October 20th, 2010
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Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver – Pictures
Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver
The Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver is now heading for the shops with its part metal construction and sonic sound its a Doctor Who gadget for the handyman.
Coming in at about a cm shorter than the Character version, the Wow stuff sonic screwdriver has a good solid feel to it. Intended as a novelty ( but perfectly usable ) screwdriver, it has one sound which is activated buy pressing a button – the front does not flip open as the original so no spring action here but for the price and other features i don’t think you could reasonably expect that. The 3 reversible blades are held in place by magnet and when not in use can be concealed within the screwdriver.
Look out for 3 for 2 and other offers on the WOW stuff range.
The packaging, Character Sonic in the centre for comparison and Wow stuff screwdriver…
The screwdriver pulls apart to conceal the blades, batteries are included…
Also on offer is this Sonic screwdriver pen, twist the top one way for Black ink or the other way for Green ink. A great gift for any Doctor Who fan…
The Three Sonics – Character version, Wow stuff screwdriver and the pen…
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Bill
May 28th, 2022 - 12:22amHow do I open this up to change the battery?
Sam Bentley
February 13th, 2013 - 7:10pmUgghh.. so i ordered myself a toy Sonic Screwdriver off Amazon and they sent me this by accident. Don’t get me wrong, this is cool and it feels like a prop, but I really wanted the toy! I have ordered another from a different store and hope to get the right one this time!
The Engineer
July 30th, 2011 - 1:17pmThe pen is a great little novelty and all but the (seeming) lack of refill option is very pricey. I bought it and would recommend it.
As for the screwdriver, screwdriver. I bought one and within 24 hours had to modify the ball bearing catch. This said it’s a great replica an its fully functional (I fixed the door handle at work not 10 minutes past) and it’s great it’s not a toy as such and wouldn’t be a lot of use for role play but it’s a working screwdriver and as an engineer myself I think it’s rather good
The Engineer
July 30th, 2011 - 1:12pmIn one of the very earliest doctor who adventures “The Aztecs” the Doctor describes himself as an engineer, a builder of things.
If you want a fold out toy with multiple sounds character are your people. But be aware, the limbs are often screwed in to tightly so they crack or the sound circuit “had” flaws thy meant it stopped making sounds after to many use’s of the secret sounds. I have one (my second) loosened the screws and the sound is perfect.
Tbc
doctor pond 393
May 8th, 2011 - 1:21pmuse this as a toy when playing dr who!
GallifreyRules
January 17th, 2011 - 5:27pmi got this yesterday. i think that this is actually better than the character one!!
g-banger
January 15th, 2011 - 10:22pmis the pen actual metal.
if anyone knows please answer 🙂
booboo
January 15th, 2011 - 10:24pmno the pen is plastic and very shiny copper looking
lilo24
January 4th, 2011 - 9:37pmHi,
how could i change the “lead” from the pen?
g-banger
January 3rd, 2011 - 11:58ami think that the pen looks brillient and i am certian that i will get this.
booboo
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:54pmIts listed as taking 2 AA batteries
abdullah
April 3rd, 2011 - 5:30pmi love the tardis and sonicscrew driver.
GallifreyRules
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:38pmbooboo, does this screwdriver take the same batteries as the toy version?
booboo
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:35pmi know, you have to accept this is a novelty item, people expect far to much, some people were expecting a full metal, sprung action all dancing screwdriver for £20 ( or now £15 in most places) and its not going to happen.
GallifreyRules
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:30pmThanks booboo! the votesaxon07 is a much more helpfull review than the drwhotoyreviews one. a much more positive review aswell. i might consider buying this. i just hope that the sound chip hasn’t died in my character version. the sound died at the exact same time as the light so do you think that the batteries have just run out?
booboo
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:14pmIt takes 3 AG13, A76, LR44 or L1154 batteries, buy long lasting ones like silver oxide, cheep ones wont last 5 mins. personally i think the wow stuff sonic is very good for the money
GallifreyRules
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:08pmi am considdering getting this. i probably won’t be using the screwdrivers but i will be using it as a nevelty item. my toy version’s sounds and lights died early on like many other’s sonic screwdrivers. i have not replaced them since they died in April!!! ❗ hoping to replace them soon. does anybody know the amount of power in the batteries needed for the character to version? ❓
Jack
December 1st, 2010 - 11:44pmHi I’m just wondering, is the pen metal or is it a plastic to make it look metal?
booboo
December 1st, 2010 - 9:19pmI’m quite pleased with mine, its £15 novelty item and its good for that, people are expecting far to much in thinking they were getting a fully authentic all metal sonic spring action sonic screwdriver for £15 if you want to pay £50-60 may be you might get one.