The Eleventh Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver Review

[warmcanofcoke]

Sonic Screwdriver 2010 (*read the warning issued by torchwoodny)

This is a Review of the Character Options Eleventh Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Toy / Prop / Replica

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[crinolingremlin]

I just had a mini heart attack when I read the title of this post, I just ordered mine from thinkgeek last night and I was going to cry if it was an epic fail. But this makes me even more excited for it to come in! WWHHHYYY must I be a poor college student and choose the cheapest, thus longest shipping? *sigh* DO WANT!

[warmcanofcoke]

Sorry for the scare. I think you will enjoy this toy. It'll be awesome at conventions, and I don't feel the need to shell out tons of money for one made from metal. --- that is until it gets it's first scratch in battle. Then I might think about getting a more expensive one.=P

[warmcanofcoke]

in fact I'll put this sentence in my post.

[crinolingremlin]

Just got mine in and I’m in LOVE! Was rather confused as how to put in the batteries and then had issues because it wouldn’t extend but then realized that it was because I didn’t tighten the screws enough on the battery plate. It just bothers me that it makes the noise when it gets pushed back in, ah well, I still <3 it oh so much

[van]

Very nice review. How much does it retail for? And is there actually an official metal version?

[warmcanofcoke]

Right now there are lots of people trying to buy the sonic on Ebay. I got mine on ebay for $30 + shipping. But once the frenzy dies down I imagine it'll drop down in price.

@ Dr Who Merch it's $24.99
http://www.drwhomerch.com/beta01/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=244

@ Think Geek it's $25.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/collectibles/d7d8/

so far I haven't seen a metal one but there are clever people at replica prop forum that are working on the problem
http://www.therpf.com/

[warmcanofcoke]

There is going to be a metal Sonic Screwdriver/screwdriver in September... but I don't know if this one has spring loaded action.

http://www.whoblackpool.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=28825

[warmcanofcoke]

read the warning issued by torchwoodny

[otakulord89]

YES mine is set to come this Monday, but the package tracking number puts it only 30 miles north of me. So I am hoping for a possible early arrival. I can't wait to play with it.

[warmcanofcoke]

read the warning issued by torchwoodny

re: The Eleventh Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver Review

[acciochocolate]

Excellent review! Thanks so much for posting this. :)

Re: The Eleventh Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver Review

[warmcanofcoke]

read the warning issued by torchwoodny

[torchwoodny]

Excellent review. Got mine from Alien Entertainment (great store!) the day before BBC America started showing Matt Smith. The reason I mention this is not for bragging rights - but I had been looking for other reviews, and seen a number (http://whona.realtvboard.com/toys-releases-f1/matt-smith-sonic-screwdriver-t2986-100.htm , http://autobotcity.myfastforum.org/ftopic703-0-asc-0.php , http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Smith-Eleventh-Doctors-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC )that mention that the sound stops working after you keep using the secret sounds. Sure enough, this week, the sound failed completely - in less than three weeks :-(. It may be confined to the initial CO run, and seems to occur only after you access the

[warmcanofcoke]

is there information on if there was a recall, or if this problem was fixed? I purchased mine through eBay and paid for it on Apr-15-2010 might this mean my sonic is destined to burn out? (sad face)

[torchwoodny]

I wouldn't be so quick to send it back yet. I happened to stumble across the secret sounds by accident, and was really getting into #4 - the short circuit - when mine, I guess, short circuited. I've been searching if there's a fix - in those same links I posted, someone reported that banging the green tip real hard on a wooden surface got their's working again - I tried it to the point I was worried I might actually break it - but no luck - the light and spring action work, but still no sound. I've also read that CO has acknowledged there's a problem, and that vendors (in the UK) are taking them back/exchanging them. (Which sadly probably won't help you, unless you got it from an understanding Ebay store/seller.) Worst case if you're still determined to get rid of it - I am looking for a new one...

[warmcanofcoke]

Have sold my Sonic. =< but I'm looking forward to a later purchase of this device once the bugs are worked out. Or a metal replica....