September 16th, 2015
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Sherlock 5″ Action Figure UK/USA Pre-order
Available to order in the UK from www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk
Also available to order in the UK from from www.bbcshop.com
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Now you can carry London’s only Consulting Detective around with you to help solve crimes, deliver a cutting verbal blow to your office frienemy or simply strike a pose. Underground Toys presents the 5inch Sherlock Action Figure!
A highly detailed recreation of the eponymous sleuth, this stunning and fully articulated high functioning sociopath comes complete with character specific accessories such as Sherlock’s mobile phone, his violin and of course, the skull! Do your part for Queen, Country and the Crown Jewels, and grab your Sherlock action figure today!
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Mad Psientist
December 11th, 2015 - 2:13pmGot my despatch notice from BBC Shop today, and they’re usually very fast, so I may well get it tomorrow!
This and the 8th Doctor were my most anticipated figures of the year so get them both before Christmas (and before the Sherlock special) is the icing on the cake.
I just have to think of something else to ask for for my birthday in January now…
Mad Psientist
December 11th, 2015 - 2:15pm*To* get them both, I meant.
Cyberman Bill
December 10th, 2015 - 9:38pmI got mine last week. It’s such a great figure!
Anonymous
December 10th, 2015 - 8:53pmBBC shop just dispatched mine 🙂
CaptainJimiPie
December 7th, 2015 - 3:49pmI’ve just noticed that FP have taken some money from my account, which is odd as this is the only thing I have on pre-order with them.
After phoning them they informed me that this item is now being processed so it may well be sent out before xmas!
CaptainJimiPie
December 8th, 2015 - 1:30pmNot on general display yet but I’ve just seen these being unboxed from a shipment in FP Cardiff!
CaptainJimiPie
December 9th, 2015 - 12:14pmJust had a FPI dispatch confirmation of this!
CaptainJimiPie
December 9th, 2015 - 12:15pmJust had a FPI dispatch confirmation for this figure!
GallifreyanKnight
September 25th, 2015 - 7:14amSculpt render pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/TheAffableDesignCompany/posts/478199125715879
GallifreyanKnight
September 17th, 2015 - 11:05pmI wonder if the head and scarf can be removed.
I plan to repaint the shirt and the scarf to match what was seen in episode of season 1.
Aidan Gula
November 14th, 2015 - 11:49amIf you look at the photos in the above link, you can see that the scarf has been removed.
Smeg Head
September 17th, 2015 - 4:03pmI wander weather they will do any other BBC show characters? Is my Doctor Who/Bergerac crossover still on the books?
GallifreyanKnight
September 17th, 2015 - 7:43pmI’d love to get a Kryten figure. 🙂
Never going to happen though, as BBC doesn’t hold the rights to Red Dwarf anymore, and as Dave would never ever get figures made. 🙁
Smeg Head
September 17th, 2015 - 8:13pmWe can only dream…
Aidan Gula
November 14th, 2015 - 11:54amI’d like a wave of Sherlock figures.
-Dr John Watson
-Moriarty
-Mary Morston
-Mrs Hudson
-Molly Hooper
-Mycroft Holmes
-Inspector Lestrade
Mad Psientist
December 11th, 2015 - 2:19pmNever mind Bergerac, where’s my Luther figure??
There was a point I’d have liked/hoped for some Jekyll and Hyde figures, but it seems to be doing so poorly ratings – wise I doubt it’ll happen now.
cyberdoctor42
September 16th, 2015 - 11:11pmI’m slightly concerned by the arms. Does anyone know exactly how many points of articulation this has?
TheDarkAndTheLight
September 17th, 2015 - 2:36amThe bottom image appears to be some form of prototype with less articulation. The image above it shows the figure with standard elbow articulation and swivel joints on the biceps, as well as the old standard shoulder articulation present on both. I reckon it’ll have at least the same articulation as, for example, the Eleven Doctors set figures.
RhysCH
September 20th, 2015 - 12:25pmIn the top one I can see 4 points of articulation (shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists). I don’t think there’s a ball joint at the shoulder though.
Anonymous
September 16th, 2015 - 8:52pmSo pleased I ordered from BBC with their free postage….I also ordered when they had a 15% discount. £11 is such great value….esp when you consider to pay £18.50 from FPI for the vastly inferior 12th Doctor figures.
