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LATEST NEWS | 2009 ARCHIVE
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JANUARY 2009 - DECEMBER 2009
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THE LATEST DOCTOR WHO NEWS 2009
If you are looking for all the latest Doctor Who figures and toys news, then you have come to the right place! Doctor Who Action Figures Online is your number one for all the latest information!
Below we bring you all the Doctor Who Action Figures Online news headlines from 2009 as posted on our site.
Please note: These pages are no longer updated. For current news headlines, please visit the front page.
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 29 DECEMBER 2009 - 05 JANUARY 2010 | CHRISTMAS
 WEEK 5 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
 At DWAFO, we like to make Christmas that little bit more magical and this year we are pleased to announce the return of our Great Christmas Giveaway.
Each week, from the 1st December 2009 to 5th January 2009, we will be opening up one of our special Christmas competitions for you to enter... FOR JUST 24 HOURS! Just like last year, we will not telling you when the competition will go live. We won’t even tell you the prize up for grabs until it has launched, so make sure you don’t miss a thing and keep visiting DWAFO this Christmas!
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
22 DECEMBER 2009 - 28 DECEMBER 2010 | CHRISTMAS
WEEK 4 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
At DWAFO, we like to make Christmas that little bit more magical and this year we are pleased to announce the return of our Great Christmas Giveaway.
Each week, from the 1st December 2009 to 5th January 2009, we will be opening up one of our special Christmas competitions for you to enter... FOR JUST 24 HOURS! Just like last year, we will not telling you when the competition will go live. We won’t even tell you the prize up for grabs until it has launched, so make sure you don’t miss a thing and keep visiting DWAFO this Christmas!
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
28 DECEMBER 2009 | SPECIALS
END OF TIME FIGURES REVEALED
 BBC Worldwide listings magazine Radio Times - 2nd January 2010 edition has revealed that 2010 is set to see the launch of four End Of Time figures to the Doctor Who action figure range. Advertised in a half page spread along with the publications latest Doctor Who poster offer, Radio times quote...
To mark the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Tenth Doctor, there's a great range of new products launching in 2010. Look out for these items, which are available in the shops in January.
THE END OF TIME FIGURES
The End of Time figures (pictured left) are priced £8.99 and there are four to collect; The Tenth Doctor, ...The Master and two other special figures.
THE COMPLETE SPECIALS BOXED SET
This five-disk set includes all the recent Doctor Who Specials and costs £39.99 (£49.99 for Blu-ray).
THE WRITER’S TAIL - THE FINAL CHAPTER
Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - the Final Chapter is written by Russell T Davis and Benjamin Cook and is priced £16.99. With over 300 pages of new material it's the most comprehensive - and personal - account of Doctor Who ever published.
Source: Radio Times - 2nd January 2010 Issue - Out Now!
No official announcement regarding the identity of the two remaining figures has yet to be made, however more details are expected to be released by Character Options soon. More information to follow as soon as we have it...
18 DECEMBER 2009 | CLASSIC
 DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC SERIES WAVE 2 ANNOUNCED
 Building upon the successful range of 5” Doctor Who Classic Series action figures initially launched back in August 2008, followed by the exclusive sets offered by Forbidden Planet & Underground Toys throughout 2009... Character Options are pleased to announce the launch of their second wave of Classic Series action figures.
Recreate scenes from the Classic Series with six brand new characters, modelled accurately on famous villains from past episodes:
THE MASTER - the renegade Time Lord, and arch-enemy of the Doctor, as he appeared in ‘The Deadly Assassin’ in 1976. He stands posed and ready to shoot all that defy him.
ICE WARRIOR - one of the Doctor’s oldest enemies, first battling against the Second Doctor back in the 1967 story ‘The Ice Warriors’.
CYBERMAN - as seen in the 1982 episode ‘Earth Shock’, the Cyberman is armed, and posed ready to attack.
THE MORBIUS CREATURE - the brain of another renegade Time Lord resurrected into a ghoulish character that fought the Fourth Doctor, in ‘The Brain of Morbius’ from 1976.
VOC ROBOT - from the classic 1977 story ‘Robots of Death’ set on a distant planet where humans mine for precious metals using the Robots for labour. This Voc Robotıs eyes glow red under a light.
MUMMY WITH CANOPIC JAR - coming complete with urn accessories, the Mummy Robot was first seen in 1975’s ‘Pyramid of Mars’, with the Fourth Doctor.
Wave 2 is due to hit all good toy stores early next year, however stick with us for all the latest regarding these brand new releases.
11 DECEMBER 2009 | SETS
TESCO DOCTOR WHO EXCLUSIVES - FULL DETAILS!
 So, the big question on everyone's lips... Why has DWAFO not reported on the Tesco Exclusive Doctor Who Sets? Well let us explain... Since September 2009, Doctor Who Action Figures Online has been aware of four brand new exclusive Doctor Who action figure sets manufactured by Character Options.
Containing three five inch figures per pack based on either Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 or the Cybermen, these sets were due to go on sale in Tesco stores across the United Kingdom for the special price of £10 (RRP £20). Unfortunately due a number of unknown reasons, all four figure packs were soon cleared from the shelves of stores who had received their stock due to an emergency product withdrawal.
While DWAFO was reluctant to publicise the arrival of these action figure sets until the all clear was given, we have received a few e-mails from collectors who are confused regarding the availability of these packs. Due to this confusion, we have decided published this update for you all to track the current status of these exclusive sets...
- The Doctor Who action figure sets are still making their way on to the shelves of stores across the country.
- A number of collectors have reported that these sets are able to purchase in stores and on their Tesco Direct website without no problems, while the majority of collectors have been refused sale by Tesco staff due to the “Emergency Product Withdrawal” notice popping up at the tills.
