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The Daleks! Cybermen! The Master! Head behind the sofa!!
I can clearly remember how I felt when I heard that the iconic BBC TV Sci-Fi series Doctor Who was going to be rebooted in 2005.
Personally, I have to admit I was sceptical. You see, I loved Doctor Who as a kid; it was a family bonding moment, sitting down in front of the TV on a Saturday night with my parents and my sister, watching as each week the Doctor fought off aliens, monsters and robots.
They announced that the Doctor would be played by Christopher Eccleston, a serious actor with a seriously northern accent. His companion was to be Billie Piper, ex teen pop princess. I scoffed, but well, I thought I’d give it a chance, you know, I’d just watch one episode.
Well, I certainly had to eat my words. It was stunning - a total re-imagination of the series, respectful of the original but bang up to date. I loved it. So did my then 5 year old son, and so watching Doctor Who became a hotly anticipated weekly event. Christmas and birthdays were guaranteed to include Doctor Who action figures, Doctor Who toys, Doctor Who games, books and clothing.
When my younger son was old enough to enjoy the programme he joined the ranks of Doctor Who fans as well.
Fast forward now to the present. To be honest, while I loved David Tennant, I had not really liked the last two Doctors so much, and the stories were beginning to get a bit stale for me. But, I decided that I would give the 13th Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, a chance, just like I had the others. For me it has been as if The Doctor has returned once more. I love Jodie Whittaker’s practical Northern Doctor, her resourceful companions and once more the stories are exciting.
However in 2024 we have said goodbye to Jodie Whittaker's Doctor, but will see the return of the amazing Russell T. Davies as showrunner. The doctor has returned played by Ncuti Gatwa.
I feel like a kid again, and since the kids are almost still young enough for Doctor Who toys, games and books, here is what I will telling Santa to bring the kids (and possibly me as well….)
New 15th Doctor Merchandise is now available including his sonic screwdriver and an new action figure.
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The Doctor Who Annual was always on the list to Santa and he never failed us. The Doctor Who: Official Annual 2025 has everything you wanted to know about the Doctor - plus costumes, games, behind-the-scenes info.
From Wrath Warriors to Unit HQ, from bi-regeneration to the Meep, a whole new world of Who has begun.
The first official Annual of a brand-new era is the must-have companion book to the adventures of a remarkable Doctor, and an even more remarkable Ruby Sunday.
From the latest dastardly villains to the heroes helping to save the day, this book is packed with puzzles, quizzes and games fit for a Toymaker (just keep an eye out for those pesky Goblins!).
The Doctor Who Fifteenth Doctor action figure is a toy replica of the Fifteenth Doctor as depicted by Ncuti Gatwa. A must have for all Dr Who Fams!
The highly detailed articulated 5.5-inch scale action figure comes presented in his iconic outfit as featured in the show
A new Doctor always finds away to make the sonic screwdriver their own, and true to form the Fifteenth Doctor will have his own updated screwdriver.
This Fifteenth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Toy is a must have for any Doctor Who fan - several different incarnations of the legendary Sonic Screwdriver have lived in our toybox.
Show your love of the Dr Who TV series with these Doctor Who Exterminate Badges. The set includes 1 large Dalek badge and 4 smaller badges with Dr Who themes including the TARDIS and a cyberman.
At under £5 it's the perfect stocking filler for a passionate Whovian!
Fifteen wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel – featuring all fifteen Doctors – are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who volume.
Fifteen Doctors 15 Stories is published on 19th September 2024.
The authors in this anthology include Eoin Colfer, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman and Holly Black.
I never went as far as to create a Doctor Who themed bedroom but a Doctor Who duvet set went down very well. This Official BBC Doctor Who TARDIS Single Duvet Cover is really cool, so kids can transport themselves to dreamland.
It is also available in double and king size.
Keep track of everything you need to do with your wibbley-wobbley timey-wimey with the 2025 Doctor Who Classic Edition Square Calendar. Each month of this calendar has pictures of different doctors, and it includes a poster too.
It's the perfect addition to any Doctor Who fan's wall!
Ever thought that the TARDIS should be pink? Or psychedelic? Maybe the fourth Doctor should tone it down in an outfit of subtle grey and beige?
Here's your chance - you can colour all your favourite Doctor Who characters and scenes just how you like in this Doctor Who Colouring Book. This book has been out for a few years now so it doesn't have the newest Doctors in it, but I'm a colouring addict so i don't care!
The Official BBC Dr. Who Doctor Who Board Game is a fun game suitable for 8 years and above featuring all the different incarnations of the Doctor right up to 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker.
Funko POP collectors will love this Dr. Who Doctor POP Vinyl Figure of the 13th Doctor all dressed up ready to do some welding.
We travelled through time and space to find all the best Doctor Who Free Colouring Pages and Printables in the whole of wibbley wobbly timey wimey.