Anonymous
September 16th, 2015 - 10:12pmAgreed!
booboo
September 16th, 2015 - 10:15pmof course the other side to this is the The Collectors range may not have happened at all without those involved and committing to it wanting a good return for their investment, but of course no one would think of that
Anonymous
September 16th, 2015 - 10:58pmIt’s a very good point, but I just can’t help feeling that ‘those involved’ fleece the hardcore collectors by putting out slight variants (meaning lower manufacturing costs) knowing that most of the collectors will buy all 4 versions, even though there are no accessories and the figure is ok to good at best. Yet they can put out an amazing Sherlock figure with cool accessories at a significantly lower cost – I believe its like this…they know the Sherlock figure wont have the same appeal so they have to price it carefully and make the set more attractive…whereas, although DW clearly don’t have a mass market appeal, they know fine well that the hardcore collectors (which is what exclusive deals are aimed at) will sell very well even if they are over priced and not great value for money. I myself will buy the 12th Doctor figure in all 4 variants even though it annoys me that I am essentially buying the exact same figure with different licks of paint on the shirt. Even if they give away a different accessory with each variant would be something…it would be a token gesture of them trying to provide value for money. I don’t think its good enough to accept poor value for money just because we’re constantly told its this or nothing. Maybe the BBC should give the licence to a company that can make it work rather than watch the fans of their flagship drama being fleeced by companies that cant make it work.
booboo
September 16th, 2015 - 11:14pmI very much suspect those involved want a good return for their investment and commitment and the ability to be flexible within their business frame.
We seem to be talking toys r us here as a player
we are also not privy to the associated licensing and rights costs all which play a factor
there are only likely to be 3-4 key Sherlock figures with almost guaranteed sales where as if we want good variety within the collectors range then the costs need to be spread.
people have very short memoires and i doubt any other company would have given you the massive range of new and classic figures we have had to date but to move forward the business model had to be right for the retailers involved.
Braxos
September 17th, 2015 - 12:00pmWell there may be other factors at play here. Sherlock is a very small license in comparison to Doctor Who.
Being a smaller license, it may command a smaller royalty fee which can translate to a slightly lower price.
Nice looking prototype, but you would expect that from the sculptor involved.
Anonymous
September 17th, 2015 - 5:30pmAgree with all points on this. They certainly need to strike a balance for future offerings.
Joe Gould
August 23rd, 2015 - 12:20pmIs it just me or did Sherlock not have that thick or that many stripes on his scarf? Or did he have them at all?
TheDarkAndTheLight
August 24th, 2015 - 10:42amI think it’s based on his series two scarf. Here’s a comparison of the three, so far.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/78/f5/58/78f558f828de5e1d5362dd6ec5be7445.jpg
GallifreyanKnight
August 24th, 2015 - 10:48amIt’s based on the series 2 scarf.
Doctorgeorgebaker
August 22nd, 2015 - 11:41pmWhat doesn’t make sense to me is why there releasing it after Christmas, it just seems stupid
Anonymous
August 25th, 2015 - 6:03pmSherlock is returning for a Christmas special, so it kind of does make sense
Tom
September 12th, 2015 - 10:55amThink he means it would make sense to release it before Christmas so the company could capitalize on the Christmas present buying so they sell more
Dr Zaroff…Nozing in ze wurld can ztop me now!
September 16th, 2015 - 9:41pmI don’t mind that it’s coming out before Christmas! Means I’m more likely to get it!
MrHalloWho
September 17th, 2015 - 4:06pmDr Zaroff…Nozing in ze wurld can ztop me now!
It’s not coming out before Christmas, that’s Doctorgeorgebaker’s point.
Exterminator
August 17th, 2015 - 7:25pmBBC shop code 10OFFBBC
Exterminator
August 17th, 2015 - 7:26pm10% off everything and free p&p.
cyberdoctor42
August 15th, 2015 - 11:59pmYes, so much yes!
moogwhocraft
August 15th, 2015 - 4:54pmaaaaahahhahahaha! Cant wait for this guy… been waiting SO long! 😀
The Silent Silent
August 15th, 2015 - 4:20pmLOOKS LIKE THE 8TH DOCTORS ARMS !!!!!
Anonymous
August 22nd, 2015 - 9:26pmUh… no. I own both the 8th Doctors, and those are not the same arms.
cyberdoctor42
August 25th, 2015 - 1:27amCharacter have always been really good for not reusing parts
Anonymous
August 15th, 2015 - 9:30amIs there a discount code we can use for BBC or not?
DoctorRiverTARDIS
August 15th, 2015 - 9:31am0715RP runs out tomorrow (16th)
Anonymous
August 14th, 2015 - 2:24pmHow come this is available from fp.com when no new doctor who stuff is? Really annoying 🙁
mick
August 13th, 2015 - 3:56pm£11.69 from bbc shop if you use a 10% off code and that includes free postage, bargain. and they wont take ages sending it off like forbidden planet does.
mick
August 13th, 2015 - 5:22pmjust had an email from the bbc shop saying the release date is now 31th December.
