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Blue 6th Doctor! Burgundy 5th Doctor! Movie 7th Doctor! Bearded 11th Doctor! Black and white Doctors!
So many possibilities.
So many possibilities.
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DGTWoodward
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I have to confess, I thought Chris' revival of the Doctor to be one of the very best interpretations ever, and if BCS can convince him to allow his likeness to be used on this scale of figure...now that would be a day one purchase for me, guaranteed. The chemistry he had with Billie and John was electric.
It's just a shame we only had him for one year. When news of his leaving came, who ever thought that the BBC would be able to strike gold twice on the trot, in that regard, with David's regeneration? I sure didn't.
Happily, I was proved wrong and DT's Doctor is, for the most part, A "Brilliant!" addition to the canon, considering some of the seriously shoddy scripts he had to work with (ie more-or-less anything written directly by RTD in his later years).
BCS's Matt was excellent, David looks better still, so Chris should be even better yet. Which I think is about right...improving as they go.
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I've heard Chris doesn't even want to come back for the 50th Anniversary (might've changed by now, it's been a while since I checked news) so I'm kind of trying not to get my hopes up too much.
Last interview I have seen (around Christmas) where it was mentioned to him he said something to the effect of "I would have to kill you if I told you" when he was asked about plans for the 50th. So I am cautiously optimistic.
DGTWoodward
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Yes I heard the same thing too, I did not get the optimistic vibe though...
[ame]https://youtu.be/DdU_YxzRjbU[/ame]
Well that's just Mr. Eccles for you. 
(I would be surprised if he wasn't involved somehow)
(I would be surprised if he wasn't involved somehow)
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I could see him maybe doing a small cameo, but that interview gives off the vibe that he could't care less about Doctor Who or being associated with it. It's always seemd like something he did as a bit of fun and then couldn't get away from it fast enough.
Whenever I see this sketch with Liam Neeson I think of Christopher Eccleston.
[ame]https://youtu.be/sqA577_IoBk[/ame]
[ame]https://youtu.be/sqA577_IoBk[/ame]
ProgMatinee
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As in not funny?
Seriously, I always hate it when an actor ****s on the franchise he worked on. Almost makes it a shame that they were ever on it.
What's untrue?
Dally
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Shame about Eccleston since I loved his performance as the Doctor and would have like to see him stay on for a few more years.
A little late to the party, but I got my 11th Doctor today and am incredibly impressed with it.
I have 100% confidence that the 10th Doctor will be just as good and I can't wait now. Thanks again to the poster who mentioned the promo code for GoHastings. Got a great deal on this.
A little late to the party, but I got my 11th Doctor today and am incredibly impressed with it.
I have 100% confidence that the 10th Doctor will be just as good and I can't wait now. Thanks again to the poster who mentioned the promo code for GoHastings. Got a great deal on this.
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I never quite understood the Eccleston thing. It seemed like he didn't like the atmosphere on the set or something? In any case, unlike Billie Piper, it doesn't seem like he's ever had an issue approving a likeness, so there doesn't seem to be a reason he wouldn't have a figure made. I loved his performance, so I could care less about whatever drama followed. He's definitely up there on my list.
Though to be honest, I'm not sure who would be that low on my list, Doctor-wise...
Welcome to the party Dally, it's a great one! Love my 11. I should bring him into work so I can see more of him.
Though to be honest, I'm not sure who would be that low on my list, Doctor-wise...
Welcome to the party Dally, it's a great one! Love my 11. I should bring him into work so I can see more of him.
Wow Dalley. Your pic is excellent and it looks like you got a wonderful paint job! 
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bloodgear
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Though keep the chin off the bowtie or your Doctor will be getting a bloody chin soon.
Dally
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Wow Dalley. Your pic is excellent and it looks like you got a wonderful paint job!
Thanks!
Oh, wow, thanks for the tip. I'll look out for that.
