Dalek

Victorian paper silhouettes of famous (and infamous) scifi characters

For his “Paper Cuts” series, designer Olly Moss created 19th century paper cutouts of some of speculative fiction’s most esteemed heroes and villains. Here’s a dozen or so characters done up as old timey portraits. NOTE: The final cut is somewhat NSFW, but I couldn’t help but include it. You can check out a full…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar May 30

Are you as tall as a Dalek? Consult this 7-foot-tall science fiction growth chart

Yesterday we discussed at what age it’s appropriate to allow your children to watch darker science fiction classics. And once your kids get over their fear of Spock’s eyebrows, you can chart their height on this nifty poster. https://gizmodo.com/how-can-you-tell-if-your-kid-is-old-enough-to-watch-emp-5771934 Notes chart creator Geeky Dad: My daughter is turning one soon, and I decided we needed…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Mar 29

Dalek pumpkin wants to exterminate your candy

Here’s another incredible cyborg pumpkin to inspire your Halloween envy. A Doctor Who fan spent seven hours crafting a Dalek O’Lantern that will have the neighbors hiding behind the couch. And it’s just as impressive with the lights on. [Planet Gallifrey]

io9 Lauren Davis Oct 31

20 last minute science fiction Halloween costumes

We love Halloween, but we also realize that some readers lack the free time or emotional investment to build a lifesize Power Loader from Aliens. Here are 20 costumes that you can whip up by Halloween weekend. NOTE 1: Some of these costumes are more conceptual than material and thereby require a bit of dramatic…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Oct 27

Is this the worst example of military tech in pop culture you’ve ever seen?

In this new video from Dee Lux, a Dalek-esque military bot roams New York, looking for hot, intoxicated ladies. The vid is so bad that it inspired the geeks at Danger Room to hold a contest . . . Over at Wired’s defense blog Danger Room, Noah Shachtman writes: Now, let’s all band together to…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jun 4

How To Make A Dalek Cake, Explained To You “Mad Men” Style

Back in the 1960s, the Daleks had just begun their quest to exterminate every race but themselves. It was a time when men were Don Draper and most women were housewives. But even home ec queens could be geeky. I find this video completely charming. Plus, who knew that Dalek cake craft was almost a…

Television Annalee Newitz Apr 22

Man Builds Full-Size Dalek and Wonders Why He’s All Alone

At least he should have nice muscles after pushing his Dalek around all day. Built for around $1,149, this full-sized Dalek uses an electric wheelchair as its base, and in addition to pushing, can also be controlled via remote. While master Rob Bosher is a far cry from David Tennant, he’s built in a voice…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Dec 7

Meet the Dalekettes, A Gang of Cosplayers After Our Hearts

If you needed any further proof that Australians are the best cosplayers in the universe, then allow me to offer as evidence The Dalekettes. These ladies created their own femme Dalek outfits and swanned around Supanova in Brisbane, capturing hearts and exterminating the population. I like this look way more than the bogus “cyberwoman” who…

io9 Annalee Newitz Apr 9

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

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…

Tech News Adam Frucci Mar 4

The Dalek Christmas Tree Will Exterminate Your Holiday

Hard to believe a shiny pink Dalek would menace anyone, but clearly it would. This brilliantly mad sculpture was created by Minnesota animator Lindsey Testolin. There is actually a tree under there. [via Flickr] Thanks, Joel Gillman!

Television Annalee Newitz Dec 18

Two Men and a Dalek Mask Arrested in Weird Ex-Girlfriend Kidnapping Plot

Poor James Wakefield just wanted to reawaken his ex-girlfriend’s affections after she dumped him last December. And he figured the best way to do it would be to pay his friend James Rawson £20,000 to don a Dalek mask with voice-changer, kidnap his ex, and take her out to the woods. After the Dalek-masked Rawson…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jul 29

Dalek Hidden Camera is the Worst Way to Spy on Time Lords

Fans of British sci-fi favo(u)rite Doctor Who might be wary of conscripting a Dalek to do security work for them, but if you enjoy a little REC-ORD-ING along with your EXT-ERM-IN-AT-ION, you can now do just that. Wil Harris of ChannelFlip got to play with the Dalek security cam, which was built by a "top…

Tech News John Herrman Jun 23

The Dalek Voice Changing Helmet Will Exterminate Your Love Life

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…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 23

Ride Around In Your Own Criminal-Built Dalek

The Australian government might have come up with the most brilliant prison plan ever: use hardened criminals to churn out replicas of science fiction props, and then sell them on eBay. Sadly, they aren’t using the money to fund the development of robot prison guards — all proceeds are going to charity. The fools. Why…

io9 Kevin Kelly Feb 1

Dear Santa: Bring Me This Fashionable Dalek T-Shirt

I’ve been a very good boy this year, and it’s just a t-shirt from Etsy. Come on, y’big beardie weirdie. Exterminate T-Shirt [Etsy.com]

io9 Grae Nov 28

Victorian paper silhouettes of famous (and infamous) scifi characters

Are you as tall as a Dalek? Consult this 7-foot-tall science fiction growth chart

Dalek pumpkin wants to exterminate your candy

20 last minute science fiction Halloween costumes

Is this the worst example of military tech in pop culture you’ve ever seen?

How To Make A Dalek Cake, Explained To You “Mad Men” Style

Man Builds Full-Size Dalek and Wonders Why He’s All Alone

Meet the Dalekettes, A Gang of Cosplayers After Our Hearts

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

The Dalek Christmas Tree Will Exterminate Your Holiday

Two Men and a Dalek Mask Arrested in Weird Ex-Girlfriend Kidnapping Plot

Dalek Hidden Camera is the Worst Way to Spy on Time Lords

The Dalek Voice Changing Helmet Will Exterminate Your Love Life

Ride Around In Your Own Criminal-Built Dalek

Dear Santa: Bring Me This Fashionable Dalek T-Shirt

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