We advise any collectors who wish to purchase either the Series 1 set containing; The Ninth Doctor, Sycorax Warrior and Jabe, the Series 2 set containing; Cyber Controller, Triangulation Doctor and Hoix, the Series 3 set containing; Captain Jack Harkness, Time Lord and Hal Korwin or the Cyberman set containing; The Tenth Planet, Tomb and Invasion Cybermen to contact their local store to confirm availability.
We will of course keep you updated with any future updates.
08 DECEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2009 | CHRISTMAS
WEEK 2 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
 At DWAFO, we like to make Christmas that little bit more magical and this year we are pleased to announce the return of our Great Christmas Giveaway.
Each week, from the 1st December 2009 to 5th January 2009, we will be opening up one of our special Christmas competitions for you to enter... FOR JUST 24 HOURS! Just like last year, we will not telling you when the competition will go live. We won’t even tell you the prize up for grabs until it has launched, so make sure you don’t miss a thing and keep visiting DWAFO this Christmas!
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
01 DECEMBER - 07 DECEMBER 2009 | CHRISTMAS
WEEK 1 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
 At DWAFO, we like to make Christmas that little bit more magical and this year we are pleased to announce the return of our Great Christmas Giveaway.
Each week, from the 1st December 2009 to 5th January 2009, we will be opening up one of our special Christmas competitions for you to enter... FOR JUST 24 HOURS! Just like last year, we will not telling you when the competition will go live. We won’t even tell you the prize up for grabs until it has launched, so make sure you don’t miss a thing and keep visiting DWAFO this Christmas!
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
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NOVEMBER 2009
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20 NOVEMBER 2009 | CHARITY
CHILDREN IN NEED 2009
 It's the night we've all been waiting for - Pudsey's Big Night In! - Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon host a spectacular party for Pudsey, which kicks off at 7pm on BBC One and - for the first time - BBC HD
The seven-hour show will come live from BBC Television Centre and will feature some of the UK's top TV, musical and theatrical personalities and acts along with a special preview of this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, The End Of Time : Part One!
Please give what ever you can, but why not support the cause by donating £7.99, the cost of a single Doctor Who figure! To donate, please click the link below to visit the official Children In Need site.
From all at Doctor Who Action Figures Online - Thank You!
DONATE NOW | BBC CHILDREN IN NEED
15 NOVEMBER 2009 | FACEBOOK
DWAFO @ FACEBOOK HAS REGENERATED
 Since the launch of our ‘DWAFO @ Facebook’ group back in February, we have been providing many of our visitors with the latest DWAFO news whist they browse Facebook!
Due to the increasing popularity of Facebook ‘Pages' over Facebook ‘Groups’ along with the variety of new features, Doctor Who Action Figures Online has took the decision to change the way it communicates information over Facebook.
Due to continuous improvements, we are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new ‘DWAFO @ Facebook’ page. We believe that with this brand new page, we will be able to provide you with a better level of service, including updates made directly to your Facebook news feed.
While our Facebook Group and Page will run side by side over the coming weeks, we ask all group members who wish to continue receiving DWAFO updates over on Facebook, to transfer to our brand new ‘Page’ as we will be phasing out our group from 1st December 2009. All visitors using our Facebook services for the first time are unaffected by these changes.
So... what are you waiting for, come and join us at our brand new home on Facebook!
MORE INFO | DWAFO @ FACEBOOK
14 NOVEMBER 2009 | CHARITY
SIGNED FIGURES GO UNDER THE HAMMER
 Fancy owning a Time Crash set signed by David Tennant and Peter Davison?
If so, check out eBay for details of a very special charity auction raising funds for the Lynn North Memorial Fund!
Ebay is today listing 1 of 2 sets of pre-production UK release ‘Time Crash’ figures, featuring the fifth and tenth Doctors. The ‘UK100’ set, as it has become known, is the most exclusive of all of the Character Options range, with only 100 sets being made.
Both of these sets are signed by David Tennant and Peter Davison and have been donated to the Lynn North Memorial Fund by the Doctor Who Art Department. See the charity listing at
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220510558209.
Doctor Who Action Figures Online have been pleased to work with this charity, providing the wording for the Time Crash product description and we hope that you will dig deep to support their cause. Bidding starts at just £1. The second set will be auctioned later this week and when live, we will provide you with the link auction.
AUCTION 1 | SIGNED DOCTOR WHO TIME CRASH FIGURES [ENDED]
AUCTION 2 | SIGNED DOCTOR WHO TIME CRASH FIGURES [ENDED]
21 NOVEMBER 2009 | UPDATE
We are pleased to announce that an amazing £540 has been raised by the Lynn North Memorial Fund in the first of two special charity auctions. Bidding on the final set has begun, with the final auction drawing to a close on 29th November 2009.
30 NOVEMBER 2009 | UPDATE
In the second of two very special auctions, £450 was raised by the Lynn North Memorial Fund, given them a total of £990 raised during both auctions. Congratulations to LNMF for their great success!
10 NOVEMBER 2009 | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
CLASSIC SERIES - FOURTH DOCTOR
 Doctor Who Action Figures Online invites you to have your say on Character Options five inch Doctor Who action figures range in our monthly Figure Of The Month poll!
Each month we invite you to grade our chosen Doctor Who action figure with one of the following marks; Excellent, Average or Poor and for November 2009, we want you to consider the likeness, desirability and quality of the Classic Series - Fourth Doctor.
To take part and vote and to see who's top of our Figure Of The Month charts, please click the 'More Info' link below.
