November 26th, 2022
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Doctor Who The Collection Season 2 Limited Edition Packaging
Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk
Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 2 available on Blu-ray
Official Press release / images courtesy of BBC Studios
BBC Studios announces Doctor Who: The Collection –Season 2 which will be released later this year on Blu-ray.
The additio nto the range offers Doctor Who fans the opportunity to continue building their own home archive. Debuting later this year this collection is the biggest release yet and features a limited edition nine-disc box.
It sees William Hartnell’s First Doctor join the Collection range for the first time.
Doctor Who –The Collection: Season 2
- PLANET OF GIANTS
- THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH
- THE RESCUE
- THE ROMANS
- THE WEB PLANET
- THE CRUSADE
- THE SPACE MUSEUM
- THE CHASE
- THE TIME MEDDLER
Across a jam-packed season of 37 episodes, the Doctor is joined by faithful companions Susan (Carole Ann Ford), Ian (William Russell), Barbara (Jacqueline Hill),Vicki (Maureen O’Brien) and Steven (Peter Purves).
Together they face off against the dreaded Daleks, the marauding Mechonoids, the ant-like Zarbi and the meddling Monk, while visiting fantastic alien worlds and turbulent times in the Earth’s history.
The missing two episodes of The Crusade have been reconstructed using off-air photographs and the original broadcast soundtrack, while remaining episodes have been newly remastered from the best available sources – these classic adventures have never looked or sounded so good on home media.
The Collection: Season 2 Blu-ray box set also includes extensive special features:
THREE BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARIES
- Including an overview of Season 2, Flight Through Eternity, a look at 1960s collectables in Doctor Who and The Collectors, and a deep dive into the life and career of story editor David Whitaker in Looking For David.
IN CONVERSATION
- Two exclusive insightful feature-length interviews, with William Russell and Maureen O’Brien.
BEHIND THE SOFA
- Six new episodes with companions Maureen O’Brien, Peter Purves, Carole Ann Ford, Janet Fielding (Tegan), Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Bonnie Langford (Melanie) and Sophie Aldred (Ace).
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO COMMENTARY
- Learn about the recovery of The Lion, a missing episode that was returned in 1999, with three of the heroes responsible for its return.
CONVENTION FOOTAGE
- A rare chance to hear from actors Jacqueline Hill and Adrienne Hill (Katarina) alongside Michael Craze (Ben) and Carole Ann Ford.
EXCLUSIVE ENHANCED SOUNDTRACK
- Watch The Dalek Invasion of Earthwith an optional enhanced soundtrack.
HD PHOTO GALLERIES
- Including many previously unseen images.
INFO TEXT
- Behind-the-scenes information and trivia on every episode.
PDF ARCHIVE
- Including scripts, exclusive unseen BBC production files and other rarities
AND LOTS MORE!
This nine-disc box set also includes hours of special features previously released on DVD including Documentaries, Featurettes, Audio Commentaries, Overseas Soundtracks and more.
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Sime
December 8th, 2022 - 10:56pmMine arrived this afternoon. It was packaged in a cardboard box and in perfect condition. I watched the first seasons story, Planet of Giants (both as the three part and also four part episodes with the reconstructed episodes of 3 and 4). Liked it. I’m going to really enjoy this set.
daz
December 8th, 2022 - 4:18pmWell mine arrived today from Amazon via Royal Mail in a big brown paper bag. Guess they are running low on their cardboard boxes..
And yes one corner was damaged so ordered a replacement. Lets see how many I have to order to get a perfect box.
Might have to start using hmv instead. How I miss the days of Zoom.
Lee
December 8th, 2022 - 7:11pmJust got mine from HMV, well packed in cardboard and undamaged – however there are a couple of manufacturing issues.
On the spine there’s some dodgy printing, looks like an ink smudge. Also inside, where the velcro catch sits for the booklet holder, the cardboard is split and damaged. Shoddy printing and assembly, I’m not sure I can be bothered sending it back though – anybody else have similar issues?
Things that go bump in the night
December 8th, 2022 - 11:05pmI wonder what’s the deal with Amazon and paper bags this time? However, I do know there has been a global shortage of cardboard (more supply chain issues), so that might be the issue.
I suppose if Amazon will be receiving many returns, reports and needed replacement of damaged sets due to using paper bags, someone there will hold an investigation (hopefully) so it doesn’t happen again with future sets. It might even lead to early selling out of the limited printing run if every Amazon customer needs 2 or more sets to get a good one!
