New Doctor Who 1:6 from Big Chief Studios!

[Calcifer]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Yay a real shipping date! also well done Mike for winning the Internet!

 

[Niceman]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Fantastic! Now with a date and almost a month notice we can plan our finances! And them doing one at a time is much easier!!!

 

[bigchiefstudios]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

We received our production samples Tuesday last week and shared a video preview of the Eleventh Doctor on Friday last week. If you have not yet seen it check it out.

We had a couple of comments for minor improvements to a few of the accessories, but otherwise the Doctor is good to go.

We are pleased to announce that we have been given a date of the end of July for the completion of the Doctor, ready for shipping. It should take around 3 days for the shipment to clear customs and then a further 5 days for the stock to be air freighted to our warehouse*. Remember that we are flying in a quantity necessary to cover our direct orders only. The balance of the stock for retailers will ship by ocean, which takes 4 - 5 weeks. Therefore if you purchased from us direct, you will receive your figures early. We estimate that the shipment will arrive in our warehouse around 10th August, or before. We will begin processing your orders for payment from Wednesday 8th August and once your payments have cleared we will ship your figures from Monday 13th August.

We also received samples of our Amy Pond figure and can confirm that the head portrait, deco, costume, accessories and display base have all been approved. However, the female body continues to be a problem. Since our last update regarding the expected shipping dates the problems have continued to plague our vendors. We are committed to delivering a high quality figure to our customers and so we have made the decision to postpone the shipment of Amy Pond until we are satisfied that the female body meets our standards. We apologise for the further delay and we will confirm the new shipping date to you all as soon as possible.

Thanks as always
The BIG Chief Team

 

[EVILFACE]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Any Tom Baker sighting yet??

 

[omegaglory1]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

I'd kill for a good 1/6 Doctor. The hair looks terrific though, and the cut and fit of the outfit is pretty good too, suit's a bit big around the chest but this could just be on the prototype.

However the face puts me off, looks a bit too much like a wax figure of Matt Smith.

Still, if the photos are reliable samples of the final product, then it's still an excellent effort at producing a Doctor figure.

 

[bigchiefstudios]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Guys we will have final prototypes of the Tenth, Fourth and costume/accessory packs soon. Oh and by the way we heard ya and we have a season 5 fez pack in the works...

Eleven has been a long time coming we know, but partnering with a great vendor is key to the success of any line and we are working hard to hep guide our vendors to develop great products.

Thanks
The BIG Chief Team

 

[captainjamesbrooke]

I'm excited to see the 4th Doc!!

 

[pixletwin]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Awesome news!!!

 

[The Mike]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Guys we will have final prototypes of the Tenth, Fourth and costume/accessory packs soon. Oh and by the way we heard ya and we have a season 5 fez pack in the works...

So awesome.

 

[Ex-Parrot]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

I'm sure once all the kinks are worked out future figure production will run more smoothly. In the meantime I commend you guys in putting getting it right above all other considerations. Delays aren't much fun, but if it means a better figure in the long run then it is all for the best at the end of the day.

Really look forward to seeing Doctor's Ten and Four. If the quality isaintained then I'm in for every Doctor you guys do.

 

[Niceman]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

We received our production samples Tuesday last week and shared a video preview of the Eleventh Doctor on Friday last week. If you have not yet seen it check it out.

We had a couple of comments for minor improvements to a few of the accessories, but otherwise the Doctor is good to go.

We are pleased to announce that we have been given a date of the end of July for the completion of the Doctor, ready for shipping. It should take around 3 days for the shipment to clear customs and then a further 5 days for the stock to be air freighted to our warehouse*. Remember that we are flying in a quantity necessary to cover our direct orders only. The balance of the stock for retailers will ship by ocean, which takes 4 - 5 weeks. Therefore if you purchased from us direct, you will receive your figures early. We estimate that the shipment will arrive in our warehouse around 10th August, or before. We will begin processing your orders for payment from Wednesday 8th August and once your payments have cleared we will ship your figures from Monday 13th August.

We also received samples of our Amy Pond figure and can confirm that the head portrait, deco, costume, accessories and display base have all been approved. However, the female body continues to be a problem. Since our last update regarding the expected shipping dates the problems have continued to plague our vendors. We are committed to delivering a high quality figure to our customers and so we have made the decision to postpone the shipment of Amy Pond until we are satisfied that the female body meets our standards. We apologise for the further delay and we will confirm the new shipping date to you all as soon as possible.

Thanks as always
The BIG Chief Team

I like the sound of all of this. If you really want to impress everyone, take all the time you need and make sure your QC is top notch. Don't make the mistake Enterbay did with the Men in Black figures! I'm one of those buying directly from you, even though it is more expensive.

 

[Niceman]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Guys we will have final prototypes of the Tenth, Fourth and costume/accessory packs soon. Oh and by the way we heard ya and we have a season 5 fez pack in the works...

Eleven has been a long time coming we know, but partnering with a great vendor is key to the success of any line and we are working hard to hep guide our vendors to develop great products.

Thanks
The BIG Chief Team

Woo-Hoo!

 

[aimeekitty]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

aaaaah! cannot WAIT to see the 10th doctor proto. If it's awesome my geeky heart will burst with JOY. (Still hoping for a Rose Tyler, too!)

 

[Niceman]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

(Still hoping for a Rose Tyler, too!)

My favorite of the modern companions by a WIDE margin!

 

[DGTWoodward]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

My favorite of the modern companions by a WIDE mouth...

No, jokes aside she was superb . Who would have thought that after the fantastic connection she made with Christopher Eccleston, she would have been able to even reach that level of performance again, let alone top it with David Tennant?

Plus she sent us some autographed photos, so as far as I am concerned she is a real star.

 

[theguru1]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Anyone asked BCS at SDCC if 1:4 statues are still going to be done and if so, when?

It would be nice to know if I still need to plan future space requirements for a couple of 'PF' statues or not.

 

[Desamo]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

10th and 4th Doctors are coming.So amazing news

 

[DGTWoodward]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

10th and 4th Doctors are coming.So amazing news

Let's face it, if they get as much care and attention as Smith/Doctor is receiving, then they are all going to be sensational.

 

[LaSirenofEire]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Guys we will have final prototypes of the Tenth, Fourth and costume/accessory packs soon. Oh and by the way we heard ya and we have a season 5 fez pack in the works...

Eleven has been a long time coming we know, but partnering with a great vendor is key to the success of any line and we are working hard to hep guide our vendors to develop great products.

Thanks
The BIG Chief Team

Fourth Doctor?

 

[Calcifer]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Fantastic news I really can't wait to see 10!!! I'd personal would love a smiling sculpt but then again serious one would be great too.

Really cool were getting a 4th Doc already! Wondering do they still plan to show the weeping angel soon?