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Full Details: Five Brand New ‘Vortex’ Sets Plus The Collect & Build ‘Yeti’
Character Options introduces its first Doctor Who Collect & Build range in 17 years
Character Options has confirmed it is to release a Doctor Who Collect & Build range for the first time since 2009. The line will be made up of five exclusive “Vortex” Edition sets, with each box to include a part of a buildable character. Fans who collect all pieces from across the five packs will be able to complete a scaled replica of the ‘Yeti’ from 1967’s ‘The Abominable Snowmen’.
These sets will be available exclusively through www.character-online.com and will be launched at planned intervals from July.
The 2026 Collect & Build offering recognises some of Doctor Who’s most memorable chapters, with five iconic Vortex Edition characters to discover – plus the buildable Yeti. In order of their release, the sets are as follows:
- 1. Cybermen Set -with Yeti Head
- 2. Fifteenth Doctor Set – with Yeti Upper Torso
- 3. Fourth Doctor Set – with Yeti Legs and Feet
- 4. Season Seven Set – with Yeti Right Arm
- 5. Wirrn Set – with Yeti Left Arm
The Collect & Build ‘Abominable Snowman’ figure
The Abominable Snowmen Story from 1967 introduced the titular character, also known as a ‘Yeti’ to an audience that would go on to become fans and collectors. It was so memorable upon its initial appearance, that it spawned a second story the next year and is still beloved by fans 5 decades later. Now figure collectors have the chance to collect this large figure standing nearly 16 and a half centimetres tall, with multiple articulation points.
The complete ‘Yeti’ buildable figure can be completed only by collecting the individual body sections spread across the five Vortex releases for this year. The figure has a lot of moulded in details, not least the fur effect that has been achieved using a base mould colour plus multiple sprays and washes. The head features the eyes and prominent fangs of the original Yeti that were near impossible to see on-screen, but were unmissable in a behind the scenes documentary of the story creation.
“Something bigger and better with a modern take”
Al Dewar, Creative Director, Character Options, said: “This is a very interesting year for the Character Options Doctor Who range. It’s the first time we’ve introduced a Collect & Build figure for over a decade and a half. Plus, for the very first time we are showcasing the sets that we will be releasing up front!
“The Collect & Build Yeti figure should be a great surprise to most folk. Yes… it’s been well known for years that we created a Yeti sculpt for the ‘1968 Web of Fear’ version but when we examined that sculpt, we realised the scale was wrong and some minor damage had occurred. So, it seemed sensible to go back further to where it all started, up in Tibet, near the ‘Det Sen’ Monastery in 1967, with the original Abominable Snowmen. The Yetis are ‘big ole beasts!’ and I think we’ve brought something bigger and better with a modern take that lends itself well to articulation and play.
“Of course, the Collect & Build figure is just one of many things to look forward to, with five stunning new figure sets coming through – all upgraded to Vortex levels. Even the pre-existing Liz Shaw figure has been refined to be as good as it can be! The team has put their all into getting everything ready in time, and we can’t wait to bring the collectors something that’s so completely different.”
Find out more
Further information on the collection is now available on the Character Online website, where fans can also register to receive pre‑launch updates. More details on each Collect & Build set will be revealed in the lead‑up to each release, with the first set launching from July 2026, exclusively via www.character-online.com
(RRP £44.99).
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booboo
April 29th, 2026 - 8:48amSeen one or two comments where people think this site assumed the £44.99 price tag – this is not correct, the price is quoted in the official press release from CO’s PR company which has been fully copied above.
FH
April 28th, 2026 - 2:18pmAssuming it’s a twin-pack, it’s a shame the Cyberman set isn’t a three-pack considering we previously got three Silurians for £30, it seems unfortunate that they couldn’t just add in an extra one considering this set is 50% more expensive. I guess the prices have gone up but still. Actually the Silurians weren’t entirely new sculpts thinking about it so perhaps that’s a reasonable explanation.
More then 2 alphabets
April 28th, 2026 - 5:40pmThere isn’t actually any price listed in the announcement.
From tdws, yes there was, RRP 44.99 quoted in the official; press release.
Rest of comment removed.
Scotel
April 28th, 2026 - 7:21pmNo, that’s the price and they are all going to be that same price. The pricing has been explained a number of times, and ultimately 4 and 15 come with the largest parts of the Yeti.
The part that comes with the Fourth Doctor weighs over half a kilo. That’s more plastic than the combined weight (including packaging) of your typical B&M three pack right there.
FH
April 28th, 2026 - 7:24pmIf the weight of the Yeti plastic is being taking into account for the price then it kind of makes the argument of I’ve seen people post ‘you’re basically getting a Yeti for free for collecting all the sets’ irrelevant.
Scotel
April 28th, 2026 - 7:26pmOf course the Yeti is included in the price, they aren’t giving it away for free.
Scotel
April 28th, 2026 - 8:15pmBear in mind that “piece of a figure” is over three times larger than a usual figure.
If you aren’t happy with the pricing then that’s your business but it’s not an unreasonable price given what’s included.
davidhhh
April 28th, 2026 - 3:47amI wonder if Character will consider allowing overseas buyers to buy them all together to help save on what would otherwise be astronomical shipping costs for one wave. Traditionally, collect and build waves come out together, so people can buy the whole batch. and get the bigger figure. But they’re releasing these monthly. And judging from how quickly recent sets have sold out, it’s likely that at least some of these set will sell out before they’re all released.
They currently charge 24 UK pounds for shipping one set to the US, which is a lot for sets that cost 45 pounds! But if we have to buy all five sets separately, that would add another 120 POUNDS to the cost of the wave!
