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Toys : Doctor Who - Radio Control 10" K9
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Rating: 
- Wow!
All I can say is...wow! As a callow youth of the late 1970s and early-mid 1980s I was always puzzled as to why there was so little Doctor Who merchandise; nowadays the toy market must be pretty much saturated with it!
This K9 model has to be one of the most eagerly awaited and fun products to have been produced since the new series began in 2005. It looks fantastic and having the battery compartment as a side-panel of the robot dog is the kind of little touch that shows this has been produced with real care and attention. Batteries are a small bone of contention - K9 takes one AAA whilst the remote control unit takes two AAs. Mind you, these days pretty much every toy needs a constant supply of batteries - at least these ones last a good while.
I seem to be successfully fostering a love of the classic Doctor Who series in my three and a half year old daughter - when she's not pretending to be Kroll, she's whizzing this little chap around the room - cries of "There are two possibilities Master" and the sound of K9's blaster firing are simply music to these old Whovian ears!
Rating:
- "Master ?"
If your young or old then you'll know his name, it's K-9 the dog from Doctor Who in 1 / 4 form.
He's radio controlled and comes complete with eight realistic sound effects (from the modern Doctor Who saga,) and a retractable blaster in his nose. All are controlled via the remote control. K-9 isn't the fastest tin dog on carpeted floors but on vinyl and wooden surfaces he's fast, manenvouable and scares the family cat. The remote control despite being `slightly' cheap in appearance is long range and easy to use, with the left lever controlling the left wheel and the right level controlling the right wheel. K-9 requires 4x AA batteries and 1x PP3 (smoke alarm) battery. I made the mistake of buying cheap Panasonic batteries which didn't last ten minutes. Duracell's or other alkalines are great but usually expensive. If like me, you feel that K-9 will be in use often and by a variety of people then I suggest investing in some high capacity rechargeable as they last almost as longs as alkalines and will save you a small fortune in the long term. The only thing better than this would be a life size replica of K-9, which is not the easiest thing to come across...or afford. This collectable toy is reasonably cheap, realistic, looks good and most importantly is fun and despite being constructed of plastic the toy can take a fair beating. So in summery K-9 would make the perfect pet this Christmas for any Doctor Who Fan... young or old.
Rating: - Affirmative Master!
I bought K9 for £20 recently. I'm using him as a display piece in my book case. He looks pretty good.
I remember K9 from the original series. This toys design, laser popping in and out and making a firing noise is impressive.
The thing I'm most impressed about is when it moves across the floor (upto 15 meter's). The drive motor sounds like the original prop, so it gives it that realistic effect. Build quality is fine. Don't expect it to go multi terrain, or down to the shops. Some people should understand it's only a household toy.
Rating: - Woof Woof Doctor WHO
As all the family love Doctor Who I was persuaded to buy K9 for our 5 year old son (not just his dad) for Christmas.
After all the struggle of getting him out of his box, numerous tags and ties, could have done with Doctor Who to untie him. We realised that the screw thread for the remote controller did not fit in very well, and the metal rod would fall out every now and again.
K9 looked the part, my husband was very excited as the phrases were original, and was more than pleased when he realised that his side panel came off, boys with toys do they ever change? (Isn't it funny that adults love to play with childrens toys, the ones that they can associate with from their childhood, I bet most boys wanted a K9 or darlek when Doctor Who first came out).
The movements he made were brilliant, his ears make me laugh, K9 spent all Christmas day banging into things and trying to trip people up, thanks to our five year old (our dog not amused by being ram raided by K9) luckily K9 is male like ours so no problems there.
Only thing I will say is why are plastic, thin plastic toys so expensive, surely it doesn't cost anything nearly as much as £49.00 to make, some K9's were selling on Ebay for £60.00 certainly a rip off (batteries must also be bought, more cost) I bought mine for £29.00 from Forbiddenplanet.com for £29.00 with free delivery, (had to order it in September though and then wait until delivery in November, then put away until Christmas, but was glad I hadn't forked out the full £49.00, as yes it is a good toy especially if all the rest of the family gang up on you with regards to Doctor Who and if any merchandise should be bought or will be made to be bought (David Tennant should have stayed as the Doctor this is according to my daughter and all her friends as they think he is so fit).
The thin plastic it is made with lets it down. Not the dogs fault honestly.
Would I have bought him if I had seen him in a shop at full price, (thin plastic and all) I don't think so .... but it was Christmas and sometimes rationalty goes out of the window.
Cheaper than a real dog and no poop scoop needed, only thing he answers back, like most males then!
Rating: - k-9
It took quite a long time to take k-9 out of his box but when we did, it was worth it. His ears move from side to side as he moves along. Just like in school reunion k-9s side panel comes off to reveal inner working's, lights and the on/off switch. The phrases are cool and I especially like the gun in his nose. Overall, well worth the money
- Wow!All I can say is...wow! As a callow youth of the late 1970s and early-mid 1980s I was always puzzled as to why there was so little Doctor Who merchandise; nowadays the toy market must be pretty much saturated with it!