MORE INFO | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
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OCTOBER 2009
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23 OCTOBER 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
FRIGHT NIGHT
Fancy winning yourself a mystery five inch Doctor Who action figure? - If so, we have one up for grabs in our latest competition and you could win it by answering our simple question!
To enter, please visit our competitions page and follow the instructions as shown.
Competition closes Sunday 08th November 2009 at 23:59 GMT
One winner will be picked from all correct entries received after the closing date.
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | COMPETITION
10 OCTOBER 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
PYRAMIDS OF MARS FOURTH DOCTOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCED
 As part of their exclusive range of Classic Doctor Who action figures, Forbidden Planet have released details of their next exclusive... The Pyramids Of Mars Fourth Doctor.
Bring back fond memories of long scarfs, a penchant for jelly babies and hiding behind the sofa on Saturday nights with this great action figure from the much loved BBC classic.
Straight from his Pyramid of Mars adventures, The Foruth Doctor (Tom Baker) arrives complete with sonic screwdriver plus TARDIS control panel!
Priced at £14.99, this figure is due to be officially released on the 16th December and is only available in limited quantities to those in the United Kingdom and Ireland via Forbidden Planet.
No details have been released to date, regarding the availability and stockiest of those wishing to purchase outside of the UK and Ireland, however once further details have been announced, we will update you all to the current situation.
MORE INFO | CLASSIC SERIES
06 OCTOBER 2009 | NEW SERIES
NEW DOCTOR WHO LOGO REVEALED!
 The official Doctor Who website this morning offered an exclusive first look at the new Doctor Who logo, which will accompany Matt Smith's on-screen debut as The Doctor in spring 2010.
Accompanying the logo at bbc.co.uk/doctorwho is an animated insignia of the show's initials, which will be used as branding for the new series in conjunction with the logo.
Steven Moffat, the new Lead Writer and Executive Producer, said: "A new logo. The 11th logo for the 11th Doctor – those grand old words, Doctor Who, suddenly looking newer than ever.
"And, look at that, something really new – an insignia! DW in TARDIS form! Simple and beautiful, and most important of all, a completely irresistible doodle.
"I apologise to school notebooks everywhere, because in 2010 that's what they're going to be wearing."
The final three episodes featuring David Tennant will be broadcast later this year on BBC One, with the existing logo on-screen with the new series and new logo launching in Spring 2010.
MORE INFO | OFFICIAL BBC DOCTOR WHO WEBSITE
05 OCTOBER 2009 | NEW SERIES
NEW DOCTOR WHO LOGO REVEALED TOMORROW!
 Tomorrow at 8am, the BBC will unveil it’s brand new logo for the Doctor Who series, set to be screened in 2010 staring Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Karen Gillan as companion Amy Pond.
Not only will this brand new logo feature in the opening tittles of the 2010 series, it will become a familiar sight to us all on promotional material, televised trailers and merchandise lines, including Character Options Doctor Who action figures.
Doctor Who has engaged and amazed a global audience for over forty years, constantly raising the bar and regenerating to deliver new and compelling adventures.
It's all change again in 2010 with Matt Smith playing the Eleventh Doctor, Karen Gillan onboard as companion Amy Pond and a brilliant, brand new logo!
On one level, the logo is the iconic image that represents Doctor Who. But it's much more than that - it becomes an icon that is recognised from Cardiff to California, an emblem of excitement, humour, scary monsters, brave companions and the Doctor! And so the new logo must be stylish, fresh, distinctive and bold.
Source: BBC Doctor Who
The official BBC Doctor Who website will be exclusively revealing the brand new design at 8am on Tuesday 6th October, so be sure to check it out by clicking the link below or visiting http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho !
MORE INFO | OFFICIAL BBC DOCTOR WHO WEBSITE
02 OCTOBER 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
PRE-ORDERS OPEN FOR THE NEW THIRD DOCTOR EXCLUSIVE
 First broadcasted in 1973, The Green Death sees UNIT called in after a miner from the Welsh village of Llanfairfach is found dead, his skin glowing bright green.
In order to investigate the mysterious death, the Doctor’s companion Jo joins forces with a local environmental group, led by Professor Clifford Jones, while the Doctor investigates the nearby plant of a company called Global Chemicals.
They discover that the mine workings are full of giant maggots and green slime - both lethal to touch - that have been produced by chemical waste pumped from the Global plant.
Today, Forbidden Planet have released details of their third Third Doctor exclusive figure pack featuring the Doctor and three Giant Maggots from this very episode.
Now available to pre-order for £24.99 this figure is due to be released on Monday 19th October 2009.
MORE INFO | CLASSIC SERIES GUIDE | THE BIGGER PICTURE
01 OCTOBER 2009 | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
AGE OF STEEL - TOMB OF THE CYBERMAN
 Doctor Who Action Figures Online invites you to have your say on Character Options five inch Doctor Who action figures range in our monthly Figure Of The Month poll!
Each month we invite you to grade our chosen Doctor Who action figure with one of the following marks; Excellent, Average or Poor and for October 2009, we want you to consider the likeness, desirability and quality of the Age Of Steel - Tomb Cyberman.
To take part and vote and to see who's top of our Figure Of The Month charts, please click the 'More Info' link below.
MORE INFO | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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15 SEPTEMBER 2009 | DWAFO
THE FIVE INCH “STORY SO FAR...” CHECKLIST IS HERE!
 The team at Doctor Who Action Figures Online are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new print and tick checklist tracking the “story so far” of Character Options five inch range.
In order for you to keep track of your collection, we’ve designed a checklist listing each first edition Doctor Who figure pack from Character Options five inch range, along with those exclusives found in both the UK and USA in a handy PDF checklist.
