September 25th, 2024
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The Fifteenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Deluxe Edition
Available now. The first batch is limited Two units per transaction and each costs just £39.99 with Free post and packaging in the UK.
A standard version is available to order from www.forbiddenplanet.com, www.thewhoshop.com and various retailers on www.ebay.co.uk
Character Options is delighted to announce a brand-new exclusive for its iconic Doctor Who Collection – the Fifteenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver.
The Fifteenth Doctors sonic screwdriver boasts a completely revamped shape and design, with its curved edges, making it the most unique rendition of his favourite bit of tech yet.
The deluxe version, available only on Character online, boasts an exclusive ‘electro plated’ finish making it look like real polished steel and brass. It features 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.
On this deluxe version of The Fifteenth Doctor’s device there are many new features including a uniquely shaped, swivel-out Power Core complete with flickering Power Crystal Chamber and on/off sounds. There are also three distinctly different sounds with accompanying light FX; a standard sonic sound, a data sound, and a lifeform scan sound. The spring-out and retract Emitter section also has its own sound and finally the slide out analyser comes with its own sound completing the sound FX.
The sonic comes beautifully presented in Regeneration style packaging and is the perfect piece of memorabilia to add to any Doctor Who collection.
Battery Requirements: – Requires 3 x 1.5V A76/AG13/LR44 Button Cell Batteries (Demo batteries included) Age: 5+
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Gordon
September 27th, 2024 - 10:24amJust received my Sonic Screwdriver from Character, but I think I’ve been sent the wrong version. As mine doesn’t have the Deluxe Badge in the bottom left corner, and also doesn’t look like it’s got the electroplating that it’s supposed to have either. Have emailed CS to see what’s happened.
Joe
September 27th, 2024 - 10:36amSame here, mine is missing the Deluxe Edition badge
Gordon
September 27th, 2024 - 10:44amIt’s all very strange. I got an email back from CS and they said it is the deluxe version as the retail version isn’t available in the UK yet. But I’ve seen on eBay ones for sale with the Deluxe Badge on it and on the back it’s called the Character Online Exclusive.
Joe
September 27th, 2024 - 10:46amthe item codes on the boxes and the website are different, so I’m not sure what they’re playing at
Gordon
September 27th, 2024 - 12:23pmJoe, I’ve just been told by CS to return mine for a replacement as it should have the Deluxe Edition badge etc on it. I would get in contact via the contact us form on their site and you’ll be given a reference number and an address to return your to.
Joe
September 27th, 2024 - 1:37pmjust gone through that, had a very nice lady on the phone about it, something about the far east messing up a shipment
Doctorbendisco
September 27th, 2024 - 9:58amMy sonic has just arrived this morning it is brilliant
Gordon
September 27th, 2024 - 11:14amDoes yours have the Deluxe Badge on the packaging and have the item number as 08241 on the back? As mine doesn’t have any of these and I think I’ve been sent the retail version and not the deluxe one.
Doctorbendisco
September 27th, 2024 - 12:30pmYes mine has the number and badge on it.
Youngj
September 27th, 2024 - 7:28amMy one is get delivery today by royal mail
Anthony Fagn
September 26th, 2024 - 10:45pmDid CO have to heat seal it to the inside of the box? Not collector friendly..
Gallifrey Falls No More
September 26th, 2024 - 12:52pmMine just arrived! Still don’t love the design but it’s a fantastic toy! Can’t fault character on that!
Judooning
September 26th, 2024 - 12:57pmSame here. Such a great toy
Gallifrey Falls No More
September 26th, 2024 - 1:07pmDoes yours have the hidden sounds though. Mine doesn’t seem to
Judooning
September 26th, 2024 - 1:27pmYeah, press 15 times and keep held down. Then pull out the view finder whilst you’re still holding the button down.
Gallifrey Falls No More
September 26th, 2024 - 4:19pmGot it thank you very much!
Elliot
September 26th, 2024 - 5:46pmhow long did yours take to arrive after ordering
JRT!
