April 10th, 2010
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The Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver
The Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver
The Doctor’s multipurpose tool is a Gallifreyan device, with numerous settings, easily controlled at the press of his thumb. The Doctor has had many sonic screwdrivers of different designs throughout his life, and this latest one was created from within the TARDIS console itself after the previous one was destroyed during a confrontation with Prisoner Zero in the village of Leadworth. This new sonic is larger, with a luminous green light but continues to be an essential part of the Doctor’s equipment as he explores the universe. This faithful copy of the Doctor’s trusty Sonic Device has spring loaded extending action. Pressing the button on the side of the handle activates the LED and Sound FX which operates in CLOSED mode. Flip open the cap at the end of the Screwdriver to reveal an additional button that activates the light and sound effects when it is in full extension OPEN mode.
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Richard Lu
February 24th, 2014 - 11:18pmThe top half of my Sonic Screwdriver (where it pops up) won’t stay closed. It’s kind of annoying and if anybody could help, it would be much appreciated.
Anonymous
May 22nd, 2014 - 3:17amTake it apart. The parts that interlock with the handle and the part that pops out may have some breaks in it. Mine does that and those interlocking parts are chipped. I super glues parts back together. Just be careful afterwards. Hope this helps.
jon whalen
July 6th, 2014 - 9:40pmmine does that too and it is starting me to get annoyed and it is making me thinki should get David Tennant’s sonic screwdriver. can you please tell me how to fix the extension button because every time i try to get the sonic screwdriver closed it keeps popping back into the extension position without me touching the button to extend it.
Anonymous
August 27th, 2014 - 10:19amI think I’ve got it cracked! I think if you just twist the orange part on the top, clockwise. (Clockwise if you were looking at it from above) and it just secures it! It’s rather hard to explain, but I may as well put it here anyway.
Anonymous
January 9th, 2016 - 8:33pmtwist it more
Anonymous
August 22nd, 2017 - 3:17pmTry twisting it a little to the left and then try.
Elizabeth
February 3rd, 2014 - 2:08amSo I just purchased this and I love it but when ever I open the claws it automatically lights up and the sound goes off without me pushing the button. How do i fix this?
The five doctors
October 14th, 2014 - 1:02pmThat’s a good thing is it not you don’t have to use the gimmicky big red button
The last time lord
January 6th, 2014 - 4:22amI messed with it for about an hour or two and then now the end cap won’t stay closed does anyone know how to fix this?
The five doctors
October 14th, 2014 - 1:03pmI’t’s just down to poor materials
Kainoa
February 27th, 2016 - 9:24pmI took it apart and messed some of the springs and now I got it fixed. I also modified the internals to open when I flick my wrist
Luka Clark
January 1st, 2014 - 3:08amWhen I ever extend the sonic, the lights and sounds happen no matter If the button is pressed. Can someone help me with that?
emmy
January 17th, 2014 - 1:47pmits not supposed to work with the screwdriver extended. its supposed to have a little button on the end with a cap that you can press.
Anonymous
December 10th, 2013 - 1:58amMy sonic is broken. the little button on the top doesnt press. I opened it up and the contact is apparently loose. how do I fix?
The five doctors
October 14th, 2014 - 1:14pmTake the top half off like how you would to change the bataries and put it aside then prise the top ring off with a flat bladed knife or kitchen knife. Then put the gold ring aside. Next you will do the same the end cap where the big red button is and put it aside then the screwdriver’s base should split in two then remove the red button assembly. Then remove the spring. Then put the red button back into the toy put the end cap back on again and the gold ring and put the imiter back in and you’ve fixed it now you can flick it instead of a
The five doctors
October 14th, 2014 - 1:15pmContinued
A spring which also makes it more screen accurate
Cody
December 7th, 2013 - 2:24amMy friend, Kevin, gave me this sonic screwdriver over the weekend and asked me to fix it, the problem being that he can’t close the top part, it keeps springing up. I tried twisting it into place, screwing in some loose screws, and still nothing. Help please…
Molly
December 24th, 2013 - 12:46amI have the same problem! No one knows how to fix it though it seems…
Jordan
January 7th, 2014 - 5:28amI can’t extend the screwdriver without half of it flying across the room, it’s like the spring is too strong or something idk. People say to replace the spring, but I’m taking it to my friends and we’re gonna try to fix it. Will post an update and maybe a tutorial vid on the issue
Hunter
January 21st, 2014 - 4:23amI have the same problem I can’t figure it out
Anonymous
August 4th, 2017 - 3:52pmLooking at it from the top, when the top end is closed up, twist the top end clockwise. This should secure it. I know you might’ve solved it, but just incase 😛
Robin Hill
December 31st, 2020 - 3:42amPlease Don’t break it use as Philips screwdriver to fix it
abc
November 24th, 2013 - 8:19pmThe only problem I really had was after opening the cap over and over it just dangles and is loose. Anyone know how to fix that?
taco
June 26th, 2013 - 1:29pmI just got mine yesterday but whenever it opens the tongs wont open and I have to open it by hand. anyway to fix this?
drjakeyoung
May 2nd, 2013 - 11:33pmbooboo, i got mine last year and a few months ago the sound stopped working (not the light), should i replace the batteries or is it broken?