For our checklists to be as simple and as easy to follow as possible, we only list each figure pack once and do not list duplicate lines (unless necessary), detailing minor variations and/or cardback changes.
Updated frequently, make sure you download your copy of “The Story So Far...” and start keeping track of your collection!
MORE INFO | If you are looking for more detailed information on the Doctor Who range; including wave by wave, series by series information then please visit our Doctor Who action figure guides at www.doctorwhoactionfiguresonline.co.uk/guides.
01 SEPTEMBER 2009 | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
BABY ADIPOSE
 Doctor Who Action Figures Online invites you to have your say on Character Options five inch Doctor Who action figures range in our monthly Figure Of The Month poll!
Each month we invite you to grade our chosen Doctor Who action figure with one of the following marks; Excellent, Average or Poor and for September 2009, we want you to consider the likeness, desirability and quality of The Baby Adipose
To take part and vote and to see who's top of our Figure Of The Month charts, please click the 'More Info' link below.
MORE INFO | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
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AUGUST 2009
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JULY 2009
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31 JULY 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
THE SIXTH DOCTOR REGENERATION FIGURE REVEALED
 US distributor, Underground Toys has today announce details of a brand new addition to their exclusive range of Doctor Who figures.
This set features an exclusive action Figure of the newly regenerated 6th Doctor as played by Colin Baker still wearing the mud splashed outfit of his previous incarnation as featured in the ‘Caves Of Androzani’ (1984).
This figure is now available to pre order from Underground Toys International along with Forbidden Planet in the UK and selected retailers in the United States.
Priced at £14.99 (UK) and $19.99 (US), delivery of this brand new Sixth Doctor figure will be within the next few weeks.
To view a larger image of this release, please visit ‘The Bigger Picture’.
MORE INFO | CLASSIC SERIES GUIDE | THE BIGGER PICTURE
23 JULY 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
TWO EXCLUSIVE THIRD DOCTOR FIGURE ANNOUNCED AT SDCC 2009
 Underground Toys have today announce the launch of two brand new exclusive Third Doctor figure sets at this years San Diego Comic Convention.
Jon Pertwee’s Doctor will be released in two costume styles as featured during his portrayal of the Doctor between 1970 to 1974.
The first of these two sets features the Third Doctor & Sea Devil, while the second features the Third Doctor & Silver Dalek. Details of both releases can be found below;
Third Doctor & Sea Devil
This Set an exclusive action figure of the dynamic 3rd Doctor as played by Jon Pertwee with a magnificent Sea Devil figure with brand new and updated decoration. The Doctors cloak is removable and he comes with his trusty Sonic Screwdriver.
Third Doctor & Silver Dalek
This set features an exclusive action figure of the dynamic 3rd Doctor as played by Jon Pertwee with Blue jacket and high boots. It also features a splendid looking Dalek resplendent in Silver and black livery and sporting a machine gun. The Doctor comes with his trusty Sonic Screwdriver
Both Third Doctor sets will RRP at £24.99 each and will soon available to pre-order via retails, both in the UK and US. The estimated date of release is October 2009.
For a bigger picture of the Fourth Doctor releases, please click ‘The Bigger Picture’ link below!
MORE INFO | THE BIGGER PICTURE | CLASSIC SERIES GUIDE
22 JULY 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
FOURTH DOCTOR ADVENTURE PACK & DALEK PACK 2 TO BE RELEASED!
 With the imminent release of the SDCC 2009 Classic Doctor Who Exclusives, ForbiddenPlanet.com have announced details of two brand new Classic Doctor Who lines from Character Options.
After the release of the first Dalek Collectors Pack back in August 2008, Dalek fans will be pleased to hear that the second Doctor Who Dalek Collectors Pack has been commissioned and is due to be released next month. The set contains a Saucer Pilot Dalek from ‘Dalek Invasion of Earth’ (1964), the Emperor’s Guard Dalek from ‘Evil of the Daleks’ (1967) and the Supreme Dalek from ‘Day of the Daleks’ (1972) - all for £19.99.
Along with this brand new Dalek set, Character Options will also be releasing a Fourth Doctor Adventure Set.
Re-enact scenes from ‘Pyramids of Mars’ (1975), with the brand new five inch Mummy and Canopic Jar accessory; The Robots of Death’ (1977), with the new Voc robot, V5 and the ‘Destiny of the Daleks’ (1979) with the Destiny Dalek with bombs! RRP £24.99
Early reports suggest that both sets will be available via other retail outlets, however we are awaiting conformation from Character Options. For now, both sets are currently available to Pre-Order from ForbiddenPlanet.com.
Give Me More Good News!...
We have a few more extra bit of news to share with you soon, however until we receive conformation - you will have to watch this space!
MORE INFO | THE BIGGER PICTURE | CLASSIC SERIES GUIDE
21 JULY 2009 | SDCC
SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION 2009 EXCLUSIVES
 Since the announcement back in January 2009, the time has finally arrived for this year’s Doctor Who San Diego Comic Convention exclusive to be released to the public!
The main convention runs from Thursday 23rd and runs until Sunday 26th July 2009, however the 2009 Comic Convention officially kicks off tomorrow in San Diego, with a special Previews night for pre-registered 4 day members and industry professionals.
Underground Toys will be exhibiting the Doctor Who range along with other lines at booth 3949, including the 5 specially commissioned Classic Doctor Who five inch action figures.
Figures will include the First Doctor with ’Invasion of Earth’ Dalek (1964), the Second Doctor with Telos Cyber Tombs from ‘The Tomb of the Cybermen’ (1967) along with the Sixth Doctor in ‘Real Time’ costume.
