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Dr Who Figurine Collection Special 15 Wirrn

From the most excellent sci-fi TV series in the world comes this Special Edition in the Doctor Who Figurine Collection: The Wirrn!

Landing the TARDIS in the far future, the Doctor and his friends, Sarah and Harry, arrive on a space station high above Earth where hundreds of people are asleep in cryogenic suspension. They’ve been sleeping for centuries, and the station has been boarded by something alien and hungry – the Wirrn!

The Doctor must try to defeat the alien menace before the last of humanity ends up as dinner! From the mind of writer Robert Holmes, the Wirrn were made by legendary monster-maker John Friedlander, who built the giant alien insect costumes from bamboo, fibreglass and latex.

You can find out everything that went into the creation of this substantial strange insect in our fact-packed special issue

Standing at 14.2 cm tall, we have recreated the Wirrn to specific standards, and our figurine is another essential addition to the ever-growing collection.


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90 comments

  • Alvin

    February 12th, 2020 - 2:46pm

    The Wirrn is back in stock on the Eaglemoss Collection Shop

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  • Skonnos

    February 22nd, 2018 - 9:59pm

    Picked mine up from the local newsagent (where its reserved for me each fortnight) and was blown away by two things. Firstly, it was unbroken and in one piece! (astounding) and Secondly, it is one of the best sculpts to date. Well done Eaglemoss, you are finally getting it right!

    Reply
  • Alvin

    February 19th, 2018 - 2:38pm

    My Wirrn arrived today, the figurine is amazing, fantasic sculpt with excellent paintwork, the legs feel like they are made of metal and pretty strong.

    Its my favourite special 😀

    Reply
  • Obsie

    February 7th, 2018 - 11:13pm

    This may be a daft question and possibly one answered before but why hasn’t a figurine of Bok never been released ?

    Reply
    • The Werewolf

      February 8th, 2018 - 1:07am

      They haven’t got around to it I assume. And they’ve done Azal so there’s no rush for Bok just yet.

  • Anonymous

    February 6th, 2018 - 8:14pm

    I’m glad they did the Wirrn. so far they seem to be the most colourful Special figurines. I hope the upcoming specials will include Kroll, The Krynoid, the Krotons, Drathro the L3 robot, the Fendahl, the Mandrel, The Great One, The Silurian’s Myrka, The Vespiform, The Empress of the Racnoss, the Krillitane, The Lazarus Monster, the Pyrovile, Solomon’s Robo-oidz, The weeping angel statue of liberty and if possible The Purple Paradigm Dalek Emperor.

    Reply
    • Gareth Pugh

      February 6th, 2018 - 10:27pm

      You’re in luck – the next Special is a Kroton, provisionally scheduled late June. They’ve been tweeting photos of the figurine recently – looks good!

  • Sandshoesandgrandad

    February 6th, 2018 - 12:09pm

    Is this your one BooBoo?

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 6th, 2018 - 12:10pm

      no these are the official images

  • Gallifrey jay

    January 28th, 2018 - 10:28pm

    Has anyone received this special yet???????
    Just wondering.

    Reply
    • The Werewolf

      January 29th, 2018 - 12:55am

      No, it was not meant to be released yet, it’s due for February release, we were charged too early.

    • stephen m

      January 29th, 2018 - 10:47am

      Hmm. The email I got in December clearly stated ‘coming next month’, and advised to contact by 5th January if you didn’t want it, so I think its more likely that the payment was taken at the right time and delivery delayed

    • The Werewolf

      January 29th, 2018 - 1:54pm

      The official release for the Wiirn is on 22nd February though.

    • stephen m

      January 29th, 2018 - 6:03pm

      Same as omega

    • 1

      January 30th, 2018 - 8:33am

      I had a piece of paper with the last two editions saying it would come with 118 – 119

    • Anonymous

      February 6th, 2018 - 7:01pm

      I was refunded for this. I wasnt happy that they took payment in mid Jan, just 4 weeks after the last special (worst time of the year) then they delay dispatch by 4 weeks.

