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4th Doctor Time Capsule DVD Book & Figure Set

Available to order for £29.99 while stocks last from www.zavvi.com

The Fourth Doctor Time Capsule is an individually numbered deluxe box-set, containing exclusive content and memorabilia from Tom Baker’s era on Doctor Who, including a newly-commissioned interview with the man himself – An Interview with the Time Lord.


With a limited run of 5000 units, the Time Capsule also includes:

  • An exclusive post-regenerative Fourth Doctor action figure, wearing Jon Pertwee’s trademark frill-fronted shirt
  • A Fourth Doctor sonic screwdriver.
  • An audio version of classic Tom Baker story Genesis of the Daleks.
  • Novel Tomb of Valdemar by Simon Messingham, set during the Doctor’s search for the Key to Time.
  • Art cards of all the Fourth Doctor’s companions.
  • And a letter from Tom Baker himself

Alongside the interview package, the set contains an advance vanilla release of the restored Terror of the Zygons, set to be released in full later this year. Telling the tale of shape-shifting aliens attempting to colonize the Earth, Terror of the Zygons introduces the titular monsters, who are set to return in the 50th anniversary special.

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From witnessing the genesis of the Daleks to preventing the death of the universe at Logopolis, the Fourth Doctor was an adventurer on an epic scale. Armed with a gleeful smile, swashbuckling charm and righteous morality, he defeated Sontarans, ancient vampires and the Black Guardian.

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It was this incarnation of the Doctor that found and reassembled the Key to Time, that tried to reason with Davros at the birth of the Daleks, and was invested as Lord President of the High Council of Time Lords. Always selfless, his fourth body died saving the universe from the Master. But that moment had been prepared for…

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353 comments

  • Doctor 909

    July 10th, 2013 - 7:07am

    Looks really good!!! Defiantly buying one and now I really hope they make a 1st and a 7th doctor capsule. Really want this!!!

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    • Some bloke

      July 10th, 2013 - 10:17am

      doubt they will

  • Cyberleader1010

    July 9th, 2013 - 11:45pm

    This looks AWSOME! Will the fourth doctor regeneration figure be releleased on it’s own aswell or is exclusive to this set? Also, how many DVDs do we get in this?

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    • Radburn

      July 9th, 2013 - 11:51pm

      1. No – Exclusive to this set

      2. One – The vanilla version of ‘Terror Of The Zygons’

    • Some bloke

      July 10th, 2013 - 10:18am

      there are 2 dvds actually. the other one is the exclusive tom baker interview. thats what the blue dvd case is. The green one is the soundtrack to genesis of the daleks

    • Cyberleader1010

      July 10th, 2013 - 10:28pm

      Thanks!

  • the master

    July 9th, 2013 - 10:24pm

    it looks nice but on the figure of the 4th dr the face looks off

    Reply
    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 10:53pm

      we haven’t seen a proper image of it yet

  • celestial toymaker

    July 9th, 2013 - 9:54pm

    want this sooooooo badly

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  • The TARDIS

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:39pm

    How long will the interview be? And also, will the book be the same size as the classic series novels?

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 9:10pm

      don’t know the length of the interview, and if the book is the same size as its original publication then yes it should fit in with the classic series novels. I assume you mean the bbc target reprints

    • The TARDIS

      July 10th, 2013 - 7:18am

      Yeah, or the bbc original past doctors range. With as nice a cover as that though, I think I could let it pass…

  • Trenzalore1502

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:25pm

    Which company are making these?
    Want to get 1 for Christmas. Hope it’ll get pre ordered. I’ve come to the conclusion this site is way better that doctorwhotoys.net because there’s nothing about this or the signed 4th doctor figure on there.

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 9:11pm

      it’s bbc worldwide. the same as all the other dvd releases

  • Anonymous

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:22pm

    Looks good! but I only want it for the 4th Doctor figure and I don’t really want to pay £63 for this set so looks like for me I will have to probably try to track the figure down on eBay if I want it! Evan know I doubt there will be many anyway! 🙄

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  • Joe

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:21pm

    Really want this set but the price is so much It seems like I won”t be able to get this

    PS: Will terror of the Zygons be released separately later on or is it exclusive to this set?

