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Doctor Who 5.5″ Warriors of the Deep Figure Set
Now available to order from www.forbiddenplanet.com
Warriors of the Deep (1984), a new 3-piece set offers a once only chance to collect these iconic Silurian figures
Character Options has today revealed the next instalment of Doctor Who collectors’ sets, available exclusively online on the Character Options website.
The new Warriors of the Deep (1984) set includes the Three Command Silurian crew of Ichthar, Tarpok and Scibus as seen in the season twenty-one episode of the same name. Perfect for all Doctor Who fans and collectors, the set comes beautifully displayed in a special presentation pack with diorama insert and Doctor Who heritage packaging. These figures will only ever be available this one time only, and offers the perfect opportunity for fans to add to their collections.
The Silurians
Psionosauropodomorpha, Homo Reptilia or more simply Silurians are a species of highly intelligent reptiles with psionic abilities who inhabited the planet Earth millions of years before humans. In order to outlive the catastrophe that destroyed the dinosaurs, they descended into underground hibernation shelters, but were never revived and now many pockets of survivors lie dormant within the planet. The Silurians have attempted to re-take the planet Earth on several occasions but have always been defeated by either human weapons or by the Doctor.
Setting the scene
In the Warriors of the Deep episode, we travel to Earth year 2084. Two power blocs control the planet. One of them has an underwater base called Sea Base 4 operating deep in the ocean and strategically positioned to control nuclear weapons aimed at its opponents.
Evading missile fire in space, the TARDIS lands on Sea Base 4 in the middle of a practice missile run. The TARDIS crew are soon detected and alarms are triggered whereupon the Doctor as a distraction programs the base’s reactor to overload in an attempt to avoid capture. This fails however, and the time travellers are detained.
We soon learn the Silurians have located and revived a group of Sea Devil Warriors from deep hibernation and together they attack the base. The Silurians dispatch the Myrka, a large marine creature, to break through the outer airlocks. After a fierce battle the Doctor surmising an aversion to bright light, kills it using a rigged up ultra-violet projector. The Silurians and Sea Devils take control of the base.
After much bloodshed, the Doctor confronts the Silurian Ichthar about the death toll whereupon the he scornfully reveals it’s irrelevant as his warriors intend to destroy mankind by triggering a global nuclear war. They connect a ‘manipulator’ to the computer systems and while distracted, the Doctor escapes and discovers cylinders of hexachromite gas, which is utterly lethal to all sea life.
Unable to find another option the gas is fed into the ventilation system. The Silurians and Sea Devil warriors collapse and the Doctor tries to stop the missiles by linking himself into the computer and succeeds.
Al Dewar, Character Options’ Creative Director, added his own personal thoughts on the release of this new exclusive and the episode from which they are created.
‘I think it’s safe to say that 1984’s story Warriors of the Deep brought back a much underused yet very fondly remembered Doctor Who foe .. The Silurian’s. I personally remember this story with great fondness; partly this was because from the start I was trying to guess who the protagonists were as the mysterious submarine closed in on the Sea Base. And then later because of the great rework of the original design for this Classic Monster.
The Silurian costume design is excellent and I think created quite a different look with the updated carapace body added. The Silurian’s in this story are like the Silurian’s and Sea Devils of old, they are not the baddies and neither are they alien. They are simply trying to survive and in the story it’s the humans who appear less than squeaky clean. Like many really good Doctor Who stories there are no winners at the end of Warriors…just survivors. It’s a really cracking adventure with the 5th Doctor with a kind of feeling of downbeat inevitability which I really like.
Three Silurians in the set might seem an odd choice but for me this Story is all about “Three” We have the three races, humans, Silurians and the Sea Devils. We have Ichthar, the last of the original Silurian Triad. The three Silurian characters themselves are the command crew of the ratty old sub and all we see of the once proud race. Obviously we have the Silurian’s own third eye though this time used as a speech unit and not as a psionic weapon. Therefore the set we’ve brought together works perfectly as we have two Silurians with the black unlit eye and the slight variation in body deco on these means they are all slightly different. I absolutely love this figure and think it’s one of the best we’ve done and a great addition to the Classic line up.”
Christoff the Wise
February 16th, 2022 - 11:44pmWhat a missed opportunity! They picked the wrong version! Who would want to shell out for, granted very well made figures, from such a duff story?!? Good luck to those that want them but I’ll hang on for the Pertwee figures.
A
February 17th, 2022 - 12:18amI think it is probably wise to have warriors be the online exclusive and release the 70s Silurians as part of a B&M set. That means more people will be able to get a hold of them as they will probably be more popular.
Martino
February 17th, 2022 - 10:02amWrong version for YOU, Al makes clear in the video this is his personal favourite. Me myself am grovelingly grateful to the man for his choices.
