Gizmodo: dr. who

Nemo Gould's Bogeyman and Praying Mantis Could Easily Be Dr. Who Villains

Wilson Rothman — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EDT

I love Daleks and Cybermen because they're illogically terrifying: The clumsier the tech, the scarier they get. Nemo Gould's found-material sculptures unlock the same secret brain code, being cartoony and scary at the same time.

Check out the videos—they're practically immobile, but remain menacing.

If you want to build a Mantis of your own (like you ever could!), you can read how Nemo did it on Instructables. [Nemomatic via BoingBoing]

Dalek Randomly Found, Dredged Up from the Bottom of a Marsh

Adam Frucci — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:20:00 EST

Here's something you don't find in most marshes when you're mucking about: the head of a Dalek from Dr. Who.

Marc Oakland was helping to clean a pond in Beulieu, Hampshire, UK, when he stumbled upon the head of Dr. Who's enemy, the Dalek. Apparently, there was some filming done for the show in the 80s in the area, and the head was left behind. Either that or this Dalek got turned around somewhere and died a slow, undignified death at the bottom of a marsh. [Metro.co.uk via The Daily What]

Dr. Who Sonic and Laser Screwdrivers Are Really Vibrators In Disguise

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:30:00 EDT

I mean, come on. Look at these two. Dr. Who Sonic vs Laser Screwdrivers? Dr. Who? When was the last time you travelled back in time? Hello? How hard is to actually go to an online sex-shop and anonymously order the real thing? They come in the same brown cardboard UPS package, do we really have to pretend this is a collector's item? Look at them again, up close, read the specs, and then you tell me:

The Battle Sonic vs. Laser Screwdrivers measure 7.5" long. The "Toclafane Target" is 4" X 4.25" X 2" and the batteries are not included. [Think Geek]

The Dalek Voice Changing Helmet Will Exterminate Your Love Life

Sean Fallon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The popularity of the hideous Dalek Sec Hybrid Mask last year proved once again that Dr. Who fans are a loyal bunch. Soon, these fans will be able to strike fear/laughter in the hearts of their enemies once again by donning this dapper Dalek voice changing helmet. Naturally, you will be able to run around yelling "EXTERMINATE" with the classic cold, robotic tone—but you will also be able to play back recorded Dalek phrases or activate the exterminator sound. But before you get too excited, check out the image after the break to see how un-cool you will look wearing it.

Available for pre-order now. Ships in May for $74.99. [Big Bad Toy Store and Toyology]

Doctor Who Outed as Secret Ikea Shopper, as Tardis Brought to Set Flat-Packed

AddyDugdale — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:26:21 EST

Fans of the revivified British TV series Doctor Who are, apparently, reeling, after the shock discovery that the Tardis, the Time Lords' equivalent to a Toyota Prius, comes in a flatpack. "I expected the Tardis to beam down from some far-off galaxy," said one shocked onlooker, "but it looked more like some flatpack furniture when it was pulled off the lorry to be screwed together." Sonic screwdriver jokes below, please. [Times Online]

Parents Build Tardis Bedroom for Their Little Doctor Who Clone

Sean Fallon — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:00:38 EST

Unfortunately, there is not much in the way of information (or pictures for that matter) of the Tardis bedroom that Steve Baker of Sittingbourne, Kent, built for his 10-year-old son George, but the image included here should give you the gist. Obviously the kid is a rabid Doctor Who fan —an obsession that is only encouraged by the fact that everyone notices that he looks like a miniature David Tennant. Watch your back David—George will probably be after your job one of these days. [The Sun via Peculiarosities via about:blank]

Dr. Who Cyberman Shower Radio Picks Up FM/AM/Invasion Orders

kevinhall2 — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:30:00 EDT

Show your support for the intergalactic robotic conquerers with the Dr. Who Cyberman Shower Radio. Not only will it observe you with its cold, black sockets, the Cyberman Radio receives FM/AM stations and its mouth glows when you tune around. Its about six inches tall, has a hanging cord, and requires three AAA batteries to get going. Still, for 30 bucks, you'd think the thing could at least threaten your future as an organic being or radio a fleet of orbiting Cybermen warships. [Voga via UberReview]

Dr. Who Cyberman Helmet Video Review

Jason Chen — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:25:53 EDT

More a gimmick or Halloween prop than anything, the Dr. Who Cyberman Helmet changes has three voice settings and makes you look like a Cyberman from Dr. Who—we've never actually seen the show. The product's okay, but the review was so cute we couldn't not show it. This is the same reviewer Susi from Shiny Shiny that reviewed the Oakley O-ROKRs. – Jason Chen

Shiny One Minute Review: Doctor Who Cyberman Helmet [Shiny Shiny]

K-9 Makes A Comeback

gizmodo.com — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:05:28 EDT

Some of us here at Gizmodo have never had much love for AIBO, if only because we watched a lot of Dr Who growing up and no robot dog of our present could ever hope to compare with K-9. Sony, please feel free to discuss this with us if you ever trot out an AIBO with a laser in its nose, but till then our opinion holds firm.

Anyway, fellow K-9 fans will be happy to know that our favorite canine Companion is experiencing a major renaissance this year. The photo above is the 2006 version that will be appearing in the current series of Dr Who (starring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor) and the image at right is K-9 as it will look starring in its own 26-part comedy adventure series, a mixture of live action and animation titled the K-9 Adventures. Interactive toy K-9s are planned as part of the merchandise for the latter series; one of these plus a ridiculously long scarf and you've got the start of a promising Halloween costume.