Episode 203: The Best Doctor Who Collectables [With Special Guest George Sheard]
Who's There? | A Doctor Who PodcastShow Notes
With Doctor Who: Battles In Time returning, new sonic screwdriver replicas releasing soon, a build-a-figure Character line revealed and even a renewal of the Doctor Who Funko license, there are a few things to be excited about right now in the world of Doctor Who merchandise - so join Troy and special guest George Sheard as they chat about the best (and worst) parts of the world of Doctor Who collectables old and new!00:00:00 Introductions & Collectable Nostalgia 00:08:45 Sonic Screwdrivers (New Replicas Coming Soon!) 00:20:04 Battles In Time Returns! (& other DW Trading Cards) 00:53:09 Character Action Figures (& Yeti Build-A-Figure) 01:12:05 Lego & Character Building Sets 01:17:38 Doctor Who Funko Pops (New Funkos Coming Soon!) 01:26:01 Theorising For Christmas 2026 Merchandise 01:30:53 POLL TIME - Which Collectable Is Best? 01:33:35 Weirdest Doctor Who Collectables 01:38:24 Final Thoughts & George's Projects!
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