September 26th, 2024 - 6:29pmMine was ordered on Tuesday and arrived today,that was quick! It’s still in the UK though so will get it later with some other stuff.
Gordon
September 27th, 2024 - 10:34amDoes your box have the Deluxe Badge on it? My order just arrived, but I doesn’t have that on it, as I reckon I’ve got the retail version.
Youngj
September 26th, 2024 - 12:06amI got a update from royal mail about my order which i ordered from character opitions and royal mail set my tracking number and it said they will deliver my 15th doctor sonic screwdriver online V on friday 27/9/24
Fh
September 25th, 2024 - 3:36pmWow you guys are lucky getting out dispatched already, I haven’t gotten such an email yet although ordered yesterday early too. xD
TheBrigadier@2013
September 27th, 2024 - 10:34amSimilar here, Fh. I ordered mine on Tuesday 24th, and only got a dispatch email yesterday. Due to be delivered tomorrow
The third
September 25th, 2024 - 1:42pmSomewhere a barrel is being scraped
booboo
September 25th, 2024 - 2:00pmnot by a long way
Fh
September 25th, 2024 - 3:35pmWhat do you mean the third? I’m genuinely curious as I don’t understand the reference.
Rory
September 25th, 2024 - 5:19pmThe new sonic screwdriver is released, just as every other new sonic screwdriver has been, and you think they’re getting desperate?
What would you prefer?
Pootle
September 25th, 2024 - 11:31pm@ ‘The Third’ I think you are on the wrong website?
The Living Shadow
September 26th, 2024 - 3:07amHardly! I’m surprised we didn’t get this last Christmas and have all screen colours and more by now. Over the last few months I’ve felt like I’ve been more desperate to have it than Character have been to release it haha
toptimelord
September 25th, 2024 - 11:54amNew Sonic Screwdriver! Just Dispatched! Wirh Royal Mail! Classiiiiic!
Jamie
September 25th, 2024 - 10:23amMy sonic has been shipped! Can’t wait to get it!
Young j
September 25th, 2024 - 9:05amMy order of the 15th doctor sonic screwdriver from character Options has been dispatched and ship to and royal mail are the one to delivery the item to us
Doctorbendisco
September 25th, 2024 - 10:22amSame mine has been dispatched with royal mail.
The Living Shadow
September 25th, 2024 - 2:01amSo exciting! I can’t wait to get mine. I personally LOVE this Sonic, it’s everything I want in a strange cross between a scientific instrument and tool, with a slightly 2000’s ergonomic design and aesthetic. It kind of reminds me of an old portable CD player I had as a kid (only a lot smaller haha). I resisted ordering 2 though in hopes that we see the other colour variants released (yellow and red)…
Gallifrey Falls No More
September 25th, 2024 - 2:19pmMy guess was this is why they released the gold version of 14s sonic. See if people buy different colours
booboo
September 25th, 2024 - 2:31pmwith CO releasing a 3rd (and perhaps unexpected) batch of their online exclusive just before the gold sonic announcement and at the same time online market places being flooded with counterfeits (which are still listed daily) personally i dont see how anything could be judged from that.
The Living Shadow
September 26th, 2024 - 3:02amI reckon that could’ve been the plan initially, and it seems like they’ve been testing ideas like floating an onlinr exclusive, store-specific exclusive and a regular version whilst still having them relatively available. The ebay knock-offs definitely muddy the water a little bit for sure though…
Jamie
September 24th, 2024 - 9:26pmThis certainly looks like the most fun and functional Sonic toy ever!
Jordan Symmons
September 24th, 2024 - 6:36pmOrdered mine from Character options tonight.
Looking forward to seeing this in person.
I really like the 15th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver.
toob
September 24th, 2024 - 6:36pmOut of curiosity, is there a reason this is so low in the News feed, booboo? I almost missed it assuming it was the old version because it was so low, usually you put announcements such as this at the top, even if there have been a few t-shirts or whatever announced since.
booboo
September 24th, 2024 - 8:25pmExactly that, there just happened to be several new posts done rapidly after it went live pushing it quickly down the pecking order. There also wasn’t a “proper” press release either for this or any advance warning for us to set things up better.