Like Lee, I received a copy from HMV, well packed in a cardboard box. But I don’t have the printing smudges on the spine, nor the split and damaged card where the Velcro catch sits.
Robert Watkins
December 10th, 2022 - 12:09amYeah my corner was damaged in the Amazon paper bag.
The INTRO has SERIES 2 in text and voice over! Presume this is for the USA releases and NOT the UK!
I thought these things would be checked before the discs are mastered!
Rex Farrel
December 10th, 2022 - 4:18amRobert: Bearing in mind some of the bigger things that they miss, this passing by doesn’t surprise me. If it was for the USA though it would still be “season” two, just “William Hartnell Season Two”.
Anonymous
December 8th, 2022 - 10:48amMines just arrived from Amazon IN A BAG and it’s severely dented, does anyone know if I can get a replacement
AlbertoFrog
December 8th, 2022 - 11:41amContact Amazon, the are usually pretty good with that sort of thing. Still in stock so they should be able to send you a replacement.
Joe 90
December 8th, 2022 - 4:46pmMine has also arrived in a brown envelope and all the corners and cover are all dented.
It was also nearly a week late from the original release date.
Think I will start ordering from Zaavi who seem to dispatch earlier and better packing.
Peter C
December 8th, 2022 - 10:13amStill haven’t received my set ordered on November 21st. No sign of it being despatched and now way of contacting Amazon as the messaging service now takes me to an app which can’t be accessed so I’m going round in circles. I am beginning to think it’s not going to turn up an I’ve been ripped off. Won’t be pre ordering these from Amazon any more.
Rex Farrel
December 8th, 2022 - 11:10amLots of people ordered way ahead of you, so you’re probably near the end of the queue. That plus supply problems means no dispatch yet. But they don’t charge before sending it out, so you shouldn’t be ripped off.
BMF
December 8th, 2022 - 6:48amNow we have this little marvel my inevitable question to those of you in the know; what’s the next one and when do you think we’ll get it?!
D84
December 8th, 2022 - 7:38amRecent comments point to S9 highly likely next with S20 following in summer 2023
Prof Horner
December 8th, 2022 - 9:11amHopefully season 9 in March, which will be two years after the last Pertwee season.
Samuel
December 9th, 2022 - 5:51pmCollection boxsets remaining (None yet confirmed)
1st Dr: Seaons 1, 3
2nd Dr: Seasons 4(includes. 1st Dr last eps), 5, 6
3rd Dr: Seasons 7, 9
4th Dr: Seasons 13, 15, 16
5th Dr: Seasons 20, 21(includes 6th Dr first eps)
7th Dr: Season 25
8th Dr: The TV Movie
9th Dr: Series 1
10th Dr: Series 2, 3, 4, Specials
11th Dr: Series 5, 6, 7, Specials
12th Dr: Series 8, 9, 10
13th Dr: Series 11, 12, 13, Specials
Bobby Fackrell
December 9th, 2022 - 7:53pmWhat about 11?
Robert Watkins
December 10th, 2022 - 12:19amThe Wilderness Years too
Rex F
December 10th, 2022 - 4:20amWilderness years would be the 8th Doctor set.
Robert Watkins
December 10th, 2022 - 4:09pmSeason 3 has gotta be the last release as it’s so sparse with episodes and animations.
Rory
December 7th, 2022 - 5:22pmDoes anyone else have one with a far too wide spine?
Over 1mm space on either side of the spine on my copy, whereas all of the others fit relatively well. Means it also stretches the J-card in the bottom corner which bulges the front of the J-card.
Considering buying another and sending this one back.
D84
December 7th, 2022 - 10:06pmYep mine too, also have it on the S14 box
Tom Williams
December 7th, 2022 - 5:03pmMy season 2 arrived today yes so happy it came but disappointed i noticed the side was a bit dented especially being sent in a small box let’s hope the next season is worth the wait
Tom Williams
December 9th, 2022 - 6:55pmSeems tbh since I brought season 2 I brought back 8 for only 50 but the other sets have gone way up especially 120 I paid yesterday for 10 off a eBay seller just hoping when it comes too 17 onwards the prices go down better if cex is my last hope
Rex Farrel
December 9th, 2022 - 11:31pmYou did well with S10. Pricey ones are S10 (sold up to £200 on ebay used like new), S18, S19 and S26 (these three usually auctioneer’s favourite £80-120 used like new, but sometimes more – though S26 can be had for about £65). Other sets are still close to retail, especially if you don’t mind second hand.
