New toys for 2010(another look at new screwdriver)

[Samurai8472]

Wow! Stuff list of toys to be released

http://www.doctorwhotoys.net/wowstuff.htm

New For 2010 Wow! Stuff, a division of Wolverhampton-based China Industries Ltd, are set to launch a major new range of Doctor Who toys.

This is without doubt the biggest news in the Doctor Who toy world since Character Options were awarded their license in 2005.

This brand new range of Who toys ships in August and will be in shops from October 2010.

Following the success of their Top Gear range, the BBC approached Wow Stuff with the idea of developing an exciting new range of Doctor Who products aimed at a similar 'executive toy' type market. Although still at the prototype stage and hence no images yet, these are the toys that are planned:

* Desktop Patrol K-9
Wow Stuff Desktop Patrol K-9 is a robot with inbuilt sensors. Place it on your desk and this K-9 robot will not bump into anything and will not fall off the edge. Desktop Patrol K-9 can even wag his tail!
* Desktop Patrol Dalek
The Desktop Patrol Dalek has inbuilt sensors and is based on a Dalek design from the first Eleventh Doctor series.
* Hologram Chamber
This 20cm Hologram Chamber, or mirascope, comes with a Dalek and Tardis from the Eleventh Doctor first series. The Chamber creates an incredible floating 3D image of any object placed inside it.
* Davros Plasma Ball
The amazing Davros Plasma Ball comes with a detailed statuette of Davros partly encased in a glass dome filled with specially formulated inert gas. Place your fingers on the surface of the glass and coloured balls of light follow your every move. You can even feel the energy as it gently touches your fingertips. Its a Davros-inspired version of the Van de Graff Generator.
* Adipose Stress Toy
A desktop stress-relieving toy, when squeezed the approx 5" tall Adipose bounces back to its original shape.

* Sonic Screwdriver
The Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver is a screen-accurate die-cast replica of the 11th Doctor version. The Wow Stuff sonic has light and sound effects; the end opens and a green (not blue) light flashes. What's more it doubles as a DIY tool; it includes interchangeable heads (S, M, L) with reversible Philips and flathead bits. It takes 2xAA batteries. The makers claim this sonic is designed to be good enough to actually use in the show. There is a possible Sonic Pen & Torch planned for release as well, though this product is not as yet certain to be released.
* Following Cyberman
This approx 10" Cyberman's face is enclosed in an illuminating picture frame that can be placed on a desktop or hung on the wall. The Following Cyberman's eyes follow you around the room as its face lights up.
* Tardis Emergency Fund
The Tardis Emergency Fund is a great fun mini pull-apart keyring Tardis in which you can place emergency funds such as a five pound note.
* Doctor Who Key Fob
This neat rectangular key fob has a series of 6 push button sound effects - Tardis, Dalek, Sonic, Cyberman, Hath and Doctor Who theme.

 

[John Picard]

Sweet! Something to look forward to seeing when I head to Britain later this year.

 

[knine]

* Sonic Screwdriver
The Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver is a screen-accurate die-cast replica of the 11th Doctor version. The Wow Stuff sonic has light and sound effects; the end opens and a green (not blue) light flashes. What's more it doubles as a DIY tool; it includes interchangeable heads (S, M, L) with reversible Philips and flathead bits. It takes 2xAA batteries. The makers claim this sonic is designed to be good enough to actually use in the show.

Does this mean it does not break as easily as the previous one? I read in serveral places that the previous one they were selling was constructed poorly and broke easily, so I didn't get one.

 

[Hennessy Badger]

I could see myself getting the "Desktop Patrol" K-9 and Adipose "Stress Toy."

 

[Stevil2001]

This new sonic sounds amazing! I still need to pick up the sonic pen to complete my collection, though.

 

[David cgc]

I was just thinking there should be an adipose squish-toy.

