November 10th, 2020
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Doctor Who The Collection Season 12
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The second edition of Doctor Who – The Collection: Season 12 will be released on 2nd March 2020.
Season 12 was first released as a limited edition on Blu-ray in February 2018, and is being re-released by BBC Studios to bring the total number of copies in line with other seasons in the classic collection.
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Please see below for a full summary – All content, extras and artwork will remain the same as the 1st edition.
Season 12 features five stories over 20 episodes, including The Ark in Space and Genesis of the Daleks. The Doctor is accompanied by Sarah Jane Smith (Elizabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) and was first broadcast on the BBC between December 1974 and May 1975.
BBC Studios have confirmed replacement discs will be included with this release.
Sold as Tom Baker Season One in the USA in std packaging and available to order from www.amazon.com #ad
Original Press Release:
BBC Worldwide has announced that Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 12 will be released on Blu-Ray on 2nd July 2018.
For fans of Doctor Who and collectors of Classic Who seasons, the Blu-Ray has limited edition packaging with artwork by Lee Binding and has been restored and up-scaled to HD by Peter Crocker and Mark Ayres. The new release also has a wealth of new bonus content.
Russell Minton, Executive Producer at BBC Worldwide says : “We are doing our very best at BBC Worldwide to restore and bring as many Classic Who titles out on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, and this starts with being able to confirm one of my favourites, Tom Baker’s first season. We will also endeavour to include additional archive material and exciting newly-shot features where possible.”
Season 12, Tom Baker’s first as the Doctor, features five stories over 20 episodes, including The Ark in Space and Genesis of the Daleks. The Doctor is accompanied in this season by Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) and was first broadcast between December 1974 and May 1975.
The new Blu-Ray release includes existing bonus material from the original DVDs as well as the brand new features below:
TOM BAKER IN CONVERSATION
- A candid new one-hour interview with the Fourth Doctor.
BEHIND THE SOFA
- Classic clips from Season 12, viewed by Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe,
- Louise Jameson, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton and Sadie Miller
NEW MAKING-OF DOCUMENTARIES
- For The Sontaran Experiment and Revenge Of The Cybermen
IMMERSIVE 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIXES
- For The Ark In Space and Genesis Of The Daleks
OPTIONAL BRAND NEW UPDATED SPECIAL EFFECTS
- For Revenge Of The Cybermen
GENESIS OF THE DALEKS – OMNIBUS MOVIE VERSION
- Unseen since broadcast in 1975
THE TOM BAKER YEARS
- The 1991 VHS release, on disc for the first time
PRODUCTION ARCHIVE MATERIAL
- PDF files from the BBC Archives
Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 12 will be released on Blu-Ray from Monday 11th June 2018.
The American and Australian sets available from www.amazon.com #ad and www.amazon.com.au
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Neill Stringer
November 2nd, 2019 - 2:09amHas anyone had issues with the Digi stak sliding off the cardboard?
My season 23 kept sliding left and right and had to use super glue to keep it in place. Season 19 started sliding and had to do same though I damage the top of image behind discs when I fixed up season 19.
Its minor, but wondering if others had any issues with the sliding?
Flo
November 3rd, 2019 - 1:33pmThis has already been reported by many fans but BBC didn’t do anything… Discs are too heavy.
Neill Stringer
November 3rd, 2019 - 7:58pmFlo, I had to use super glue to fix them in place , but damaged the interior slightly on Season 19, at least its not noticeable unless you look hard
Alfie Froud
November 18th, 2019 - 12:17pmThe only way I have found to prevent this is to store them on their back.
JonVic
November 21st, 2019 - 2:51pmI don’t store the discs in the box. Have them on a shelf empty for display and all the discs in a dvd wallet making swapping really easy. Far too much faff getting the box out every time.
Rikki Krystal
November 1st, 2019 - 5:42pmWish they would announce the date.
The suspense is killing me.