And many of you are complaining about having to pay 225 pounds. Imagine us, being stuck with 345 for the wave!!! (Never mind the exchange rate!) That’s going to keep many of us from being able to buy it, or at least to have to pick and choose one or two to buy.
Rob
April 28th, 2026 - 10:27amIt’s the same if I want to buy an action figure from the US, I have to put high postal charges
booboo
April 28th, 2026 - 10:42amno longer about postage sadly, new USA Safety and labelling regulations make it unviable for CO them selves to post to USA as things stand.
Tom
April 30th, 2026 - 9:47amAgreed 100%.
Shipping the Tegan set to Australia cost me £24. Given these will be heavier, let’s say it’s £30 per figure. So that’s a total shipping cost of £150!!! And I don’t even want the 15th Doctor or Modern Cybermen (Why is Al blending old and new? I’ve been told to go and touch grass and I did, I’m only here for the Classics)
That is just prohibitively expensive for Internationals. I’m all out.
Scotel
April 30th, 2026 - 1:47pmBecause they’ve got a limited mumber of releases and modern fans (not to mention the BBC) would be complaining if they did exclusively classics for a whole year just to satisfy a limited number of collectors.
Dylan
April 25th, 2026 - 4:35pmThese are amazing would get the Cybermen and Liz set but these are too much to buy in Australia since they’re character options exclusive
Scotel
April 25th, 2026 - 8:51pmThey were looking into having dedicated stock for Australia in the same way they had for some US releases last year, hopefully it works out because shipping is a nightmare.
Matthew Jones
April 24th, 2026 - 2:19pmHas anyone worked out what the accessories are? Looks to me like a blue Metebelis 3 crystal and an Auton sphere?
JRT!
April 24th, 2026 - 3:56pmBryan posted this for 4th doctor
pril 19th, 2026 – 5:39pm
Just for info that down the thread pages.
The 4th Doctor Figure info from AL
4th Doctor extras
Soft goods scarf (its sits better in loop form )
Shada Waistcoat
Tartan Vest/Tank top and red cravat
‘Stop!’ hand
Cupped Hand
Jelly Babies
Sonic Screwdriver
Alternative Head without hat
Alternative Head with hat
So lots of work: design,paint apps,plastic,pain,sculpting. Boxing. I think the range might very well absorb all costs I to the same price for each package
Davros in pyjamas
April 24th, 2026 - 6:43pmI’m only interested in the Liz figure really, have custom figure’s of the rest,the price of all is way to expensive, especially if anyone wants to army build, yeti,cybermen and wirrn.
PJ
April 24th, 2026 - 6:51pmWould be amazing to have some more companions from the new era like a Series 4 Rose Tyler and another Donna Noble from the 60th as well
War Chief.
April 24th, 2026 - 7:10pmIt can’t be a Metebelis 3 crystal…..not with Liz Shaw stuff….
I would love one though, with a Jon Pertwee and a Queen Spider set perhaps…
Scotel
April 24th, 2026 - 7:29pmIt is the Metebelis crystal. It’s not the first time they’ve had accessories that go with different figures not in a set.
War Chief.
April 24th, 2026 - 7:39pmOh….Odd….but brilliant….!
JRT!
April 24th, 2026 - 8:09pmPJ
Totally! A new Rose and Donna would be great!
pb
April 24th, 2026 - 9:03pmI’ts pretty suprising they’ve never done a series 4 Rose tbh, I’m sure all they’d have to do is put a Rose head on a repainted Martha leather jacket body? I’m most probably simplifying it though haha.
The Silent Silent
April 23rd, 2026 - 10:08pmI am very happy to hear after many, many, many years of waiting, we are finally getting Moffat Era Cybermen and a Yeti Figure.
I will definitely be purchasing these figures to build that amazing BAF Figure.
I am assuming it will be £44.99 for all sets, which is fair enough. Unfortunately we are not in the RTD1 Merchandise “Glory Days” era of 2006-2009, where figures were £6.99 and could be bought in most high street retailers – these are definitely a collectors market now, so the price point is completely understandable.
War Chief.
April 23rd, 2026 - 11:00pmI wanted a Yeti figure before Moffat was a glint in the eye of a milkman (Dr Who speaking….!)
I still hold out hopes of two Wheel in Space Cybermen…..
Erato
April 23rd, 2026 - 8:58amThink they might have missed a trick not giving the Fourth Doctor a tracer and Key to Time accessory as his Shada costume is pretty much the same as the one worn in The Stones of Blood and The Androids of Tara. He wore a white cravat in The Ribos Operation and The Pirate Planet, but an open collared shirt in the next two stories.
War Chief.
April 23rd, 2026 - 9:54am4th Dr with completed Key to Time…..
Maybe one day….
The Maelstrom
April 23rd, 2026 - 10:14pmPerhaps they could box him up with the Callieach and the Captain !
War Chief.
April 23rd, 2026 - 11:03pmThat has possibilities…..even the Shadow…..
Kroll (not to scale…!) would be a bit of an ask….
War Chief.
April 24th, 2026 - 10:06amAt age 10, I found the Callieach wonderfully scary….creeping about the Moor in the dead of night…But then in part 3 it was revealed as just a woman in a costume….!
A bit of a let down….I still like the story though….
John Sissons
April 22nd, 2026 - 7:54pmSome great releases there but its a bit naughty having parts of an iconic monster spread over sets forcing the buyer to get them all if they want the Yeti. For me I have no interest whatsoever with the fifteenth Doctor. So do I buy the Gatwa set just to get the Yeti ? I suppose I could sell the rest of that set at a discount price.