Freddie Stather
December 7th, 2022 - 4:49pmMine has broken already. The glue has lost its grip, leaving the disc tray loose. Is there a way to get a replacement, or a way to fix this myself?
Things that go bump in the night
December 7th, 2022 - 5:18pmThis happened to me with an earlier set. I just used small dabs of superglue to fix the trays back into the box.
Hope that helps
Mark N
December 7th, 2022 - 7:48pmMine had this when it arrived, 10 days ago now, came on here and said i thought the glue was thin. No one of course noticed, but i had similar with season 8, ive superglued a thin piece of cardbetween the spine and back as a hinge. Without spoiling the decrotive image of the dalek on the inside back. I did not notice any larger than usual gaps on my set with both bookets they had a snug fit.
D84
December 7th, 2022 - 10:07pmI had this on a previous set – forget which one.
Same fix, small amounts of super glue in the same spots and it’s been fine since
AlbertoFrog
December 7th, 2022 - 9:44amBack in stock now at both Amazon and HMV.
Despite this my Amazon order was still not despatching. Even the agent couldn’t understand why it was just “sat” and was as frustrated as me at the lack of action. Gave me a partial refund on my Prime and we setup a new order delivering tomorrow, so that’s OK. In the meantime I bagged an HMV order which also hasn’t despatched, so hoping to cancel that too. If not I’ll have two copies – no biggie, I can sell one at cost.
Darren
December 7th, 2022 - 4:40pmI’d hold back on cancelling the HMV order given the reports I’ve heard of people’s boxsets being sent by Amazon in a paper bag.
AlbertoFrog
December 7th, 2022 - 8:12pmGood point. I was too late to cancel the HMV one so I will have two copies for certain now. Amazon one is due tomorrow so I will see how it looks.
Lee
December 7th, 2022 - 8:13pmHMV are usually well packed, but I’m still waiting for my copy from them….:-(
Rory
December 7th, 2022 - 9:37amFinally got my despatch confirmation from Amazon, after preordering months ago. It’s been a nerve-racking couple of days seeing all the issues other people have been reporting and no update at all on my order.
Still says it’ll be arriving on 12th, but a week late is better than not at all.
Bobby Fackrell
December 7th, 2022 - 6:27pmI’m dispatched too! Let’s go!
J45ON96
December 7th, 2022 - 12:52amMines, arrived, read through the booklet, as is my tradition when I get them, can’t wait to tuck into it.
On a side note, did anyone see the dating discrepancy for one serial in the booklet notes? Not sure I’ve seen a mistake in them prior to now!
Gordon
December 7th, 2022 - 2:40amLost in time release date in the crusade listing. Says it was out November 2011 when was actually out December 2004
Rex Farrel, Grammar Police
December 7th, 2022 - 3:50amThere have been mistakes, which I took to be one of the indications of a rushed product at the last minute. And that’s before we get on to the issues of poor punctuation, etc… (That has improved lately.)
TheBrigadier@2013
December 6th, 2022 - 11:07pmA right old carry on with this one!
Pre-ordered from Amazon not long after it went up for pre-order
Money taken out of bank account (granted, as a pending transaction) on Saturday last week
No confirmation of dispatch email Sunday/Monday as expected
I ordered another one from HMV just in case, as it goes temporarily out of stock at Amazon, then unavailable apart from via private sellers
HMV dispatch the second one
Amazon then confirm dispatch late last night. And deliver it by 11am this morning
HMV one due to be delivered tomorrow or Thursday!
Well, I guess 2 copies is better than none, and one can be sent back!
daz
December 7th, 2022 - 10:32amAmazons return process is very easy. Open both, keep the best box then send other back to Amazon.
TheBrigadier@2013
December 7th, 2022 - 12:47pmThat’s the plan daz! Amazon are really easy about taking things back. Refund often issued within hours of dropping the item off at a Royal Mail depot or Evri collection point
Gordon
December 6th, 2022 - 6:32pmFinally got my hands on it. Was delivered yesterday but to my neighbour. Royal Mail didn’t even try my house as there definitely was someone at home. No red card or anything to tell me they had it. If it wasn’t for Royal Mail emailing me I wouldn’t have known it had been delivered. The picture used as proof of delivery was so dark that I couldn’t tell where it was delivered to either.
