Get ready, Doctor Who fans! A new era is upon us, and that includes some super cool collectibles!
Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor Action Figure
The awesome Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, is finally getting his own action figure! Along with his companion, Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson), the pair are ready to blast off to the toy shelves!
The duo first appeared in Doctor Who in the special "The Church of Ruby Road" back in 2023. This is going to give action figure fans a whole lot more.
Character Options New Releases
It seems this pair has struck a chord with those behind the making of this figure!
Character Options is the official creator for all things Doctor Who related, is adding the latest Doctor and companion to the lineup! It looks like the 5.5-inch action figures are super cool.
If you love collecting these Doctor Who figures, and love detail, this really is a must-have!
- Each figurine comes with all kinds of accessories such as "The Sonic Screwdriver."
- There's "Psychic Paper"
- Ruby's Phone and Bag
- And even "a landmine" that came from an iconic episode called "Boom"
Release Date and Pricing
If you've waited patiently to pick up your action figures make sure you set those calendars! These incredible figurines, exclusive for a period, will hit the internet, with special "Vortex Addition" collector-friendly boxes on October 17, 2024!
And make sure you are ready. These cost £39.99 (about $52.37 US). You can expect to find it on Character Option's website!
Not enough? Don't worry, those who love collecting can always get more action figures as mass retailers will be getting these out too! It just might not be exactly like this initial special addition release, it’s worth it! The clothes might be changed based on some of their different outings! This will be sold after this collector-oriented wave.
The Impact on Doctor Who:
There is a big push for merchandising and it's always so cool to get involved with all of your favorites. Ever since the reboot in 2005, there's been a bigger effort on BBC to make Doctor Who figures a popular and big brand in this category! So much so it really started to compete with other big players like Star Wars. What made these special is they brought back the new Doctor but some of those most beloved classic moments as well. Fans really could take a trip back to all of the special editions, showing fans and collectors a wide selection! This also helped people explore different shows, and get a full history of Doctor Who figures! But that's not the full story.
When Matt Smith finished his part as the Eleventh Doctor, (back in 2013) things started to shift. Retailers and figure selections changed, leaving many disappointed, as many characters were taken out, this led to many having little to be excited about, though some collectors were able to find other companies that made their versions. However, that didn’t really stop others!
But even with all that said, it wasn't really enough!
When Jodie Whittaker took the lead as the Thirteenth Doctor the lines improved and they managed to sell an exciting line that fans really adored, giving collectors special limited editions to keep things exciting! These efforts focused mostly online and a few UK retailers! The hope really is that Gatwa’s Doctor brings things back to the forefront.
The Future of Doctor Who Merchandise:
The amazing Doctor Who merchandise doesn't just include these action figures.
Fans also love Funko POPs. Doctor Who is also a big winner in Blu-Ray collections, even more exciting is when the LEGOs are made, and fans were able to take their excitement further as they enjoyed this LEGO lineup. Even LEGO Dimensions were featured too. This certainly speaks volumes as this amazing show and universe, which seems like its magic will never die. As more people get engaged this helps keep bringing newer collectors, who now want action figures to keep their collection on track!
While some of those awesome figures may be gone for a little bit, what continues to happen, is these truly passionate communities are formed to continue creating things and Character Option remains the top option for all those hoping to enjoy this great universe and build on their amazing collections.
Ncuti Gatwa's big moment will arrive in fall 2024! This special figure may just give more hope and build even further enthusiasm in what already feels like a really exciting new era of this awesome series. So if you are ready for your new action figure get those preorders ready, if not this action figure gives those who may be waiting more to be excited for, as well as bringing to the surface those many new collectors. This really just means more people can build upon that amazing collection. For fans, they look forward to these epic releases and what’s to come!