Nath
April 23rd, 2026 - 5:57amThat’s idea this is the best chance of getting figures like this as a collect and build and yeah you can always sell on what you don’t want for some reason people don’t like putting in a little work it’s possible to get every set free if you invest in two and sell one spilt up there’s figures I wouldn’t want to get but will buy them anyway as it’s a different figure for the collection if this sells well which it should imagine what we could get next year
JRT!
April 23rd, 2026 - 8:27amTotally agree! I actually want two Yeti though,and have a feeling there’ll be parts on ebay,lol! It’s a great set and can’t wait for it to start! Hope there’s still B&M sets to come though.
And booboo,thanks for deleting the gatekeeping comment,and my comment from last night,really appreciate it.
Harold Shand
April 22nd, 2026 - 12:55pmAs nice as these sets are, i do feel that sometimes i am having my pocket picked. (Another 4th Doctor – if in the Wirrn set i could swallow but on his own……….)
However, it is my choice to buy these or not. Though wanting a Yeti means buying things i would never normally consider.
Maybe a collect and build for new series and the same for classic would be fairer. I am guessing that many fans prefer one to the other, but at same time I guess there is a large proportion of fans who enjoy the entire series new and old.
Unfortunately you can’t please all the people all of the time.
I know i will end up cracking and buying them all
War Chief.
April 22nd, 2026 - 1:07pmIndeed Harold…..a 4th Dr on his own is kind of like the meat without the gravy….
Like the Pyramid of Mars 4th Dr figure they released with a bit of Tardis console…but I ended up cracking and buying it….!
Duncan
April 28th, 2026 - 11:31pmI like the Wirrn’s little feet 😀
Looks like he’s wearing socks !
Harold Shand
April 22nd, 2026 - 12:49pmNot to sure if this has been mentioned or asked. Did the Master set get restocked? or is it due to be restocked?
On the website it states new stock in, but it is sold out.
Seems odd that limited editions are getting a restock. (though good as it stops the ebay scalpers)
Jamie
April 22nd, 2026 - 5:15pmIt was in stock when the announcement was made and seems to have sold out again. I believe it was actually stock that was held back in case of complaints/returns so it was probably a very small amount.
toptimelord
April 22nd, 2026 - 11:28amI am excited for the new build-a-figure series for the challenge alone. I’m definitely going for The Fifteenth Doctor and Mr. Ring-a-ding three-pack! But thinking about the rest because £45 is a lot for each set and having to buy them all to get the Yeti is going to cost nearly £300.
Plus to be honest, don’t get me wrong I love the classic series, but wish they would focus new figures on new Who characters. The build-a-figure series could have been focused on the new Sutekh which could have fitted over the new TARDIS. Each figure could have been unreleased characters like Donna Noble, Wilf Mott, Kate Stewart, Mel, a regeneration two-pack, The Toymaker, Maestro, Mrs. Flood, The Rani and even Belinda! Maybe one day, but that’s why I’ll probably be giving this a miss.
Fh
April 22nd, 2026 - 12:51pmI mean, if they want to have to offer every item for half price after 4 months and go out of business I guess doing entirely new series is an option, sure.
The Outcast
April 22nd, 2026 - 1:24pmThe Yeti is half the size of CGI Sutekh – heck, even Bessie would be smaller. There’s no way in hell they’d have been able to do Season 1 Sutekh in any version of this wave.
As for the rest of those characters, they’re basically all just average looking people – there’s no variety there – here we’ve got the insectoid Wirrn, the big Yeti, robotic Cybermen, Mr Ring-A-Ding and Dugga-Doo, the bestial Primord – a lot of different shapes and colours, not just regular looking people in different costumes.
Not saying the characters you’ve suggested are bad picks, it’d be nice to see the lot of them, but just doing humans and that’s it? Nah, that’d be awful, no variety there. The shelves would look bland.
toptimelord
April 22nd, 2026 - 2:34pmFH, I’m not suggesting everything should be half price. However I did just buy the recently reduced Wrarth Warriors twin-pack. But £300 for a new set of action figures is a lot of money which a lot of young collectors like myself can’t afford. But I would just like to see more new Who characters on the market.
toptimelord
April 22nd, 2026 - 2:59pmThe Outcast, I hope one day a build-a-figure of Sutekh can be possible to build around the TARDIS already on the market. Hollow parts including legs, arms, torso and head could be done across a series of figures. Around the same scale with the already released Empress Of Rachnoss.
I personally would prefer more important human characters from the Whoniverse to classic aliens. I’m not intrested in a Wirrn and we’ve already had countless Cybermen. Ncuti and Tom have been done before multiple times before. So we only have one new human figure with Liz Shaw, and her hairy chap. Toy shop shelves don’t stock Doctor Who figures anymore, so no need to have bright colourful characters to attract young customers. This line will be strictly for a adult market online. Sadly not like the good old days when kids bought toys too.
TimelordTim
April 22nd, 2026 - 3:10pmToptimelord, I see you’ve said nearly £300 and £300 in this message thread. But, there are 5 sets at £45 each which comes to £225.
Not to take away from your point, £225 is still a lot of money and it’s absolutely fair enough to debate getting at that price.
But, £225 is also significantly less than the £300 you mention a couple times.
Jamie
April 22nd, 2026 - 5:13pmIf the Wrarth set being reduced is an argument against modern Who then the Warriors of the Deep set hanging around for 2 years is an even bigger argument against classic Who.