Tom Williams
December 6th, 2022 - 6:10pmJust a question has anyone ordered from the entrainment store on eBay ? I sadly did this after thinking hmv and Amazon was out off stock and now can’t cancel anyone had problems with the delivery service ? Especially being with parcel force
The Time Lord 1944
December 6th, 2022 - 11:48pmMy orders from Entertainment Store always arrive in good condition. Maybe let both get delivered and keep the one that arrives in best condition and send the other back for a refund.
Tom Williams
December 7th, 2022 - 7:06amThank you I ordered only one copy off eBay as never ordered from anywhere else in the past expect hmv only
Alan Silvester
December 7th, 2022 - 3:23pmMy Amazon pre-order arrived Monday in a flimsy brown jiffy bag thing, and was dented and damaged. Had to have a refund from Amazon as yesterday this Collection was “out of stock”. Anyway I’ve just received the replacement I ordered from The Entertainment Store on Ebay, and it is in pristine condition. Came packaged in a proper cardboard sturdy box with air-bag type padding inside, and delivered in less than 24 hours. I’ve complained to Amazon (awaiting response), but they really need to get things sorted out. I’m fed up receiving damaged items from them.
Rex Farrel
December 7th, 2022 - 4:36pmThe Entertainment Store are great, even if Parcel Force are the ones who stuffed up (they returned a parcel instead of redelivering). You can rest easy with them.
Tom Williams
December 7th, 2022 - 8:56pmThanks for this it was lucky received but dented on the side as it was bent but in amazing condition hoping this stays the same if I ever have too order again in the future if hmv sell out
daz
December 6th, 2022 - 5:44pmMine is still not due til 12th from Amazon. Just hoping it arrives without any dints.
There’s loads listed on eBay if you’ve missed out. I guess Amazons allocation didn’t all arrive at once due to the delay with numerous orders and fact it is currently out of stock on their site.
BackInStock
December 6th, 2022 - 6:39pmIts back in stock at amazon uk
daz
December 6th, 2022 - 6:51pmFrom Third Party Sellers. Not Amazon directly hence the higher price now.
DodgyD
December 6th, 2022 - 8:25pmStill waiting for mine too, ordered in August, money taken on the 3rd, says delivery on the 10th. Fingers crossed!
Bobby Fackrell
December 6th, 2022 - 8:40pmMine is Amazon showing due Saturday so glad it’s not just me I’ll have to binge watch on Sci-Fi Sunday
AlbertoFrog
December 6th, 2022 - 5:35pmHaving said that, it’s now out of stock again. Perhaps I grabbed the last one (if so, sorry for any false hope), but I won’t be convinced until either HMV or Amazon say they’ve despatched a copy. If I get two then I’ll sell one for cost price.
David
December 6th, 2022 - 11:30amOrdered from Amazon. Not impressed with the all-paper jiffy bag it arrived in with corners dented 🙁
As for the disc packaging, anyone else notice the spine is wider than it should be by 3-4mm?
Which numpty is responsible for that???
bryan
December 6th, 2022 - 3:27pmThe box spine has to be bigger to accom8date 1 tray extra, and the booklet housing has to have a space to fit into,without touching the disc tray,or the card may get marked.
So it’s wider
D84
December 6th, 2022 - 5:20pmWhilst mine has arrived in perfect condition I too have noticed the spine section being 3-4mm longer than is should be so there is a gap when the front cover is closed.
I also had that on the S14 set but not seen it since
Samuel
December 6th, 2022 - 5:49pm@David
Regarding the corners of the boxset, here’s a bit of peace of mind, having learned this from comparing replacement orders from Amazon/Hmv/Zaavi etc;
You will find the hardback cardboard cover texture itself *always* varies with every single print – mostly squidged edges, lumps and bumps, sometimes even glue spots believe it or not. That’s purely from manufacturing, so as long as your boxset isn’t actually broken or fallen apart, then no matter what packaging the boxset came in, it is inevitable to get slightly rounded corners. It’s been that way since 2018.
