Character Options toys

Character Options was the holder of the BBC's main toy license from 2005 onwards. As well as producing an extensive range of highly detailed and articulated action figures to tie in with the new series, Character Options also produced a number of high quality and collectable 'toys' drawing on the new and classic series of Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures.

=Gadgets / Prop Models=

Keyrings

 * 1) New Series Doctor Who Logo (2005 £3.99 UK)
 * 2) Dalek (2005 £3.99 UK)
 * 3D cast metal keyring on a metal chain with antique pewter finish.
 * 1) TARDIS (2005 £3.99 UK)
 * 2) Dalek (2005 £3.99 UK)
 * Detailed plastic on chain and clip

Mugs

 * 1) The Ninth Doctor and Rose (2005 £3.99 UK))
 * 2) Slitheen and Dalek (2005 £3.99 UK))
 * 3) Dalek "Exterminate!" (2006 £3.99 UK)
 * 4) TARDIS (2006 £3.99 UK)
 * A number of ceramic mugs with an electronic talking feature were released in various designs and with various recorded sampled speech and sound effects (around 30 seconds).
 * A detatchable unit in the base that was battery powered detected a horizontal movement of the mug activating the sound.
 * Requires 3 x 1.5v AG13 batteries.

Bottle Opener

 * This battery operated Dalek bottle opener says "Exterminate!" when connected to the bottle cap. (2005)
 * Interestingly this product was marked suitable for age 5+.

Phone Flasher

 * 1) TARDIS with dark blue no roof texture. Red interior packaging (2005 £7.99 UK)
 * 2) TARDIS with lighter blue textured roof. Blue interior packaging (2005 £7.99 UK)
 * Two versions of this model Police Box which flashed and sounded when a mobile phone rung in the vicinity.
 * Phone compability was an issue.

TARDIS Playset

 * A detailed, three quarter interior set built to accomodate the range of 5" action figures, with interactive console.

TARDIS Exterior

 * A detailed, TARDIS exterior built to accomodate the range of 5" action figures, with sound effects, closing door mechanism, flashing lights and 'spinning motion', capable of housing 2-3 figures.

Sonic Screwdriver

 * A highly detailed authentic replica for use as a UV pen and UV light to write and reveal hidden messages!
 * The extendable slide and button action activated a sonic wave emitter and light.
 * The sonic screwdriver pack came with a 30 sheet notepad and an extra black ink nib.

River Song's Sonic Screwdriver

 * Features included red and blue light settings, sound effects and a hidden neural relay indicator panel.

Journal of Impossible Things

 * This small-scale replicated journal as seen in The Family of Blood and Human Nature with 78 printed pages and 21 blank pages for further notes in a leather-style cover.
 * The battery operated mini sonic screwdriver with blue LED could also be used as a black ink pen.
 * A later release in 2009 saw the mini-sonic scredriver being replaced with a copy of the Masters ring.

TARDIS Moneybox

 * Variants have been released of the TARDIS Moneybox each with opening doors, (inlaid photo revealing the TARDIS interior, Doctor, companion and coin slot).
 * On opening the door, speech and sound is activated and the top light flashes with materialisation sound effects when the door is closed.
 * 1) The first release featured the Ninth Doctor and Rose Tyler in the TARDIS doorway. The TARDIS was dark blue, had no roof texture and came in red inlaid pack.
 * 2) With the second release, the TARDIS was a lighter blue had a textured roof and was packaged in a blue inlaid pack.
 * 3) Photo inlay shows the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler.
 * 4) Photo inlay shows the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones.

Sonic Lipstick and Watch Set

 * Sold as a set of two items with the lipstick requiring batteries.

Alien Communicator Set

 * Dalek Hunter LCD Game
 * Laser versus Sonic

=Remote Control=

Cyberman Room Guard

 * These base mounted figures had a range of movement and speech modes activated by motion sensors.

Battle Dalek 5" Figure

 * The first remote controlled Dalek from Character Options featured a gold Dalek and control.
 * Originally an exclusive for FW Woolworth.
 * Was available in 27 and 40 MHz.
 * Same gold Dalek as issued in the Dalek Battle Pack but without front sensor.

Battle Daleks Set

 * Two variant sets were issued featuring two Daleks (one gold, one black and gold), two controllers and either a Rose or the Ninth Doctor 5" figure with screwdriver (2005 £30.00 UK)

Walkie Talkies

 * Set of two large character-shaped walkie talkies featuring the Ninth Doctor and a Slitheen (2005 £19.99 UK)

Davros

 * This Davros figure was available in both 12" and 5" models.

Voice Controlled / Remote Control Dalek (18")

 * Remote controlled deluxe model with a huge range of features that included;

=Voice Changers=
 * Variations on a theme, these voice changing helmets had adjustable straps to fit most heads and a built in voice modular and a variety of settings operable from concealed buttons.