Seems that Character Options have decided that the “Collect ‘N’ Build” idea is the way forward, so they’ve announced that their upcoming wave of figures will also take on this format. This time the main figures are from series 1-3 and the multiple part figure is the Gelth Phantoms from “Unquiet Dead”. Not quite as impressive as the K-1 Robot, perhaps. The figures available in this wave will be:

• Jabe (Series 1)
• Clockwork Man (Purple) (Series 2)
• Astrid Peth (Series 3)
• Bannakaffalatta (Series 3)
• The Tenth Doctor (Old & Ancient) (Series 3)
• The Master (Regenerated) (Series 3)
• Captain Jack Harkness (Series 3)

It would seem that Character Options are planning to re-release the Series 4 figures, but this time each one will come with part of a Vespiform figure, the wasp-like monster from “Unicorn and the Wasp”. Bit annoying if you already have the Series 4 figures… To be fair, there is one new one, but it’s a pack of 25 little adipose. Anyway, this lot are out in February.

Vespiform

Character Options have given details of their upcoming brand new range of Doctor Who “Time Squad” figures, due for release on 16th February. They are cartoonised representations of characters and creatures from series 1-4 of Doctor Who and will come in both 2 and 5 packs, compromised as follows:

5 Figure Packs

• Pack 1: Cyberman, Black Dalek, Scarecrow, Vashta Nerada & Sontaran
• Pack 2: Bronze Dalek, Sycorax, Natural Ood, Pyrovile & Clockwork Man
• Pack 3: Supreme Dalek, Davros, Doctor, Slitheen & Weeping Angel

2 Figure Packs

• Pack 1: The Doctor & Vashta Nerada
• Pack 2: Scarecrow & Pyrovile
• Pack 3: Supreme Dalek & Clockwork Man
• Pack 4: Sontaran & The Doctor
• Pack 5: Slitheen & Weeping Angel
• Pack 6: Cyberman & Dalek

Cyberman

Vashta Nerada

Ood

Dalek

Dalek Sec

Pyrovile

Sontaran

Scarecrow

Clockwork Man

Sycorax Leader

The Doctor

Supreme Dalek

Davros

Weeping Angel

Slitheen

Character Options have announced an exciting new handful of toys.

First up are “Collect ‘N’ Build” Cybermen. These will come in four variations – three from Classic Who (The Tenth Planet, The Tomb of the Cybermen, The Invasion) and one from the ever-so-close Christmas special (The Next Doctor). A fifth variation, the Tomb of the Cybermen Cyber Controller is built up from parts included in the other four packs, in a similar manner to the K-1 Robot built from the Classic series figures. These figures are expected to be released at the back end of January.

"Collect 'N' Build" Cybermen

Second is Captain Jack’s Vortex Manipulator and Mini Sonic Screwdriver. It has light effects, a removable cover and adjustable strap. The Mini Sonic Screwdriver also has light effects. This too is due for release at the end of January.

Captain Jack's Vortex Manipulator

Next up is The Journal of Impossible Things and Mini Sonic Screwdriver. The journal is an A5 notebook featuring a mixture of illustrated and blank pages. Like the last two, it’s also out near the end of January.

The Journal of Impossible Things

Finally is the Cyber Leader voice changer helmet, as seen in The Next Doctor. This is released on the 31st December.

Cyber Leader voice changer helmet

Character Options are to release Professor River Song’s future sonic screwdriver in early January. If features light and sound effects and includes interchangeable red and blue tips. It’s available for pre-order now.

So you’re wanting to buy some Doctor Who merchandise for a friend or family member for Christmas, or perhaps you just want them for yourself , but you’re feeling the pinch like everyone else. Not to worry, as Character Options are helping you out with a large selection of figures at less than £4

• The Editor
• The Moxx of Balhoon
• The Doctor with Ghost Transmission Triangulation Gear
• Novice Hame as Sister of Plenitude
• The Doctor in Spacesuit
• Lilith
• Laszlo
• The Master
• The Doctor in Pentallian Spacesuit

And the pièce de résistance, at a stunning £1.99!

• Sycorax Warrior

How can you possibly say no to a £1.99 figure?