This K9 model has to be one of the most eagerly awaited and fun products to have been produced since the new series began in 2005. It looks fantastic and having the battery compartment as a side-panel of the robot dog is the kind of little touch that shows this has been produced with real care and attention. Batteries are a small bone of contention - K9 takes one AAA whilst the remote control unit takes two AAs. Mind you, these days pretty much every toy needs a constant supply of batteries - at least these ones last a good while.
I seem to be successfully fostering a love of the classic Doctor Who series in my three and a half year old daughter - when she's not pretending to be Kroll, she's whizzing this little chap around the room - cries of "There are two possibilities Master" and the sound of K9's blaster firing are simply music to these old Whovian ears!
Rating:
- "Master ?"If your young or old then you'll know his name, it's K-9 the dog from Doctor Who in 1 / 4 form.
He's radio controlled and comes complete with eight realistic sound effects (from the modern Doctor Who saga,) and a retractable blaster in his nose. All are controlled via the remote control. K-9 isn't the fastest tin dog on carpeted floors but on vinyl and wooden surfaces he's fast, manenvouable and scares the family cat. The remote control despite being `slightly' cheap in appearance is long range and easy to use, with the left lever controlling the left wheel and the right level controlling the right wheel. K-9 requires 4x AA batteries and 1x PP3 (smoke alarm) battery. I made the mistake of buying cheap Panasonic batteries which didn't last ten minutes. Duracell's or other alkalines are great but usually expensive. If like me, you feel that K-9 will be in use often and by a variety of people then I suggest investing in some high capacity rechargeable as they last almost as longs as alkalines and will save you a small fortune in the long term. The only thing better than this would be a life size replica of K-9, which is not the easiest thing to come across...or afford. This collectable toy is reasonably cheap, realistic, looks good and most importantly is fun and despite being constructed of plastic the toy can take a fair beating. So in summery K-9 would make the perfect pet this Christmas for any Doctor Who Fan... young or old.
Rating:
- Affirmative Master!I bought K9 for £20 recently. I'm using him as a display piece in my book case. He looks pretty good.
I remember K9 from the original series. This toys design, laser popping in and out and making a firing noise is impressive.
The thing I'm most impressed about is when it moves across the floor (upto 15 meter's). The drive motor sounds like the original prop, so it gives it that realistic effect. Build quality is fine. Don't expect it to go multi terrain, or down to the shops. Some people should understand it's only a household toy.
Rating:
- Woof Woof Doctor WHOAs all the family love Doctor Who I was persuaded to buy K9 for our 5 year old son (not just his dad) for Christmas.
After all the struggle of getting him out of his box, numerous tags and ties, could have done with Doctor Who to untie him. We realised that the screw thread for the remote controller did not fit in very well, and the metal rod would fall out every now and again.
K9 looked the part, my husband was very excited as the phrases were original, and was more than pleased when he realised that his side panel came off, boys with toys do they ever change? (Isn't it funny that adults love to play with childrens toys, the ones that they can associate with from their childhood, I bet most boys wanted a K9 or darlek when Doctor Who first came out).
The movements he made were brilliant, his ears make me laugh, K9 spent all Christmas day banging into things and trying to trip people up, thanks to our five year old (our dog not amused by being ram raided by K9) luckily K9 is male like ours so no problems there.
Only thing I will say is why are plastic, thin plastic toys so expensive, surely it doesn't cost anything nearly as much as £49.00 to make, some K9's were selling on Ebay for £60.00 certainly a rip off (batteries must also be bought, more cost) I bought mine for £29.00 from Forbiddenplanet.com for £29.00 with free delivery, (had to order it in September though and then wait until delivery in November, then put away until Christmas, but was glad I hadn't forked out the full £49.00, as yes it is a good toy especially if all the rest of the family gang up on you with regards to Doctor Who and if any merchandise should be bought or will be made to be bought (David Tennant should have stayed as the Doctor this is according to my daughter and all her friends as they think he is so fit).
The thin plastic it is made with lets it down. Not the dogs fault honestly.
Would I have bought him if I had seen him in a shop at full price, (thin plastic and all) I don't think so .... but it was Christmas and sometimes rationalty goes out of the window.
Cheaper than a real dog and no poop scoop needed, only thing he answers back, like most males then!
Rating:
- k-9It took quite a long time to take k-9 out of his box but when we did, it was worth it. His ears move from side to side as he moves along. Just like in school reunion k-9s side panel comes off to reveal inner working's, lights and the on/off switch. The phrases are cool and I especially like the gun in his nose. Overall, well worth the money