Fh
April 22nd, 2026 - 7:14pmNot really @Jamie. The Wrarth Warriors seemingly sold SO poorly that Character felt the need to half them after just 4 months. They at least waited two years before deciding the Silurian set was a failure. You’re not making the argument you think you are lol.
toptimelord
April 23rd, 2026 - 3:30amTimelordTim, My bad, I thought it was six sets, not five. Still way out of my price range. Perhaps I’m still hung up on the good old days of paying a £10 a figure at Woolworths, Toys R Us and Argos. Good times but long gone now.
toptimelord
April 23rd, 2026 - 3:33amJamie, Son of Odin, I know what you mean. I think the figure sets with multiple aliens and monsters of all the same kind don’t sell well anyway, classic Who and new Who.
Andy R
April 22nd, 2026 - 11:23amIt would be nice to get a new sculpt of Troughton at some point. Despite being one of the smiliest Doctor’s.. his figure has a constant scowl. I know smiles are harder to do.. but would be worth it 🙂
War Chief.
April 22nd, 2026 - 11:31amBefore I saw my very first 2nd Doctor story on tv (repeat of The Krotons in 1980 or 81) pictures of him in Terrance Dicks Dr Who Monster books etc, always had him looking glum and miserable…! And yet, he was a very good humoured man, both on and off tv….
daz
April 22nd, 2026 - 11:57amA smiling 2nd Doctor vortex figure is definitely needed and is very likely to come at some point.
Maybe bundle him with a smaller enemy of his or if they do another collect and build a larger body part of whatever it is.
pb
April 22nd, 2026 - 12:46pmWe need a Jamie first! 😀
The Outcast
April 22nd, 2026 - 1:26pmWhy not both?
A Vortex 2nd Doctor with a new head, with a more positive expression, and ideally that stovepipe hat he has – packaged with a Jamie figure.
Now that’d be a peak set right there…
bryan
April 20th, 2026 - 11:56pmBringing things back to the Vortex figures.
Al Dewar has said the cybermen are not from. Nightmare in silver. In Timeless Child, Ashad used the Nightmare body , its something specic she’s in nit NIS Cybs.
So a spare head of Ashad, or…….Maybe even a new companion figure. Danny Pink in cyb form from Dark Waters.
I think a beautiful and amazing we are getting them, These vortex figures will have extras which will be just as interesting as the main figure.
Jamie
April 21st, 2026 - 1:09amIn the Power of 3 Podcast Al talked about how they are technically Death in Heaven Cybermen as they are a darker silver with darker under suits. Apparently the Nightmare In silver ones were a lighter silver.
War Chief.
April 21st, 2026 - 2:58pmI had to look up who Ashad was…..funny, at the time I’d have liked that figure….and the time lord Cybermen….and the Master in that purple coat….
But nothing gets released….then the interest just wanes, over the years….
Eigengrau
April 20th, 2026 - 8:08pmAs I would have never dreamed of getting Wirrn or Yeti action figures in my lifetime, let me get ambitious in my dreams of what Classic monsters I would still like to get (in order of likelihood):
1. Season 7 Silurian
2. Ogron
3. Draconian
4. Emperor Dalek from Evil Of The Daleks
5. Macra
6. Box set of the Peladon aliens
7. Box set of the Dalek Master Plan Galactic Council
War Chief.
April 20th, 2026 - 9:17pmBrilliant choices…..I’ve dreamed of a Peladon Box set or two over the years….
And the Dalek Galactic Council….
But a Macra….! Good call….
And I just thought today, for the next ‘build a figure’, what about the Davros head and life support machine’ from Revelation of the Daleks….? I’ve always wanted that….
Oh, and Resurrection Dalek Troopers…
Danny
April 21st, 2026 - 4:58pmI think, in terms of the seventies aliens we have yet to receive, the following are absolute must-haves:
01. Silurian “Doctor Who and the Silurians”
02. Ogron “Day of the Daleks”
03. Draconian “Frontier in Space”
04. Kraal “The Android Invasion”
05. Hieronymous “The Masque of Mandragora”
06. Eldrad “The Hand of Fear”
Although, I think the Mutt “The Mutants” would also be a welcome addition and, due to their size, might make a decent build-a-figure. Also, we still have not received a Chief Sea Devil “The Sea Devils” which is surprising considering that it would it only involve a minor repaint and retool to the original Sea Devil released way back in the first wave of Classic Series figures in 2008.
Also, whilst the Anti Man “Planet of Evil” might not be the most popular choice for some fans, I think if Character Options were to repaint and retool the Sharaz Jek figure, which is what they did to produce the Voord and Sensorites, I think they could do the same for the Anti Man.
However, whilst there are a handful of must-haves from the seventies, there are several from the sixties;
01. Koquillion “The Rescue”
02. Menoptra “The Web Planet”
03. Venom Grub “The Web Planet”
04. Zarbi “The Web Planet”
05. Monoid “The Ark”
06. The Toymaker “The Celestial Toymaker”
07. Emperor Dalek “The Evil of the Daleks”
08. Yeti “The Web of Fear”
09. Cyberman “The Wheel in Space”
10. Clockwork Soldier “The Mind Robber”
11. White Robot “The Mind Robber”
12. Ice Lord “The Seeds of Death”
Although, not the most desired out of the sixties aliens which are yet to blessed with an action figure, I think the War Machines “The War Machines,” Quarks “The Dominators,” and the Krotons “The Krotons” would not be too hard to do; I would welcome their release even if they had limited articulation and had a rotocast sculpt.
Of course, the issue with most of these must-haves is that would require brand-new sculpts if Character Options were to do decent justice to them, and brand-new sculpts as we all know cost much more than repaints and the odd retool.
War Chief.
April 21st, 2026 - 5:26pmI’m just watching my Web Planet video….
