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April 6th, 2011 413 comments

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New Doctor Who Character Building Sets

Having seen this range first hand we can confidently say that its one of the best things Character have done in the Doctor Who line. Initially there will be some small construction and figure sets with (considerably) larger sets due later in the year. “older” fans have not been forgotten either with another 11 Doctors set. You’ll also be able to mix and match the Doctor Who range with the H.M. Armed Forces construction toys creating even more fun.

The popular collectors lists pages will be updated shortly to include these sets and figures.

With the announcement of the very well received Character Building series the opportunities are now endless to construct characters and sets from Doctor Who and its spin off’s. We have put a few possibilities in a poll below so which 4 would would like to see?

Figures seen so far include…

Series one figures…

*The Eleventh Doctor (Red bow tie)
*The Eleventh Doctor (Jacket-less Blue)
*Amy Pond
*Weeping Angel (Screaming)
*Weeping Angel (neutral)
*Cyberman
*Dalek Drone
*Dalek Strategist
*Silurian
*Smiler (angry face)

Series 2 Figures…

*Amy Pond Police uniform
*Roman Rory
*Vampire Girl
*Dalek Eternal
*Dalek Supreme
*The Eleventh Doctor (Red bow tie)
*Cyberleader

Other figures shown…

*Dalek Scientist
*Dalek Part Black
*Riversong
*Rory Williams
*Doctors 1-11 ( in a set )
*The Eleventh Doctor (Blue bow tie)

Figure sets include…

*Eleven Doctors Box Set
*Weeping angels Army builder set
*Dalek Army builders set
*Cyberman Army builders set

Construction Sets include…

*The Tardis mini set (100pcs) includes Amy and The Doctor
*Time of Angels mini set (100pcs) includes one weeping angel
*Dalek Progenitor Room Mini Playset (100pcs) includes Supreme Dalek
*Tardis console room playset (250pcs) includes Amy, The Doctor, Rory and Riversong
*Cyberman conversion chamber set (150pcs) includes Cyberman and Cyberleader
*Dalek Factory set (200pcs) includes parts to make 5 Daleks

From the BBC Press Office

characterbuildsBBC Worldwide is delighted to announce a major new deal with Character Options’ new Construction division which will see Doctor Who enter the construction toy market for the first time.

The Character Building range will include 3D micro-figures, brought to life with sculpted facial features whilst play sets will be uniquely tailored to Doctor Who.

Fans will be able to build their own Doctor Who world with all their favourite characters including the Doctor and Amy Pond with their famous foes the Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels.

Distinctive to the Character Building range will be the use of texture on some of the building blocks, whether it be the sleek and smooth edges of a spaceship, or the rough edges of a rock face. This will be pivotal in recreating each environment, providing a natural look, but still allowing easy construction play.

The entire range will be displayed at the Character Options stand at the London Toy Fair with the first products set for release in Spring 2011.

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Matt Smith and Karen Gillan have already seen their new figures and commented:

characterbuild Matt Smith: “It was very surreal and funny coming face to face with a miniature version of myself as the Doctor but I’m glad that the Doctor’s trusty Sonic Screwdriver is in his hand, ready to fend off attacks from monsters!”

Karen Gillan: “I absolutely love these miniature toys of The Doctor and Amy Pond despite the strange sensation of seeing myself immortalised in plastic and miniature and buildable…and dissectible. I’m loving Pond’s flaming ginger mane and it’s funny to think that The Doctor and Amy are small enough to travel around in someone’s pocket!”

Richard Hollis, Head of UK Licensing at BBC Worldwide said: “We are delighted to build on our existing relationship with Character Options. We’ve worked successfully with them in the past and the quality and imagination they put into their toys is outstanding. This new venture offers the perfect play pattern for Doctor Who fans and opens up a fascinating and innovative genre. We believe that this is a fantastic new project and we’re really excited to see how popular these toys will become.”