    • Aries57

      February 8th, 2018 - 7:11pm

      when i received Omega delivery there was a slip saying it would arrive with next Figurines

  • Gallifrey jay

    January 28th, 2018 - 10:27pm

    Has anyone received this special yet?

    Reply
  • skonnos

    January 23rd, 2018 - 10:13am

    Does it come with a tube of Super Glue?

    Reply
  • Adrian.

    January 21st, 2018 - 12:24am

    Have any figures ever been bubble wrapped? Do not believe Eaglemoss are that concerned.

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    • The Werewolf

      January 21st, 2018 - 1:21am

      If you order from the eaglemoss webshop, yes they’re always well-packaged, but subscribers ones are not. However, I think they will make an exception for the Wirrn figurine.

    • Anonymous

      January 21st, 2018 - 1:57pm

      Actually it’s Eaglemoss first foray into a ‘Build-A-Figure’ set. This one is arriving in 15 pieces.

  • THE ERGON

    January 19th, 2018 - 5:10pm

    I just hope theyve taken those measures to prevent breakages. Those legs look fragile. And i pray for a decent spray job.

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    • booboo

      January 19th, 2018 - 5:23pm

      I expect it will be bubble wrapped

    • Kevin Bunker

      January 19th, 2018 - 9:37pm

      I was thinking that myself, great choice for a special though. 🙂

    • THE ERGON

      January 20th, 2018 - 10:23am

      If it is bubblewrapped i guess thats ironic given this particular story.Green bubblewrap please.

  • booboo

    December 28th, 2017 - 11:27am

    from Neil Corry on twitter

    120 First Doctor
    121 The Monks
    122 Imperial Faction Dalek
    123 Eliza
    124 White Robot
    125 Mondasian Cybermen
    126 Missy
    Order is subject to change.

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    • The Werewolf

      December 28th, 2017 - 11:54am

      What a lot of Series 10 figurines there are. Some good ones there. I’m guessing the Kroton and Mandrel are between 127 and 130.

    • THE ERGON

      December 28th, 2017 - 7:47pm

      These are great though why have they clumped so many 12th doctor figurines in there? Wouldn,t it have been better to spread them out. Or is this due to the figurine popular poll?

    • Anonymous

      December 28th, 2017 - 7:53pm

      Note that they aren’t just Twelfth Doctor figures, they are all from the latest series. The figures will have been designed as the episodes went out and clogged up the release schedule.

    • THE ERGON

      December 28th, 2017 - 8:16pm

      white robot aside of course. Which is a must. adore ‘The Mind robber. Theres room for those clockwork soldiers i hope.

    • The Werewolf

      December 28th, 2017 - 9:15pm

      They did that with Series 8 as well, and probably will with Series 11.

    • The Werewolf

      December 28th, 2017 - 9:53pm

      The Clockwork Soldiers won’t be high up on the plans. With the exception of Remembrance of the Daleks which will have 4 figurines by next year, they tend not to repeat.

    • Gareth Pugh

      December 28th, 2017 - 11:15pm

      If I were a betting man, I’d speculate they might base the Missy issue around Series 8/Dark Water & Death in Heaven rather than her Series 9 and 10 appearances – there’s not much else to hang your hat on from those 2 episodes (unless they do the ‘sitting in Dark Water tanks cyber-skeletons’ or Cyber Danny, gawd forbid), whereas we’ve had Colony Sarff for Magician’s Apprentice/Witch’s Familiar and will have had Cyber patients and fully-formed Mondasian Cybermen from World Enough and Time/The Doctor Falls.

    • THE ERGON

      December 29th, 2017 - 1:14am

      I was thinking the very same thing about missy earlier in mary poppins garb and umbrella.

