November 1st, 2023
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The 14th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Standard Edition
Please check around for prices on this item. A seemingly lack of stock V demand has lead to highly inflated prices, even from established high street and online retailers.
The Doctor has regenerated, and he has a new Sonic screwdriver! Accompanying David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor in the 60th Anniversary specials, this sonic has a new but familiar form, just like the Doctor!
Character Options is proud to present the new Sonic screwdriver in toy form! It features light and sound FX as well as an opening and extending action – all operated from a single button on the handle.
The sonic comes beautifully presented in special anniversary packaging and is the perfect addition to any fans collection. Age: 5+
Battery Requirements: Requires 3 x 1.5V A76/AG13/LR44 Button Cell Batteries. (Demonstration Batteries Included).
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Bobby Davros
August 27th, 2023 - 3:28pmYou could get this and pretend its Shin Hati’s lightsabre until Hasbro can release an official one.
David
August 27th, 2023 - 6:28amI have both this and the online edition but can’t really decide which to favour…
Which to me is a good sign..character clearly have done a great job on these.
Bring on Doctor 15’s version
Gallifrey Falls No More
August 26th, 2023 - 6:42pmForbidden planet and worlds apart in Liverpool had these today.
Cymon
August 26th, 2023 - 3:02pmThe Who shop have these up for pre order, stock coming in in December pre order now for pre Christmas arrival. One per person according to Facebook
Gallifrey Falls No More
August 25th, 2023 - 10:38pmMine arrived today from forbidden planet. Have to say owning both I definitely prefer this one. Just wish it had the hidden lights and sounds
Anon
August 26th, 2023 - 7:15pmShipping note on Tuesday but still not delivered and now the Bank Holiday means no delivery til Tuesday ….. Aaaaargh!
Dave
November 16th, 2023 - 9:10amYeah I bought the original version and am generally disappointed; the standard version looks much nicer than the chrome. The additional settings are cool but because I use it more for display I’m not getting the benefit haha
Troughton’s Trousers
August 25th, 2023 - 6:28pmI was in Forbidden Planet in London yesterday and there were loads on the shelves.
Judooning
August 25th, 2023 - 11:26amJust recieved mine from Royal Mail.
I prefer it to the special edition. The grey paint scheme just seems to fit better with everything else on the shelf.
That’s not to lower the special edition, it’s still great looking.
Anon
August 25th, 2023 - 12:20pmStill waiting for mine … It’s agonising
Jordan
August 25th, 2023 - 2:30pmHi I got mine today from forbidden planet in Southampton.
And the grey looks alot better than the £30 one and it’s cheaper too.
So I’ll be using this one at the Bournemouth and film comic con thus September at the BIC ..
Daz
August 25th, 2023 - 4:17pmJust received mine today as well, I think the standard version is very cool. Very good quality, nice addition to the collection.
Andrew
August 25th, 2023 - 10:11amBirmingham store – Forbidden Planet had a new case on display yesterday when my son went in for me. £18.99
David
August 25th, 2023 - 8:46amWho shop will have some limited amounts this weekend at their signing event
Cymon
August 26th, 2023 - 3:07pmThe whoshop have them to pre order now on their website 1 per customer they are due to arrive in December
Michael
August 24th, 2023 - 7:40pmI’m surprised B&M didn’t order some. Easy money
Gallifrey Falls No More
August 24th, 2023 - 2:06pmAnyone got theirs from forbidden planet yet?
Anon
August 24th, 2023 - 2:51pmI had a shipping email from GO on Tuesday so am hoping it will arrive tomorrow.
Anon
August 24th, 2023 - 2:52pmSorry FP not GO (spell check grrr)
Judooning
August 24th, 2023 - 3:49pmNot yet. I thought it might turn up today but maybe it’ll be tomorrow. I know with FP, sometimes they can dispatch something and it can be upto a week before it arrives. Then other times it can be a couple of days.
I think sometimes “dispatch” may mean something like waiting in the warehouse to be shipped. If they have lots of the same order etc.
Daniel Simmonds
August 24th, 2023 - 6:23pmGot mine delivered today from Forbidden Planet via DPD very happy to get this version as I missed out on the chrome one
Loobop
August 25th, 2023 - 12:14pmmine just arrived by royal mail 48 hours post.Which is bad news for my thirteenth doctor barbie doll she’ll have to move to a different shelf now.
demdike@Cult Labs
August 22nd, 2023 - 6:15pmAre items like this actually making their way into high street shops or supermarkets do you know?