CO’s main focus is on their chosen social media channels now.
Emo
September 24th, 2024 - 1:07pmWhat the difference?
daz
September 24th, 2024 - 1:46pmAs per the article…
The deluxe version, available only on Character online, boasts an exclusive ‘electro plated’ finish making it look like real polished steel and brass.
Fh
September 24th, 2024 - 12:26pmDo you reckon these will sell out fast, booboo?
booboo
September 24th, 2024 - 12:28pmit depends on how many are in the first batch, if it does it looks like more are coming.
Troughton’s Trousers
September 24th, 2024 - 12:04pmOrdered! But still not plain sailing for me: the website just didn’t want to process my payment, so I tried on my mobile and it went through first time. Phew!
Poster 4
September 24th, 2024 - 11:57amIs it actually in stock now? Any ideas when we will get it? End of the week?
booboo
September 24th, 2024 - 12:01pmyes its in stock delivery is down to when CO ship
toptimelord
September 24th, 2024 - 11:55amGive Me The Loving! The new Sonic Screwdriver looks out-of-this-world! Five minutes after the announcement I ordered the deluxe version exclusively from Character Options! Is it in stock now? I just hope it arrives in time for when I meet Ncuti and Millie at the London Comic Con Winter!
Judooning
September 24th, 2024 - 12:33pmI’ll see you there! I’m glad it’s out before November too so I can take it with me.
toptimelord
September 24th, 2024 - 1:49pmIt’s going to be a blue-box-tastic show! Imagine in our pictures getting a snap with the new Doctor holding the new Sonic Screwdriver. Classic! See you there.
WhoCollector
September 24th, 2024 - 11:36amI wonder why it was easier to get on the website… dont get me wrong, im happy for everyone who wanted one. Somthing tells me that less people did want one, though.
Judooning
September 24th, 2024 - 11:42amNo, last year after the Figutive set released, CO made some upgrades with their providers for more traffic to be allowed onto the site etc.
So it should always be plain sailing form now on with exclusive items (Hopefully).
booboo
September 24th, 2024 - 11:42amthey updated their website a while ago to handle much more traffic and no mass advance warning with a specific time, a much more leisurely announcement.
Mrs Croot
September 24th, 2024 - 11:47amIt is also possible that less people want it because of the standard version. I myself never got the standard 14 sonic because I had the online version, and only needed one. Considering the preorder for the standard 15 sonic came out before this, it’s possible people went for that as their 1 representation of 15s sonic.
Scott
September 24th, 2024 - 11:19amReally happy they have changed the way you checkout. Much easier to buy and less stressful than normal.
WhoCollector
September 24th, 2024 - 6:58pmAll valid points, however there are Less comments and interactions too.
Jamie
September 24th, 2024 - 11:13amOrdered! 🙂
Dengabill
September 24th, 2024 - 10:34amFeel like the price of this has definitely gone up a few notches after the rush for 14’s sonic. Ah well. Happy to have secured one.
Jon
September 24th, 2024 - 10:25amOrdered 2! Oner to open, one to keep sealed. Same for the retail version from FP.
LewBear
September 24th, 2024 - 11:16amManaged to get one. And it took 2 minutes instead of 3 hours this time.
Gallifrey Falls No More
September 24th, 2024 - 10:18amOrdered mine! A lot easier to check out this year
Young j
September 24th, 2024 - 9:58amI have just order my one to from characters op
Doctor What
September 24th, 2024 - 9:57amBoom, got it it looks so shiny been waiting since SDCC to buy one
Judooning
September 24th, 2024 - 9:57amA lot smoother transaction than in the past
Doctorbendisco
September 24th, 2024 - 9:56amI have Ordered this one and pre ordered the retail version from FP