    • The Werewolf

      January 19th, 2018 - 8:55pm

      The order has now changed. It is now:
      120 First Doctor
      121 The Monks
      122 Imperial Dalek
      123 Eliza
      124 White Robots
      125 Silurian (1983)
      126 Missy
      127 Mondasian Cybermen

      Mostly the same but 80s Silurian has pushed the Mondasian Cyberman back.

    • Anonymous

      January 21st, 2018 - 9:09pm

      Thought we was getting a mandrel

    • The Werewolf

      January 22nd, 2018 - 12:54am

      We are, just not until 128 at the earliest.

  • The Werewolf

    December 27th, 2017 - 5:40pm

    Issue 122 is the Imperial Dalek from “Remembrance of the Daleks”. Neil has just posted in a reply on his twitter feed.

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  • the ergon

    December 27th, 2017 - 12:43pm

    Booboo. got the war machine and others today. Are you putting images up?

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    • booboo

      December 27th, 2017 - 1:09pm

      I don’t have mine yet to do it, dont think post has been yet though

  • Anonymous

    December 27th, 2017 - 10:00am

    Does anyone have a list of upcoming figures? Thanks

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    • Doctorwhofan11

      December 27th, 2017 - 11:35am

      116 cyber patient
      117 omega
      118 space suit zombie
      119 emoji bit
      120 David Bradley first doctor

      125 2017 mondasian cyberman
      And a truth monk is somewhere down the line

    • Gareth Pugh

      December 27th, 2017 - 12:50pm

      Other (issue-number-not-yet-announced) figurines that they have recently either said or heavily hinted at, likely for 2018 include:
      – a Kroton
      – a White Robot (from The Mind Robber)
      – a Mandrel
      – Missy
      – 13th Doctor (EM’s Ben tweeted on Christmas Day that we’d see her issue inside of 2018)

      He’s also said not so long ago that if they got extended beyond 120 issues – which they now have – they’d have a go at Koquillion (First Doctor foe).

      Also Wirrn Special coming end of January and the next premium subs ‘Rare Dalek’ is the metallic Blue New Paradigm ‘Strategist’ Dalek seen in ‘Asylum’, sent out with issues 120/121 around Easter.

    • The Werewolf

      December 27th, 2017 - 4:26pm

      I’m not 100% sure but I think the Minotaur from The God Complex has been hinted at too. Correct me if I’m wrong.

    • Anonymous

      December 28th, 2017 - 5:00pm

      Minotaur was mentioned as a potential special.

  • THE ERGON

    December 24th, 2017 - 3:00pm

    Didn, t you say this release was the one you most wanted Booboo? if so, now you have your wish what would you like next in line as a release?

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    • booboo

      December 24th, 2017 - 3:10pm

      yes its is, next for me would a Auton dummy with daffodil

      be nice to know the size of the Wirrn as i think a lot of 5″ collectors may be interested in this one

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 3:15pm

      The size could be an issue for a few as with aggedor which really should have been a smaller scale figurine in my view. But hey its a wirrn. The auton dummy with Daffodil for sure but also something from season 16 anytime soon.

    • Gareth Pugh

      December 27th, 2017 - 12:54pm

      Booboo, the Wirrn is (according to the e-mail shot of Dec 23rd) 140mm high (whether that includes it’s hexagonal base or not, it doesn’t say). Which I reckon (at nearly 6″ tall) would put it reasonably in scale with the 5″ CO Tom Baker figures, give or take?

    • booboo

      December 27th, 2017 - 1:10pm

      that’s fairly close

  • THE ERGON

    December 24th, 2017 - 2:50pm

    Yes but only recently. It was only when i queried this on this site after the issue extension that i realised you could still do this. However i had issues with the yeti figurines because the first 2 they sent out were damaged in the same place. No damage or broken pieces inside the boxes. Customer services said they had issues from other customers with same item. They had someone properly inspect the 3rd item before sent and hence the airbags were in the box for this particular reorder. Why are the items loose anyway like the retail stuff and not bagged?