A bit annoyed that after all these malfunctions they haven’t recalled them and replaced them with new versions that don’t burn out!
booboo
May 3rd, 2013 - 9:36amprobably broken
drjakeyoung
May 3rd, 2013 - 9:46amin that case why do we have to pay £15 for something that malfunctions and then another £15 on something that doesn’t malfunction! Might just get the personalize your own screwdriver set to be honest!
Sebatron
May 25th, 2013 - 8:58amI would recommend that
cyberman2
May 25th, 2013 - 10:28amhappened to me the day after i got it
drjakeyoung
May 25th, 2013 - 10:45ami got the personalize set last week, it’s great!
Anonymous
May 26th, 2013 - 4:30amyou probably used it to much, or like you said the batteries may be going dead(sometimes some stuff when it only has a little more power left only does a few things, not all the things.) I hope you find it out!
Sapphire
May 26th, 2013 - 4:41amWhat are the “Hidden” sounds?
DalekJess
May 2nd, 2013 - 11:09pmHelp! I opened the packaging, assembled it, and it doesn’t make the sounds or light up! I’m using batteries, and I made sure they’re in correctly and not dead.
CG
May 3rd, 2013 - 1:01amTake it back
Dalek The Supreme
April 23rd, 2013 - 3:02amI got one of these for Christmas, it’s my favorite version of the Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver (in the TV Series), and this does it justice! My only problem is that you can’t use the button on the black part when it’s extended. Aside from that one flaw, definately a great piece of merchandise!
Anonymous
May 3rd, 2013 - 12:44amwhen extended the red button on the base makes it light up.
Anonymous
May 26th, 2013 - 4:24amThere is a button on the green part. It’s little!
Anonymous
January 19th, 2014 - 6:26pmYou aren’t supposed to be able to press the button while it’s opened; you’re really supposed to use it while it’s shut and then “examine the data” while it’s opened. That’s what the doctor does.
Renan
April 15th, 2013 - 6:58pmHey I just got one last friday. It does have the hidden sounds but I havent used much since it might burn the sound chip. Does it still do that or can I use it at my own will. I love the hidden sounds but I would rather not use them if they cause problem. I just want to know. It is just a few days old and it is not the same package as the one above. THANK YOU.
Scott the Raptor
April 15th, 2013 - 7:00pmThe new batch that have been coming out since October 2010 do not burn the sound chip because I’ve used the hidden sounds constantly and it’s still OK.
Nate
January 8th, 2014 - 10:24pmi have the same issue. I’m scared of breaking or burning the sound chip. I’ve seen videos of the earlier ones burning out the second you use it. I got mine Christmas 2013 with a different packaging so I’m assuming it the newest version but I’m still a bit nervous. I’ve used the hidden sounds a bit and no issue other than the bottom cap but that’s about it. I wanted to see if any of the new ones have burned and if i should treat my sonic like a baby and rarely enjoy it.
Robert10075
February 24th, 2013 - 10:25ambooboo wasn’t there 2 versions of this sonic in a different packaging
DAVROS And The Daleks is
February 24th, 2013 - 10:31amNo the toy then the replica
Robert10075
April 14th, 2013 - 8:59pmno there was a rerelease of this exact sonic but not including the 11th dr on the side
The Silent Silent
April 14th, 2013 - 9:18pmI got the first edition with light blue and 11th doctor posing with sonic
CG
April 22nd, 2013 - 11:49pmYes there were two because I bought both.
Sam Bentley
February 19th, 2013 - 2:57pmMy one came in the post today, love it! booboo you know those ‘hidden’ sounds it makes? Does that burn the sound chip, or was that just a rumour? If it does I’ll stop doing it!
booboo
February 19th, 2013 - 3:05pmi think there was a problem with the original ones but that should be long gone
Sam Bentley
February 19th, 2013 - 3:07pmYeah, I have one of the Undergroud Toy variants. I’m guessing they are exactly the same only different package design?
Sam Bentley
February 19th, 2013 - 3:08pmWait no, it says it is made by Character but its the one from the Underground Toys video you posted not long ago! And it has a different package to the one you have on here!
