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Just a couple of articles regarding some of the other franchises in this game, to give some context:

http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/29/9413805/lego-dimensions-portal-isnt-canon

"As with the other IPs, I think it might be better categorized as 'inspired by' the original IP (or in the same vein as) instead of 'being canonical,'" a Valve spokesperson told Polygon.

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/lego-dimensions-2/

''What’s the secret to the franchise’s appeal? Look at Lego Gandalf. He has maize-yellow skin, a squat squared-off torso, and a ridiculous waddling gate. “But he truly believes that he is the Gandalf, just like Buzz Lightyear believes that he’s an actual a Space Ranger,” says Burton.''

Neither of these is in direct reference to Doctor Who, but they both suggest that, in the minds of the people licensing and writing the game, these are little living Lego characters who think they're the real people, going on adventures inspired by franchises rather than being part of them.

Just thought you might find it interesting.