My favourite Dr Who era though is the 1970s….I could mention dozens of monsters and villains from Peter Davison and Colin Baker eras that have annoyingly never been released….
Valeyard, Cyber Controller, Tractators, Vervoids, Terileptals, 80s Omega….you know all the ones…
The problem with the Sharaz Jek figure, and the Voord and the Axons and others, is their very skinny legs….like matchsticks….
They look like they could topple over at any time….
War Chief.
April 21st, 2026 - 5:28pmBlast….1980s that should read….(though the 70s also had some very good monsters….!)
Nick
April 21st, 2026 - 5:42pmOh did someone mention a Kraal?! Oh yes please!! And a Peladon alien set?! Oh my word wouldn’t that be nice! Hope that includes a Vega Nexos too. What exciting times! How about a chumbley too?! A few sixties figures would be great!
Danny
April 21st, 2026 - 5:53pmHonestly, War Chief, there is an abundance of eighties aliens which we have not received which would look amazing on the shelf; some of them are from episodes that are average and, in some cases, even poor, but that does not diminish how interesting the aliens were or how striking their designs were:
01. Marshman “Full Circle”
02. Tharil “Warrior’s Gate”
03. Terileptil “The Visitation”
04. Android “The Visitation”
05. Ergon “Ark of Infinity”
06. Omega “Ark of Infinity”
07. Cyber Controller “Attack of the Cybermen”
08. The Rani “Mark of the Rani”
09. The Valeyard “The Mysterious Planet”
10. Vervoid “Terror of the Vervoids”
11. Tetrap “Time and the Rani”
12. Bus Conductor “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”
13. Chief Clown “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”
14. Clown “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”
15. The Destroyer “Battlefield”
16. The Ancient One “The Curse of Fenric”
17. Haemovore “The Curse of Fenric”
18. Cheetah Person “Survival”
There’s probably some that I missed, but I consider those to be the must-haves, especially the Rani; she’s such an important character to that era of the show. Although, like I said in my previous post, most of these figures would require brand-new sculpts so, it’s unfortunate, but it’s unlikely that they will ever see the light of day.
On the point you made about the Sharaz Jek sculpt and it being difficult to stand up, I agree that is the case for the Axon Man and Sharaz Jek, but for the Voord and Sensorite, it is not too bad because of the how the feet have been sculpted.
War Chief.
April 21st, 2026 - 6:25pmAll I think you’ve missed is a Foamasi and Black Guardian….maybe the White one as well….
Nick, how about 2 Chumblies and 1 Rill box set…?
I loved Arcturus in Curse of Peladon….part 4 was somewhat boring without him…!
The Maelstrom
April 21st, 2026 - 7:10pmQuarks and Dominators and a Web Planet set please !
War Chief.
April 21st, 2026 - 7:50pmTwo Quarks, a Dominator and that drilling thing, I think….
I was watching my Dominators video yesterday….beep beep….!
Uncle Davros
April 22nd, 2026 - 4:48amWould love to see the following as Vortex editions:
1st Dr era – Susan & Barbara double pack
2nd Dr era – Jamie and Victoria double pack
3rd Dr era – Season 7 Third Doctor & Silurian double pack
4th Dr era – Season 18 Fourth Doctor with hat & Adric double pack
5th Dr era – Nyssa and Turlough double pack
6th Dr era – Sixth Doctor in ‘Trial…’ outfit (with new head sculpt) and Mel double pack
7th Dr era – Seventh Doctor in duffel coat and Haemovore double pack
8th Dr era – Grace and Eric Roberts Master double pack
9th Dr era – ‘Father’s Day’ re-release Ninth Doctor and Rose double-pack (both with updated articulation)
10th Dr era – ‘Time Crash’ reissue 10th Doctor, with updated articulation and Wilf double pack
11th Dr era – Season 6 green jacket Eleventh Doctor and ‘Closing Time’ Cyerbman double pack
12th Dr era – Season 10th Tweflth Doctor and Nardole double-pack
13th Dr era – ‘Spyfall’ 13th Doctor in Tuxedo and Sasha Dewan Master double pack
14th Dr era – Donna and The Toymaker double-pack
15th Dr era – Fifteenth Doctor in leather jacket and Belinda double pack
War Chief.
April 22nd, 2026 - 11:08am7th Doctor with duffel coat has long been on my wish list, with Fenric perhaps….
Also a Nemesis Statue…..and a Hand of Omega….!
davidhhh
April 28th, 2026 - 3:33amDanny, are you aware that (other than the Web Planet ones, which would be difficult and expensive to make), pretty much all of the figures you suggested have been done as figurines by Eaglemoss. Yes, they’re a bit smaller, and not poseable. But they look great. And it least we have these more obscure characters that can be sold in a line like theirs. Unfortunately, the company went out of business (though others have picked up some of their unmade ones), but you can still find most of them from a few companies or on ebay.
Personally, I’d rather character focus on characters and creatures that haven’t been made in any other form, like Liz, Mr Ring-a-Ding and Dugadoo!
Jamie
April 19th, 2026 - 9:47pmEach release from the one I’m most excited for to the least exciting.
1. Cybermen
2. 15th Doctor and Mr Ring A Ding
3. Yeti
4. Season 7 set
5. Wirrn
6. 4th Doctor
They all look amazing and I’m excited for them all but the 4th Dr is the least exciting simply because I already have so many of him, but I am looking forward to the new articulation and all those accessories!
