DarthSwales wrote:

Can't wait until they start releasing more stuff, this year has been pretty dull. Still holding out hope for a figure of Rory Williams, too - maybe in the series 7 waves, eh?

They must've been listening


http://forbiddenplanet.com/91471-doctor-who-action-figures-rory-williams/

Not too bad based on just the one photo here. But the hair is way too short.

This came today, The Master - from The Deadly Assassin storyline.

Lol what a cool and creepy figure!









His cloak is made of very thick layers of plastic, so when I opened the moc the smell of escaping plastic gases was some trip!

He came with a cool blaster too!




THE MASTER: Curses Luke! Once again you have managed to mix up our blasters !
LUKE: I don't care! I prefer this one... it's bigger !!
THE MASTER: I'm telling your Father !!

Nice addition Paul. The figure looks more realistic than the photo of what was used in the show.

Artoo_Detour wrote:

DarthSwales wrote:

Can't wait until they start releasing more stuff, this year has been pretty dull. Still holding out hope for a figure of Rory Williams, too - maybe in the series 7 waves, eh?

They must've been listening


http://forbiddenplanet.com/91471-doctor-who-action-figures-rory-williams/

Not too bad based on just the one photo here. But the hair is way too short.

Recently got mine. Agreed, the hair is not perfect and I'm kind of disappointed with this figure, but I guess it's the best we're gonna get so we may as well enjoy it!

Changed my collection around a bit, here's what my main display is looking like lately.



Also, I recently finished a custom of Rory in his Roman gear.

Nice custom. Have you made any others?

A couple, yeah. I'll try and get some more pics up some time.


It was recently announced that the line is gonna be changing from the current 5" scale to 3.75", meaning they'll be compatible with Star Wars figures! The change takes effect from next year. However, the Classic line will be remaining in 5" - it's just the New Series line that's switching to 3.75" scale.

I'm quite excited!

DarthSwales wrote:

A couple, yeah. I'll try and get some more pics up some time.

It would be great to see them!

DarthSwales wrote:

It was recently announced that the line is gonna be changing from the current 5" scale to 3.75", meaning they'll be compatible with Star Wars figures! The change takes effect from next year. However, the Classic line will be remaining in 5" - it's just the New Series line that's switching to 3.75" scale.

I heard a rumour about that a while ago. I was told the change in scale was being planned in order to keep the retail cost at an acceptable level. It will be interesting to see how the detailing of the new scale figures compares to the current ones. Personally I think the 5" scale suits this line really well.

I'm glad it sounds like they're still keeping at least the classic line of the 5" alive. I'd be gutted if they stopped that scale completely.
Will be interesting to see what the 3.75s are like though - especially as they might be able to introduce more playsets - maybe even some spaceships & vehicles depending on what future episodes give us.

DarthSwales - love what you did to Rory!

A pic of what to expect from the upcoming 3 3/4 scale:


Taken from: doctorwhotoys.net








As others say, the Doctor is a bit scrawny round the shoulders & arms. But I think his likeness & detailing is very nice. Love the Dalek too!

Thanks for sharing Paul!
Personally I'd prefer the 5" scale figures to be maintained, but these 3 3/4" figures appear to hold up pretty well!

I wonder when Disney will purchase this franchise?

My Pyramids of Mars 'Mars' set arrived. The mummy guardians look like they're smiling
Sutekh with his jackal head looks pretty cool I think.






The set goes well with my moc Pyramids of Mars mummy who looks much meaner than the two guardians I think.

Nice looking set Paul!
It's been a while since I last purchased any DW figures, but I may get a chace to pick some up next weekend.

cantina_patron wrote:

Nice looking set Paul!
It's been a while since I last purchased any DW figures, but I may get a chace to pick some up next weekend.

Did you have any luck, Steve?




I was grumbling about the sculpt of the Rory figure a little while back. I had one for Christmas and have to admit when you see it for real it looks way much better than any photos I've seen. But now I come to look at my uploaded photo he kinda sucks again lol
Still happy to add him to the collection tho. He's just crap at having his pic taken :-p

Artoo_Detour wrote:

cantina_patron wrote:

Nice looking set Paul!
It's been a while since I last purchased any DW figures, but I may get a chace to pick some up next weekend.

Did you have any luck, Steve?

Unfortunately not.

I agree that camera angle doesn't do Rory any favours Still... he looks better than the cross eyed Donna Noble I was offered recently.

Picked up some nice sales bargains today




Giant Cyberman sent to patrol the snowy wastes

Nice pick-ups Paul. Dalek Ironside is one of my favourites.

Recently picked up the 'Three Doctors' set, consisting of the Gel Guard, Jo Grant and the AWESOME Brigadier! So glad that they made him at last!





And took a couple of snow shots with them yesterday, too!

Very nice DarthSwales, I particularly like the detailing on the Brigadier!

cantina_patron wrote:

Very nice DarthSwales, I particularly like the detailing on the Brigadier!

Thank you! Yeah, the Brig is absolutely awesome; sculpt, likeness, detail, articulation... It's the closest thing to action figure perfection!

DarthSwales wrote:

Recently picked up the 'Three Doctors' set, consisting of the Gel Guard, Jo Grant and the AWESOME Brigadier! So glad that they made him at last!

The Brigadier sculpt is awesome, and it makes a nice little tribute I think to Nicholas Courtney.
Congrats DS

Artoo_Detour wrote:

DarthSwales wrote:

Recently picked up the 'Three Doctors' set, consisting of the Gel Guard, Jo Grant and the AWESOME Brigadier! So glad that they made him at last!

The Brigadier sculpt is awesome, and it makes a nice little tribute I think to Nicholas Courtney.
Congrats DS

Thanks, Artoo! Yeah, much love for Nick - God rest his soul - I think he'd be pleased with his figure!

Recent pickups, Dalek Strategist figure and Tom Baker era DVD The Ark in Space.
Included in the DVD extras some cool scans of vintage food promotions.
A double bonus for me as I love DW and vintage ads/oddball

Some screenshots:


1975 Nestlé UK chocolate promotions












1977 UK Crosse & Blackwell baked beans promotion

Love the adverts Paul!

It's about time some new figures were released. I haven't bought any DW items for a good 6 months or more.

Cheers Steve,

re new figures, looks like they're cranking up some nice goodies for the 3.75 inch range


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3D Time Zone playsets #1 and #2



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