 

[Starkers]

Is it sad that I quite like the idea of a sonic screwdriver that's actually a screwdriver? I must be getting old

 

[John Picard]

Is it sad that I quite like the idea of a sonic screwdriver that's actually a screwdriver? I must be getting old

Not at all. It would be fun to be using it and then activate the sound, causing unknowing friends and family to ask, "What was that?"

 

[Sketcher]

If you look closesly at Smith's sonic screwdriver, it bares a striking resemblence to the one used by River Song/FutureDoc

 

[Stevil2001]

I was just thinking there should be an adipose squish-toy.

My fiancée sewed me one.

 

[wamdue]

Daleks & Adpoise working together in knitted form? only Knitted Character can stop that.

 

[Lonemagpie]

Hm. Interesting turn of phrase on the Dalek "based on a design from the first Eleventh Doctor series" - so I'm guessing it'll be the white one from the trailer...

 

[Chris3123]

On a related note, the 11 Doctors set has been officially announced at the UK Toy Fair.

Fans of the classic show will be excited about a high-quality box set coming in September, containing exclusive versions of all 11 Doctors and costing a mere £50.

Link

Yes, we have to wait until September (non-UK folks even later).

 

[ParticleMan]

On a related note, the 11 Doctors set has been officially announced at the UK Toy Fair.

Fans of the classic show will be excited about a high-quality box set coming in September, containing exclusive versions of all 11 Doctors and costing a mere £50.

Link

Yes, we have to wait until September (non-UK folks even later).

I must needs start scraping together the pennies in the couch for that straightaway...

 

[ClayinCA]

I really want that "Pyramids of Mars" version of the Fourth Doctor, but the only one I could find on eBay was hellaciously expensive.

 

[OmahaStar]

I really want that "Pyramids of Mars" version of the Fourth Doctor, but the only one I could find on eBay was hellaciously expensive.

It looks like the only difference is that the exclusive version doesn't have the second head. The original does. Why not just stick with the original?

 

[Chris3123]

I really want that "Pyramids of Mars" version of the Fourth Doctor, but the only one I could find on eBay was hellaciously expensive.

It looks like the only difference is that the exclusive version doesn't have the second head. The original does. Why not just stick with the original?

Are you sure you're looking at the right figure? Because the difference is quite obvious.

 

[OmahaStar]

I really want that "Pyramids of Mars" version of the Fourth Doctor, but the only one I could find on eBay was hellaciously expensive.

It looks like the only difference is that the exclusive version doesn't have the second head. The original does. Why not just stick with the original?

Are you sure you're looking at the right figure? Because the difference is quite obvious.

Ah, well when you put them next to each other, sure ... Shows what I get for looking at eBay for pictures.

 

[Chris3123]

It looks like the only difference is that the exclusive version doesn't have the second head. The original does. Why not just stick with the original?

Are you sure you're looking at the right figure? Because the difference is quite obvious.

Ah, well when you put them next to each other, sure ... Shows what I get for looking at eBay for pictures.

To be fair, it is hard to notice a difference if you are picturing the original from memory while looking at the new one. The outfits are similar.

 

[jamestyler]

* Sonic Screwdriver
The Wow Stuff Sonic Screwdriver is a screen-accurate die-cast replica of the 11th Doctor version. The Wow Stuff sonic has light and sound effects; the end opens and a green (not blue) light flashes. What's more it doubles as a DIY tool; it includes interchangeable heads (S, M, L) with reversible Philips and flathead bits. It takes 2xAA batteries. The makers claim this sonic is designed to be good enough to actually use in the show.

Does this mean it does not break as easily as the previous one? I read in serveral places that the previous one they were selling was constructed poorly and broke easily, so I didn't get one.

The current/previous screwdriver isn't as well constructed as this one sounds, but the one I have isn't flimsy.

The pen section can seem a bit loose if plyed with too much, but other than that it's held together well despite having fallen into the hands of the kids who can't figure out the difference between their toys and mine.