Jace
February 16th, 2022 - 10:09pmAbout 1700 sets available
Popplewick
February 16th, 2022 - 9:14pmI think we’re overdue some second Doctor aliens – the Yeti , Quark, Dominator and Kroton would be my choices along with a Wheel in Space set containing Zoe , the missing Wheel Cyberman, servo robot and wheel cybermats.
Nick
February 16th, 2022 - 9:27pmYes to a Yeti and Quark and the second Dr Emperor Dalek please.
Doctor Stu
February 16th, 2022 - 9:37pmWe’re 56 years overdue a Jamie Mcrimmon figure to be fair. It’s literally the only single classic who thing I want that they currently haven’t done
Popplewick
February 17th, 2022 - 2:28pmJamie should be bundled with the Yeti I wouldnt object to both versions in a box.
TomBakersDozen
February 16th, 2022 - 7:19pmI actually forgot about Turlough lol. Yeah why not? As for Kamelion? Not fussed either way.
Luskentyre
February 17th, 2022 - 10:40amA Kamelion figure would be excellent – then we can have any figure we want 🙂
Shaun
February 16th, 2022 - 6:04pmI love these! If I’d had more money in the 80s I’d have bought one of the replica whole head-masks that were produced, but I was just a poor schoolboy then…
They’ve reminded me of one of two limericks I had printed in DWM 20+ years ago when they ran a limerick competition…
Hexachromite – to reptiles a killer –
is unearthed in part one of this thriller.
What point can you see
in parts 2 and 3?
All they are is over-lit filler,
Of course, without parts 2 and 3 we’d never have had the ‘door-on-Tegan’s-foot moment!
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 5:33pmNow new figures by CO seem to be a “thing” again.
I’ve got to be honest , I’d love to see a set released featuring “Omega” but with a removable helmet. Once the helmet is removed theirs Peter Davison’s face underneath.
Martino
February 16th, 2022 - 9:42pmHeh, I only recently discovered my Classic Omega has a removable head, revealing his eroded/invisible body …
Coleman
February 17th, 2022 - 10:49amThanks for that info Martino, I didn’t realise that either as mine is still boxed up.
Since it’s in a box though and not a “Clamshell” I don’t mind opening it up. I’ll have to check it out.
TomBakersDozen
February 16th, 2022 - 4:42pmOrdered mine today, only have a PayPal confirmation so far, i got their last exclusive set too so I’m not panicking, all should be fine. Really want a Tegan, Nyssa & Adric set though, maybe asking a bit much but WHO know’s??? Finger’s crossed.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 5:36pmWhat? No Turlough? Or kamelion?
Philip Shaw
February 16th, 2022 - 5:42pmKamelion was only in a cut scene from the Awakening that season until his demise in Planet Of Fire. Not in Warriors agree about Turlough though.
The Werewolf
February 16th, 2022 - 6:23pmI like Turloufh about as far as I can throw him, not sure how TomBakersDozen feels.
Popplewick
February 16th, 2022 - 9:42pmI think Kamelion would be top of my list of ‘companions’ to be produced as a figure.
TomBakersDozen
February 16th, 2022 - 3:46pmOrdered mine today, just have the PayPal confirmation so far but I’m sure it’ll all be fine. Really want a Tegan, Nyssa & Adric set. Maybe unlikely but WHO knows??? Finger’s crossed.
Peter C
February 16th, 2022 - 1:18pmHas anyone received an email about their purchase yet from Character? I ordered my set last night and have only received the confirmation via PayPal so far. I know the last time for the abominable snowman set it took a while for the confirmation email from Character themselves to come in ..
Kevin225
February 16th, 2022 - 2:37pmI contacted Customer Services as I was in exactly the same position as you. They said that there was a delay in sending the emails out and I managed to get assurance that a) I had placed an order and b) managed to get an invoice emailed to me shortly after the call enddd.
Andrew y
February 16th, 2022 - 3:48pmI have not yet either. I don’t think many people have but like you say it was the same with the Snowman set. 🙂
TheGingyrDoctor
February 16th, 2022 - 11:40amAnyone know how many sets are left? Out of the 5000.
booboo
February 16th, 2022 - 11:56amcant really tell as they might have not have put the full inventory on, if the have then about half have sold
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 11:27amIf these sets sell well and that’s a big “if”. I can actually see the Yeti turning up in one of these online sets. They’ve already a good prototype (to save money) so it just needs Tooling.
Would be excellent to finally have it in hand like the K1 Robot at last.
TimelordTim
February 16th, 2022 - 11:32amThe Yeti does seem to be a good possibility as you say Coleman, so many people would want it as well. Here’s hoping with fingers crossed!