Jon Diver, Character Group’s Joint Managing Director, commented: “This new project represents a major investment for us and we are delighted to be increasing our Doctor Who portfolio. In doing so we will also be supplying a new option to the child constructor who will now have the choice of a construction toy that has all the excitement and appeal that the licences brings with them.”


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413 comments

  • Year 1 Class 4 Lego

    February 12th, 2011 - 8:59pm

    i got 21 doctor who charcter buildings sets its been made with the 202
    lssue for the daleks i made up a lego doctor and addd 204 lssue the cyberman
    and sonrtans set and i made up a lego sonic srewdriver for my lego doctor
    for new free.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

    Reply
  • LiasonIce

    February 8th, 2011 - 6:54am

    I want the TARDIS console room it looks really cool.

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    • Jbann

      June 13th, 2011 - 3:31pm

      asham its not in the first series of mini sets its a big one not a small so its not going to be £9.99 its properly going to be £25(posibly)

  • tardistik

    February 6th, 2011 - 6:10pm

    When I first saw these figures, I thought they were the new wave of Time Squad figures. I was sort of disappointed when I saw they were buildable figures. By the way, will there be any more Time Squad figures.

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 6th, 2011 - 6:57pm

      will there be any more Time Squad figures.

      I doubt it now

  • seanwray1

    February 6th, 2011 - 2:04pm

    i can’t wait to get these. Im going to save up my paper round money and buy all of these. They look sooo cool. I hope they do a pandorica set aswell……
    🙂 😎

    Reply
  • Dalekdragon

    February 5th, 2011 - 12:12pm

    Isn’t this series clean of classic series monsters.

    It isn’t going to be completely free of classics, just there wont be many – one or two at the most.

    Reply
  • drwho63

    February 5th, 2011 - 11:18am

    Will these take over norman figures?

    Reply
  • Scarves are awesome

    February 5th, 2011 - 10:18am

    I am so going to get Eigth Doctor minifigure. Eigth Doctor is awesome.

    Reply
  • LiasonIce

    February 5th, 2011 - 8:01am

    Construction Set Idea 3:
    The Three Doctors:
    1. 3rd Doctor
    2. Second Doctor
    3. Benton
    4. The Brigadier
    5. Omega
    6. The antimatter blobby thingy people

    Construction:
    1. Bessie
    2. TARDIS
    3. Omegas Base
    4. Console room (with 1st Doctor on TV)
    5. UNIT Base

    Reply
  • LiasonIce

    February 4th, 2011 - 8:54am

    The 11 Doctors construction set is the same packaging as the 11 Doctors figure set.

    Reply
  • Dalek caan

    February 4th, 2011 - 6:56am

    thtas what happend to me !! Dalek Sec

    Reply
  • Dalek Sec

    February 4th, 2011 - 5:34am

    Sorry the bottom comment waz mine! I forget to type my name in!

    Reply
  • Anonymous

    February 4th, 2011 - 5:31am

    Cybermen are coming back this season.

    Isn’t this series clean of classic series monsters. I still want more Dalek episodes from steven moffet.
    I always imagined having an lego Dalek Emperor from the new series if Dr Who lego was possible. I might just collect the Doctor and Amy, and a few Daleks to fight em. I’m more fouced in 5 inch collectin!

    Reply
  • Year 1 Class 4 Lego

    February 2nd, 2011 - 4:11pm

    Thank You BooBoo Your Best

    Reply
  • LiasonIce

    February 2nd, 2011 - 3:34am

    Maybe Rory will be converted into a Cyberman in series 6, the Cybermen are coming back this season.
    Anyway this stuff is real cool, I wonder if the Dalek factory is the one from City of the Daleks adventure game.

