupbenny
April 15th, 2024 - 1:57pmVideo by Al is up by the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idXTRxsVK7s
Neil
April 15th, 2024 - 7:26pmThe Doctor and Leela? ……
pb
April 15th, 2024 - 7:41pmA bit of an odd slip by Al considering it’s his favourite story lol.
Jamie
April 15th, 2024 - 1:38pmThank you CO for this reveal on my birthday haha. Very nice looking set and a reasonable price considering the amount of new sculpt and the prices of figures/toys in general. Put my order in.
I think some people will be very shocked when the 15th Doctor and Ruby figures are 20 quid each…
The Outcast
April 15th, 2024 - 2:21pmYeah, I think a lot of people here aren’t really aware how much action figures of this sort of scale got for nowadays. New Star Wars: Black Series figures go for 25 quid. Makes the 13.33 quid per figure in this set seems pretty reasonable.
Not saying that it’s wrong for people to want things to be priced cheaper, I know there’s a cost of living crisis and all, but we need to be realistic about how much figures cost nowadays.
cosmosboy98
April 15th, 2024 - 3:39pmAlso a very welcome release for my birthday as well. Happy birthday Jamie
Jamie
April 15th, 2024 - 1:34pmYou are going to wait two years on the off chance it gets reduced? This is a Dalek set. It probably won’t hang around as long.
bryan
April 15th, 2024 - 1:26pmYeah . Years in the hinting and proto-type. Wonderful release, with the right Romana I , the correct Doctor and Davros , we have a near complete set.
Now to make a Novo Device .
John
April 15th, 2024 - 1:45pmIts Romana II in Destiny Bryan.
Anon
April 15th, 2024 - 2:33pmNova device
Alex Oswin
April 15th, 2024 - 1:00pmNot for me, but it’s a nice set and a reasonable price (I’m seeing it as £15 for the Dalek and £12.50 for each Movellan which I think is a fair price) so I’m happy for collectors who like it. Is this the first time we’ve seen two CO exclusive sets in the same year?
pupbenny
April 15th, 2024 - 1:54pmNah, Warriors of the Deep and Regeneration Set were both 2022.
The Outcast
April 15th, 2024 - 2:22pmThe Warriors of the Deep and Regeneration sets were announced in the same year.
Martino
April 15th, 2024 - 12:47pmI’m currently in Japan, so am doubly relieved my order went through smoothly. Ordered 2!
Vladnag
April 15th, 2024 - 12:46pmAl Said that last time the website went down with the Fugitive Doctor set was because an external company announced the set early and they needed to move forward the release.
I guess this time they’ve just completely skipped the announcement so the website stays up!
booboo
April 15th, 2024 - 12:55pmTheir PR company normally gives a day or two warning of something happening but not what, with the fugitive they just said there would an announcement at 10.00am Tuesday but it was bought forward to Monday without warning, the website still crashed even though no one was expecting an announcement that day.
Jammymon
April 15th, 2024 - 12:41pmInstant purchase, order went through smoothly and swiftly with email confirmation already landed. The Movellan figures look stunning including the dalek, what a brilliant start to the week and already excited, hope they dispatch soon.
Paddy Troughton
April 15th, 2024 - 12:36pmThe price is a little eye watering was going to buy two but maybe not. Too used to the B&M prices I think. More than happy with the one
Doctorbendisco
April 15th, 2024 - 12:30pmOrdered this morning cant wait to add it to my collection
Troughton’s Trousers
April 15th, 2024 - 12:29pmJust ordered mine. So nice to have an easy, straightforward transaction this time, without their site falling over. Wish they would release this version of Dalek without the bombs for a change. But so great to have Movellan figures! Hurrah!
The Outcast
April 15th, 2024 - 12:35pmThey released this Dalek without bombs back in 2022?
Martino
April 15th, 2024 - 12:53pmYou missed History of the Daleks set 12 then?
https://merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/doctor-who-bm-2022-history-of-the-daleks-set-12/
Mark @ Terraqueous
April 15th, 2024 - 12:25pmInstant order.
Mr Greel
April 15th, 2024 - 12:21pmDidn’t expect this so soon – just ordered.
No problem at all with Character Options website. Checked out as guest and paid by Credit Card. Receipt email received straight away.
Hopefully previous problems with site have been fixed and everyone will be able to order ok.
Sime
April 15th, 2024 - 12:16pmOrdered mine earlier this morning. Was a quick and easy transaction. Always loved this story. Brings back many happy memories from my childhood. Was an instant buy.
Pjd94
April 15th, 2024 - 12:10pmOrder went through nice and easy this time, thank heavens.