In a first for the Character Options Doctor Who range, the First Doctor with ’Invasion of Earth’ Dalek (1964) figure pack and the Second Doctor with Telos Cyber Tombs from ‘The Tomb of the Cybermen’ (1967) will also be released in black and white variations, representing the way they were first seen on our screens.
These black and white variations are strictly limited to only 1250 per sets worldwide.
Full assortment details are as follows...
The First Doctor & Black Dalek - Black & White - Ltd. Edition - £24.99
The First Doctor & Black Dalek - Colour - £24.99
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman - Black & White - Ltd. Edition - £24.99
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman - Colour - £24.99
The Sixth Doctor in 'Real Time' Costume - £14.99
Forbidden Planet International holds the exclusive distribution rights of these figures here in the UK, while US retailers such as WhoNa and Mikes Comics will be distributing them to US and Canadian customers
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01 JULY 2009 | COMPETITION
PLAY AND WIN COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED
 We are pleased to announce the winner of our Play & Win competition as Alison Maclean from Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom!
In our latest competition, we wanted you to take a look at the Doctor Who Series 1 Action Figure video from Character Options and correctly answer all three of the following questions...
Question 1: To the nearest hour, what is the time on Big Ben?
Question 2: What object does the Slitheen push over?
Question 3: How Many Autons crash through the shop windows?
The answers to each question can be found below...
Question 1 Answer: 10 o’ Clock
Question 2 Answer: Oil Drum
Question 3 Answer: 2
Alison was randomly selected from all correct entries and has won herself a Mystery Five Inch Doctor Who Action, which will be dropping through her door very soon!
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone who entered!
If you were unlucky this time, then make sure you keep an eye on the site for a brand new competition very soon!
MORE INFO | COMPETITION
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21 JUNE 2009 | COMPETITION
PLAY AND WIN
How would you like to win yourself a mystery Doctor Who 5 Inch Action Figure?
In our latest competition, we want you to take a look at the Doctor Who Series 1 Action Figure video from Character Options, now playable through our newly launched DWAFO Player > and correctly answer three questions.
For further details on how to enter, please click the ‘More Info’ link below. Good Luck!
MORE INFO | COMPETITION
14 JUNE 2009 | TWITTER
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
 If you are looking for another way to keep up to date with all the latest Doctor Who action figure news, then why not follow us on Twitter!
Our newly launched service will keep you up to date with the latest releases, DWAFO site news and much much more - free of charge!
Join now by adding us to your profile or sign up for your free twitter account. Our twitter address is http://www.twitter.com/dwafo.
MORE INFO | To find out more details on Twitter and other groups, such as Facebook, please visit our newly launched Interactive page for further details!
22 JUNE 2009 | GUIDES
OFFICIAL DOCTOR WHO ADVERTS NOW ONLINE!
 From today, visitors to Doctor Who Action Figures Online are now able to view and enjoy the full official TV advertisements from Character Options, featuring the Doctor Who Action Figure range.
Playable through our newly launched DWAFO Player >, these videos, which have been made available especially for Doctor Who Action Figures Online, can be viewed online through our Figure Guides.
Just choose the series guide you wish to visit and where available, view the advert to accompany the range!
For the time being, we have uploaded all available Doctor Who five inch action figure adverts, however keep checking back as we have even more videos to upload to the site which feature some of the other merchandise available from Character Options!
08 JUNE 2009 | COMPETITION
TARDIS TRIVIA COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED
 With our TARDIS Trivia competition now officially closed, we are pleased to announce that Sarah Perkins from Ipswich, United Kingdom is the lucky winner our competition!
Sarah was randomly selected from all correct entries received and has won herself a Character Options Flight Control TARDIS.
The correct answers to our competition can be found below...
Question 1: TARDIS is an acronym for?
Answer 1: Time and Relative Dimensions In Space
Question 2: The TARDIS’s current form is a 1950s ...
Answer 2: Police Call Box
Question 3: How Many Sides Does The TARDIS Console have?
Answer 3: 6 Sides
Congratulations to Sarah once again and thank you to everyone who entered!
Watch out for another great competition, later this month!
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31 MAY 2009 | FEATURES
PRODUCTION ERRORS FEATURE - NOW ONLINE
 With millions of Doctor Who action figures produced each year, sometimes a figure which is that is a little bit different from the rest, can slip through the normal quality checks.
While these errors are few and far between, figures have been known to have two left feet, the incorrect name cards or unpainted parts.
In our brand new feature, we take a look at some of these one off errors which have been found by collectors.
We also take a look at some of the known widespread errors in the Doctor Who action figure range - from the wrongly coloured Clockwork Man to the incorrectly spelt Brannigan name card.
18 MAY 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
NEW STORAGE TUTORIAL NOW ONLINE!
If you are looking for a way to package up your carded Doctor Who action figures safely, then look no further!
As part of our tutorials database written by collectors for collectors, we are pleased to announce our brand new step by step guide to Storage!
Find out how to box up your figures and store them safely long term without causing damage to the figure or packaging, maximizing the space you have to hand.
While you are there, why not check out one of our many other tutorials, such as figure cleaning, packaging removal and packaging repair
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APRIL 2009
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29 APRIL 2009 | FIGURES
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE MERCHANDISE RESULTS REVEALED
 Back in February 2009, Doctor Who Magazine asked it’s reader’s to vote for their favorite Doctor Who books, CDs and DVDs from 2008 as part of their annual Doctor Who Merchandise Awards. During voting, readers were asked to vote for the “Overall Best Merchandise” of 2008!