Popplewick
February 16th, 2022 - 2:52pmA web planet set would be a stunner.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 4:15pmYes Popplewick, Menoptera, Zarbi and maybe the Doctor or a companion in a Three pack.
the ergon
February 16th, 2022 - 5:37pmMore like Two menoptera and a venom grub if were lucky and behave ourselves.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 5:45pmWould like the Doctor in that big white Duffle coat though with a couple of Menoptera.
Maybe one winged and the other Wingless.
Popplewick
February 16th, 2022 - 9:04pmThe Doctor in his white Vortis exploration outfit would be great – plenty of other stuff that could go in – the Zarbi, Menoptra – as you say coleman winged and wingless and also the smaller young female Menoptra – an Optera, venom grub. the Animus, of course, and as an added bonus the superb Astral map !
Birdy98
February 16th, 2022 - 10:45amWould love them to do some Eccleston/Tennant sets…
An easy one for Eccleston would be a closed mouth slitheen, Jacketless 9th Doctor and standard pose, series 1 Rose rather than the battle stance.
Tennant set could be 10th Doctor with updated articulation, series 4 Rose, 2008 UNIT soldier (red beret) or one of the previously exclusive to box set figures (heavenly host or pig slave)
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 10:49amThey seem to have lost the licence to make any My Who at all if you read comments below.
Don’t know if it’s true though.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 10:55am“Nu Who”.
the ergon
February 16th, 2022 - 11:56amseparate licences.
John
February 16th, 2022 - 1:38pmThey hold the licence for all Who.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 5:03pmErgon CO have both licenses for Dr Who so we could see Nu Who stuff in the Future.
3 Hours ago a comment was posted on Facebook about this matter that looked like it came from an official source.
They had seen these rumours and said it had been a mistake.
TimelordTim
February 16th, 2022 - 5:19pmExcellent to hear Coleman, I thought (and hoped despite the rumour) that they’d have a license for all Who. Still hoping for a Dhawan Master this year.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 5:41pmYes Excellent Tim, after all Nu or Classic, it’s all Dr Who and I would like Stuff made from both Eras.
The Werewolf
February 16th, 2022 - 7:14pmThere aren’t separate licences, classic and nuwho are the same licence.
the ergon
February 16th, 2022 - 9:16pmIt was actually what i heard from a certain poster responding to another with regards to this matter. Never take anything as given is the lesson there. i always assumed they were the same.
Number 6
February 16th, 2022 - 9:40amOrdered the set! Have also bought the set from the 4th Doctor story, Robot, as well. Am extremely impressed that we are seeing good sets of classic Dr Who sets. Looking forward to new ones yet to come.
Eric the Dalek
February 16th, 2022 - 8:11amI am back. The new era will hopefully restore fandom and the merchandise to better days. I too have ordered this set. Couldn’t resist, at that price and free shipping. As for wish lists…my life will not be complete until we get the 1st Doctor’s other 2 companions. I also truly wish for Jamie and Zoe. Oh yes, and round out the 5th Doctor’s companions as well, please. And still have gaps in the Master’s incarnations. Regenerating Doctors figures? That light up, or at least look like they are. Yes please.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 10:54amDon t forget Mel, the 6th/7th Doctors remaning Companion to get the Plastic treatment.
Everyone forgets poor Bonnie.
TimelordTim
February 16th, 2022 - 11:33amAnd Liz of course. Liz was rumoured a while back so hoping they do have a release for her planned sometime down the line.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 11:40amYes Tim, since the Doctor had loads of Companions over the years, we always forget someone. Personally I’d like to see Jean Marsh as Sarah Kingdom, (such a good outfit).
But would people class her as a Companion?
the ergon
February 16th, 2022 - 11:59amSort of coleman. And brett vyon. and katerina. Very short lived companions like courtney, Artie and Angie.
Mouth on legs
February 22nd, 2022 - 12:26amWould be a good idea to have a series of releases like “History of the Daleks” for the companions from Susan through to Dan. #1. Susan, Ian, Barbara. #2. Vicki, Steven, Katarina. and so on… Keeping different costumes like Zoe – Invasion/The Five Doctors, Jamie – whiteout Mind Robber, Jamie – Hamish Wilson, Kamelion – robot, silver Howard, silver Master etc. for online exclusives. Could also do Big Finish companions based on the voice actors, a smaller collector demographic, but perfect for online exclusives.
KORSAIR
February 16th, 2022 - 12:36amOrdered.
Sons of Skaro
February 15th, 2022 - 11:57pmI have ordered myself 2 of these. I wish I had done the same with the mechanus Dalek set. One boxed, one unboxed.
If love some Sea Devil Warriors to go with these guys and maybe a Myrka hand puppet.
Coleman
February 16th, 2022 - 10:58amDon’t mention the hand puppet, ergon will be reading these comments. lol.