Rikki Krystal
November 1st, 2019 - 6:32pmDon’t know why this went on twice,
Rikki Krystal
November 1st, 2019 - 5:37pmWish they would announce the date.
The suspense is killing me.
Sam Robinson
November 1st, 2019 - 12:49amI think the BBC underestimated how popular this collection would be which is why the first few sets are so rare already, but why they’re taking so long to print more copies is something I’m not clear on. Suffice to say, I’ll be preordering them from now on…
dazzleshell
October 30th, 2019 - 12:12pmI can see the re-release being exactly the same as original. Same packaging, same images.
They will just make enough so it hits the number they made for Season 19 and above.
I just wish this decision was made within the first 6 months of the original release so I didn’t have to pay over the odds.
Does anyone know if a recording of the lee binding panel exists. Would love to watch it?
Jon
October 30th, 2019 - 1:51pmI agree. The more I think about it the more it makes sense that they will just re-print and have it exactly the same. Just create a number that matches the previous production runs of other sets – job done.
Jude
October 31st, 2019 - 6:56pmThere must be a danger that people will buy multiple copies making them so hard to get hold of again. Who wouldn’t buy a load at £40 each and sell them for £100 in a few months, it just makes so much sense to non fans to make a killing.
Jon
November 1st, 2019 - 9:56amI certainly see this being an issue.
Scott Post
November 1st, 2019 - 11:53pmMe too. Getting one of these might be a stressful experience, especially if there is no pre-order. I think they should release them one per household to stop this being a bloodbath.
ChrisP
October 29th, 2019 - 9:48pmGood to hear that the people who missed out have an opportunity to get one.
It is a great set!
Anonymous
October 29th, 2019 - 9:24pmMy only hope is that it’s not too different from the original or I may feel I need both copies.
Something subtle on the back like “second edition” would be alright in my eyes
AndyDingdangdoo
October 28th, 2019 - 6:19pmI am sick of hearing people whinging if the re release is the same.we need something with a spine to match so a single disc case will not do.we are all who fans and people should be fine about us getting a copy we couldn’t first time around.All this boils down to in the end is “How much is my copy worth” and that is all.surely we have a right to get a re release for the collection to look right. A minor change in a picture would be ok by me.Although I would like it the same.Just change the outer cardboard box rear from purple to a different colour.Would that please everyone.So everyone would have the same box but the rear is just different enough.
Darren
October 28th, 2019 - 6:59pmI think it all boils down to those complaining are those hoping to make £500 selling the original release.
TARDIS Traveller
October 28th, 2019 - 7:09pmAgreed. Or swap a dalek for davros something small and subtle but enough to make the two copies distinctly different. Whatever the difference is I’ll be buying (hope it’s in the same style packaging!)
Martin Sparrow
October 28th, 2019 - 7:58pmWho are all the people whinging? I haven’t read one person whinge on this site.
booboo
October 28th, 2019 - 8:08pmcouple of observations about the “limited edition” status but no whinging that i can see.
philip shaw
October 29th, 2019 - 8:16amFortunately I managed to get an original copy but some friends didn’t, I’m glad they can get one. They love the new designs, as do I, and it’s not whinging to want one to match the further releases they already have… I’m hoping for exactly the same perhaps with a tiny 2nd edition somewhere on the back…If it has to be on at all!
philip shaw
October 29th, 2019 - 8:17amperhaps they could argue that it was a ‘too limited’ edition and release the other 9000 to match the outage of the further sets!
philip shaw
October 29th, 2019 - 7:11pmplease god don’t have a different cover but be exactly the same otherwise cos I’ll have to buy it again !!!
Mark Allen
October 28th, 2019 - 9:37amDon’t get too excited yet. BBC will have to follow legal protocol in issuing a re-release. Imagine Bloomsbury re-issuing the first HP book as a first edition. There should be no detriment to those who paid £200 – £400 to secure a copy (I believe anyone with the original release would have grounds to sue the BBC if an identical copy is released as their copy will lose its value). These originals should be known as the first edition and these would always be sought after by collectors. The packaging will have to differ on the re-release editions, re-release must be clear as the first release were sold as limited edition. Those who buy and hold to sell high later may still win, by re-releasing Season 12 it will bring in new buyers of the series and they will be eager to get their hands on all the other sold out seasons.