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 7:22pm

      no it will be released later

  • Pug in a kilt

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:17pm

    i just whant the figure.

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  • drjakeyoung

    July 9th, 2013 - 7:01pm

    Just one grudge about this set. How come Genesis is only the audio version, why not the proper one?

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  • Andrew

    July 9th, 2013 - 6:40pm

    Whats the third DVD/CD?

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:53pm

      the green is the genesis of the daleks audio, the brown is terror of the zygons dvd (no special features) and the blue is an exclusive interview with tom baker

  • Andrew

    July 9th, 2013 - 6:35pm

    http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc177/alphabase_2007/regen4th_zps164b4f14.jpg Doesn’t look much like Tom if you ask me!? I don’t get why Genesis isnt the TV version, I can imagine this being worth a lot in the near future.

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:51pm

      poor picture in poor lighting, also this is a fell out the back of the factory reject probably. i would wait for a proper picture

    • WouldYoulikeAJellyBaby

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:59pm

      BooBoo if this is a factory reject do you think the hair will be the same on the actual figure?

    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 7:16pm

      no idea

    • Doc3Pertwee

      July 9th, 2013 - 11:04pm

      I think the figure in this particular picture looks more like JNT.

  • Doc3Pertwee

    July 9th, 2013 - 6:16pm

    Hi, does anyone know if the letter has actually been hand written or at least signed by Tom Baker? Any information will be appreciated greatly.

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:29pm

      I would say that they wrote out for him what they wanted him to say, then he wrote it, and then they copied 5000 times. It’s a shame, but of course you can’t expect a 79 year old man to write out one letter 5000 times can you 🙁

    • Doc3Pertwee

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:32pm

      Thanks for the information. That makes complete sense of course. It was more a curiosity of whether he had signed each letter but again it would a lot to ask I agree.

    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:55pm

      oh yeah, it’s a possibility he signed them individually, but again, that may be a stretch too far. Oh well, it will just be nice to read the words with tom’s voice in our heads

  • Cymon Hodson

    July 9th, 2013 - 6:01pm

    This is already on eBay for £114.00 so if you want, it might be an idea to buy it now before it goes out of stock don’t forget the code RPJUL13 to save £6.30 at the BBC shop

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    • Whovian

      July 9th, 2013 - 10:01pm

      http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p2047675.l2564&rt=nc&item=141012872729 And someone bought it for that price…

    • Cymon Hodson

      July 9th, 2013 - 10:18pm

      Wow! I guess someone really wants this

    • Radburn

      July 9th, 2013 - 11:49pm

      Probably someone from abroad as it’s only being released in the UK. BBCShop only deliver to Europe & although Amazon have it listed, it’s not as yet available for Pre-Order; if it even will be? It’s out in two weeks & I would be surprised if there are any left…

  • Anonymous

    July 9th, 2013 - 5:11pm

    Very nice presentation….at least figures isn’t just a head swap job….having no cravat/bow tie. If this wasn’t a limited run, I’d wait until this was Jon a sale as it is not worth 62 pound…alas I will just have to accept that life isn’t fair and pay out for this.

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  • drjakeyoung

    July 9th, 2013 - 5:07pm

    Just pre ordered this! Unfortunately i had to cancel spearhead blu-ray but to be honest it’s not one of my priority releases at the moment! May get it in a couple of weeks though.

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    • Radburn

      July 15th, 2013 - 4:15pm

      I was hoping you were going to buy this! I want to see what’s in the case & look forward to a video of you unwrapping it…

  • Some bloke

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:52pm

    amazon have it listed, but aren’t selling yet. Whether they eventually will or not, I don’t know

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  • thehostproductions

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:46pm

    i know that the figure wont probly be sold by its self or in any other set 🙁
    but if the terror of the zygons does’nt have no special feachers is the singal £14.99 release still going to happen??