It was brilliant when Tesco stocked all the classic Character Options figures and you could go in and see a Voc Robot or Sea Devil on the shelves.
booboo
August 22nd, 2023 - 6:18pmno idea, i suspect CO might have them at £14.99 (+post) at some stage but not sure if there are enough to find their way to large retail oustlets.
GallfreyStands
August 23rd, 2023 - 1:51pmThey Are meant to be trying to convince main retailers to once more stock drwho stuff.
So they need Argos to stock stuff basically otherwise all the specialist shops will SCALP price well.
booboo
August 22nd, 2023 - 5:25pmsome ebay sellers have a decent price (including post) at the moment
Anon
August 22nd, 2023 - 5:54pmIt’s also £24.99 on Amazon
booboo
August 22nd, 2023 - 6:03pm£21.99 now
Some retailers have been seriously taking advantage of the frenzy on this one
daz
August 22nd, 2023 - 9:57pmEven Sci-fi Collector upped their price to £29.99 plus £5 delivery.
Scalpers in disguise in my opinion.
Loobop
August 22nd, 2023 - 4:23pmI got a email from forbidden planet this afternoon saying my 14th sonic screwdriver has been despatched i’ll leave this one in it’s box i think.
Gallifrey Falls No More
August 21st, 2023 - 6:58pmAnyone know a great shop for doctor who in Manchester? Here for the 2 days.
Ryan
August 21st, 2023 - 7:23pmThere’s a guy in Affleck’s who sells a bunch of Doctor Who figures. He’s on the third floor.
Gallifrey Falls No More
August 22nd, 2023 - 10:48pmThank you so much! Got so many great figures and it was so cheap!!!
beef
August 23rd, 2023 - 1:20amStar wars man, but that’s all older second hand stuff iirc. otherwise there’s forbidden planet
Reme
August 23rd, 2023 - 10:09amI wouldn’t go afflecks the guy in there uncharges like crazy, he was charging 30 quid for the current (at the time) B&M sets without packaging
Doctorbendisco
August 21st, 2023 - 2:08pmMy sonic has just arrived from the whoshop it looks great.
Greg
August 20th, 2023 - 12:52pmMine arrived this afternoon from sci-fi collector. I’m very impressed. I think I prefer it to the chrome one.
Doctor What
August 20th, 2023 - 7:33pmAny news on if it’s got the secret sounds and lights etc.? Only asking due to the confusion for everyone, both retailers and fans because some descriptions say it’s the same as the limited edition, some say it isn’t, even on this page a CO rep said it doesn’t, yet the item descriptions say it does
booboo
August 20th, 2023 - 7:46pmDoes not have secret sounds, some retailers used the Ltd edition description, some of which have amended already.
This “confusion” should never have happed.
Greg
August 21st, 2023 - 10:46pmNo extra features on this version.
Lewis frisby
August 16th, 2023 - 10:16amIs it me or is nothing on this website loading
booboo
August 16th, 2023 - 11:11amHeavy traffic (i wonder why) sorted now
Sam
August 16th, 2023 - 6:24amIf Ncuti has a different one, Character Options should plan ahead for demand.
Anon
August 16th, 2023 - 6:56pmThey had better take the number they first thought of and multiply that by 1000
Sam
August 17th, 2023 - 11:14pmYes definitely by at least 1000. The newest magazine confirms Ncuti has his own & Russell describes it as ” something that every kid wants for Christmas.”
carlo
August 16th, 2023 - 12:25ami really hope it has the secret sounds
Sam
August 16th, 2023 - 6:23amApparently no, look further down this thread.
Harrietjonesprimeminister-yesweknowwhoyouare
August 16th, 2023 - 12:09amJust got the chrome version (which I absolutely adore) but I I have to agree I think this looks way more accurate to the prop. The prop isn’t chrome, its quite clearly a lightly polished metal, but not mirror finish. Dont get me wrong I genuinely think the chrome sonic is the finest product character have ever produced, it looks pure class, and when it catches the light it could easily pass as metal. But based on all we have seen, this has more accurate finish.
Aqua
August 15th, 2023 - 8:02amWhen will this Sonic Scredriver release in Australia? And what will it be on?