Jace
February 15th, 2022 - 11:56pmI can’t decide on this one so will see if fate decides for me.
Jace
February 15th, 2022 - 11:45pmEbay has lots of preorders at £60 or individual £20 oh scalpers love Dr who. These are nice but need a pertwee figure in a miners hat.
HS
February 16th, 2022 - 9:04amWrong episode mate 😛
This is from the Peter Davison story.
Jamie
February 15th, 2022 - 11:30pmOnly 2100 left now…
Martino
February 15th, 2022 - 10:45pmAs of nearly 11pm, only approx 2,100 left. Not bad for a low-key Tuesday release. all gone by this time tomorrow I hope!
FH
February 16th, 2022 - 12:22amThis is incredibly wishful thinking, they will be around for quite a while longer haha.
TheBrigadier@2013
February 16th, 2022 - 12:22pm2100 left means about 2900 sold on day 1. If I remember, the Abominable Snowman Tardis set had 4000 made, and there were about 1400 left after day 1, meaning about 2600 sold. If those numbers are correct, then this set has actually sold more than the Tardis set on day 1!
FH
February 16th, 2022 - 2:14pmNot quite Brigadier! Character never put out the full inventory in one go, so there’s 2100 left out of the ones they put out.
Mouth on legs
February 22nd, 2022 - 12:32amI only saw this at nearly midnight on the 21st… still some left for my two orders 😉
Nath
February 15th, 2022 - 10:27pmWish they would just make a console set not really a fan of this set
TheBrigadier@2013
February 15th, 2022 - 8:48pmLove these figures! In spite of the poor reputation the story has, its always been one of my guilty pleasures. Needless to say…ordered!
Mr Fish
February 15th, 2022 - 7:46pmLooks awesome, I’ve ordered. Loving this classic figure renaissance!
Also… orchids on the windowsills? Next set will be Black Orchid?! Haha.
Lewisfrisby
February 15th, 2022 - 8:49pmThat would be good
Spacewarp
February 15th, 2022 - 10:07pmShame I’ll have Sea Devils and Silurians, only not from the same story.
The Fishmonger
February 15th, 2022 - 7:05pmI love Al’s enthusiasm. Where would we be without him ?
Matt Y
February 15th, 2022 - 6:51pm18.50pm – over half sold.
the ergon
February 15th, 2022 - 6:55pmOnly Half?
booboo
February 15th, 2022 - 7:31pmI think this set will be around for a while yet…
TheBrigadier@2013
February 15th, 2022 - 8:50pmBy way of a comparison, the Abominable Snowman Tardis set had 4000 produced, and was down to just over 1400 available by roughly the same time on the day of release (about two thirds sold). Considering this set is perhaps less of a draw than the Tardis set, half sold on the first day is not a bad performance at all !
prototype dalek
February 15th, 2022 - 9:06pmTake in to account there are an extra 1000 compared to the first 2 sets, there will of course be around that bit longer. Though over 2750 sold in around 12 hours, isn’t to bad so far. It is going to be interesting to see how long it takes for them to sell out.
Joe 90
February 15th, 2022 - 6:49pmWas there supposed to be a TARDIS set announced too or was that just a rumour?
booboo
February 15th, 2022 - 6:55pmlooks like a rumour now but might be for later, but a 3 pack Silurian set was mentioned around…
Rooners
February 15th, 2022 - 7:32pmIf that is true, I hope it’s a TARDIS we don’t have yet rather than a variation of a previous release. I’d love the TV Movie TARDIS.
Spacewarp
February 15th, 2022 - 10:09pmSpeaking of sets that were rumoured, does anyone else remember talk of a “Lone Cyberman” model before the pandemic. Or did I dream that?
Grant P
February 15th, 2022 - 6:38pmNew figures wow! Ordered! Hoping any new b&m sets this year will blow us away with a Tegan or other 5th Dr companion would be so great if a console room was done too! I can dream!
Gazza
February 15th, 2022 - 6:24pmA very nice set and did not expect this one to be quite honest . Having said that I would have liked to have seen a 5th Dr companion , such as Tegan , with 2 Silurians instead
Nick
February 15th, 2022 - 6:36pmMay be there’s a Tegan and a Turlough in the pipeline… Let’s hope so… That would be great news.
Phantom Sidious
February 16th, 2022 - 7:49amThree Silurian in the story, so three in the pack makes complete sense
Nick
February 15th, 2022 - 6:09pmOh, this is the kind of news we need on a wet cold Feb day! Utterly brilliant! Yep, ordered as well.
Alvin
February 15th, 2022 - 5:39pmOMG
I wasn’t expecting to see the Warriors of the Deep Silurian triad to be released … Fantastic news, I’ve just ordered it 😀