In the latest Issue of Doctor Who Magazine (DWM 408) released in all good news agents from tomorrow, the results are in and reveal that the Doctor Who action figure range are the third most popular line in the license, beaten only by DVDs and Doctor Who Magazine.
THE RESULTS
Number One: Doctor Who DVDs - 20.0%
Number Two: Doctor Who Magazine - 17.3%
Number Three: Doctor Who Action Figures - 13.3&
Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale - 10.7%
Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series - 6.7%
Others - 32.00%
With a wide range of merchandise to be found on the high street, for Doctor Who action figures to be ranked third over any other Doctor Who toy lines and other similar products shows tribute to the quality of Character’s Doctor Who range.
With the Eleventh Doctor ready to take over next year, we are sure that the action figure range will continue to perform strong entering 2010 and beyond.
27 APRIL 2009 | DWAFO
BAD WOLF REVEALED ON DWAFO’S SECOND BIRTHDAY - 24.04.09!
In March 2009, the Doctor Who Action Figures Online team decided to have a little fun by adding two words across the site... Bad Wolf!
Often referenced since Series 1, Bad Wolf appears though out time and space warning the Doctor of things to come. Sometimes this means change and since we were working on our new look and we were approaching our second Birthday, our Bad Wolf fun begun!
Over the past few weeks the appearance of Bad Wold has sparked conversation towards it’s meaning!
It has appeared on every page of the site, within news articles, on our Facebook page and within our newsletters, however the mystery has remained unsolved... until now!
As you can see we have regenerated the site with a brand new look, with easier navigation and a crispy design.
All our usual information is online, however over the next few weeks we will be adding even more to the site; including a brand new packaging guide, tutorial and two brand new features!
Please bear with us over the next 24 hour while we iron out any problems the site may have, however we hope that you like our brand new look and look forward to receiving your comments!
19 APRIL 2009 | BAD WOLF
BAD WOLF
 Two Words...
BAD
WOLF!
Doctor Who Action Figures Online - 27.04.09
Let the countdown begin!
08 APRIL 2009 | DWAFO
COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED - DID YOU KNOW WHO’S WHO?
In our latest competition we asked you to identify the three figures from our close up shots.
We had a mixed bag of answers, however we are pleased to reveal the answers to our Who’s Who Competition.
Picture One was the Judoon Captain from Series 3/4, Picture Two was the Tenth Planet Cyberman from the Age Of Steel Specials and Picture Three was the Ancient Doctor from the Series 1-2-3 Gelth wave.
Out of all the correct answers, Russ Byrne was randomly selected from all our correct answers and has bagged himself our Mystery Doctor Who figure.
Congratulations to Russ and thank you to everyone who entered.
Our next competition will be online soon as part of a very special celebration later this month, so watch this space!
02 APRIL 2009 | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
SLITHEEN & SKIN SUIT
 This your chance to have your say on Character Options five inch Doctor Who action figures range in our Figure Of The Month poll!
Each month we invite you to grade our chosen Doctor Who action figure with one of the following marks; Excellent, Average or Poor - but how will you vote?
This Month we are inviting you to grade The Slitheen & Skin Suit!
To vote and to see who's top of our Figure Of The Month charts, please click the 'More Info' link below.
MORE INFO | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
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MARCH 2009
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29 MARCH 2009 | TIME SQUAD
TIME SQUAD SHIPS ANNOUNCED!
 Character Options are pleased to announce the launch of their Time Squad ships range to accompany the Time Squad figures range.
The first ever assortment contains a mixture of three ships; The Slitheen Cruiser from the Series 1 episode, Aliens Of London. Captain Jack’s Chula Ship from the Series 1 episodes The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances and the Pentallion Ship from the Series 3 episode 42.
Each ship packed randomly with one of the 15 time squad figures.
To view larger images of each release, please click the More Info link below.
MORE INFO | THE BIGGER PICTURE
13 MARCH 2009 | RED NOSE DAY
DO SOMETHING FUNNY FOR MONEY!
 Hey all you lovely Doctor Who fans, don’t forget to tune into Red Nose Day live on BBC One from 7pm as it is guaranteed to be an evening fully of fun!
David Tennant will be kicking off the evening along with Davina McCall as the nation prepares to do something funny for money, even Sarah Jane (Elizabeth Sladen) is doing her part!
That’s right... the hit CBBC series The Sarah Jane Adventures is getting in on the Comic Relief act with a special one-off mini adventure staring comedian Ronnie Corbett alongside the characters of Sarah Jane, Rani, Clyde and Luke.
During the evening, please consider giving what you can but why not support the cause by donating £7.99 - the cost of a single Doctor Who figure!
To donate, please click the link below to visit the official Red Nose Day site.
From all at Doctor Who Action Figures Online - Thank You!
Comic Relief, registered charity 326568 (England/Wales); SC039730 (Scotland)
DONATE NOW | COMIC RELIEF RED NOSE DAY
08 MARCH 2009 | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
JABE - MARCH FIGURE OF THE MONTH
 This your chance to have your say on Character Options five inch Doctor Who action figures range in our Figure Of The Month poll!
Each month we invite you to grade our chosen Doctor Who action figure with one of the following marks; Excellent, Average or Poor - but how will you vote?
This Month we are inviting you to grade Jabe!
To vote and to see who's top of our Figure Of The Month charts, please click the 'More Info' link below.
MORE INFO | FIGURE OF THE MONTH
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FEBRUARY 2009
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28 FEBRUARY 2009 | COMPETITION
WHO’S WHO COMPETITION
 Do you fancy winning yourself a mystery Doctor Who 5 Inch Action Figure? - If the answer is yes, then this is the competition for you!
Take a look at the close up shots of our three Doctor Who figures on our competition page. If you can correctly identify all three figures then you could stand a chance of winning our prize!