Aqua
August 15th, 2023 - 8:02amScrewdriver*
booboo
August 15th, 2023 - 8:04amIkon have it for around January
Aqua
August 15th, 2023 - 8:07amWhat world-wide shops do you think it will be available on?
booboo
August 15th, 2023 - 8:09amcharacter should have it soon
toby
August 15th, 2023 - 7:23pmthis store I have ordered 3 of them form them its £20 each at scificollectorshop.co.uk they had they will get them in stock at the 17/8/23 then post them and they have a lot of doctor who as well if you spend more than £50 its free posting so I got 3 of them 1 for me and 2 to save if broken
Anon
August 15th, 2023 - 9:37pmGoogle search is showing lots of per orders for Australia & NZ – titanpopculture, ozziecollectables, mightyape, popstop to make a few – estimated delivery Jan 2024 – Hope this helps those down under
Aqua
August 17th, 2023 - 1:30pmDo you think Amazon will have it at some point?
booboo
August 17th, 2023 - 1:33pmnot sure but i think CO site will
Aqua
August 27th, 2023 - 7:44amWhat is happening with these at the moment on release date? Because I see so many reviews and unboxing from people in the UK on YouTube and Australian fans have to wait till Feb 2024 possibly.
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 8:01pmAnd now to the next retailer, whoever that might might be…
Anon
August 14th, 2023 - 8:31pmLooks like.pre-order is still available at ozziecollectables.com and scificollectorshop.co.uk . Prices are £21 and £19.99 respectively.
FH
August 14th, 2023 - 8:54pmthey’re back in at forbiddenplanet.
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 9:05pmgone again, some one cancelled it no doubt, what is going on with these.
Anon
August 14th, 2023 - 9:13pmAnd they are also appearing for pre-order on a well known auction site. Prices definitely vary!
When The Doctor Was Me
August 15th, 2023 - 4:46pmI’d love to see Smyths pick up the brand! Walking i to a toy shop and seeing all of these in hand would be great!
Loobop
August 15th, 2023 - 9:29pmforbidden planet sent me a email today saying release date now changed to 23rd august wonder why suddenly two days more.
Jesse
August 14th, 2023 - 7:34pmWhat’s the difference between the standard edition and the limited edition?
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 7:45pmMatt finish prongs, no secret sounds or colours (according to CO representative )
Mr Greel
August 14th, 2023 - 8:40pmAccording to product description on Sci fi Collector website:
“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.”
Remains to be seen what these are. Thankfully managed to order one from Forbidden Planet before they went.
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 8:57pmconflicting info as usual. PR did not include a product description, each retailer seems to be putting up different wording but scifi’s is from the LTD edition description.
Never used to be like this, so misleading and uncertain to the consumer
Jordan Symmons
August 15th, 2023 - 4:42pmHi do you know what other retailers will be stocking them at all..
Many thanks
Jordan Symmons
Loobop
August 14th, 2023 - 7:33pmAlthough i was lucky enough to get the first version i ordered this version too off forbidden planet i got tenths mug and coaster while at it to justify the postage price. I thought forbidden planet would have got the fourteenth doctor comic con titan figures in by now i still live in hope seen none on ebay either.
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 7:46pmlooking out for those myself, hardly any on ebay (US)
Mr Greel
August 14th, 2023 - 8:45pmWant the 14th Titans too. Wondering if Forbidden Planet have them and holding them back until they release their new 14th Doctor range.
Moodbeam
August 15th, 2023 - 2:53pmHave the first version but ordered this too for the collection. Added three of the 2.99 Titan Vinyls on also to justify postage… plus at that price I couldn’t refuse.
FH
August 14th, 2023 - 7:19pmgot mine. 🙂 are these gonna get sold out too do you think?
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 7:23pmI think there will be many retailers but they will only be sent so many, its a question of take your pick when you can.
Also Suspect the 2nd batch of exclusives will hang about as the buzz will have died down by then
Judooning
August 14th, 2023 - 4:55pmNot messing about with this. Ordered one
I prefere the packaging on this one to the limited one
Anon
August 14th, 2023 - 4:29pmJusy ordered mine from FP – don’t want to miss out on this one as well.
Daniel Simmonds
August 14th, 2023 - 4:14pmJust ordered one from Forbidden planet, really surprised these are not available direct from Character.
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 4:51pmthink it will be, uneven retailer listings is a bit odd
Judooning
August 14th, 2023 - 4:57pmWonder if they’re giving each retailer their own few days slots to get maximum orders in?
Doctorbendisco
August 14th, 2023 - 4:04pmI ordered mine from the whoshop as it is cheap cause it is 17.99 on the whoshop
booboo
August 14th, 2023 - 4:08pmsold out, get them from where you can when you can.