FH
April 19th, 2026 - 10:11pmMine is:
1. Yeti
2. Cybermen
3. Season 7 set
4. 15th Doctor and Mr Ring A Ding
5. Wirrn
6. 4th Doctor
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 10:37pmStrange…..I would put the Wirrin bang at the top of my list, alongside the Yeti of course….
I haven’t been this excited by a Character Options Dr Who release for….Well, for over a decade….
I think the 2012 Fendaleen was the last time…
Danny
April 20th, 2026 - 11:24amThe Wirrn is most certainly at the top of my list because I love the Ark in Space; I love Season 12 in general. And it will be amazing to put it alongside all of the other figures from that season; it really will be the last peace in the Season 12 puzzle on the shelf.
I like the fact that we are getting Liz Shaw, I have always thought that she was an underrated companion, but I can understand why she is not the most popular, given that she only appears in one season of the show. I also like that the costume, from what I can see so far, appears to be accurate to what she wears onscreen in Doctor Who and the Silurians, which is great! And that cannot be understated because of how horribly inaccurate the Harry Sullivan, Sarah-Jane Smith, Romana I, and Romana II figures were in the B&M exclusive sets.
However, I just do not like the fact that the Primord is being released without the conventional white uniform that they wear in Inferno. To be honest, if Character Options did not want to sculpt a brand-new figure, then why not release Liz with a figure which fans have been wanting ever since the first wave of Classic Series figures were released? Why not release her with a Silurian? It would make more sense too, considering the costume she is wearing. And all Character Options would have to do is retool the figures used in the Warriors of the Deep set; so, that would involve a new head sculpt, and torso sculpt, a new sculpt for the lower arms, new sculpts for the hands and feet, and then they would just have to repaint it accordingly.
Of course, I am very happy we are getting the Yeti, but it is just so frustrating that it is a build-a-figure in a wave which does not feature that many Classic Series army builders, because it would have been nice to have a couple of Yetis on the shelf.
The Fourth Doctor, like I said in a previous post, there just is not enough there for me to want it; if he was packaged with a proper Classic Series K9, then maybe that might have convinced me, but alas, no.
And of course, the less said about the New Series figures, the better.
Personally, I have not liked what Character Options have released since 2012. Whilst the B&M sets, on the very odd occasion, did release remarkable figures like the Voord and the Sensorites, the inaccuracies to the companions that were released were, in my opinion, unacceptable.
However, the Vortex Edition sets appear to have a much higher standard in terms of quality and have superior focus on achieving onscreen accuracy, which I really appreciate. I have the Master and TARDIS, as well as the Tegan Jovanka and Destroyed Dalek sets, and whilst they are expensive for sets which use a fair few reused assets, Character Options did use those assets appropriately and cleverly, unlike most of the B&M sets. These Vortex Edition sets, or at least the two that I mentioned, I cannot speak for the others, have been solid so far.
So, lets hope that this wave might be a return to Character Options’ old form and if they sell well, then fingers crossed, they might be prepared to release another wave later down the line with more brand-new sculpts.
War Chief.
April 20th, 2026 - 12:09pmThat’s right Danny, I can (eventually…!) Put my Wirrin next to my Revenge Cybermen figures….
And you were spit on with your summary of the Moffat and Chibnell years….especially Chibnell….!
And Cybermen don’t need to run….they never need to run….!
FH was also correct about Christopher Eccleston’s terror of the Daleks making them much more chilling….
Adam T
April 19th, 2026 - 8:50pmI’m seeing quite a few complaints as usual (mostly classic era fans who don’t want to have to buy new era figures) but personally I thought this was a pretty decent spread of figures.
Yeah, the build-a-figure aspect is kind of annoying cause it means you have to buy figures you don’t want (they could’ve done something more interesting with 15 here and I don’t particularly like the look of that 4th Doctor figure at all), but we’re getting a decent mix of classic and new figures, including a couple Doctors, a companion (not sure if we’ve had a Liz figure previously or not?) and a whole bunch of monsters we’ve not had yet! I’ve been dying to get the Nightmare in Silver Cybermen in 5 inch for AGES so I’m pretty pumped for that, personally!
Seems like they’ve covered all the bases pretty well here; should be something for everyone, which should be the point, right? Like I said, I know it’s a pain, but worst case scenario any figures you don’t want, you can just sell on later.
ste
April 19th, 2026 - 9:10pmi also have been wanting this version of the cybermen, from the CO website they come with a gun arm that can be swapped in
Jamie
April 19th, 2026 - 9:26pmYeah I think its a really good line up!
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 9:30pmIt’s just me then who thinks Moffat turned the Cybermen into a complete joke (I mean….flying….!) The same as he did to the Sontarans…..and his Silurians….the female of the species certainly were a lot more annoying than the males…..!
Amypondfan
April 19th, 2026 - 10:08pmLove Moffat era cybermen. And the silurians were great.
FH
April 19th, 2026 - 10:10pmAnd the Daleks. He didn’t know what to do with them and made them a joke too. The DOctor treated them so lightly in the Moffat era (except in Victory) and it utterly eliminated the threat of them that was ingrained in the audience through Eccleston’s terror.
Jamie
April 19th, 2026 - 10:19pmI really enjoyed Moffats Cyberman episodes. Especially World Enough and Time/The Doctor Falls.
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 10:35pmAll right…..Mondas Cybermen are always cool….
Danny
April 20th, 2026 - 10:43amWar Chief, I 100% agree with you. I will be quite honest, whilst Stephan Moffat can be a decent writer for Doctor Who under certain conditions, I think was an awful showrunner; the characters, plots and settings he introduced were, in my opinion, some of the worst in the show’s history.
