Wow, this is amazing. Easily one of my favourite doctor who items. It currently stands tall on top of my shelf, looking brilliant. And I am very happy to have it and definitely get more. I am hoping to get the 4th doctor bust next if I can. Let's start with the bad points: First of all and this isn't really anything the makers can help but it doesn't really do anything apart from sitting on your shelf and gathering dust (and possibly value). So therefore it isn't very good for younger whovians as it could end up broken as it is kind of fragile which brings us onto my next point; it isn't very strong especially around the arms and sonic screwdriver as if you hold them by these areas it is more than likely to break. Finally the packaging like with quite a lot of things is just awful. It takes a good 10 minutes to get out of it and even then you still have to get it out of those evil plastic holder things that go around it's head which no doubt could have caused a few of these wonderful things to break, even I, being ever so careful had to hold it by it's arm when getting it out and as I have said the arm is very fragile and you wouldn't want it to break, but because of the way it's packaged it's literally asking to be broken. But luckily mine didn't suffer any loss of limbs. Now onto the good points: the detail is absolutely amazing and looks so brilliant standing on my shelf. It has a surprisingly good likeliness which can sometimes be a problem with some figures and things like it. It definitely looks like Matt Smith and his awesome costume! (although to be honest I would love one in Matt's 2013 costume) The sonic is well detailed with no paint splodges or anything like that. I especially love the textures and things because although it's quite smooth (especially the face) you can still kind of see the material even though it's made out of a rock or something (I think it's made out of the same stuff as the doctor who figurine collection figures.) Finally the stand is nice and simple and doesn't take anything away from the actual bust as you can see in the picture. Also how tall it is also adds to the good effect it has and isn't too tall so that it doesn't fit on your shelf. Rating: 9/10
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Sadly I haven't read/listened/watched a few of the things so this review is a little incomplete but hopefully when I have read/listened/watched the things then I can do a 4th doctor time capsule review (part 3) if I don't forget... Anyway to make up for this partly unfinished review I will do another review very soon today or tomorrow... Interview with Tom Baker - Haven't yet watched 'Genesis of the Daleks' soundtrack - Haven't yet listened to. 'Tomb of Valdemar' book - Haven't yet read. 'Terror of the Zygons' DVD review - You can see that in the DVD reviews section here link 9 art cards featuring all the fourth doctor's companions - These are amazing and quite like the doctor art cards we got with the doctor who magazine 50th anniversary issue. They aren't in colour but they are made to look kind of old fashioned with the brown card. The are very sturdy and a great thing to add to your collection. Anyway as I have said hopefully I can do a part 3 of this review giving my thoughts on the DVD, book and the audio but that may not be for a while as I still have some classics I need to watch but anyway, watch out for another merchandise review. This limited edition includes a number of 4th doctor related things all of which I will review here. There was only 5000 made and I have number 2808 of 5000. The packaging - I adore the packaging. Since this is a time capsule it is set out like one but with a doctor who twist. You can see the Seal of Rassilon in the centre which is nice and glossy. It is also very sturdy with foam inside to protect everything in there. The Mug - This is a special bonus if you choose to pay a little extra on BBC shop, it comes separately from the capsule but is very well protected, it was completely worth paying that little extra as it looks great with a picture of the 4th doctor (obviously) on it. The letter - 'Well isn't this great' I though to myself as I read this wonderful letter, Tom Bakers writing and words, signed by him with a date too. It mentions some of the things in the capsule and basically introduces you to what's inside. And it'll definitely make you laugh! 4th doctor full coloured print - A great thing that looks wonderful, it shows the 4th doctor looking very ominous surrounded by what looks like an alien sky, possibly Gallifrey. The 4th doctor regeneration figure - Something that many collectors have wanted for a while and will probably be very rare in future. It shows the 4th doctor exactly as he appears when he falls to the floor and regenerates after a visit to the planet of spiders. The joints move well and it is incredibly detailed, a great thing to have in your collection. 4th doctors Sonic Screwdriver - The great thing about this is you don't need to mess about trying to put batteries in it, they are already in there ready for you to unlock a door or set some bombs off scaring a Sea Devil. It looks brilliant and is very faithful to the original design. Part 2 of this review coming soon! |
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