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Eccleston was simply brilliant. He had such presence that he barely had to act, it was all quiet and understated and implied but he still made a massive impact - not easy in a season that was more about Billie Piper than him. David was brilliant too, but he was much more of a leading man, able to carry the odd dodgy script with star quality, yet not as intense and interesting. Chris's moment on the show was a really special one, and in a way I'm glad he only did one season, a lot of the scripts in Season 2 were weak and would have tarnished his legacy.
I wish he'd realise that until he returns he's always going to get asked about it; he'd do better to have one final reprise of his role in a special episode like the 50th anniversary and then perhaps people will stop asking about it.
As for a figure, I've never heard of anyone having any trouble getting him to agree to merchandise etc, and in fact I seem to remember hearing somewhere that likeness rights were covered by his original contract - it was only with Season 2 that actors got contracts which gave them more control over likenesses, but I'm trying to remember something I heard years ago so don't quote me.
Glad we're all talking about Eccleston, I think a figure would do okay - I could see it doing 750, and then they could sell the outfit alone as an accessory pack for those who want a regeneration version. Another option could be to do a double pack - eccles and regeneration Tennant - recalling the old Argos exclusive double pack which were the very first CO figures to come out carded (remember how we used to swap the heads to get a properly articulated Eccles!!!).
Wow, i sound like an old-timer. I'll just shuffle off and look for my slippers and cocoa...
Doctor Who
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The thing the 9th Doctor has that makes him one of my favorite is his serious moments. David Tennant never was that good at being overly serious. Matt Smith's good at it, but not just as good.
Chris had the ability to make you feel that he really hated the Daleks and was scared of them, while David was more like "Oooh, Daleks, awesomesauce". Not dissing on 10, but 9's better.
It's sad he thinks so poorly about Doctor Who and returning. It's one of the biggest things in British culture and granted, they thought it wouldn't catch on anymore, but just the name of "Doctor Who" tells you you're working on something that's very big and important. It's not like you can go and replace the actor for the 9th Doctor. The 11 actors are like saints. Skip one and the product's broken.
Chris had the ability to make you feel that he really hated the Daleks and was scared of them, while David was more like "Oooh, Daleks, awesomesauce". Not dissing on 10, but 9's better.
It's sad he thinks so poorly about Doctor Who and returning. It's one of the biggest things in British culture and granted, they thought it wouldn't catch on anymore, but just the name of "Doctor Who" tells you you're working on something that's very big and important. It's not like you can go and replace the actor for the 9th Doctor. The 11 actors are like saints. Skip one and the product's broken.
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I still have those figures next to me, front row. Aah, good old Disco Doctor.
bloodgear
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The thing the 9th Doctor has that makes him one of my favorite is his serious moments. David Tennant never was that good at being overly serious. Matt Smith's good at it, but not just as good.
Chris had the ability to make you feel that he really hated the Daleks and was scared of them, while David was more like "Oooh, Daleks, awesomesauce". Not dissing on 10, but 9's better.
It's sad he thinks so poorly about Doctor Who and returning. It's one of the biggest things in British culture and granted, they thought it wouldn't catch on anymore, but just the name of "Doctor Who" tells you you're working on something that's very big and important. It's not like you can go and replace the actor for the 9th Doctor. The 11 actors are like saints. Skip one and the product's broken.
Think poorly of Who?
"I was open-minded but I decided after my experience on the first series that I didn't want to do any more. I didn't enjoy the environment and the culture that we, the cast and crew, had to work in. I wasn't comfortable. I thought 'If I stay in this job, I'm going to have to blind myself to certain things that I thought were wrong.' And I think it's more important to be your own man than be successful, so I left. But the most important thing is that I did it, not that I left. I really feel that, because it kind of broke the mould and it helped to reinvent it. I'm very proud of it." (On "Doctor Who" (2005))
He joined it in the first place because RTD was doing it but after he got the gig he didn't enjoy it. It's his most famous role and he probably didn't get the level of attention and scrutiny (and the fangirls) that Who brought to him. Sometimes that can be too much for some people.
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