    Reply
  • OOD SIGMA

    February 1st, 2011 - 7:25pm

    MAJOR UPDATE – The man being converted on the cyberman conversion set is RORY read the small white print on the box it says so check it out booboo and reply

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 1st, 2011 - 7:40pm

      The man being converted on the cyberman conversion set is RORY read the small white print on the box it says so

      yes we know

  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:39pm

    HAPPY NEW MONTH (i say it every month for a laugh):cool:

    Reply
  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:36pm

    is the part black dalek the one that comes in the dalek factory because in a pic it is on some sort of machine arm

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 1st, 2011 - 3:56pm

      s the part black dalek the one that comes in the dalek factory

      yes that’s right

  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:34pm

    thanks i think maybe £5 (£1 per monster) because that seems pretty fair

    Reply
  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:26pm

    if they made a pandorica set then it would probably cost ALOT if they would give you every monster and maybe a stonehenge to go on top

    Reply
  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:22pm

    i ment the not tge

    Reply
  • who fan 4ever

    February 1st, 2011 - 3:21pm

    booboo how much are tge time of angels and the tardis exterior cost because i might buy those when they come out. i would also like to know about how much the army builder sets cost

    thanks

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    • booboo

      February 1st, 2011 - 3:28pm

      how much are tge time of angels and the tardis exterior cost because i might buy those when they come out. i would also like to know about how much the army builder sets cost.

      These sets are £9.99 i think, should be out March/April

  • chas to boo boo

    January 31st, 2011 - 12:36pm

    boo boo have you ever herd of lego star wars i love the psp game and i have 89 mini figures from the range

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    • booboo

      January 31st, 2011 - 12:40pm

      have you ever herd of lego star wars i love the psp game and i have 89 mini figures from the range

      Yes, i think many were hoping for Doctor Who lego because of the games – maybe Character or someone will developer something similar

  • LiasonIce

    January 31st, 2011 - 7:06am

    Construction Idea Number 2.
    Return To Earth (Doctor Who Wii Game)
    1. 11th Doctor (space suit/normal)
    2. Amy Pond (space suit/normal)
    3. Cyberleader
    4. Cybermen
    5. Daleks
    Construction
    1. Ivy
    2. Maintenance bots
    3. Dalek Time thingy
    5. Brothers
    6. Sisters

    Or you could have a mini scale Lucy Grey Ship and Tardis

    Reply
  • steffan

    January 29th, 2011 - 11:04am

    the dalek loks like its lego 😆

    Reply
    • Jbann

      June 13th, 2011 - 3:34pm

      thats because its lego they just look difrent and are could character building

  • LiasonIce

    January 29th, 2011 - 5:59am

    Booboo, Will there be a construction sets list?

    Reply
    • booboo

      January 29th, 2011 - 6:59am

      Booboo, Will there be a construction sets list?

      yes, defiantly

  • LiasonIce

    January 29th, 2011 - 5:57am

    I wonder if we will get a pc game version like the LEGO ones, eg. lego star wars 1 and 2, indiana jones, batman

    Reply
  • LiasonIce

    January 29th, 2011 - 5:55am

    Can’t wait for this but in the mean time I’ve got some ideas:
    The Five Doctors set
    1. The Five Doctors
    2. The Companions (can’t remember all of them)
    3. Dalek
    4. Cybermen and Cyberleader
    5. The Master and Time Lords
    6. Yeti
    7. Raston Warrior Robot
    And for the construction part…
    1. Tardis (exterior)
    2. TARDIS console
    3. Rassilon’s tomb
    4. The time eddy
    5. The 4th Doctor’s boat

    Reply
  • K9

    January 28th, 2011 - 9:25pm

    Great vote, Sarah Jane’s attic please

    Reply
  • Dalek caan

    January 28th, 2011 - 8:33am

    i just got a message from charetcter that maluke and eldane and the dream lord mght be relesed they aid no current info until easter and to everyone in Aystralia these building blocks they hav no info if these will come to Australia

    Reply
  • Who’sThatDalek

    January 28th, 2011 - 8:13am

    Personally, I love the new Daleks, and they look really good as CB sets.

    Reply

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