July 11th, 2012
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Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control – Pictures/Video
THE TIME LORD’S TECHNOLOGY FINALLY UNDER HUMAN CONTROL…
With thanks to www.thewandcompany.com
This item can be ordered from www.forbiddenplanet.com
The Wand Company – known for developing the World’s first infrared remote control magic wand and BBC Worldwide today reveal the must-have accessory for Doctor Who fans – the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control.
Ever since Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor, first produced it from his jacket, the sonic screwdriver has been the Doctor’s most trusted tool. Now, for the first time, Doctor Who fans have the opportunity to bring the Time Lord’s extremely cool and iconic gadget into their own homes.
A high quality metal replica of the Mark VII Sonic Screwdriver currently used by the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, the new Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control is a gesture-based universal remote control that utilises infrared (IR) technology to manipulate almost all earth-based home entertainment systems – from TVs and iPod docks to DVD/Blu-ray players and beyond.
With a green flashing tip and an impressive four operational modes – including a practice mode – and three memory banks, a total of 39 commands can be stored in the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control, giving aspiring Time Lord’s the option of operating multiple home entertainment devices with different flicks of the wrist.
Control is straightforward – even for humans. The Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control works through a series of 13 short gestures, such as rotating, flicking or tapping, and a guided set-up procedure uses spoken prompts to match gestures to commands learned from existing remote controls.
And, for those fans who wish to transport a little more of The Doctor into their own homes, the FX operational mode features a range of authentic vintage Doctor Who sound effects.
All unauthorised alien usage of his device can be avoided as the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control comes with an inbuilt security setting – a three digit PIN can be set by the primary user – offering ultimate human control of the ultimate alien device.
As time travel is not readily available to most humans, Doctor Who fans will have to wait until August 31st 2012 to own a Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control, when it is available from UK retailers.
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roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 11:14pmdo you think they could be in production? also, will they be limited addition?
CyberGold
July 13th, 2012 - 11:12pmCAN’T WAIT TO GET THIS!! I WANT TRY IT!! :GRIN:
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 10:16pmwhy do they keep making these, why cant they make a FULL metal replica for the 11th doctors screwdriver and sell it for about £150-£200
booboo
July 13th, 2012 - 10:17pmthere is suppose to be a qmx one
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 10:27pmwen????????????????????/
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 10:45pmhow much is it?
booboo
July 13th, 2012 - 10:46pmwe dont know yet
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 10:51pmits not the $4000 one is it? i dont want to pay like £2500
booboo
July 13th, 2012 - 10:52pmno that’s sold out
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 10:56pmdo you know if they are making a full metal replica? i mean not like the toy one, one like on doctor who wen you flick it, it opens? and has the sounds etc?
booboo
July 13th, 2012 - 11:00pmThey are supposed to be but its been a long time coming
you can see a video of it here
http://merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/sdcc-2011-qmx-video-booth-tour/
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 11:06pmOMG WOWOWOWOWOW! how much do you THINK it might be and when do you THINK it will come out?
booboo
July 13th, 2012 - 11:08pmi have no idea, they were supposed to be making them all (10th, 11th, river song and master i think) but we have yet to hear anything concrete
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 11:19pmdo you think they could be in production? also, will they be limited addition?
it wont be moe that £500 will it
roloboy97
July 13th, 2012 - 11:50pmi hope not
Sebatron
July 13th, 2012 - 2:18amAfter watching the video
I WANT ONE!!!!!
Sebatron
July 13th, 2012 - 2:26amActually, I NEED ONE!!!
Whomeister
July 13th, 2012 - 6:31pmMe Too
Whomeister
July 12th, 2012 - 8:14pmDoes anyone know what the name of the song is in the video?
Tweedledum
July 12th, 2012 - 8:17pmI was wondering the same thing!
sausage roll
July 12th, 2012 - 7:51pmbooboo, will this work with lower end tv’s or do you need a smart tv or something?
Just wondering, thanks
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 8:07pmi have no idea but these tens to work with any remote device if you can programme it to the wand
The12thDoctor
July 12th, 2012 - 6:31pmdid you make a post on the sonic screwdriver wii remote??
The12thDoctor
July 12th, 2012 - 6:54pmi mean this one http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rHoBNQjTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 7:02pmit would be interesting to try and determine just how many 11th Doctors sonic s there are now of one sort or another
The12thDoctor
July 12th, 2012 - 7:10pmbtw @booboo did you get the pics i sent you??
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 7:13pmi had already seen them but they dont quite look right with the other CB sets
Bigger on the Inside
July 12th, 2012 - 8:20pmWhat are they?
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 8:22pmsome cobi sets like CB here they are
http://cobi.co.nz/zombies-monsters.html
Bigger on the Inside
July 13th, 2012 - 4:44pmoh that stuff, i dont see how these look so cheap and not very good made when they are by the people who make CB, which are great (its not just because its docrot who)
Bigger on the Inside
July 12th, 2012 - 6:30pmI NEED THIS!!!
Anthony
July 12th, 2012 - 6:26pmo dose it flick out like matt smiths please 60 pound not a problem will fb sell it ?
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 6:26pmyes they are
Bigger on the Inside
July 12th, 2012 - 6:31pmYes as they do flick out, but how can it have 30 commands when there are only about 10 movements?
Bigger on the Inside
July 12th, 2012 - 6:32pmBy the way I don’t know if they flick out I’m asking if that is what booboo meant by saying yes
Anthony
July 12th, 2012 - 6:38pmo ok yeh em yeh im so gettin this mums h=just got the text so are adventures all when im breacking up for yr 9 will be on mah list of getting s hope it flicks out ?
Bigger on the Inside
July 12th, 2012 - 6:40pmWhat, can’t understand that, what do you mean?