Fans, quite rightfully, dislike or hate Chris Chibnall for his incompetent characters, preaching plots, and outright disrespectful narratives (towards the show and its fans who have been there long before the show came back in 2005), but Moffat paved the path of destruction so that Chibnall could run on it. Many or the reasons why Doctor Who is currently in the creative gutter is because of Moffat’s stewardship of the show.
And, as you rightly said, his stewardship oversaw Daleks with horrible and uncharacteristic dialogue, as well as rubbish designs. Cybermen which were neither horrifying nor intimidating; the way in which the Cybermen could detach pieces of themselves in The Pandorica Opens, Closing Time, and Nightmare in Silver, to me, just implied that they were nothing more than robots; it really reduced the horror and morbid mystery of what lies beneath a Cyberman’s armour. And then there was the fact they could run in Nightmare in Silver, and that they could fly in Death in Heaven… Visually, it looked ridiculous and it if you know anything about the Cybermen, then you’ll know that both abilities are completely unnecessary to them.
Silurians which, again, had rubbish designs. An almost-all-female tribe of Silurians could have worked had they have been written competently; they could have written as thought they were the Amazons of the Silurian race, but that was never going to happen when you have Chibnall and Moffat writing for them. And then there’s the Sontarans who are reduced to nothing more than a joke in the form of Strax.
And let’s not even get started on how Moffat chose to portray and write the Master. I know I am not the only one who feels this way about the Moffat era, and remarkably since then the show has become even worse, so that is why I am not particularly pleased to see the Cybermen from Nightmare in Silver as part of this wave. Honestly, if that was a set of two Cybermen from the Wheel in Space, I would be all over it.
And, look, I know I am quite cynical towards the New Series because I think the Classic Series is vastly superior in terms of its characters, plots, settings, and world building, but there is an era of the New Series which I think almost all Doctor Who fans enjoy, myself included, and it is the original Russel T Davies era. It is not without its flaws, of course, but it is easily one of the most action-packed, entertaining and emotional eras of the show. So, if Character Options want to still produce New Series figures, why not produce figures from that era?
You know, to this day, Character Options have only ever released five figures from the Series 4 Specials. The Cyber Leader from the Next Doctor, which came out as part of the Age of Steel wave back in 2008. And then there was the End of Time wave which had the Tenth Doctor, the Eleventh Doctor, the Master, and the Narrator, and I think that came out in early 2010. We still have not had a figure of Jackson Lake and a Cybershade from the Next Doctor, the Tritovores from Planet of the Dead, a Flood Host from the Waters of Mars, and… I know I am living in dreamland with this one, but we also still do not have a Tenth Doctor in either his blue or brown suit with renewed articulation.
Personally, I would rather see a complete wave of Classic Series figures if there is a build-a-figure involved, especially one as iconic as the Yeti. I do not have a problem with Character Options producing figures from the New Series; I just which they would not release them in the same sets of waves as Classic Series figures. And if Character Options wants to release New Series figures then why not take us back to when the New Series actually felt like a worthy continuation of the original show?
davidhhh
April 28th, 2026 - 3:40amDanny, as with my other comment to you, did you know that Eaglemoss also made figurines of most of what you were suggesting here, too (other than Jackson Lake)?
Danny
April 19th, 2026 - 3:53pmI appreciate that Character Options have a budget, and therefore, corners must be cut here and there but it’s just so unfortunate that they are releasing a Primord using the Dr. Constantine figure as a base. I really hoped we would get a new sculpt, so we could have the Primord in the uniform they wear in Inferno.
Liz looks okay, I suppose, but again, they’re just reusing the Jo Grant legs; so that Season 7 set is just a set of reused assets with a £44.99 price tag. The Fourth Doctor looks okay, but there’s just not enough there for me to buy it; had he have come with a Sontaran Trooper from the Invasion of Time, or perhaps a proper Classic Series K9, when I would definitely go for it.
The Wirrn looks amazing; I’ve always loved the Ark in Space, so it’ll be great to get that on the shelf; no complaints with that one at all. The Yeti looks fantastic, it’s wonderful that we’re finally getting it, and that they went with the version from the Abominable Snowmen too. My only gripe, is that it’s a build-a-figure; it would’ve been nice to get a couple of Yetis on the shelf for army building purposes.
And that leads to my last and biggest complaint… New Series figures… Why? Why are New Series figures part of this wave? I hate the New Series! Especially the tripe we’ve had served up to us over the past nine years, and now we have to go and buy figures from that era to build a figure we’ve wanted ever since the first wave of Classic Series figures were released back in 2008… Just, so, so annoying, and the sets won’t be cheap too.
I don’t want to come across as ungrateful because I’m so pleased we’re finally getting a Wirrn and a Yeti (albeit, only if we buy the whole wave), but most of the figures in the wave demonstrate how tight Character Options are these days; granted that’s because the interest in Doctor Who just isn’t there compared to what it was back from 2007 to 2013, so they have to be careful with what they spend.
But it’s just such a shame that they can’t put more money into giving us a proper third wave of Classic Series figures with brand-new sculpts making up most of the wave, and reusable assets in the minority.
Scotel
April 19th, 2026 - 6:02pmWhy are there new series figures? Because people want them. The range doesn’t exist solely to cater to classic fans.
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 6:37pmI think Danny and I wanted a whole Yeti figure (so we could buy a small army of them) and not bother about the New Series stuff…
And then those fans who do like the new series figures could buy as much as they want and good luck to them, everyone’s happy…
Although (secret shame) I might like the Dugga Doo thing….!