Alan Silvester
December 6th, 2022 - 7:57pmYes, David, mine arrived in a brown paper jiffy bag too and is very damaged. I’m having to return it to Amazon, and have ordered a replacement elsewhere – as Amazon don’t have any more in stock. Extremely disappointed with Amazon, having had this on order since it was announced.
Matt Y
December 6th, 2022 - 11:27amOrdered mine from HMV and it has been delivered. Having heard about delays I was surprised and delighted to get it today. Hope everyone else’s arrive soon.
PJH1971
December 6th, 2022 - 9:59amCan’t believe this is already sold out on Amazon and HMV (although Amazon sellers have them) – when did that last happen? Might’ve been with some early ones – Seasons 17, 22 & 24 are still available on Amazon direct! Was Season 2 made in smaller quantities or is that its just mega popular?
Samuel
December 6th, 2022 - 6:52pmMy guess is due to the Royal Mail schedule changes, the whole system on these Retailer sites have had to pause and revise, hence “out of stock”. (Apparently Season 2 *is* now back online for sale on Amazon)
The strict limited stock strategy with Seasons 8,10,12,14,18,19,26 was, I think it’s fair to say, a huge mistake that catered to eBay resale sharks, hence you have Seasons 2,17,22,24 on a much fairer playing field for all fans to be able to save up and buy without all the pointless stress and price exploitation by sharks.
Rusty
December 6th, 2022 - 2:07amJust so people know, the DW2 collection protectors from Steelbook Central do fit around the S2 box, even if the fit is snug, in case anyone else uses them for keeping their sets safe
Anonymous
December 6th, 2022 - 11:15amThey do but to collectors out there, just be mindful that the box JUST fits and if you’re not careful, the outer cardboard piece maybe damaged if not treated with care, very much a “once its in, its not coming out” so if you keep the discs inside and intend to be pulling the set in and out, it might end on tears…….
Ben
December 6th, 2022 - 2:30pmBeen unsure whether to get these protectors. I want to protect them especially with having got a few signed, but are they easy to handle when taking the sets out of them or is it a bit of a faff?
Anonymous
December 6th, 2022 - 3:47pmUntil this set, they have fit perfectly and are really good. We’ll worth the investment BUT the bigger is designed for 8 disc sets, this one has 9 and the left side is slightly thicker as a result. It will fit, it’s good and solid but as soon as it went in I thought “that’s not coming out without effort”.
I take all the blu rays out in favour of putting them in custom plastic cases, just to preserve the card etc so once they are in the cases, I’m unlikely to get them back out.
Samuel
December 6th, 2022 - 6:03pmI am attracted to the idea of protective transparent sleeves – but for me it’s not worth it if I can’t access the discs regularly without snagging any J-cards, or having any cases loosely fit (or tight) since the collection sets either won’t line up neatly on the shelf, or the protective sleeves themselves will be destined to wear down over time (but I imagine would be perfect to use *if* you never ever intend to open the boxsets… In which case don’t even open the cellophane surely?
Rusty
December 7th, 2022 - 6:25amThat is a fair point, I take my J cards off to display the clean art which helps with the snugness a little but it’s likely more delicate if it’s still on there
Harold Shand
December 7th, 2022 - 7:00amI have the protectors and on all releases until now they are perfect. Easily access the set and slides out without an issue.
Designed to protect everyday wear and tear
Lewis frisby
December 5th, 2022 - 10:41pmMy season 2 boxset has arrived so looking forward to start watching these especially because i have only seen the time meddler any thoughts on what the next one will be or when it will be announced
Lewis frisby
December 5th, 2022 - 10:41pmMy season 2 boxset has arrived so looking forward to start watching these especially because i have only seen the time meddler any thoughts on what the next one will be or when it will be announced
Roosta
December 5th, 2022 - 4:57pmLike others, I pre-ordered this via Amazon back in August. We pay for Prime so obviously was expecting it to arrive at the weekend, slightly ahead of its Monday release. They took the money Saturday but I had an Expected Delivery date of the 10th. This was then revised to the 8th and my delivery was going to be by Royal Mail. Went on Amazon chat to have a bit of a moan, not because I was desperate for the set, it will be put away for Christmas anyhow, but because it’s not the service we paid for. Very wooly response but the upshot was that logistics were the issue and it wasn’t being sent from the usual depot. Apologised, told I just had to wait until Thursday, not attempt to offer a “goodwill” voucher – not that it bothers me I just saw mention above. Watch this space – I’m just grateful it was dispatched as others I know still haven’t had that happen yet!