Rob W
October 28th, 2019 - 9:56amIt will probably be released in a standard blue Amary case as the original was in Limited Edition packaging but we’ll find out for sure befire Christmas.
Jon
October 28th, 2019 - 9:58amAs long as the box looks pretty much the same and the spines match that’s fine by me. I’m not interested in having rare releases of multiple boxes with minor differences. I just want a nice set of Who that matches on the shelf.
Ollie
October 28th, 2019 - 10:30amI’d happily buy a set with a different design on the cover if that mean a complete set at the end of the day I’m sure Lee Binding could come up with something for an alternative season 12 design.
OllieOz
October 28th, 2019 - 11:16amNah I disagree. I think it should be exactly the same as the first release but with corrected discs from the get go. It’s one of the best seasons for newcomers to start on, and has ‘Genesis’ one of the most popular classic stories. Makes more sense to rerelease it exactly as it was with at least enough units to bring it in line with the other releases.
Jon
October 28th, 2019 - 11:22amIf it comes in a standard case I will not be buying. It will have to be pretty much the same as the original release.
The Ergon
October 28th, 2019 - 2:00pmIf they were to include only the most minor alteration it wouldn,t make any difference to those who want this. It would beat paying hundreds of pounds. They released ‘The key to Time’ as limited Edition but due to an outcry of fans not being able to get a copy, it was rereleased and i don,t think there were any changes there. People wanted a copy and got one. They seem to include Limited Edition on a lot of stuff now just to grab sales to see how they sell and this being the first release as well but from a legal standpoint i understand where youre coming from. Its hasty to include ‘Limited Edition’ on the packaging if it isn,t honoured.
Jon
October 28th, 2019 - 4:52pmRemember that Season 12 was produced in much lower numbers than subsequent box sets and they all carry the ‘limited edition’ label. Therefore if they make numbers of Season 12 to match current production levels I see no issue with it being exactly the same. As far as people taking legal action because they either paid over the odds on ebay or feel their set is ‘devalued’ I think it would get laughed out of court. This is a few hundred quid on a Blu-ray set, hardly a pressing or important issue!
MJS
October 28th, 2019 - 6:48pmWow, no! It should be exactly the same. Nowhere on the packaging does it say limited edition, or numbered.
I bought mine when it came out and fully support the range, I have no quibbles with anyone wanting to join and happy to see the scalpers stuffed. I don’t care what time’s worth. I bought it to enjoy, not to gloat or revel in the value
Darren
October 28th, 2019 - 6:57pmThe original release was limited, not numbered, so it can be re-released in the same packaging.
The Ergon
October 28th, 2019 - 6:58pmJon, the poor bloke is aggrieved.I was trying to be polite without wanting to be ironic and yes they seemed to be testing the water with sales with this being the first Bluray limited Edition release. In hindsight they needn,t have worried. These added sales will make up that difference.
Bobby Davros
October 29th, 2019 - 7:09amGood luck mounting litigation that costs less than the cost of an expensive bluray set.
Simon
November 13th, 2019 - 3:12amI don’t think that’s going to apply because the retail price was £40 to begin with. The BBC are not responsible for the resale value of the 1st issue of the set only the original price through retailers. I have the original Key to Time DVD which was a Limited Edition Numbered set and the only thing that changed on the reissue was that the plastic slip that had the limited number on a sticker was no longer present on the outer box. It was otherwise identical. I expect much the same of the Season 12 re-issue Blu Ray.
The Ergon
October 28th, 2019 - 8:56amAlso Please correct Michael Wishers name on the end credits as well please.
Gordon
October 28th, 2019 - 9:50amAlready done on the replacement discs
The Ergon
October 28th, 2019 - 2:08pmOh i hadn,t heard anything through comments.I,m glad about that though as it was another little abberation on their part that swayed me away from buying in the first place.
