November 28th, 2023
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The 14th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Chrome Edition
Please be aware that counterfeit Sonic Screwdrivers are being sold on online market places.
The Fourteenth Doctor’s essential accessory is available now as an online exclusive!
Character Options is delighted to announce a brand-new exclusive for its iconic Doctor Who Collection, as the Fourteenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver.
Heading into the 60th Year of Doctor Who it seemed entirely fitting that the Fourteenth Doctors Sonic Screwdriver was given an exciting exclusive unveiling to fans on the Doctor Who Booth at the San Deigo Show!
The limited-edition version boasts an exclusive ‘electro plated’ finish making it look like real polished steel and brass. It also boasts two modes of operation, Open and Closed, as well as five brand new and totally unique sound and light effects, with each accessed by a different button sequence. The Sonic comes in Regeneration style packaging with a sturdy mailer box.
Ensuring all fans have the chance to own this special piece, Character Options is delighted to confirm the latest Online Exclusive and for this Anniversary year, is this very same Special Edition of the Fourteenth Doctor’s new sonic device and is available for sale and immediate delivery now.
Al Dewar, Head of Product Development, commented: “Since the announcement of David Tennant’s return as the Fourteenth Doctor, I think it’s safe to say fans have been a wee bit keen to know much more about this as yet unseen iteration of the Sonic. Its look and function have been (rightly) entirely shrouded in mystery, and now with this Doctor’s essential accessory is officially unveiled, it’s a pure delight for us to confirm that in partnership with the BBC and Wolf Studios, we have been able to produce a really different and special version of this absolutely beautiful sonic.
“Having it ready for the start of the new series, I think is a genuine first in our history with the Doctor Who Brand and once again it’s with huge thanks to all involved that we’ve been able to achieve this.”
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Dengabill
July 20th, 2023 - 3:49pmIs this a pre-order or will it be dispatched in the next week? Thanks
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 3:51pmno they are in stock now
rich
July 20th, 2023 - 3:36pmWell I’m on the website put it says the product is no longer available.
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 3:39pmthey might have sold the initial quantity imputed, i would keep checking but demand for this has been huge
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 3:46pmmore added
rich
July 20th, 2023 - 3:48pmYeah in a queue now
Whovian
July 20th, 2023 - 2:47pmI’ve got to be honest here, the design looks really lazy…. It’s literally a mash-up of 9 & 10’s, a bit of 11’s and the bottom bit is literally the bottom of the Master’s Laser Screwdriver.
Nothing against the design team that probably spent a while trying to create something new for the 60th, but just in my opinion, I’d rather spend £30 on a new figure set of characters we haven’t gotten yet.
It’s ideal for cos-players though, so that’s great for them
Pupbenny
July 20th, 2023 - 2:50pmYeah, this is exactly how I feel. Maybe they are trying to do it as a ‘celebration’ of all the past designs but idk. It just looks weird to me.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 3:08pmOne could argue the whole premise of the 60th is “lazy”, to them I say…………..humbug!
The design of the sonic screwdriver was almost constant from 1970- 2004 save for a little bit of yellow on 3’s, then silver and red on 4/5, then all silver for Mcgann but the overall shape was IDENTICAL. 9/10’s was identical and 11’s was a total redesign as was 12’s & 13;s (which everyone hated!), The war doctors was literally 3-8’s with the head taken off and pointed like the “wand” it has become. So realistically we have only had 6 and a half actual different screw drivers.
It is entirely fitting that the 14th Doctors screwdriver would be a touch of history with a new casing – just like 14s face and attire is recognisable but not right at the same time.
Lets just enjoy what we get eh? We haven’t had a new sonic in 5 years, like 14, it will be a fleeting visit and then the 15th doctor will come and no doubt a new screwdriver will come, thus also the reason to use existing elements then really go for it with the new designs.
Honestly, we complain when we get nothing, then complain when we get something!
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 3:19pmTo add to the previous anon’s point, Pertwee only had the yellow stripy variation in a couple of stories before he changed it to the “Tom Baker” version in Frontier in Space. I actually believe we saw him use that version of the sonic more than we did the one that’s so heavily associated with him
pupbenny
July 20th, 2023 - 10:10pmI don’t mind the fact that they reused old parts for it, it’s more the WAY they reused the old parts. The result here just looks too mix and matchy to me, like one of those ‘Build Your Own Sonic Screwdriver’ kits from a few years ago. But not in a hybrid kind of way like the War Doctors Sonic. This looks TOO mix and matchy, like they just cut off a fifth of every modern sonic and stitched it together. The proportions just don’t look right to me (of course that’s just my opinion though).
Troughton’s Trousers
July 20th, 2023 - 2:03pmThere are listings on ebay already. Most are set at £54.99, but one is listed at £275.00! They are having a laugh!
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 2:09pmthat is for 5 sonics though
prototype dalek
July 20th, 2023 - 1:59pmHappy to get mine at 9:45 this morning, though I do wonder how “Limited” this sonic will actually be. Will look forward to seeing the difference between this and the general release one as the main difference between this and the general release will be that version will be matt-silver/grey rather than chrome Character one.
Gallifrey Falls No More
July 20th, 2023 - 1:35pmManaged to get mine at literally like 9:55am so I must have been one of the first. Anyone know when this is going to be released? Also do the claws light up to and does the bottom spin? Just curious
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 1:36pmits in stock now, and one of the promo images seems to show the claws lit up
Gallifrey Falls No More
July 20th, 2023 - 1:49pmFantastic thank you! Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Hi
July 20th, 2023 - 1:27pmThis is unrelated, but do you think we could get a 18 Doctors figure set by the end of the year that would come with Doctors 1 through 15 and the Fugitive, War and the two Curators?