FH
April 19th, 2026 - 7:34pmNot everyone’s happy if they did that War Chief. Character wouldn’t be happy when they have to sell the New Series stuff at half price haha. And then we’re not happy either when they cancel the line because they failed to make a profit. There’s a reason they’ve done it the way they have, it wasn’t an error, they WANT people to have to buy all the sets, it’s just good business ultimately.
DoctorPond393
April 25th, 2026 - 4:38pmComplaining about eras of figures that have little to no representation on the shelf, why?? Just don’t buy them. It’s a good mix of classic and new, and there’s plenty of us who would’ve liked a bit more New in there and not endless 70s sets
FH
April 25th, 2026 - 6:34pmThat’s a really good point DoctorPond393. The 70’s is massively over-represented compared to other eras. Even in this wave alone, three out five sets are 70’s era. We now have literally every single 70’s companion, making it arguably the most comprehensive main cast represented era. That’s all eight (including K-9) companions of 70’s Doctor Who now having a figure. Which is great, of course! But that’s CRAZILY over-represented considering we have literally ONLY ONE companion for the 60’s and three for the 80’s. It does somewhat feel like Al Dewar focuses heavily on his particular favourite era, which is understandable I guess. Just interesting to note how vastly disproportionate it is.
Richard
April 19th, 2026 - 10:47amThe 4th Doctor figure does look good but it’s odd that other than the Yeti segment it comes by itself bar a few minor accessories. If it’s cheaper than the others then fair enough but otherwise it doesn’t seem like a great deal.
I understand the new tooling may be what is driving the price up but the previous head sculpts were already very good and Tom Baker’s face and hair didn’t really change much across his run compared to other Doctors.
It’s also a bit disappointing that despite the many outfits 15 wore across his run, for the more premium Vortex range, they’ve opted for a repaint rather than one his more unique costumes.
Vladnag
April 19th, 2026 - 12:16pmi’m assuming the 4th and 15th sets being cheaper repacks have allowed them to spend more money on the others! It’s a common cost saving method with toy companies releasing repaints so they can spend more on unique tooling for new figures! And the BAF basically spreads the cost evenly if you’re buying all of them.
It’s annoying, but I guarantee we wouldn’t get an all new Wiirn if they’d needed to pack 4th with a unique figure. But i do agree, he’s definitely one of the weakest of the wave!
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 12:21pmIndeed….my favourite 4th Doctor costume was the purple Leisure Hive long coat thing….and I’ve already got that figure….
If it wasn’t for the Yeti segment, I probably wouldn’t have bothered with this one…
And yes….15th Dr in black leather jacket was my favourite costume of his…
bryan
April 19th, 2026 - 5:39pmJust for info that down the thread pages.
The 4th Doctor Figure info from AL
4th Doctor extras
Soft goods scarf (its sits better in loop form )
Shada Waistcoat
Tartan Vest/Tank top and red cravat
‘Stop!’ hand
Cupped Hand
Jelly Babies
Sonic Screwdriver
Alternative Head without hat
Alternative Head with hat
So lots of work: design,paint apps,plastic,pain,sculpting. Boxing. I think the range might very well absorb all costs I to the same price for each package.
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 7:01pmStop hand…..?
Like the Pretenders song…..yeah, yeah, stop stop stop stop….
Michael Carter
April 19th, 2026 - 9:37amI hope one day they could do a history of the Cybermen set, just like how they did the daleks
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 10:01amHmm….Wheel in Space Cybermen, Moonbase ones….the 80s Cyber Controller…..New Mondas ones….I’d definitely be up for that….!
The problem is that they all had such totally different designs, unlike your basic Dalek, so it probably won’t happen, alas….
Richard
April 19th, 2026 - 10:16amWhile that would be cool, I’m just not sure if it’d be necessary. The B&M 3 packs often include Cybermen anyway. The Revenge set they did not too long ago was cool, I hope they’ll do a similar Tomb set.
I imagine The Wheel in Space and Chibnall era Cybermen will all be website exclusive, at least initially.
Joe
April 19th, 2026 - 7:55amIf they keep doing this collect and build line every year I’d love for them to do the Minotaur from the god complex next year as I’m sure that was meant to be a collect and build back in 2011.
War Chief.
April 19th, 2026 - 10:03amA Nimon…..maybe….!
Bob Hellier
April 18th, 2026 - 10:45pmi wonder if there will be anymore giant maggots
War Chief.
April 18th, 2026 - 11:27pmI have a drawer full of them….In 2010, or whenever they first appeared, I got a little carried away….
DrSavesTheWorld
April 18th, 2026 - 4:38pmIt looks like a great lineup of figures. I’m more interested in the Classic figures, but I want the Yeti, so I would have to get them all. Do we know how much the sets will cost?
Regarding the Tom Baker figure, I’m not sure if I like the scarf. I don’t know if it’s plastic or if it’s going to be a material scarf. Yes, it would look more realistic and allow for better posing if it were a material scarf. I just think the plastic one would be better because all the figures have that scarf . Can anyone confirm if the scarf is a material or plastic?
DeliveryRus
April 18th, 2026 - 5:27pm£44 each according to some sources so around £230 for the yeti
War Chief.
April 18th, 2026 - 5:36pmI 100 percent agree with you, Dr….because I want the Yeti, I’m going to have to buy figures I wouldn’t otherwise have bothered with…
Even if the 4th Doctor scarf is no good, in some Dr Who stories (like Planet of Evil) he actually looks good without it….!
bryan
April 18th, 2026 - 8:54pmYes the Scarf is softGoods. A loose term for Figures with Cloth pieces.
Al said he has been attempting to get this into the range fro a while as it lends itself to better illustrate the item. Scarves especially and this Doctor has the wider scarf with the longest length.