doctorwhotoys.net

Menu

Welcome
Figures
Dalek
Cyberman
Tardis
Shop
Contact
News
5" List
12" Pics
Extras
Portraits
Gallery
Archive
Customs
Reviews
Forum
Comments
Microverse
SarahJane
Torchwood
US Page


Email Hoosier doctorwhotoys
@gmail.com

Hoosier Whovian's TOY BLOG

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%.

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.

Agree? Disagree? Email the Hoosier doctorwhotoys@gmail.com


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...

email the Hoosier doctorwhotoys@gmail.com

Deluxe Figure - K-1 Robot

Eldrad the Kastrian two pack

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

Key To Time Heroes Six Pack

The Guardian Two Pack

Other Ideas...

Romana Key To Time Six Pack

The First Segment figure pack

The Second Segment figure pack

The Third Segment figure pack

The Fourth Segment figure pack

The Fifth Segment figure pack

The Sixth Segment figure pack

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!

email the Hoosier doctorwhotoys@gmail.com


No 1 The Tweaked Wave

The following is just my opinion regarding each figure:

Rose Tyler with Ice Extinguisher Ood with Glow in the Dark Eyes and Translation Orb Destroyed Cassandra

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 Tenth Doctor with Portable 'Wire' Set The Doctor in Spacesuit with Smashed Helmet Toby Zed Un-Possessed

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!

Agree? Disagree? Checkout Hoosier's New Blog Comments Page

The opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of doctorwhotoys.net