Anonymous
October 28th, 2019 - 8:42amDoes anyone have any idea how many copies will be released?
Gordon
October 28th, 2019 - 9:16amEnough to bring them in line with the current releases
Jon
October 28th, 2019 - 8:31amThis is really great news. I have purchased every other set and it has always annoyed me I would never complete it. On a couple of occasions I considered not collecting these anymore due to the simply ludicrous prices on ebay and the money I would spend to have an incomplete set. I have emailed the BBC directly and spoke to their DVD team regarding this issue and it is good to hear that the response finally is that they will re-print these.
I hope there are enough to take account of the many individuals that will buy lots of these thinking they can make a quick buck on ebay. It would be rather upsetting to have a shortage of these as well!
Hopefully this version will be the better of the two anyway with the correct discs. The farce of the first release is why i failed to pull the trigger on buying it in the first week of release.
Anonymous
October 28th, 2019 - 7:42amI really hope they put pre orders up for this rather than just releasing them with no warning like the big finish sets.
Type 40
October 28th, 2019 - 2:25amI’d become resigned to never owning this and having one season forever on DVD. Now the news of its re-release has been announced that resignation has gone – completely. I can’t wait for this to be available again.
Flo
October 27th, 2019 - 9:35pmThis will be out again instead of an other series ? So some of us will have to wait 6 months for a new release or packaging won’t be the same ( same as the US ).
Can we have a re-release for series 9 in Steelbook ? 🙂
Gordon
October 27th, 2019 - 9:56pmNo it’s in addition to the quarterly releases
dazzleshell
October 27th, 2019 - 10:17pmThat’s good to know Gordon as I didn’t want this to be in place of a new release.
I bought my copy of Season 12 from Ebay after the BBC told me it wouldn’t get a re-release. So although I’m annoyed it is good for fans.
Sods law.
Flo
October 27th, 2019 - 11:04pmThanks Gordon. It’s an excellent news for those who missed it. Series 12 is so good
Moodbeam
October 27th, 2019 - 8:41pmThis is fantastic news! Hopefully those of us that want this can now get it for a reasonable price.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2019 - 8:29pmWill there be any changes between the originals and the new one.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2019 - 8:28pmAny idea when it will get re released?
prototype dalek
October 27th, 2019 - 7:50pmI don’t get these myself but I knew there was a huge demand for these sets, so good to hear the fans have been listened to and that they are re-releasing it.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2019 - 8:26pmOh those people selling these for £349.99 are screwed
The Ergon
October 27th, 2019 - 8:50pmThey had their chance expect those prices to plummet. Now If all those previous problems have been rectified, I may u turn and get a copy this time around.
The Ergon
October 28th, 2019 - 12:24amSaying that, i reckon some will play the waiting game and even scavenge a few more before they really are gone.
Luna
October 27th, 2019 - 7:30pmI already have one but I’ve seen a lot wanting this, these are gonna go fast, good luck everyone
Sauvix
October 27th, 2019 - 7:26pmI may have missed something but are these sets just blu-ray or DVD as well?
Mark Belsom
October 27th, 2019 - 7:30pmBlu-ray only,but grab one while you can.
OllieOz
October 27th, 2019 - 5:26pmSo with the re-release confirmed do you think they’ll fix that one remaining error on ‘Revenge of the Cybermen’ that got through to the replacement disc? In Part 2 one of the old model shots of the sky striker missile shows up right after an updated one with the New FX option.
Kinda have a soft spot for ‘Revenge’ so if that’s getting fixed might be tempted to double dip and sell on my old one XD
Andrew Townsend
October 27th, 2019 - 2:25pmWell a season 12 re release is happening.well done to all those who emailed.now that is a big blow for those who are charging over £400 for them on eBay. buying and selling for huge huge huge profits. Well done BBC.