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  • THE ERGON

    December 24th, 2017 - 2:32pm

    Yes i am now a subscriber but only recently so thanks to you fellas explaining the availability of late subscriptions. I wasn,t aware they took subscribers so late on. I only queried this when they extended the issue numbers. I was able to get the yeti and the first item was damaged. The next reorder was the same but had airbags inside. Pieces hadn,t broken off inside or in transit. The damage was in the ame place on both items. 3rd time around after i explained this to customer services, they had someone properly inspect before being sent out. He said they had other complaints regarding this particular item.

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  • The Werewolf

    December 24th, 2017 - 12:18pm

    Regarding the fragility of legs, someone mentioned it to Neil and he said he is aware and the “security of this particular figurine has been much discussed”. So hopefully, extra care will be taken with this one.

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  • skonnos

    December 24th, 2017 - 11:12am

    Looks great and a welcome addition after the equally fantastic WAR MACHINE. However looks like it will break/get damaged easily. I got a AGGEDOR delivered without a horn (not broken, just missing altogether and not loose in the packaging either) so I have concerns about getting an undamaged/complete one…..

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  • THE ERGON

    December 24th, 2017 - 12:47am

    Is Neil corry slyly keeping an eye on the Robert Harrop Releases? I only say this as he subtly makes references to Nightmare on Eden. Now aren,t Harrop planning a Mandrell release?. If so it seems a coincidence hes now planning an Eaglemoss release. Nothing wrong with competition i say and they do get the releases we want more urgently but i have to say when it comes to bigger and better monsters Harrop deliver more Quality in spades. Eaglemoss do a fine job but Harrop edge it. Maybe they should consider bigger versions.

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    • The Werewolf

      December 24th, 2017 - 1:12am

      Eaglemoss and Harrop are aiming at different markets. That said it isn’t the first time, the Tetrap was also similar timing and Alpha Centauri, but it could be a case of great minds thinking alike.

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 1:40am

      They are different markets but i get the feeling its a case who releases what first?

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 1:42am

      And Eaglemoss have the advantage.

    • The Werewolf

      December 24th, 2017 - 2:20am

      Eaglemoss released the Sea Devil first, and the Draconian and Emaciated Master.

      I prefer Eaglemoss as I subscribe and they are much cheaper. However I do wish I hadn’t missed out on the Robert Harrop Sea Devil.

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:34pm

      Theres a couple on ebay if you have the funds.

    • Anonymous

      December 24th, 2017 - 2:36pm

      The BBC will “recommend” releases (you’ll also notice that there’s overlap with the Warlord range) so we end up with the same characters across the board.

    • Paulus

      January 17th, 2018 - 1:59pm

      I agree, but would say Harrops are vastly better. I don’t feel there is enough quality in the Eaglemoss figures, even when size is taken into account, and the major reason I decided not to buy was the poor customer service they provide, which seems to be even worse than ever.

  • THE ERGON

    December 24th, 2017 - 12:32am

    I know the picture is an early prototype but i hope that they tone down the green when it is eventually released.

    Reply
  • prototype dalek

    December 23rd, 2017 - 5:39pm

    Cant wait, neither had one of these produced so good choice

    Reply
  • paul scrooge

    December 23rd, 2017 - 5:08pm

    I wound if Richard Hundrell is going to be done. I would like to see Missy done for 120.

    Reply
    • The Werewolf

      December 23rd, 2017 - 5:52pm

      Missy isn’t 120. David Bradley First Doctor is. Missy will likely be before 130 though

  • LastOfTheSonics

    December 23rd, 2017 - 4:27pm

    This will probably be larger than the other specials.

    I’ve been told Issue 125 is an S10 Mondasian Cyberman, can anyone give me a source for this or is it just a joke?

    Reply
    • Pip

      December 23rd, 2017 - 4:35pm

      It’s true, there was a photo put out. They’re also doing a David Bradley version of the first Doctor which is just ridiculous.

