Beneath the Salt Plains of Utah, the billionaire collector Henry Van Statten holds the last relic of an alien race. When the Doctor and Rose investigate, they discover that the Doctor’s oldest and most deadly enemy is about to break free…

Yes everyone, I am hyperventilating… on the verge of fainting… This beauty comes from Weta, an award-winning NZ special fx shop. The detail looks incredible. Just, look at the mutant, couldn’t you just pinch his ‘lil cheeks:

Here are some details:

Looks like it will be available April ‘08, with the option to pre-order
Weight 21 lbs
Dimensions 11.42″ W x 11.81″ D x 12.6″ H
Price $330 (list) but you can find it for around $250

For more info:
http://www.wetanz.com/doctor_who/index.php?itemid=434&catid=15&catid=15#more

Being a tad behind, I’ve just watched the season premier of Torchwood. Even though it was really quite odd, I was oddly drawn to it. Then it hit me…

Torchwood is the methadone of Doctor Who fandom…

… and I loved the end of the world reference

Being a Doctor Who fan isn’t all fun and games… especially when it involves a scarf that’s typically over 12 feet long… consider this a Doctor Who PSA of sorts…

I’m sure many of us have made the iconic Doctor Who Scarf for ourselves or loved ones.

I’m not ashamed to admit the length took some getting used to. Getting stuck in subway or car doors, or really any door for that matter, is somewhat of a Who-head rite of passage…

… also, be very careful with revolving doors… it creates quite a scene and I assure you, your friends will enjoy hours of comedy at your expense…

Doctor Who S3 finally lands state-side on the Sci-Fi Channel today, with future episodes on Friday nights at 8pm (est).

I’m looking forward to (re)watching the entire series again. It’s always interesting to see the reactions of the new viewers (i.e. those not rabid enough to find their own means of watching DW episodes the second they’re out) in the OG forums.

Hmmm… Toclafane… really…

These mechanic-looking beings came from a void-ish type hole, turns out they’re simply vehicles for a mutated creature…

… and wait… hey, I know that voice… Gelth? Is that you?

Although, I will admit, that being pro-Dalek I am very, very, very glad the Daleks weren’t called upon to save the day again… After two series finales, I think they deserve some well-earned time off!

I thought it would be incredibly cool to have a replica of the Tardis key… After some research with the S1 DVDs, I managed to figure out it was made my some British company. I emailed them the screenshots I’d found, and asked if they could pinpoint which product it was. I was pretty amazed when I got a response (most American companies would’ve ignored a request like that).

Now for the hard part, finding some way to get it stateside…

Doctor Who came in 23 in Entertainment Weekly’s “The Sci-Fi 25″. Yes, I know, it should’ve easily taken the #1 spot… but hey, I’m impressed that the show’s gotten any attention in American press.

For us state-side fans, Who-references in anything pop-culture-ish are few and far between… So, I am thrilled to report that I personally witnessed one such Who-nod last night on the Colbert Report.

Take a peak at the video, it happens about 1:35 in…
(And I’m so happy, I won’t even knit pick about the use of Dr. vs Doctor)

Here’s a quick run-down of some newly coveted items:

The Dalek Survival Guide

Self-explanatory. Unfortunately, this book is kinda hard to find.

Sonic Screwdriver LED Torch

Thankfully, this saves me from attempting to make my own.

Dalek Phone Charm

While this seems like it’d be little clunky to hang on a cell, it would be a nice adornment for a bag or the like.

Dalek Tote Bag

A nice tote for carrying around necessities (like the Sonic Screwdriver, Dalek Survival Guide, and hey, you could even hang the charm off it).

Short synopsis: The 10th doc and Rose encounter a Dalek in present-day England…

Okay, so obviously, with a Dalek, this book gains instant likability points and old-school fans will definitely appreciate some of the references to the classic Whoniverse. Unfortunately, as a “Quick Read” book, anyone over twelve might feel a bit silly reading this in public.