For full details of our latest competition, please click the ‘More Info’ link below.
Good Luck!
MORE INFO | COMPETITIONS
25 FEBRUARY 2009 | DWAFO
SERVER UPGRADE DUE - ADVANCE NOTE
Within the next few days, Doctor Who Action Figures Online is scheduled to change service providers.
While it is hoped that these changes will not affect access to the site and are performed seamlessly, we would like to make you aware that there is a small possibility that you may experience a small period of downtime.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused resulting from this transfer, however these changes are necessary for us to maintain our high standard for you the visitor!
The changes will see our site servers (which allow you to visit this site) double in size.
02 FEBRUARY 2009 | FACEBOOK
WE’RE ON FACEBOOK!
We all know about Facebook and we want to get in on the act, that's why we've just launched our Facebook group!
If you want to keep up to date with the latest Doctor Who action figure news, then why not add Doctor Who Action Figures Online to your Facebook Groups page!
We will be providing you with some of the latest headlines from our site, including news on all the latest releases along with all the latest site update news from DWAFO!
To sign up, please follow the link below...
DWAFO @ FACEBOOK | http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=48798919329
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JANUARY 2009
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30 JANUARY 2009 | CLASSIC SERIES
NEW WHO EXCLUSIVES
 Today, Forbidden Planet have released details of five brand new Classic Doctor Who exclusive figure packs due to be released in the UK during July 2009.
Figures will include the First Doctor with ’Invasion of Earth’ Dalek (1964), the Second Doctor with Telos Cyber Tombs from ‘The Tomb of the Cybermen’ (1967) along with the Sixth Doctor in ‘Real Time’ costume.
In a first for the Character Options Doctor Who range, the First Doctor with ’Invasion of Earth’ Dalek (1964) figure pack and the Second Doctor with Telos Cyber Tombs from ‘The Tomb of the Cybermen’ (1967) will also be released in black and white variations, representing the way they were first seen on our screens.
Full assortment details are as follows...
The First Doctor & Black Dalek - Black & White - £24.99
The First Doctor & Black Dalek - Colour - £24.99
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman - Black & White - £24.99
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman - Colour - £24.99
The Sixth Doctor in 'Real Time' Costume - £14.99
North American retailer, WhoNa has also confirmed that the above assortment will also be carried them, however sales are restricted only to US and Canadian customers as agreed in shipment terms set by Underground Toys & Character Options.
Figures will also feature at this years San Diego Comic Convention as this years convention exclusives.
UK fans can now pre-order the above sets now from Forbidden Planet, with WhoNa announcing ordering details for North American customers at a later date.
More news soon!
MORE INFO | CLASSIC SERIES EXCLUSIVES
17 JANUARY 2009 | GADGETS
NEW WHO MERCHANDISE NOW IN STORES!
 If you are looking for all the latest Doctor Who merchandise, then make sure you pick up a copy of the brand new Argos catalogue.
Argos have received the first batch of stocks in the UK ready for their catalogue launch today.
The Series 4 Vespiform Build & Collect, Series 1-2-3 Gelth Build & Collect and Cyberman Build & Collect Specials are now all available in stores priced at £7.79 per figure.
Other goodies such as the Future Screwdriver, Captain Jack’s Vortex Manipulator and Time Squad figures are also available to purchase from today!
If you are looking to pay a visit to Argos today, then the following codes may be of some use to you...
Time Squad 5 Figure Pack - 387/3904 (Buy 2 For £15)
Series 4 Build & Collect Vespiform Assortment - 387/7649
Series 1-2-3 Build & Collect Gelth Assortment - 387/8095
Cybermen Build & Collect Assortment - 387/3595
Journal Of Impossible Things - 387/3708
Captain Jack’s Vortex Manipulator - 081/8041 (Argos Extra Stores Only)
Future Sonic Screwdriver: 387/3715
Cyber Leader Voice Changer - 081/8027 (Argos Extra Stores Only)
5 Inch Remote Control Davros - 387/3494
Argos Reserve & Collect will be available early Saturday Morning.!
12 JANUARY 2009 | SERIES 1-2-3
SERIES 1-2-3 GELTH BUILD & COLLECT DETAILS ANNOUNCED
After the disappointing announcement of the Series 4 Build & Collect wave last week, Character Options have redeemed themselves with news of an exiting assortment of Series 1-2-3 figures that form their first ever Series 1-2-3 Collect & Build wave.
By collecting all 7 figures within this wave, fans can build their very own Gelth Phantoms figure, as seen in the Series 1 episode ‘The Unquiet Dead’.
Launching in stores next month, figures will be shipped in the following quantities...
2 x Astrid Peth (Series 3)
1 x Purple Clockwork Man (Series 2)
2 x Captain Jack (Series 3)
2 x Ancient & Old Doctor (Series 3)
1 x The Master Regenerated (Series 3)
2 x Banakafallata (Series 3)
2 x Jabe (Series 1)
RRP £7.82
To view larger images of the wave, please visit our brand new ‘Bigger Picture’ page.
MORE INFO | THE BIGGER PICTURE
09 JANUARY 2009 | SERIES 4
SERIES 4 BUILD & COLLECT WAVE
 A brand new Series 4 figure has been announced by toy licenser Character Options today as part of their first ever Series 4 Build & Collect wave.
The Vespiform is only available with the purchase of the entire wave of 12 figures which will set you back £93.94. Unfortunately the wave consists of reissued figures which are currently available in stores now, with the exception of the 25 pack of Adipose figures.
