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No 3 Hoosier's US Action Figure Price Guide

What is it worth to you? A question many people get asked about something they have a particular regard for. For us Doctor Who fans, that question usually refers to whatever collection we own. Whether it be the Target Novels, or the trading cards, or even the Harlequin Pewter miniatures, when you put a price tag on those items it is subjective.

Today I am going to be objective and discuss the price of toys. Specifically, the Character Options toys. The latest, as of this writing anyway, assortment of figures arrived on our shores this past week See the US Page for the full list. Incuded in this was Sarah Jane Smith and her little tin dog K-9. This pair came one to a case. I am going to list a number of retailers and their asking prices for the SJS/K-9 figures. I am not going to list names because it may come across by some as bashing a retailer. And I am not going to do that here.

The suggested retail price for the Character Options figures in the USA is $9.95. This is excluding the future Classic Figures line which is already reported to be increased app. 30%.

• Retailer 1 - $9.50
• Retailer 2 - $12.99
• Retailer 3 - $14.95
• Retailer 4 - $24.95
• Retailer 5 - $79.99* This is for a full assortment of all seven figures

As you can see there is a signifigant price difference between retailers. And with the exception of retailers #4 and 5 who just recently listed the figures, they are SOLD OUT!

I haven't even received my figures yet, and if there is a shortage I may not get them. Even though I am not listing the names of the retailers, I will be using this number system to represent them in any future blogs regarding price.

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No 2 Hoosier's Classic Series Wish List

With the speculation regarding the range of the action figures I wanted to list my own ideas, some just off the top of my head, as to what I would like to see produced. Mind you, with over 26 years of stories the classic wish list could be endless, so I am concentrating on the top ideas for what I would like to see. Let me know your opinions...

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Deluxe Figure - K-1 Robot

• This is to scale with the 5" range figure
• Chrome finish
• Removable claw arm for the wire cutter arm
• Disintegrator Gun
• 4th Doctors hat to cover his head
• Special Feature is the light up head and voice chip with some of the following phrases:
  "You are an enemy of the human race"
  "Do not fear Sarah"
  "I am experimental robot K-1..."
• The artwork for the box should feature the 'action man tank' in the background just to get up Barry Letts' nostrils!

Eldrad the Kastrian two pack

• Stone Hand accessory
• Acid harpoon accessory

Omega and Gell Guard two pack

Scaroth figure with interchangeable heads

The Key to Time is the one season that has the greatest possibillities:-

Key To Time Villians Six Pack

• The Graff Vynda - K
• The Pirate Captain with Parrot
• The Calliach with removable head piece and Hyperspace wand
• Count Grendel
• Ranquin
• The Shadow

Key To Time Heroes Six Pack

• Garron and Unstoffe
• Romana White outfit with Tracer
• Professor Rumford
• Princess Strella
• Princess Astra

The Guardian Two Pack

• The White Guardian in his plantation suit with wine glass and chair and the Black Guardian in 'negative' paintjob

Other Ideas...

Romana Key To Time Six Pack

• Highly unlikely Romana in all six outfits and an individual segment to the key to time with the sixth being made from the substitute material as well as a tracer for EACH one of her

The First Segment figure pack

• Garron, Unstoffe, Graff Vynda-K, and Shrivenzale

The Second Segment figure pack

• Vivian Fey disguised as the Calliach with removable headdress Two light up Ogri, They HAVE to light up! With Professor Rumford

The Third Segment figure pack

• Pirate Captain with Parrot. Mister Fibuli with psychic projection jammer. The Nurse, Mentiad

The Fourth Segment figure pack

• Count Grendel, Princess Strella, Prince Reynhart, Taran Wood Beast

The Fifth Segment figure pack

• Ranquin, Thawn, Rhom Dutt, and Swampie High Priest with removable head piece

The Sixth Segment figure pack

• The Marshall, The Shadow, Drax, Princess Astra

HIGHLY doubtful ANY of these would be produced since its all very specialized. But thought I would have fun. I also want to see an Evolution of the Cybermen Set like so many others have mentioned.

My next Blog...Current Doctor Who figure wish list!

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No 1 The Tweaked Wave

The following is just my opinion regarding each figure:

• Ood - Way Cool!!
• Rose - could have had a newer outfit
• Toby - his face could have been made heat sensitive in the first release
• Doctor in Spacesuit - apart from the new head a pointless release
• Doctor in Coat - At least you don't have to buy the Ten Pack for him but where is the sonic screwdriver?
• Cassandra - What is the point? If she had a rubber sheet for her body to remove then it would be interesting

With an opportunity to expand the range Character Options has decided to take a step back. The Zachary Cross Flane character played by Shaun Parkes, who also appeared with David Tennant in Cassanova would have been a natural choice instead of a Toby variant. Or even Ida Scott as the new spacesuit figure.

The Ood is an excellent rerelease, glowing eyes are a definite plus, and since they are returning in Series 4 a natural rerelease was inevitable.

As Cassandra and Chip never made a big release, rereleasing it would have been a better idea. Even releasing the frame with a Sister of Plentitude, not necessarily Hame would have been a better choice.

The Doctor in his coat, this figure was one of the Ten Pack exclusive figures, so nice to see him released separately, however, NO SCREWDRIVER! ARGHHH!

Rose could have at least been put on a variation of her pink hoodie with this head sculpt.

With the retail prices going up approximately 30% in the USA many fans have already stated they will not be collecting all of the figures. I personally was buying two of each to have a collection to one day share with younger fans, but have changed that stance and will only buy one, and none of some figures from this point forward. I am grateful to have a line of figures after almost 30 years of being a fan and am always impressed with the sculpts, I only wish that a bit more thought would be put into future release choices. Not to mention MORE SONIC SCREWDRIVERS!

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