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:48pm

      yes it will be released as a DVD with all the extras

    • Anonymous

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:48pm

      Well the 14.99 will still get released

    • thehostproductions

      July 9th, 2013 - 5:17pm

      brilliant!! thats made me more happier i will just need to try to get the figure thank you 🙂

  • Timelord63

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:39pm

    Btw has anybody noticed that Amazon has Scream of the Shalka listed twice – one at £15.24 other at £19.99 – both region 2. Does anyone know if there are 2 versions of this coming out-a collectors edition?

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:41pm

      cant see why there would be two of this release

    • doctorpond393

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:11pm

      One isn’t blu-ray is it?

    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:55pm

      doubt it

  • Timelord63

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:37pm

    Hmmmm just ordered it from BBC shop for £56 (after discount) but keep a watch on Amazon and see how much they sell it for

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  • josh smith

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:33pm

    i want that figure only.

    will it be released on its own.

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:34pm

      look through the comments and you’ll find your answer somewhere down there 🙂

    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:35pm

      i dont think so

  • matt9982

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:04pm

    WANT IT!

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  • handbot10

    July 9th, 2013 - 4:00pm

    Is the terror of the zygons in this as well?

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 4:09pm

      the DVD yes but with no extras

  • videogamemad00

    July 9th, 2013 - 3:20pm

    Is Genesis the audiobook or soundtrack?

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    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 3:21pm

      I think it’s an audio book, so the tv story, just without picture. Not sure if there is any narration. Would be nice if it were the soundtrack

    • Anonymous

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:47pm

      The soundtrack is the TV broadcasted version without the picture.

    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:56pm

      oh yeah, the soundtrack could have just meant the music from the story, but i get you now

  • Some bloke

    July 9th, 2013 - 3:10pm

    and jacket for that matter

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  • Some bloke

    July 9th, 2013 - 3:10pm

    i thought they had just taken a pertwee figure and photoshopp-ed toms head on. the figure on amazon looked a bit odd to me, considering his foot wear and shirt is different…?

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 3:11pm

      probably, the ebay had his legs chopped off, i’m trying to get a pictures if i can

  • Some bloke

    July 9th, 2013 - 2:58pm

    I think that image may have been a sort of tester image, just to show what the final product may be like. Either that or for some reason amazon thought ‘let’s make our own image’ HA. To be honest, I’m not bothered if the figure or sonic have their own packaging or not, I just cant wait to get it 😀

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    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 2:59pm

      agreed, although it shows there must be a proper promo image of the 4th doctor around

  • booboo

    July 9th, 2013 - 2:54pm

    interesting different image

    the Tom letter and postcards are totally different in their picture

    no idea on the packaging

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  • Andrew

    July 9th, 2013 - 2:52pm

    For the price, if I get this, I don’t think I will want to touch it, open it or play the DVDs, I think its too nice, and would make a great collectable that will be worth lots in the coming years when everyone else has opened them etc.

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    • Andrew

      July 9th, 2013 - 2:55pm

      Also at that price, I would expect Genesis to be on DVD rather than audio. Unless it includes the audio as well??

    • Some bloke

      July 9th, 2013 - 2:56pm

      would you at least take the cellophane off the box, just to look at it’s contents? I can’t WAIT to get mine! :)This weekend I’ll be getting Spearhead from Space on blu-ray, then 2 weeks later I’ll be getting this YAY 😀

    • Andrew

      July 9th, 2013 - 6:37pm

      I would rummage through it a little take a look, but I wouldnt play the Dvds or mess with the figure too much. It holds more collectability that way.

    • Anonymous

      July 15th, 2013 - 3:40pm

      well this is a time capsule

  • Andrew Shaw

    July 9th, 2013 - 2:47pm

    what size is the figure 5″ or 3,75″

    Reply
    • booboo

      July 9th, 2013 - 2:48pm

      5″

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