Moodbeam
December 5th, 2022 - 6:28pmMine arrived today from Prime via Hermes. So I’d say Amazon have tried to shift from RM where they can (it’s their strike action that’s causing these delays, it’s not the fault of retailers such as Amazon) but probably haven’t been able to get enough capacity within the time frame.
I’ve had so many issues myself with Ebay sales I’ve sent which haven’t turned up because they’re still in a warehouse somewhere with the Royal Mail.
Darren
December 5th, 2022 - 7:35pmRoosta, I’m in the same situation as you. I spoke to someone at Amazon customer service via chat and they just stated the obvious that it was preparing for dispatch, but they have refunded my Prime membership for this month to make up for it not being with me for release.
Moodbeam, this isn’t a delay caused by Royal Mail, its a supply and dispatch issue. Amazon simply aren’t dispatching the boxsets until well after the release date. I had the same thing happen with the Specials Steelbook. Apparently they no longer offer one day delivery or delivery on day release for pre order items.
Bobby Fackrell
December 5th, 2022 - 10:37pmMine hasn’t been dispatched yet but Amazon are usually very good there’s obviously a general issue with these sets possibly out of their hands but given the state the world is in with war and strikes I don’t mind waiting a little longer it’s taken long enough anyway, it will come when it comes
Anonymous
December 6th, 2022 - 3:29pmI did the same… they’ve applied a £5 voucher to my account…
The Time Lord 1944
December 5th, 2022 - 3:43pmAnyone know what’s going on with this. My copy was ordered from Amazon the day the title was announced. There is no sign of it being dispatched by Amazon and the title is now out of stock. Is there an issue? The last few Collection releases did not go out of stock like this.
PJH1971
December 5th, 2022 - 4:18pmMine was delivered today from Amazon
PJH1971
December 5th, 2022 - 4:21pmP.S. Annoyingly, they sent it a thick padded envelope rather than the usual cardboard protective oversized sleeve
PJH1971
December 5th, 2022 - 4:22pmMine arrived today from Amazon – annoyingly, they sent it a thick padded envelope rather than the usual cardboard protective oversized sleeve
The Time Lord 1944
December 5th, 2022 - 4:30pmI’ve had that with the Daleks 2150 box set. Terrible way to package an expensive limited item. Glad you received it though.
Timelord63
December 5th, 2022 - 5:44pmMine was expected Wednesday but arrived today. Yeah it arrived in just a padded envelope but luckily arrived with no damage
D84
December 5th, 2022 - 10:23pmMine copy has arrived today – thankfully in perfect condition.
Mine was in a card wrap box not an envelope but it was loose fitting and had another product within it (that I had also ordered) so could have sustained some knocks in transit
Thankfully it hasnt
Harold Shand
December 5th, 2022 - 1:04pmFollowing the lengthy delay in S22 actually getting a release date (did we ever find out why), and now the terrible distribution of these sets, it’s getting like the B&M figures. Collecting is so difficult. First world problems eh
bryan
December 5th, 2022 - 2:35pmAS far as information goes ( see retailer set details regarding Asin numbers etc) the blu rays are made in Poland . Which had a huge influx of Ukrainian refugees,at he same ime a shortage of drivers best Europe.
A lot of drivers in Poland drove supplies ( sill do) to set up the camps in Poland. Factories shut down as other staff went to help in camp.*
Not sure what issues re S2 other than postal Delays Amazon warehouse issues.
As you say. First World issues
*my Aunt and husband live ( he is);Poland. There was a huge effort by the Polish population to get 4m people dry, fed,somewhere to sleep.
Rex Farrel
December 5th, 2022 - 3:14pmNah, the B&M figures aren’t available from multiple online retailers for significantly less than RRP. Obtaining the Collection releases is as easy as pi(e) in comparison.
Harold Shand
December 5th, 2022 - 4:38pmRex, my tongue was in my cheek.
Me waiting for a Dr Who item compared to real problems shows that I live in a North Sea Bubble
Rex Farrel
December 5th, 2022 - 6:28pmI got that you weren’t being *entirely* serious, don’t worry – we’re still some way off of the Collection situation being that irritating, thankfully… But I really would like Daleks and Tardises that were available from multiple online retailers for significantly less than the RRP – that didn’t happen even before B&M because most of the classic figures were exclusive to Forbidden Planet. To give the Beeb credit, if there is a supply problem with The Collection they do usually rectify it.
