Angelus Lupus
Sr Member
Per your spoiler:
it was 1 leaked image of the set without any of the studio lighting, or whatever lights/etc will be going on around the console. So it was hardly seen at its best.
13th Doctor Sonic??
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It's not immediately obvious given the previous US and UK versions of the Doctor Who toys were identical, but Character Options and Seven20 (formerly Underground Toys) have released two very different toy sonic screwdrivers.
Here's a side-by-side look, with the CO (UK) version at left, and the Seven20 (US/Hot Topic) version at right. Click for bigger:
13th Doctor sonic screwdrivers - CO vs Seven20
Note that the Seven20 version is smaller and includes the striated look that you get from 3D printed plastic. There's not enough reference on the show prop to say for sure, but I'm leaning towards this being less correct based on the trailer and the photo that Robatto posted showing three sonics in their storage box. The CO has a pitted, cast white metal look that seems closer to the available reference.
13th Doctor sonic screwdrivers - CO vs Seven20
The Seven20 has sharper detail and more complete light ports (such as one on the underside which continues across the seam between body halves), which initially led me to think it was more accurate given the unique detail and much less symmetrical design to the light ports. However, based solely on the reference released so far, the pattern of light ports is more accurate on the CO version, which has a near mirror image on the left and right sides of the main body of the sonic (a detail supported by the iMac photo, the storage case photo, and the trailer). Geometry of the casing around the grip pivot and an additional scoop in the body immediately below the emitter is more accurate on the CO as well.
When it comes to features, the Seven20 knocks the CO right out of the water. The lights are much brighter, the rear grip has a 180 degree pivot, and best of all the emitter crystal spins when the lower button is pressed. Conversely the CO has dimmer lights, no grip rotation, no crystal rotation, and only one functional button, though the CO does have a unique "automatic on" function that is meant to illuminate the internal glow when picked up (it is very inconsistent). Both have the same two sounds at about the same volume, though the CO has a fun hidden third sound that is accessed by pressing the button three times (it's the morse-code type sound that was present in some previous CO sonic toys and accessed in a similar way).
Here's a final picture showing how they compare to some other replicas:
13th Doctor sonic screwdrivers - CO vs Seven20
Here's a side-by-side look, with the CO (UK) version at left, and the Seven20 (US/Hot Topic) version at right. Click for bigger:
Note that the Seven20 version is smaller and includes the striated look that you get from 3D printed plastic. There's not enough reference on the show prop to say for sure, but I'm leaning towards this being less correct based on the trailer and the photo that Robatto posted showing three sonics in their storage box. The CO has a pitted, cast white metal look that seems closer to the available reference.
The Seven20 has sharper detail and more complete light ports (such as one on the underside which continues across the seam between body halves), which initially led me to think it was more accurate given the unique detail and much less symmetrical design to the light ports. However, based solely on the reference released so far, the pattern of light ports is more accurate on the CO version, which has a near mirror image on the left and right sides of the main body of the sonic (a detail supported by the iMac photo, the storage case photo, and the trailer). Geometry of the casing around the grip pivot and an additional scoop in the body immediately below the emitter is more accurate on the CO as well.
When it comes to features, the Seven20 knocks the CO right out of the water. The lights are much brighter, the rear grip has a 180 degree pivot, and best of all the emitter crystal spins when the lower button is pressed. Conversely the CO has dimmer lights, no grip rotation, no crystal rotation, and only one functional button, though the CO does have a unique "automatic on" function that is meant to illuminate the internal glow when picked up (it is very inconsistent). Both have the same two sounds at about the same volume, though the CO has a fun hidden third sound that is accessed by pressing the button three times (it's the morse-code type sound that was present in some previous CO sonic toys and accessed in a similar way).
Here's a final picture showing how they compare to some other replicas:
Nope. Don’t like that AT ALL. Looks like Thanos’ dong.
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NakedMoleRat
Master Member
So, I broke down and got one. Not the CO silver turn version, but the Seven20 one. Smaller, more detailed, spinny end thing, etc. Needs to be taken apart and painted black inside to block light leaks, needs to have the screw holes filled in and some of that heavy grain sanded down, then I'm thinking a pewter color with a light black wash on it.
As far as I know they have not shown any pictures of the inside of the Tardis, which is usually revamped when a new Doctor and/or Showrunner takes over, and the last couple of Sonic's sort of resembled the style of the inside of the Tardis. This is making me wonder what the inside is going to
I am sure it will look cool.
It looks like Rubbertoe is going to be offering this along with a Romana Sonic.
I found myself wondering the same thing - or perhaps the factory misunderstood its directions and exactly replicated the texture of a 3D printed prototype rather than what the product designers intended. The texture looks exactly like the layer striation from a low resolution 3D print.
Some props have used this to great effect (the crazy folded metal and coral looking grips of the Discovery klingon disruptors for example), but I'm not sure it's correct here based on what we've seen of the screen prop so far.
I'm sure he did.
Doctor Octoroc
Sr Member
My thoughts exactly. It's perfectly lined up with the seam along the mid plane itself, from the looks of it. But it doesn't look QUITE consistent enough to actually BE print lines so boy, that would be a huge goof up for them to translate print lines to an actual design element over the entire body!
Neither 'toy' option looks all that close to the production images/art but we'll see what they end up using in the show soon enough! I'm not too excited about this one but hey, new female Doctor, new curvy female Doctor sonic, I guess...
New video with a look at the construction of the sonic along with a funny detail that neither of the toys included
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Zackalram1
New Member
I love the new sonic we’ve never really had a rustic looking sonic and especially that she’s made it herself, i like that it’s all silver too reminds me of the classics and you cannot ever beat the classic 4th
I kinda imagine that she made the hardware, the case, and then downloaded the same software from the sonic cloud.
Rubbertoe has their replica up for pre-order along with an extensive gallery documenting the design and construction of the hero props! Awesome shots of the hero guts too.
https://www.rubbertoereplicas.com/13th-sonic-screwdriver
Click the photo with concept art to open up the gallery and captions. The hero props do have grip rotation and a motorized spinning crystal.
https://www.rubbertoereplicas.com/13th-sonic-screwdriver
Click the photo with concept art to open up the gallery and captions. The hero props do have grip rotation and a motorized spinning crystal.
NakedMoleRat
Master Member
I bought the Seven20 one and did a complete re-working of it. I’llhave To snap some photos and post them.