Alan
July 20th, 2023 - 1:48pmI wouldn’t expect such a set will ever exist.
Who is the other Curator?
The Fishmonger
July 20th, 2023 - 2:17pmColin played The Curator in the Big Finish Once and Future? Doubt that would get a figure..
rich
July 20th, 2023 - 3:34pmWhat about The Watcher, the Valeyard, the metacrisis Doctor and the 10.5 regeneration?
Pupbenni
July 20th, 2023 - 1:25pmThe fact they’re marketing this as the ‘14th Doctors’ makes me think Ncuti might get his own (which, for some reason, I imagine being purple for a change). Which would mean this one would only be used this year. I might be wrong of course, but it’s just interesting trying to consider it.
Personally, I’m just not a fan of this design. It looks like it was inspired by the ‘Build Your Own Sonic Screwdriver’ kits lol. For £30 I find it difficult to justify getting something that’ll just spend it’s life tucked away somewhere like the rest of my sonics.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 3:45pmIts 5 years later and Jodies screwdriver is on amazon at £29.99 so quote a reasonable price, especially for the L.E elements and the electronics in it
daz
July 20th, 2023 - 6:14pmWill Ncuti have a sonic? He’s not been snapped with one in any photos leaked of Series 14 which is surprising.
If he does it will no doubt be the same as 14’s. I think it is the packaging with 60 Years logo and stating 14th Doctor that has made it a limited edition, and not just the more realistic chrome.
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 6:21pmbound to, sonics are huge sellers it would be daft not to have a new one for 15th
Moodbeam
July 20th, 2023 - 1:20pmJust got through and ordered one, queue said 11 minutes but only actually took about 4.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 1:19pmrecon the charcter exclusive one will sell out?
Pupbenni
July 20th, 2023 - 1:18pmAnd thus the usual immediate panic that ensues has begun on items that will (probably) still be available for many months to come. XD
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 1:20pmnot so sure on this one
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 2:24pmI hate this new screwdriver!
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 1:15pmI was in the queue for less than five minutes, then straight on and ordered.
The Doctor
July 20th, 2023 - 1:04pmYou have to wait in a Queue for 17 mins then you can access the site, I just ordered Mine paying via PayPal just got the receipt so all is go
Troughton’s Trousers
July 20th, 2023 - 1:03pmOnly had to wait 15 mins, and got my order in ok. Hurrah!
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 12:37pmSat on my phone and the drop down for countries didn’t work- grrr
Loobop
July 20th, 2023 - 1:06pmwho knew david tennant’s popularity could break websites.lol
X08-Chill
July 20th, 2023 - 12:36pmI was blocked, unable to use the website and eventually in an unlimited time queue.
I got it ordered in the end, about half an hour before commenting this. Good luck to all who try!
UK Fan
July 20th, 2023 - 12:26pmShame it’s not accurate (missing the little lights in the spring out prongs), but love it none the less!
anon
July 20th, 2023 - 1:16pmHow do you know?
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 1:19pmPaul
July 20th, 2023 - 12:13pmI waited in virtual queue and got one. Very happy
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 12:23pmMe too!
anon
July 20th, 2023 - 12:12pmSo to those who got one – How much was it?
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 12:13pm£29.99
Paul
July 20th, 2023 - 12:15pm£29.99
James
July 20th, 2023 - 12:03pmSo the website isn’t working. Seems like they need a sonic screwdriver to fix it haha
Beef
July 20th, 2023 - 12:02pmGot one after over an hour of hell!
Jamie Mabon
July 20th, 2023 - 11:56amI Wanted To Order It
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 11:49amlooks like they are sorting things, hold on in there
the 15th August came from an old maintenance page from last year they seem to have reused in haste.
I’m Batman
July 20th, 2023 - 11:50amThere’s a queue. With no indication of where I am. But hey! Progress!
I’m Batman
July 20th, 2023 - 11:54amNow it says 2 hours and 25 minutes. Blimey
I’m Batman
July 20th, 2023 - 11:54amOk I was hasty. Now 1 hour 37 minutes. And now 51. Ok I’ll stop spamming booboo.
I’m Batman
July 20th, 2023 - 12:05pmManaged to order it just now. Success!
So even if it says X amount of time, it might speed up so be patient. Like I wasn’t.
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 11:29amPlease note comments are of until the website issue is resolved, at the moment we have been blocked so cannot even attempt to access the site.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2023 - 11:28amThis has genuinely disheartened me I hope something happens where everyone who didn’t get one can one today.
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 11:37amthey will sort it out, so busy on here i dont even get to order one myself yet
D
July 20th, 2023 - 11:26amWent onto the site as of 11:16am, it says the website is down for maintenance and won’t be open until 15th August…damn….
mick
July 20th, 2023 - 11:24amJust tried going on the site and says I’ve been blocked. What’s all that about then?
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 11:28amus to.
I’m Batman
July 20th, 2023 - 11:21amAnd now I’ve been blocked because I guess I tried refreshing every so often.
At least I can give up now.
I just hope the standard edition only lacks the shinyness but retains all the features.
booboo
July 20th, 2023 - 11:23amgetting the same
jon
July 20th, 2023 - 11:21am“site under maintenance won’t be accepting orders until Aug. 14th” why?!?
Myra strange
July 20th, 2023 - 11:18amThe sites gone down and says it not coming back till the 15th of august…well done to people that got one but some of us didn’t know it was even coming so there’s no point talking about how u got it in here
beef
July 20th, 2023 - 11:57amyou know it’s just a toy and you’ll be able to get one eventually right
anon
July 20th, 2023 - 1:17pm“just a toy”