The Skaro Toy Museum
Bendy Dalek : A coated foam rubber Dalek puppet made by Newfield Ltd.
in 1965. Possibly the ugliest Dalek toy of all. This is a very rare item
because many of them have disintegrated.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Cherilea Daleks and Mechanoid : These small plastic toys were inexpensive
enough for children to build entire armies. They had plenty of interchangeable
parts to keep the kids busy. They were made in 1965.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Clockwork Dalek : One of the most collectible of Dalek toys made in
1964. These were wound and then they moved in a fairly Dalek-like fashion.
(I'll add my blue version soon.)
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Clockwork Dalek : As above but in blue with the winding key. These
were made by Cowan de Groot (Codeg). This one came in a box with a Redmayne
& Todd Ltd. (Nottingham) sticker. The sticker says "14/11" which I believe
means 14 shillings and 11 pence - equivalent to about 75p (not adjusted for
inflation.)
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Denys Fisher Doctor : A close look at the box will show that it isn't
just English speakers who enjoy the Doctor. Made in 1974.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Denys Fisher Doctor &Dalek : The Denys Fisher Dalek was one of
the more accurate of the toy Daleks. Made in 1974.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Denys Fisher TARDIS : Place the Doctor in the box, spin the top, and
press the right button and he disappears! Press the other button and he returns!
Here's a picture of the box.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Denys Fisher Robot : The shoulders haven't been installed. (They're
sitting to the left of the robot in a small bag.)
Submitted by Raymond Castile
Here's a picture with the
shoulders installed from Brian Heiler.
Denys Fisher Cyberman : There's also a close up on
the head and a picture of two
Denys Fisher boxes. Made in 1974.
Submitted by J. Scott
Denys Fisher Leela : Made in 1974.
Submitted by Brian Heiler
Custom Master Doll : Made using a Denys Fisher body.
Submitted by Brian Heiler
Herts Daleks & Mechanoid : These simple polyethylene toys had
little wheels on the bottom so they could be pushed. The Mechanoid's orange
arms can swing out. Mechanoid toys are unusual since the robots appeared
just once. (The props didn't fit the studio doors!) These toys were made
by Herts in 1965.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Black Herts Daleks : Like the Daleks above but in black.
Submitted by Mick Hall
Palitoy Talking K9 : Like the Palitoy Daleks below, K9 spoke with
the help of a crude little record player. Unlike the Dalek's, K9's record
could be turned over for more expressions.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Older Marx Dalek : With "Robot Action" (AKA "bump and Go"). This,
the first Doctor Who toy, was introduced by Louis Marx in 1964. It was battery
powered with pivoting wheels that caused it to change direction when bumping
into objects. It also had a flashing light in the head. This is the original
version made in the U.K. Most Marx Daleks were made in Hong Kong.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Newer Marx Dalek : The original Marx Robot Action Dalek was so successful
that it resurfaced many times. This version is from 1974.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Marx Daleks : Old and new versions together. Notice the differences
in arms and eyes.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Nursery Dalek : This was made by Selcol and sold by Woolworths in
the mid '60s. It's about a foot tall and came in bag with a
colorful header card.
Submitted by Dave Hicks, Header card submitted by J. Scott
Palitoy Talking Dalek : This battery powered Dalek from the mid 70's
contained a tiny record player allowing it to say "Exterminate", "Attack",
"You will obey!" and "What are your orders?" Plenty of wow and flutter from
the crude old record players adds to the Dalek sound.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
4 Palitoy Daleks : Guarding the Skaro library.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Rollykins Daleks : These 1.25 inch tall Daleks have a ball bearing
in the bottom so they roll for great distances. Made by Louis Marx in 1965.
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Dapol Figures : Two doctors and companions ward off monsters in the
TARDIS. (Doctor number 4 tries a Jelly Baby as usual.) The BBC isn't known
for making things easy for toy makers. When Dapol asked for pictures, the
BBC sent them a single photo of K9 on the grass. The reflection of the grass
made K9 look green so that's how Dapol molded him! Fans quickly pointed out
the error and a gray version was released. (Also note that the fourth Doctor
has no scarf.)
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Dapol Cyberman & TARDIS : Dapol Cybermen have found their way
into the TARDIS! Will it dematerialize in time? (This TARDIS unfolds revealing
a console room interior - another one is displayed open in the picture above.)
On my last trip to England I brought home a bag of Dapol Daleks for my coworkers.
The x-ray technician at the airport flagged me for a hand search and when
the inspector found the bag of Daleks, she showed them to the technician
because it was "the second bag of Daleks she's flagged this morning."
Submitted by Dave Hicks
K9 : This large stuffed K9 was available through the Doctor Who Fan
Club of America in the mid 80s. He's a little over two feet from nose to
tale. (Or is that gun to antenna?)
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Play mat : This 39" x 29" play mat was produced in 1984. It features,
the Doctor, Leela, Cybermen, Daleks and other assorted critters in a wild
scene that would take a huge budget if done on TV. (A pen is shown for scale.)
Submitted by Dave Hicks
Fluid Neutralizer : No collection would be complete without this official
Doctor Who Squirt gun! "Hold it right there Dalek or I'll rust you!"
Submitted by Dave .J. Brook
Dr Who's Anti-Dalek Sonic Disintegrator Gun :
Long name for a cheaply
made gun. Produced by Lincoln International in 1965. The gun has a bulb in
the front with a plastic cover and a small 'air
raid' type siren to scare the Daleks.
Submitted by Chris Avis
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