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| Brand: Character Options
Category: Toy
Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1884
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 1635
Model: 1635
EAN: 5029736016357
ASIN: B0009P5YXO
Release Date: September 7, 2005
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| Customer Reviews:
 Sonic Screwdriver? May 11, 2007
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Well, I bought this two years ago, when Chris Eccleston was still on the packaging - I had to buy the batteries separately, but it was worth it! I have not changed the batteries since, and it has endured heavy use and they are only just beginning to fail now! It really is fantastic! There have been a few versions of the Sonic Screwdriver, the first (mine) was fairly simple - it came with a little "Doctor Who" pad and 2 nibs. The second version was the same, albeit with a more accurate sonic screwdriver - the colour was improved, and the "cracks" were also more detailed. Version three is the same BUT it comes with wipe-clean pyschic paper instead of the pad (INFINETLY cooler).
A rather fantastic toy, really, for one of any age! (I am a 14-year old boy and bought one for my friend's 15th birthday, and she loves it!!)
Got one for Yule 2006, and I love it. January 12, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
For Yule 2006 I recieved one of these toys as a gift. It appears to be the second revision of the Sonic Screwdriver pen, as it has David Tenant on the packaging and comes with batteries.
It is very well constructed, with nice molded texturing on the barrel (which makes it comfortable, if a bit large to write with), a sliding button that does not move around too readily, so once it's open it stays open, and good heft. The sound chip's volume is loud yet not annoyingly so, and the brightness of the UV LED is perfect for the UV-sensitive ink as well as detecting UV-reactive objects (hint: betta fish are not UV reactive, but many dishwashing detergents are).
I plan on using it as a cosplay prop in the near future, and I'm pleased enough with it that I even carry it around with me from time to time. It was quite a hit at a _Doctor Who_ marathon I attended a few weeks ago.
I do have one request, though: Please start carrying the replacement nibs for this product. At some point they're going to run out, and I'd like to easily get new ones at such time.
This door is locked!! ...Wait a minute... buzzzzzzzzzz December 4, 2006
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I got one of these for Christmas whilst Ecclestone was the Doctor and it came with no batteries.
The two nibs mean you can have some practical use for this - although it's not the easiest of things to hold and write with!
I loved this purely for the fact that EVERY time I went to a door I could pretend it was locked and then promptly unlock it with my Sonic Screwdriver! The joke wore pretty thin but I liked it!
Most people you show this to think it makes just the one noise, you need good hearing to notice the difference between the two.
It's a novelty bit of fun, and it'll give any Doctor Who fan a laugh!
a doctor who fanatics review July 26, 2006
48 out of 51 found this review helpful
I am using my parents account for this and will probably review other items. This is a great toy that made me feel like I was doctor who (there is nothing else about me that justifies that) It comes with 2 nibs, (a simple biro and a UV pen) and a UV light. Although in a few episodes (eg. doomsday) there is a range of noises, the one noise on here is extremely authentic.
My favorite part has to be the "zoom" factor for the UV light, as you can use the light from a close range by slotting the cube on the side upwards (If you dont know what I mean then it does not matter)
My only criticism is that the UV pen is only suited to writing in the little booklet the screwdriver comes with. It comes up weakly on other surfaces.
Overall a great toy for young kids (like me) and doctor who collectors
Exactly what I wanted too July 7, 2006
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
As a long-time Doctor Who fan I just couldn't resist getting one of these, and I honestly don't regret it. It looks good, and the UV light and ink is a neat touch. Some people have complained that the sounds are too quiet, but I think they're just about right. The two sounds are subtly different (but very authentic) and you have to listen closely to tell them apart.
What's amazing is that the BBC reportedly have started using these in the new David Tennant series as they are more durable than the real prop! (the toy is about half an inch longer than the real prop as it has to accommodate sounds and batteries).
Also, contrary to the Amazon product description, it appears that the BBC are now supplying these with batteries as standard, and they have also begun re-supplying them in new packaging featuring David Tennant.
If you're a doctor who fan of any age, I would recommend this to you. Well worth the investment of a tenner.
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