April 6th, 2011
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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
BBC 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.
Matt Smith and Karen Gillan have already seen their new figures and commented:
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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Paddy
April 8th, 2011 - 6:25pmI’m not quite sure About these, good value though!
I know Im going to be the eleven doctors set version, any idea how much it will bee Boo boo?
booboo
April 8th, 2011 - 6:42pmThe small sets are selling between £8.99- £12.00 from what i have seen
Jason doctorwhoone
April 6th, 2011 - 8:14pmShame im not 4 years old anymore [ im 23 ], cos i would be collecting these, there so damn cool, and definatly would have appealed to my 4 year old self if he could see them.
seanwray1
April 9th, 2011 - 11:37amim 15 but im still going to collect these. Your never too old they say…
crazy guy
April 6th, 2011 - 7:20pmhey booboo when dose this charcter buliding thing happen of yours.
booboo
April 6th, 2011 - 7:23pmAs soon as we have all the sets and figures
Space fish
April 4th, 2011 - 5:06pmhow come they’re making these figures instead of the action figures, surely it would be cheaper just to make one set?
Johnny
April 6th, 2011 - 5:15pmi agree why make two sets of figures when it will cost more money, i think the action figures are better anyway / i wont be getting these builder figures / i will stay with collecting the action figures
David
April 6th, 2011 - 5:46pmthese are designed for young children as opposed to the big figures designed for older children and adults.
BOWTIEMADJACOB
April 2nd, 2011 - 8:15pmBooboo are these selling yet?
booboo
April 2nd, 2011 - 8:41pmThey are not on sale anywhere yet
the doctor 1055
April 2nd, 2011 - 6:19pmHOW MUCH ARE SETS
booboo
April 2nd, 2011 - 7:52pmsmall sets are £9.99 large set up to £50, figures are £1.99 each
Jbann
June 13th, 2011 - 3:26pm£1.99 for the characters £9.99 for the mini sets
the doctor 1055
April 1st, 2011 - 3:02pmdo sets come out on the 15th of april
booboo
April 1st, 2011 - 3:30pmnothing official yet but should be soon
steffan
March 24th, 2011 - 8:11pmwhere can i buy it someone please read this and respond
😥
booboo
March 24th, 2011 - 9:01pmIts not out yet due mid April
Jbann
June 13th, 2011 - 3:27pmforbbiden planet or online
hayden7257
March 23rd, 2011 - 7:46pmbrilliant things
The doctor
March 22nd, 2011 - 4:51pmJust looked on amazon and Searched Character Building and it said it due to be out 15 april hopely it the turedate
jules
March 17th, 2011 - 7:11pmwere can you buy them and when?
booboo
March 17th, 2011 - 7:21pmfrom mid April hopefully and many places will stock this i suspect
adam
March 12th, 2011 - 10:18amcooooooooooooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
biggest doctor who fan ever!
February 27th, 2011 - 1:57pmExact date anyone?
Ben
The Silence
April 2nd, 2011 - 4:53pm15th April it says on amazon
bow tie
February 25th, 2011 - 4:34pmthey should do a figure set with members of the alliance from the pandorica opens including:
daleks: drone, eternal, supreme
cybermen: Leader, troops x2
sontarans: Stark, troopers x2
judoon: captain, troopers x2
hoix
romans x5
silurians x3
sycorax x2
BrikABrak
May 8th, 2011 - 4:37pmthey are releasing *battle packs* or *army builders* with four or five of the chosen monster
jack
November 12th, 2011 - 12:58pmI think they should do the alliance but why don’t the do the old aliens starting from the 9th doctor and the tenth doctor and then they would be more in the sets love it.
Scarves are awesome
February 22nd, 2011 - 7:26pmEleventh Doctors set! I’ve always wanted a mini plastic Colin Baker. For some reason.
The Silence
April 12th, 2011 - 8:29amSame But I have always wanted a mini Tom Baker
Bow-TiesRCool!!!=)
February 22nd, 2011 - 5:51pmbooboo uve missed the space between river and song just thought id let u no 🙂
Anonymous
February 22nd, 2011 - 5:02pmboo boo do you know any web sites that have this up for pre onder
bad wolfy
February 21st, 2011 - 7:14pmwow!! oh my goodness they look awesome!!!!! i live in the UK can wait for them to come out!! 😀
luke kelly
February 19th, 2011 - 8:58pmthe first wave comes out in march and all the rest comes out in autumn/winter 😉 😉
The Silence
February 19th, 2011 - 8:50pmWhen are these out
doctor who
February 19th, 2011 - 6:20pmwow i need them now or thay get sold to babys
luke kelly
February 19th, 2011 - 1:55pmbrilliant things 🙂 😆 😀 😳
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luke kelly
February 19th, 2011 - 1:49pmi meant 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆
luke kelly
February 19th, 2011 - 1:48pmas soon as these figures come out i am getting the lot of it all the sets the army builders and the figures :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Anonymous
February 17th, 2011 - 7:27pm“If there are 10 to collect how come it only has 8 figures in the picture”
there are 2 versions of the angel and a jacket-less doctor 🙂
The Silence
February 16th, 2011 - 8:26am246th Comment! LOL
The Silence
February 16th, 2011 - 7:49amIf there are 10 to collect how come it only has 8 figures in the picture
The Silence
February 16th, 2011 - 7:34amHey booboo is there a date for these and when will the tardis playset come out
booboo
February 16th, 2011 - 8:06amThey are due March/April but the Big sets like the Tardis are not released till later in the year
LiasonIce
February 16th, 2011 - 7:25amI want the cybermen army builder, on a side note they should bring out all the cybermen from the classic series to.
reeceybee
February 15th, 2011 - 4:40pmthese are totally cool especially the 2 tardis’s and if you highlight mr green he turns twisted