    • booboo

      December 23rd, 2017 - 4:53pm

      voting from hundreds of people on this site suggests otherwise

      Mondasian cyberman and David Bradley were the top 2 most wanted figurines for the 12th era

    • The Werewolf

      December 23rd, 2017 - 4:42pm

      Neil Corry, Editor, posted the Mondasian Cyberman on his Twitter eed.

      The First Doctor and Emojibot cover were found somewhere on the internet.

    • Anonymous

      December 23rd, 2017 - 4:42pm

      Why would it be a joke the S10 cybermen is different to the original

    • booboo

      December 23rd, 2017 - 4:45pm

    • LastOfTheSonics

      December 23rd, 2017 - 7:49pm

      Oh nice. I’m surprised there doing this and the Pre-Conversion Patient so soon. Must pick up both. Considering this is Issue 125 though, it probably won’t be until about July / August time until it’s available.

    • Dominic Kane

      December 23rd, 2017 - 8:41pm

      What’s the difference to the Classic Era and Series 10 design?

    • Jordan Scott

      December 23rd, 2017 - 8:58pm

      A lot, you can tell just by comparing photos of them both.

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:38am

      Hopes the bradley version is with the Astrakhan hat and cloak?

    • The Werewolf

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:42am

      If the prototype is genuine, then yes the Bradley Doctor is with hat and cloak.

  • Michael

    December 23rd, 2017 - 1:54pm

    At last. It may not be quite the right scale but as Character didn’t make one this is a MUST buy

    Reply
  • Pip

    December 23rd, 2017 - 1:31pm

    I imagine this is will arrive in several pieces. :/

    Reply
  • TIMELORDTC

    December 23rd, 2017 - 1:24pm

    That Wirrn looks amazing! Hope the arms don’t get damaged in the post when it comes.

    Reply
    • THE ERGON

      December 23rd, 2017 - 7:29pm

      If it does, demand another til they get it right. It took 3 reorders with the yeti. Trying to fob me off with broken claws. I don,t think so. Don,t they have quality control.

    • booboo

      December 23rd, 2017 - 9:10pm

      perhaps its more down to the way the local delivery people handle them as it seems to be the same people all the time that get damaged ones multiple times.

      not had one issue with any of mine and neither has Luke with any of the start trek ships

    • Anonymous

      December 23rd, 2017 - 10:49pm

      Yeah I had to send a yeti back, also I had a few daleks and figures with broken arms and that.

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:22am

      I can,t see how its the delivery people as these items are packed solid with airbags and the like. Its there end thats the fault. The items aren,t broken internally. They are factory damaged which means they are sent out without regards to the customer.They should be checked beforehand. Your lucky if youve recieved perfect goods but this should apply to all customers regardless.

    • booboo

      December 24th, 2017 - 7:36am

      yours are definitely packed / distributed by a different company to me then as mine never contain any packaging my magazines and figures are always just loose in the box

      sounds like whoever is doing yours aren’t checking the figurines for damage before packing them.

    • The Werewolf

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:16pm

      I think only the webshop sends them out with airbags and solid packaging. Subscribers just get it loose in a box.

    • THE ERGON

      December 24th, 2017 - 12:42pm

      No from Eaglemoss. The last 2 boxes’ items were separated inside but contained a couple of airbags but youre right somebody isn,t doing their job at their side.

    • The Werewolf

      December 24th, 2017 - 1:00pm

      When you say “No from Eaglemoss”, do you mean you are a subscriber?

    • Anonymous

      January 19th, 2018 - 6:28pm

      There was defo a Quality issues with the Yeti. Ive never had a problem up until then but it took 3 attempts to get a undamaged Yeti plus so many others have mentioned it. I suspect we’ll see the same with this. To be fair eaglemoss didnt hesitate sending out replacement Yetis – but maybe thats becuase they new there were quality issues. Their packing is minimal so its no wonder the more delicate figures get damaged.

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