Keighry
November 30th, 2012 - 8:32pmI just brought mine. It’s awesome, but I can’t figure out how to close it back. I mean, I opened it to install the batteries, but now I can’t lock it close, so when I extend it, it wants to pop out! I place it like it’s suppose to be, but it doesn’t want to turn and lock. Am I the only one having this problem? Is there a magic trick to lock it in place?
Trent
April 22nd, 2013 - 10:07pmI had to twist it a few times until it finally locked. Just keep at it. xD
Jordan
January 7th, 2014 - 5:31amI’m having this problem too, and I have retwisted it a thousand times! I’m thinking it’s a problem with the springs, but I’ll keep at it with the twisting…………..
Kevin
October 31st, 2012 - 11:24pmHas anyone ever gotten a new one, put the batteries in and immediately not have the light in the probe not work?
MadGuyInATARDIS
October 31st, 2012 - 11:49pmI don’t own one unfortunatley, but the only reason I could think for the to occur, is if the batteries were dead. Or faulty.
Angels Of Death
October 20th, 2012 - 3:47pmmy birthday was yesterday and i got this .this was the first present i opened.
Raven Wolf
March 18th, 2014 - 10:35pmsame, its epic
major whovian1
September 15th, 2012 - 4:00amim going to re awaken this old string, i got my sonic yesterday and its AWESOME but does anyone know for sure if they fixed the sound chip problem ive used the hidden sounds about 9-10 times . it still works but i just want to make sure i can keep using them safly
Nate
January 9th, 2014 - 12:45amI have the same issue. I’ve used the extra or hidden sounds around the same amount or more and nothing has happened. I believe it’s a newer model by the packing but i just want to make sure my baby isn’t going to die on me.
sonicguy
August 2nd, 2012 - 8:55amwhere could i get the one without the sound chip problem cause my friends got one with a broken sound chip and i don’t want it to be like that!
Doctorpond393
July 25th, 2012 - 3:12pmJust playing around with it and my sister she shot me with a Nerf gun I fell over and the green emitter snapped off it still works but no emitter!
Raven Wolf
March 18th, 2014 - 10:36pmsuper glue it back on VERY CAREFULLY.
doctorpond393
June 6th, 2012 - 9:26ami have this. My first one i had sound stopped working and this was in May 2010. The second one i have had since June 2010 and it still works now so thats two years mine has been fine for. Very pleased with it.
Space Fish
July 8th, 2012 - 12:45pmSo have they fixed the problem, got a new one on Monday and have been being very careful not to activate the hidden sound effects
Mitchell
July 23rd, 2012 - 2:50amBut have you been using the hidden sounds? I got mine yesterday (June 21) and i want to know if it’s safe to use the hidden sounds.
Mels
July 23rd, 2012 - 4:55amI believe they took the hidden sound effect out of the most recent versions (I could be wrong as I only have the original release, but that’s what someone told me)?
If you have the hidden sound effects, use them! 😀 They are worth any ‘risk’, and many of the original sonics (including mine) are working still.
Doctorpond393
July 23rd, 2012 - 7:52amI have used my hidden sounds and it’s still working
Nate
January 9th, 2014 - 12:49amend of 2013 i got mine. So far it sounds safe to use, My friend obsesses with the hidden sounds so i believe it should be fine. He got his when i got mine so. He also new about it before me. Still a bit worried but i just needed some reassuring
McGann is the Doctor
February 8th, 2012 - 9:49amI had bought my one, a VERY LONG time ago, back when Series 5 was still on the air.
I only got it open and made on Christmas eve this year, because I gave up trying to find “l 1154 type batteries” which don’t exist !! ❗
And so I just use the so-called demo-batteries.
You know the buil-your-own-sonic ? Does it include demo batteries for all of them or just one set ?
Those batteries are rubbish value, it’s like, 1.39 for a pack which has one, and I need about four in every Sonic ! 😡 ❗ BooBoo ??
Space Fish
July 8th, 2012 - 12:48pmDon’t bother replacing the batteries in the personalise your own because once the power has gone, it has gone and new batteries don’t work
Matt Smiths Mate
May 18th, 2013 - 8:58amThe L44 is the same type of the battery as the nonexistent L1154.
Raven Wolf
March 18th, 2014 - 10:37pmlook in the hexbug section, get those batteries
Dalek Sec
February 8th, 2012 - 8:50amMy Sonic survived for a year, than it refused to pop back into place, and stayed in “OPEN” mode. 😥
Does anyone know how to fix it, i used a lighter to burn plastic on to green plastic below the gold, then i sanded it so it could it could still be pushed into “CLOSED” mode. It helps a bit.