Here is the full Build & Collect Figure wave; Donna Noble, Sontaran Commander Skoor, Sontaran Trooper, Pyroville Priestess, Ood Sigma, Natural Ood, Davros, Supreme Dalek, Hath Peck, Vashta Nerada, Professor River Song and Adipose 25 Pack.
Due to hit stores later this month, each figure will retail at the RRP of £7.82
We want to hear from you, will you be collecting this wave?, what do you think of the Vespiform figure? - E-mail us now and let us know!
COMMENTS
Here are some of the comments we have received from you regarding the Vespiform Collect & Build wave...
“When I heard that character options were releasing a Vespiform I was over the moon. I was then very annoyed to discover that in order for me to get the whole Vespiform I would have to spend money on figures that I already have!“
“A Vespaform with new released figures or a Deluxe Vespiform would of been far better “
“I'm a bit annoyed about the Vespiform figure to be honest, although it looks amazing. The reason being that the figures are the previously released ones. That means for serious collectors like me, we'll want to buy 2 sets if we want to build the figure, and therefore have lots of loose figues that we already have.".
“As a collector of the series so far (I have every figure, including several duplicates of the doctor and others thanks to box-sets etc) i am very angry at this latest collect and build wave”
“I am very annoyed about the build a figure vespiform. You would think the people who had already bought the figures would be rewarded but instead, they reward those who HAVEN'T!”
“I think its a great idea but I think its bad of them to do this now when most collectors have already bought these figures”.
Please Note: The views expressed above are those of visitors to Doctor Who Action Figures Online and unless specifically stated are not those of the site.
MORE INFO | THE BIGGER PICTURE
07 JANUARY 2009 | CHARACTER OPTIONS
BBC WORLDWIDE RENEWS LICENSE
 Following the announcement that Matt Smith will fill the shoes of one of British TV's most coveted roles, BBC Worldwide yesterday confirmed Doctor Who as one of its priority licensing brands through 2009, Series 5 in 2010 and beyond.
The BBC's commercial arm has also announced the renewal and extension of the Doctor Who master toy license with Character Options. Character, who has held the license since the new series launched in 2005, will spearhead the development of new product featuring Matt Smith. BBC Worldwide will develop new style elements for licensees for Series 5 with product expected to hit retail in Summer 2010.
Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director, BBC Worldwide Children's and Licensing said: "We're thrilled about the announcement of Matt Smith as the new Doctor not least because of the opportunities it gives our creative team and licensees. Doctor Who is a long term priority for us as a commercial business and with Matt on board, we will be looking to develop a new style guide with fresh creative elements to inspire our licensing partners."
In 2009, Character and other Doctor Who licensees are committed to a full range of new launches. Highlights include the launch of the Time Squad collectible figures in Spring plus repackaged and revamped Cyberman 'Age of Steel' products in chrome packs to tie in with the Christmas Special.
Specials such as the Doctor's book of Impossible Things, Jack's Vortex Manipulator and the Future Sonic Screwdriver will also hit the shops early in 2009!
06 JANUARY 2009 | COMPETITION
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Did you check out Doctor Who Action Figures Online over the festive season? If not, then you have just missed our biggest ever Christmas giveaway!
From the 12th December 2008 until the 4th January 2009 we randomly launched a number of competitions online which were open for your entries for just 24 hours!
We didn’t say on which days and at what time each competition would appear, but if you entered on time when each competition was open, then you had a chance to win a great mixture of Doctor Who action figures and other Doctor Who goodies!
In what has been our biggest and most successful competition ever, we are pleased to announce the winners to each of our Christmas Giveaways....
GIFT ONE | Congratulations to Stephen Dexter from Derby who is the lucky winner of our Doctor Who Dalek Paint & Go prize!
GIFT TWO | Congratulations to Elizabeth Pearl from New York who is the lucky winner of our 5 inch Editor Action Figure!!
GIFT THREE | Congratulations to Martin Day from Northants who is the lucky winner of our Series 3 Top Trumps Book & TARDIS Spinner
GIFT FOUR | Another Congratulations to Martin Day from Northants who is the lucky winner of fourth gift... a 5 inch Pyroville Priestess action figure!
GIFT FIVE | Congratulations to Helen Thursford from Clacton On Sea who is the lucky winner of our 12 inch Cyberleader Action Figure!
GIFT SIX | Congratulations to David Mace from Driffield, East Yorkshire who is the lucky winner of our Mystery gift!!!
GIFT SEVEN | Congratulations to Nina Dekker from Stavanger, Norway who is the lucky winner of our second Paint & Go Dalek set!!!
GIFT EIGHT | Congratulations to Antony Hopkin from Farnham, Surrey who is the lucky winner of our 5 inch Tenth Doctor With Triangulation Gear!!!
Each winner was randomly chosen from all the entries received for each competition.
Gifts One to Six have been posted out to each of our winners and should be with you soon. Gifts Seven and Eight will be posted out to each winner within the next few days, so watch your letterboxes and enjoy!
Congratulations to all our winners once again and thank you to all those who took part!
03 JANUARY 2009 | COMPETITION
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY - GIFT EIGHT
 It’s the tenth day of Christmas While the Christmas decorations may be coming on Monday, we still in the Christmas sprit and have one last gift to giveaway in what has been our biggest ever competition!
For our last gift we have one Doctor Who Series 2 - Tenth Doctor With Ghost Triangulation Gear 5 inch action figure up for grabs from the popular Character Options Doctor Who range, worth £6.84 !
To enter our latest competition, please click the ‘More Info’ link below for further details.
MORE INFO | COMPETITION
Competition active from 03rd January 2009 at 23:40 GMT and ends 04th January 2009 at 23:40 GMT. Full terms and conditions can be found on our Competitions page.
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