Gordon
October 27th, 2019 - 2:45pmhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Doctor-Who-The-Collection-Season-12-Blu-Ray-limited-Edition-mint-sealed/264407161994?hash=item3d8fe51c8a:g:cOMAAOSwvrddNtKN
An even bigger blow for someone who was wanting £950 for it
Robert Sienicki
October 27th, 2019 - 12:11pmGood news, guys.
“Just announced at London Comic-Con! Range producer, Russell Minton confirms there will be a reissue of #DoctorWho The Collection: Season 12 ”
So, those who didn’t get it, now can complete their collection!
Simon
October 27th, 2019 - 12:35pmI saw Lee posting about this too. Can not wait! Did they mention a time frame?
Duncan Parsons
August 12th, 2019 - 10:22amI’ve seen people asking around £1000 for this on Ebay.
Anonymous
August 12th, 2019 - 1:52pmI got it for £80
Anonymous
August 12th, 2019 - 3:13pmI got it for 15.76 inc postage from a seller off Amazon. UK version still sealed.
Flo
August 15th, 2019 - 1:51pmGot this 39£99 from Amazon. I do understand people who didn’t buy it and want a new edition … They’ll have the complete collection WITHOUT the best series
You. An buy the US version ( poor packaging) or the Australia edition ( mixed us and uk edition) for less than 70$ I guess.
Andrew Townsend
July 12th, 2019 - 3:26pmI sent this to the BBC about the chances of a re release of this as demand is so high. Below is the email i sent and below that is the reply I got back from them. You never know…..maybe…just maybe.
Will the above be re released after the demand was so high and not a lot was made.surely it would benefit the BBC hugely as there is still a great demand for its re release. They are regularly selling for upto £300 on eBay.A re-release would be a good move for the BBC.
Regards
Thank you for your e-mail Andrew and suggestion which we will forward immediately to our Sales teams for further consideration.
Kind regards
DVD Enquiry Line
Flo
August 15th, 2019 - 1:53pmIt won’t be re-released. Not until they complete the whole collection. They’ll probably do a boxset for each doctor ( unlimited) after the collection.
Flashjacket348
July 11th, 2019 - 8:38amI found a site selling the UK edition season 12 boxset for £40. I’m not sure if it’s legit so could someone help me out?
Link:
https://grant-williams.co.uk/drwhostoredemo/product/doctor-who-the-collection-season-12-limited-edition-packaging/
booboo
July 11th, 2019 - 8:47amno contact details, no trading address, no nothing, that’s about as un-legit as things can get
Chris Howarth
July 11th, 2019 - 9:15amIf this Grant Williams (AKA Dr Who Store) has somehow sourced some stock, why isn’t he selling them on ebay for hundreds of pounds each? Selling at RRP or lower doesn’t seem like good business to me.
booboo
July 11th, 2019 - 9:19amthere have been several sites like this set up of the last year or two, also if you try paypal it doesn’t work
its a scam site
Flashjacket348
July 11th, 2019 - 9:37amThanks for responding guys 🙂
Billy
July 3rd, 2019 - 2:10amStill makes me sad to see this missing from my shelf.
James
June 17th, 2019 - 9:48amOr couldn’t they take orders in a time period then do a re-run. As it will be a year since it’s release next month, they could have July for people to request orders. Then come then end of the month count them up and print a re-run. Stores/retailers could also order stock on a firm sale basis. Then there wouldn’t be any lost money.
booboo
June 17th, 2019 - 10:03amThe amount of orders might not cover the cost of a re-run though.
I don’t know what the minimum would be but is suspect it would be quite a large number.
Hopefully they can work some number out and make it happen but would have though they would have done it by now
Duncan Parsons
June 16th, 2019 - 8:02pmThey might re-release it later on down the line but thats maybe unlikely. There are a few bargains out there if you keep looking and be on at the right time. I was very very lucky and got mine dirt cheap.
Duncan Parsons
June 16th, 2019 - 8:07pmSorry, that was supposed to be a reply to James