Big Chief Studios - 1/6 Doctor Who - #1 William Hartnell

[Warpsmith]

And while I'm thinking of it, I'd love to see a shot with the monocle held in place over his eye...really looking forward to having this figure in hand!

 

[Matt S]

Ok, that looks awesome!

 

[drowranger]

At first I wasn't really planning to get this one, but after seeing that photo I'm really considering it. He really does look amazing!
I can't wait until Big Chief posts more head to toe photos!

 

[Captain Britain]

This is looking ready to go, which makes me wonder about BC's release schedule. Sherlock and John for 'mid to late June', Angels for September, with Hartnell and a new 11 in the works, AND a new 10 promised for 'this year'... that's a lot to pack in!

Hartnell, wow. Just incredible.

 

[Underworld54]

He looks wonderful! I can't believe how great he is turning out.... I had better get to work on my Hartnell Police Box.

Sooooo PT, is it done yet?

 

[JonWes]

Really over the moon with this guy.

 

[pixletwin]

Sooooo PT, is it done yet?

No.

 

[DVD1]

Yup, this Who is looking very nice. That costume is teasing to be utterly fantastic in detail.

 

[JohnStanowski]

Holy Wow! Nice! I wasn't expecting this. Sign me up!

 

[roguebaron]

Looks good, but I would rather see a black and white version over a faked signature edition. He may be tempting either way.

 

[Entropy]

Love what I'm seeing so far. If this comes with his little hat and scarf I'll definitely get him.

 

[JonWes]

I'm getting the feeling he doesn't. He has more accessories than what is shown, but I don't the hat and scarf are among them. But, maybe they are just holding that back? Crossing my fingers.

 

[gfxstar]

Great likeness!

 

[yojoe85]

definitely getting this guy! Big Chief's stepping up!

 

[DVD1]

A hat would be done like the fourth Doctor, as a head piece. I can't see them doing that for this one. I'm happy without it, as the figure itself is looking quite elegant.

 

[Entropy]

nah, there are better ways to do this hat, either soft goods or cast w/ magnets.

 

[Captain Britain]

nah, there are better ways to do this hat, either soft goods or cast w/ magnets.

I don't know, hats are tricky. I think a hatted head would have to be retooled to look right and included as an extra head, with soft goods you're always running the risk of it looking too large and a bit shapeless. I also have to disagree with DVD1... I think a head with an astrakhan hat is ESSENTIAL for this figure along with a scarf. I would want to recreate the Doctor's first ever appearance, and the hatted head and scarf are as iconic, or more iconic than Hartnell's hatless look.

 

[pixletwin]

They could make the hat like the SSC Nosferatu figure's hat is made, if anyone is familiar with that one. It's a very similar kind of hat and it could work without having to go the TB hat/wig combo route.

 

[Doom Saber]

Looks good, but I would rather see a black and white version over a faked signature edition. He may be tempting either way.

I too think a black and white version would be a better incentive than a fake signature. While figures with signatures would make the set feel complete and would be priced the same as a non-signature figure, a black and white figure would probably yield more revenue for people who are completist and a black and white figure would be worth more in the long run, imo.

 

[pixletwin]

Make the fake sig standard then and let the B&W folks have their ex. ed.