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In this week's podcast, Character Options' Creative Director, AL DEWAR goes under the spotlight (willingly, we should add!) to answer the fans who sent us a multitude of questions on the 2026 range of CO's Doctor Who figures!

Listen in right now to discover...

• The original kit figure Al pitched before settling on the Yeti
• The unlimited adaptability of the Axon body
• Will we ever see a Macra from Character Options?
• What about Bessie or the Whomobile?
• Will the black and white figures one day return to the range?
• When will we see more figures from the 13th Doctor's era?
• What is the future of the B&M range?

PLUS more pressure for an ASHAD figure, discussions on Ice Warriors, Waters of Mars (Gadget-Gadget!), the Vindicator and Jamie's kilt!

Could we pack any more into a hour of fun and insightful chat?

Check it out right now!

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Can't wait to get your hands on the BRAND NEW "Vortex" range of Doctor Who figures from Character Options? Want to know how to build a Yeti or where the sculpt for the Primord came from?

Is Mr Ring-a-Ding bendy? Is the Grub bubble-wrapped? What happened to the space wasp's antenna and why does the Fourth Doctor have two heads?

Join us to find the answers to all these questions and more as we jump right into the 2026 Vortex Range with CO's Creative Director, AL DEWAR!

With Geoff working behind the scenes on the video shoot for the figures' imminent release, Al's oversight of the entire project and Paul's ... er... funny* voices... we share an exclusive inside look at how the new 2026 range grew from concept through to design, manufacture and eventual release!

*Debatable...

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:46 Insights on Figure Design and Production Challenges
08:15 Geoff's Adventures in Action Figure Photography
14:25 Detailed Analysis of New Figure Releases
25:30 Design Challenges and Innovations
27:54 Articulation and Accessories
31:49 Character Details and Design Choices
33:52 The Wirrn and Grub Figures
35:47 Cybermen Design and Articulation
45:32 Revamping Iconic Figures
48:28 Introducing Mr. Ring-a-Ding
51:30 The Yeti's Design and Features
55:33 Building the Yeti: A Collector's Journey
01:00:26 Pre-Ordering and Collector's Strategy
01:05:12 Listener Comments
01:27:55 Wrap up

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In this week's podcast we take a close look at the evolution of one of the most enduring villains in Doctor Who - The Cybermen! From their creepy origins in 1966 to their modern re-imaginings, we discuss their design, lore, and the cultural impact of these iconic villains with additional thoughts from our listeners and fans of Doctor Who from across the globe!

We discuss...

• Origins of Cybermen in 1966's The Tenth Planet
• Design evolution from suits to sleek modern look
• Lore and conceptual development of Cybermen
• Cultural impact and fan favourites
• Cybermen design evolution
• Thematic significance of Cybermen in sci-fi

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:01 Exploring the Cybermen: Origins and Evolution
05:55 The First Appearance of Cybermen
09:01 The Design Changes Over Time
11:58 The Cybermen's Psychological Impact
18:01 Behind the Scenes: Creation of the Cybermen
26:03 Cybermen Design Evolution
30:58 Fan Reactions and Consensus
34:20 Iconic Cybermen Stories
38:43 The 1980s Cybermen and Their Impact
51:32 The New Who Cybermen
52:19 Cybermen Design Evolution
55:00 Voice Notes and Fan Interactions
56:00 Nightmare in Silver and Cyber AI
59:59 The Jodie Whittaker Era Cybermen
01:02:55 Cyberlords and the Master’s Influence
01:05:00 Ashad: The Lone Cyberman
01:07:07 The Next Doctor and Cyber Variations
01:09:58 Cyber Shades and Their Design
01:11:01 Final Thoughts on Cybermen

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