IKNDWTS
August 14th, 2015 - 7:45pmWhat’s the code?
CaptainJimiPie
August 14th, 2015 - 8:33pmTo be fair, it’s not Forbidden Planets fault when it comes to delays in shipping, it’s the fault of the companies that constantly delay dispatching their stocks, I’m always tired of seeing FP getting a bad rep for this when they can’t help it
mick
August 15th, 2015 - 6:47am0715RP runs out on sunday
100000BC
August 13th, 2015 - 11:26amI’m assuming that this is actually 5.5″, like the DW figures, and not 5″ like the annoyingly-just-out-of-scale-with-DW Robin Hood figures a few years ago…? Otherwise it will be rather irritating to display… 😀
booboo
August 13th, 2015 - 11:40amI’m sure it will be the same
100000BC
August 13th, 2015 - 11:46amThanks, I thought so too but those Robin Hood guys are seriously annoyingly just out of scale and Sherlock would be even more annoying if it were because everybody wants to make ‘WhoLock’! (although Little John, being taller than the others, makes a good younger War Doctor for those of us still without our own War Doctor figure)
TheDarkAndTheLight
August 13th, 2015 - 1:51pmEven more annoying than the Robin Hood figures being out of scale was the Torchwood ones being so, too. Only really the Weevils were passable, as they were hunched over. Plus they weren’t based on an individual character, so they could just have been a bigger member of their species than any that had appeared on screen. But there was no way you could have Gwen standing taller than the Tenth Doctor for example without it looking just wrong.
Nobody in particular
August 14th, 2015 - 3:42pmI think what’s even annoying than the Torchwood figures being out of scale was the new Doctor Who ones. I mean, if we want to have the Ninth Doctor vs modern Ice Warriors, that’s not happening ;(
TheDarkAndTheLight
August 16th, 2015 - 9:49pmValid point.
Matt
August 13th, 2015 - 9:55amHey Booboo, baring in mind it is a 5” figure, do you think it will fit in next to the doctor who figures, such as the the time of the doctor set, it looks real and I’m sure it’s the right size, but do u think the material might b a bit cheap plasticy or will it be the same?
booboo
August 13th, 2015 - 10:16amI,m sure it will be fine it’s sculpted by the same people as some of the who figures
Jenn
August 12th, 2015 - 10:09pmThis is really great, but can we get a John Watson please?
cyberdoctor42
August 25th, 2015 - 1:30amHopefully if enough people buy this they will. John’s my favourite character because martin freeman is a great actor
the astronaut of death
August 12th, 2015 - 5:33pmYou can get it 21 days earlyer if you order it on BBC shop….
DoctorRiverTARDIS
August 12th, 2015 - 4:27pmDoes any one know how I can cancel an order at forbidden planet international, I want to order this from BBC Shop instead as it is free postage, so ultimately works out cheaper
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 - 4:43pmJust email them with your Order Number & Details & ask them to cancel it.
shatner
August 13th, 2015 - 8:17pmring them
Merlin
August 12th, 2015 - 4:10pmIt’s on BBC shop now
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 - 1:09pmI’m hoping the head and scarf are removable.
Sebatron
August 12th, 2015 - 11:30amJust wondering, what episode is the skull from?
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 - 11:33amIts the skull that’s in his living room
cyberdoctor42
August 25th, 2015 - 1:31amThat mrs Hudson took away once.
the astronaut of death
August 12th, 2015 - 10:58amThe stands look great, I wish the 5 inch Doctor Who figures had them
cyberdoctor42
August 25th, 2015 - 1:33amI think that the stand is a choice made by underground toys, whereas the doctor who figures are made by character options.
Anonymous
August 11th, 2015 - 11:56pmGreat now all we need is a watson
T4RD1S
August 11th, 2015 - 11:32pmLooks better than the 12th doctor, sorry
I’ve been watching Sherlock on Netflix trying to get into it
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 - 9:02amBest show on TV. BBC are repeating series 3 at the moment.
Professor Black
August 11th, 2015 - 11:19pmWho is the toy manufactures? Not CO?
booboo
August 12th, 2015 - 8:29amIt’s sculpted by the same company they use other than that I don’t think they have any involvement it’s purely an underground toys item
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 - 9:04amIve never understood the difference between CO and UT. Are they different toy distributers that share the DW figure licence but use exactly the same manufacturer? Seems a strange arrangement.
booboo
August 12th, 2015 - 10:51amNo connection other than UT commission items from character who hold the licence for anything doctor who toy wise
UT have the Sherlock licence although they could use the same factory in china presumably