20 Years of the Original Ninth Doctor's Sonic Screwdrivers

S12E01 – Hey everyone, In this video we’re celebrating 20 years of the Original Ninth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdrivers, the very first Sonic Screwdriver toys ever released by Character Options back in 2005.

We'll be taking a look back at all three versions of the original 2005 releases, both sealed in their packaging and out of the box.

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???? Where to Buy:
Back in 2005, these original Ninth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdrivers were widely available in stores across the UK including Argos, Toys “R” Us, Forbidden Planet, and even some supermarkets like Tesco.

Nowadays, these early Character Options releases are long out of production, so the only place to find them is on eBay. Prices and availability vary depending on condition, but boxed examples, especially sealed ones, have become increasingly rare over the years but you can often still find them at decent prices if you keep an eye out!

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Special thanks to NeonVisual.com for the vortex, BioDoctor900 for the TARDIS screen display, and TARDIS SFX for the authentic TARDIS sounds.

???? Music Credits:
Huge shoutout to Hardwire Productions for the fantastic Doctor Who themes. Check out their channel HardWire for more epic compositions.
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Doctor Who???




Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series that has captivated audiences since its debut on the BBC in 1963. Created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, and Donald Wilson, the show follows the adventures of the Doctor, an enigmatic Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. The Doctor travels through time and space in the TARDIS, a time-traveling spaceship cleverly disguised as a British police box. Alongside various companions, the Doctor battles enemies, saves civilizations, and helps those in need.

The iconic role of the Doctor was originally portrayed by William Hartnell, who established the character’s unique blend of wisdom, wit, and courage. Since then, many other actors have taken on the role, each bringing their own interpretation through the show's inventive regeneration concept. This allows the Doctor to transform into a new body when fatally injured, ensuring the series' continuity while keeping it fresh. As of 2024, Ncuti Gatwa stars as the Fifteenth Doctor, following David Tennant's return as the Fourteenth Doctor during the special 60th-anniversary celebrations.

These anniversary specials, written by Russell T Davies, aired in November 2023 and featured episodes directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley, and Chanya Button. The specials saw the return of Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, along with guest stars Yasmin Finney, Bernard Cribbins, Jacqueline King, and Karl Collins. These episodes led into the fourteenth series, where Ncuti Gatwa fully stepped into the role of the Doctor.

Doctor Who is more than just a television show; it's a cultural phenomenon with a dedicated fanbase known as Whovians. The series has had a significant influence on British television and beyond, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running and most successful science fiction TV series. The show's broad appeal has spawned numerous spin-offs, including comic books, novels, audio dramas, and other TV series such as Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Class, Tales of the TARDIS, and the upcoming The War Between the Land and the Sea.

After its original run from 1963 to 1989 and a revival attempt in 1996 with a television movie, Doctor Who was successfully relaunched in 2005 and continues to thrive. Now co-produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios, with co-funding by Disney, the series is filmed at Wolf Studios in Cardiff, marking the new era of this beloved show.