Prof Horner
December 5th, 2022 - 12:42pmMine has just arrived, looks fantastic. Looking forward to watching this, starting tonight with the David Whittaker piece.
Harold Shand
December 5th, 2022 - 4:21pmWho did you order with Prof?
Prof horner
December 5th, 2022 - 5:59pmAmazon Harold, I have had no issues with any of the releases I have had through them.
Paddy Troughton
December 5th, 2022 - 12:09pmMy girl says my boxset got delivered today by royal mail from HMV. Buzzing to watch this when home from uni. The chase is my favourite who story ever so hope it doesn’t get ripped on behind the sofa Haha.
Rex Farrel
December 5th, 2022 - 3:19pmWhich girl – the official one or the secret second one? (That’s a Troughton ref, for those who never watch the docs or read the articles.)
J. Smith
December 5th, 2022 - 10:24amOrdered in August with Amazon, was informed it had been dispatched on the 3rd, to arrive that day, never turned up. Informed it would be coming the next day, never turned up. I was then informed it was lost in transit so have requested a refund and will try my luck with HMV. Otherwise, if I am unable to get a copy now, at the retail price, will wait for standard release.
Anonymous
December 4th, 2022 - 9:42pmMy copy from amazon has been dispatched but via Royal Mail. Which is annoying because now it’s due in a weeks time. Yet I pay prime and the reason I ordered on amazon was because of the delivery method!
Bobby Fackrell
December 5th, 2022 - 7:43amI think given the time of the year and all the strike and industrial action you should just be grateful it is dispatched i ordered on Amazon and it has no been dispatched yet
The Time Lord 1944
December 5th, 2022 - 11:15amAnnoying but usually Royal Mail do deliver far earlier than predicted with Amazon. I think prime customers are taking priority with their own delivery service. My orders always get pushed to Royal Mail. I ordered my season 2 the day it was announced and it’s still not dispatched.
Graham
December 5th, 2022 - 11:54amOrdered from Amazon, despatched Saturday and just delivered, can’t wait to start trawling through this set, love season 2
Rex Farrel
December 5th, 2022 - 3:28pmAmazon usually only go for Royal Mail as a last resort, don’t they? If it does take a while to arrive and you’re on Prime then it might be worth a moan (for a goodwill voucher).
Peter C
December 5th, 2022 - 4:17pmI have Amazon Prime too and they haven’t even given me a dispatch date even though I ordered the set in November!
Harold Shand
December 5th, 2022 - 4:36pmI ordered on day it was announced via Amazon.
No sign of a dispatch and now its not even available to order on Amazon.
Someone posted that there were some logistics issues.
Its a bit disheartening when some get copies and others don’t, especially with pre-orders.
Amazon are usually very good so it has to be a supply issue
Harold Shand
December 5th, 2022 - 4:46pmRoyal Mail currently prioritise tracked 24/48 and special delivery. The managers are paid their bonuses on these.
HMV use tracked 48, Not sure about Amazon
Royal mail are trying to get all parcels out
Anonymous
December 5th, 2022 - 10:06pmBobby Fackrell, I get there is strike action and i’m happy to wait. My point is that I pay a monthly fee to have prime delivery. Yet they have not used it. At the time of order it was a prime delivery product. Plus an amazon van came to my door with another parcel today, so can’t see why they couldn’t be on the same truck. Seems odd to me.
Bobby Fackrell
December 6th, 2022 - 12:56pmI’m a Prime customer too and there’s obviously a delay with the dispatching it’s probably that they have not received enough. They can’t do next day delivery if they have not dispatched yet none hasn’t been dispatched yet. The Prime benefit is you are not paying any carriage at all particularly premium
Have you read the terms and conditions
7. Events Beyond our Reasonable Control
We will not be held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these Terms if the delay or failure arises from any cause which is non foreseeable and beyond our reasonable control.
TARDIS traveller
December 4th, 2022 - 9:01pmAnyone not had any update from HMV. I’ve had payment taken but no email updates on if it was dispatched or delayed. Seems strange.
Anonymous
December 5th, 2022 - 12:09amCheck your order status in your account. Your answer should be there.