The second batch of Character Toys Doctor Who figure sets heading exclusively to B&M stores for 2023 has been revealed. Like the Summer, we have three sets to look forward to starting with the first 3-pack of 2023 with the Deadly Assasin set featuring the Fourth Doctros in his Time Lord Robes and two of the key Time Lords from that serial - Cardinal Borusa and Chancellor Goth.
The other two sets are part of the History of the Daleks collection. History of the Daleks Set #15 is taken from Remembrance of the Daleks, and includes a Renegade Dalek Drone and Renegade Dalek Supreme. The History of the Daleks then moves into New Series Doctor Who with a two-pack that is dual numbered as set #16 and #17 and features a Bronze Dalek Drone as seen in the 9th Doctor Story 'Dalek' - specifically featuring a bronze central strip unique to that story. It will be packed alongside a Dalek Sec from the 10th Doctor era first seen in 'Army of Ghosts'.
It is worth noting that what looked to be Doctor-specific coloured packaging seen on the Summer releases isn't continued into these releases with all blue packaging design regardless of Doctor.
The press release confirms the availability of these soon - but to be confirmed by B&M - so it is most likely late October into November with pricing TBC but likely to remain in line at the £21.99 currently charged in stores.
The Deadly Assassin (08019)
This figure trio features the Fourth Doctor in Time Lord robes, collar and skull cap, Chancellor Goth in his Prydonian Chancellery robes and the Claret robed Cardinal Borusa, all iconic characters from the third serial of Season 14.
This was the only story in the Classic series of Doctor Who to feature the Doctor without a companion and saw the return of the Doctor's nemesis, the Master, but in a heavily decayed state at the end of his original regeneration cycle. The storyline sees the Doctor head to Gallifrey to answer to the Time Lords’ summons. On the way, he is struck by a premonition that he will assassinate the Lord President - a premonition that plays out! The Doctor is quickly apprehended but by claiming a right to stand for President he sends Gallifrey into a constitutional crisis. The full synopsis behind the episode and creation of the set can be enjoyed on the packaging.
The History of the Daleks #15 – Remembrance of the Daleks (08020)
This next installment for the History of the Daleks series includes a supreme Dalek and a Grey Renegade Dalek, from an episode that first aired in 1988.
For Remembrance of the Daleks, the producer and writing team sought to give the Daleks more credibility and menace. The story reveals two factions of Daleks fighting a civil war: the Grey Daleks, or ‘renegades’ led by the black Supreme Dalek and the Imperial Dalek force led by The Emperor ‘Davros’. Humanity is caught in the crossfire as both sides hunt their objective, an ancient Gallifreyan Artifact known as the ‘Hand of Omega’ through London.
The History of the Daleks #16/17 – New Series Gold and Black Daleks (08021)
Featuring one Time War survivor Dalek and one Black Dalek, these Daleks herald back to the start of the New Series in 2005. During 2004 the props department were challenged with coming up with a new Dalek design for the series. The feeling of those involved was that the Dalek needed updating to a more modern look.
In the story ‘Dalek’ one surviving Dalek is kept in an underground bunker, the pet plaything of a multi billionaire who collects alien junk. When it finally regenerates, we find out exactly how deadly one lone Dalek can be.
Black Dalek Sec is one of a set of four Daleks to emerge from a Dimension Ship on Earth in the Torchwood research facility. These survivors of the Time War have hidden in the spaces between dimensions awaiting the moment to emerge once more. Upon their arrival, all hell breaks loose as the Daleks and Cybermen rally for an all-out war.
Al Dewar, Creative Director at Character Options, said: “This time, we’ve jumped around a little. We’ve delved back into the Classic series to bring the collectors Time Lords, and not just any Time Lords .. these are the Time Lords of old, when they were still a mystery to fans in their second TV appearance. It was a delight to bring the 4th Doctor in his Time Lord robes, the beguiling Chancellor Goth as played by Bernard Horsefall, a true Doctor Who legend, and the Doctor’s old schoolmaster Cardinal Borusa, from the eternally fabulous Deadly Assassin story to the shelves.
“Then we skipped over the Resurrection of the Daleks, though we will inevitably cover that one, and went straight to Remembrance to bring fans the iconic Black Dalek Supreme and Grey drone. These have a many updated features and stand out well. You just can’t beat a Remembrance Grey Dalek blasting its way around London! These flat grey ‘chunky’ Classic Daleks were so impressive in their last TV outing.
“For Set two we delved into the New Series with the ‘original’ Bronze Dalek from ‘Dalek’, interestingly the only one to feature, the waistband in gold. The colour scheme on this Dalek is slightly different than the later ones with less contrast between the gold and bronze. Adding to the mix is Dalek Sec -the original though not last, Black Dalek Supreme. The impact of the first Black Dalek for decades was so impressive at the time and just added to the feeling of menace that the new design conveyed.
“As usual, hopefully there’s something here for everyone to enjoy and, as Leela might say, ‘Good luck to you all in the eternal B&M Set hunt!’”
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