Anthony
July 12th, 2012 - 6:45pmdose it flick out like in the show
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 8:23pmdont think so
Anthony
July 12th, 2012 - 8:31pmaw no AW NO ! cant beleave it dosent flick out aw but thats not right i hope they suprise us i pray to god it opens out ill do u think u could fimd put for us please i really want it to but its still wroth the price
Radburn
July 12th, 2012 - 5:35pmI have checked out the Wand Website & the Sonic has a very detailed selection of pages & information on it. Some excellent photos of the Blueprint/Info sheet & various Sonic shots. It’s FREE shipping from Firebox so I will order one from there.
the cb doctor
July 12th, 2012 - 3:52pmAWESOME! getting this for sure.
how much is it?
booboo
July 12th, 2012 - 3:53pm£59.99
pupbenny
July 12th, 2012 - 3:42pmLooks pretty good.
Some bloke
July 12th, 2012 - 1:19pmI REALLY want to get one, put its £60. Thats ridiculous, but I still want one. I WILL have one!
andrew
July 12th, 2012 - 7:45pmI don’t think that’s a bad price considering we never had anything like this before, it is universal, it has metal in the build, copper covered. I think it looks epic, only thing that puts me off, is that it doesn’t flick out. It looks like it might by the joints in the spikes around the light, but I don’t think it extends due to the sensitivity of the pushing and pulling movements.
andrew
July 12th, 2012 - 7:46pmSorry, I was meant to say, appear to flick out, im not sure if it actually does or doesn’t.
tHEBIGBLUEBOX
July 12th, 2012 - 5:53amthat is sick i hope these come to Australia.
i must get one 😀
Mels
July 12th, 2012 - 6:52amLooks like a bit of a haul to get it set up and memorise the configuartions, etc… but yeah… probably worth it to sonic your telly on!
Pity my receiver remote has 60 buttons…
I don’t think it’s likiely that we’ll get these in Australia, since this is not a company Ikon usually deals with. But… you never know!
Anthony
July 11th, 2012 - 10:09pmwow i must have this is it work flip out and do anything please
Anthony
July 11th, 2012 - 10:12pmhow much is it like any point at any thing and zap it happens
Anonymous
July 11th, 2012 - 10:21pmhope it makes the nosie can take it any where with me interfear with any thing well play prank on mah sister and her bf laptop on off flick the chanels ha o this is gonna b e sweet is it made for lokcing and unlocking doors like it is in the show awwwwwwww booboo i so want his do u no when its due for release date ?
and price
anthony
July 11th, 2012 - 10:22pmsos that was me i jsut so exsited about this are u getting this booboo
BOOBOO JR
July 11th, 2012 - 10:23pmThe price of this on Firebox is £59.99.
Dalek Jake
July 11th, 2012 - 10:02pmDoctor Who merchandise has really expanded a lot more since Matt Smith started.
sheepinafez
July 11th, 2012 - 7:58pmits on firebox.com now http://www.firebox.com/product/5356/Doctor-Who-Sonic-Screwdriver-Universal-Remote-Control?via=sfg
Mr x
July 11th, 2012 - 7:13pmThe slogan translates as Life is a Magician
Bigger on the Inside
July 11th, 2012 - 5:02pmSo does it have buttons, as it must as there is a pin lock, and it’s to long till its out, I’m really excited!
booboo
July 11th, 2012 - 5:03pmhopefully there will be some info from the company itself soon
Bigger on the Inside
July 11th, 2012 - 5:33pmWill you get this booboo?
booboo
July 11th, 2012 - 5:35pmnot sure will see what it looks like
The Enigmatic Watcher
July 11th, 2012 - 2:52pmTempting…
Price as of yet Booboo?What does the wand retail at as it might be similar.
booboo
July 11th, 2012 - 3:07pmno idea but the wand is £50
BOOBOO JR
July 11th, 2012 - 10:15pmFirebox now have the Sonic Screwdriver listed with a price of £59.99.
OODSIGMA
July 6th, 2012 - 7:38pmWill you have to download things onto ipod or tv??
WD Stevens
July 6th, 2012 - 1:59pmIt might have some sort of range like a dial that sets the current setting or something. And then has different ones for open and closed.
Bowties are Cool
July 4th, 2012 - 10:12amLove this! One question, which sonic screwdriver is it gonna be? There’s quite a few
booboo
July 4th, 2012 - 10:15amthe currant 11th i would think
Liason Ice
July 1st, 2012 - 9:01amThat is pretty cool, i do kinda prefer buttons cause if u just pick it up you would be changing songs with out even meaning to and what about if you have multiple infrared things in the same room?
Bigger on the Inside
July 1st, 2012 - 11:13amBut then it is just a normal remote, guess we will have to just wait and see!
Bowties are Cool
July 4th, 2012 - 10:11amLove this! One question, which sonic screwdriver is it gonna be? There’s quite a few
Bigger on the Inside
June 30th, 2012 - 11:03amI know you don’t know but do you think it will be the same as the wand but a different shape, so the same movements to do things?
Bigger on the Inside
June 30th, 2012 - 8:08pmI hope it doesn’t have buttons as it would just be a remote in the shape of a sonic then!
kingofOK
June 30th, 2012 - 9:34amGETTING. IT.
Give me a Dalek any day
June 30th, 2012 - 8:31am😯 WOW! I’m sure this will be brilliant.
Dalek Thay
June 30th, 2012 - 8:24amTHATS THE COOLEST THING EVER
Sebatron
June 29th, 2012 - 11:30pmAmazing!!!!!
Bigger on the Inside
June 29th, 2012 - 5:40pmWow best thing ever!!! How much is the wand and when is this due for release?
booboo
June 29th, 2012 - 5:43pm£49.99, i asked the company if any more information and they said there should be a press release soon