Space Fish
March 24th, 2012 - 1:58pmIs the problem that when you put it back in it won’t stay there or is it that it refuses to go back in whatsoever? If it is the first problem then you will just have to put your thumb over on to the crissed-crossed section and hold it there and release it when you want it to go up.
Dalek Sec
April 12th, 2012 - 11:33amIts the first problem, but i want it to stick in by itself, not with me constantly holding it. I think a bit in the bottom part of the sonic is sanded off.
Thanks anyway.
Space Fish
April 29th, 2012 - 11:54amJust mended this. I sellotaped a golden thingy-madodab that was used to seal a packet of jelly beans to the electronic section. One end goes onto the base of the top bit and the other on the side, near the grooves to insert. This keeps it in place and makes it so that it will only open when you flick it, like in the show! (The top button will no longer work)
And if you carry on flicking and closing it, the sound effects will work again!
Dalek Sec
May 8th, 2012 - 7:10amThanxs, i might buy another one, but considering other peoples sonics broke down a month before they were taken out of the packet, my survived and still is sutaining a lot of damage. The Sonic only stays closed when you press the middle button while in closed position. I found tape did the trick but that was annoying. Anyway it lights up when i push the sonic halfway in, doesn’t really have the fun of flicking the sonic up with the button. But Who really needs buttons. 🙂
MadManInABox
August 5th, 2014 - 6:59pmI had your problem as well. i looked into some videos of how to fix it, but no one every had the correct solution. what i did was: on the handle part of the sonic, the ring on the top of the leather and the cap on the bottom can come off. i used a flat head but you can use whatever just be careful. the top ring came off easily but the bottom cap was a little harder. you’ve got to slowly and carefully pry them off. Next was i did was discard the top button, the one that releases the top part, and took out the red button and the spring system.
MadManInABox
August 5th, 2014 - 7:03pmI then proceed to take some magnets. I had a small cylinder magnet, that was wider then tall and clued that onto the bottom of the green “stem” on the top part. I then used on half of the sonic and put in another magnet. these magnets were a circle and i could cut them so i took three and trimmed them to fit inside the handle and put them on top of each other. i then put the magnets down where the magnet on the bottom of the stem would sit when it was closed. i then took a strip of magnet tape, trimmed it and made a circle of magnetism just
MadManInABox
August 5th, 2014 - 7:05pmUnderneath the button to activate the sonic when closed. with the magnets at the bottom of the sonic, you’ll want to glue them to the little “spine” down there so they don’t move. i had a problem that they would com undone and i couldn’t close the sonic and i had to open it time after time to put the magnets back in place. after i glued them i didn’t have to worry about it. I then covered everything on the handle with black electrical tape. even the one button left over. gives the handle a much better feel and hides things better while one
MadManInABox
August 5th, 2014 - 7:06pmcould still see the stitching on the handle.
MadManInABox
August 5th, 2014 - 7:08pmto open you have to flick like the doctor does.
it’s all in the wrist. 😛
Space fish
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:27pmHey Booboo, it says on doctor who toys.net that the new version of these has the 10th doctors sound card in. Is this true?
booboo
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:44pmno idea
Raven Wolf
March 18th, 2014 - 10:39pmno it isnt
BadWolf99
August 11th, 2017 - 2:56amMine has 10th doctor sounds.
WhoEleven
May 27th, 2011 - 8:36pmWe Really, really, really, really, really need a Prop Replica of this soon!!!! I Really want one!!! 🙂
Space Fish
July 8th, 2012 - 12:47pmBeen and gone, at a ridiculous price!
tardis
April 16th, 2011 - 4:26pmhad that on my birthday
WhoEleven
March 29th, 2011 - 5:17pmThis is a great remake of the doctors actual screwdriver, i have had to oder it again yesterday though because i popped it up and the end came shooting off!
sonicguy
August 2nd, 2012 - 8:58amthat’s because it wasn’t locked into place first!
Space fish
January 23rd, 2011 - 6:47pmI’ve found a way to activate the screwdriver in open. Gently release it then grab the cell type disk sticking out with you finger nail and pull down!!!!!!!!!!!
Space fish
December 3rd, 2010 - 11:26amMy scrwdriver broke after 48 hours 😥 But do you know what’s unfair, I bought two. One for my friend (who has the same name as me but not space fish!) and one for me. The on I got for my friend is still working. Also, in the packaging mine was open but in these pictures are closed . 😕
Hector Sadler
October 24th, 2010 - 8:31amWell I finally got bought one. The orginal was just alight now I got the new version. It will come in handy for me. 🙂 😆 😀 😎
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