Go Figure (Gary Russell, Richard Lloyd, Christopher Hill, Will Brooks) Roundel Publishing
11/2024 Roundel Publishing UK
Indiegogo for this book is here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/go-figure--2
Product Description:
The ultimate collector’s guide to Character Options’s 5.5” Doctor Who action figures from 2005-2024!
Of all the merchandise launched by Doctor Who’s return to television screens in 2005, Character Options’s 5.5” figure line has been the most popular and enduring – with new releases still exciting collectors after almost two decades. From the original Ninth Doctor Dalek Battle Packs to the most recent online exclusives, the figure range has encompassed characters from across Doctor Who's entire history.
ROUNDEL BOOKS is pleased to present the ultimate collector’s guide to the range, covering more than 600 figures and over 300 distinct characters. With gorgeous new photography and detailed information about each figure, giving you the story of the most successful Doctor Who toy line of all time (and space).
This lavish book explores the range through brand new high-quality photographs by Doctor Who collector and YouTuber 'Stetson Doctor', RICHARD LLOYD, who also provides detailed release information on every figure highlighting the evolution of the range across an 19-year period. Over 50 of these figures are presented alongside their original factory prototypes, giving a unique insight into the production process.
Split across four chapters, covering all the figures released between 2005 - the book's publication in 2024, each chapter features a new introduction from CHRISTOPHER HILL of thespacemuseum.net, providing context and background to the range.
But there's more! Both the Hardback and the Deluxe Edition of Go Figure! also include more than 80 pages of stunning 'mint on card' images, showcasing the figures as they appeared in the original packaging. These photos have been newly taken for the book by Christopher and Richard, highlighting the way the range's packaging has changed over time, providing a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
And an extra special treat, the Hardback and Deluxe Editions feature complete turnaround images of 10 fully-painted prototypes which never made it to release.
Edited by GARY RUSSELL and designed by WILL BROOKS, Go Figure! is a must-have in any collector’s library.
Go Figure! is available in three formats, to suit any collector's budget;
The Softback Edition, just over 300 pages, contains the Figure Catalogue. More than 600 figures, presented with brand new photography and detailed information.
The expanded Hardback Edition includes the Figure Catalogue alongside an additional 100 pages, showcasing hundreds of figures in their original packaging, and turnaround images of unreleased prototypes.
The limited Deluxe Edition contains the same contents as the Hardback Edition, with a unique one-of-a-kind cover, featuring one of ten story-specific 'group shots'. These coveted books will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The first backer will have their choice from all 10 of the available designs, the second from the remaining 9 and so on.
Alongside the main book, we’re pleased to present three additional supplements, available as part of the Wave One Tierand above;
- A 24-page, saddle-stitched book covering the sonic screwdriver toys, with detailed information provided by CONNOR ALLEN.
- A 24-page, saddle-stitched book covering the 12" and 18” Remote Control Daleks.
- A 40-page, saddle-stitched book covering the 3.75” figure range, which ran between 2013-2015.
As well as our in-depth publications, backers of the Wave One Tier and above will have access to a whole host of figure related goodies, including:
- A 56-page checklist booklet, so you can tick off your figures as you collect.
- A set of 10 Art Cards highlighting fan-favourite episodes with new group shots of their figures!
- A set of 7 postcards, featuring iconic covers from the Target books, recreated with action figures!
- Two A2 posters of the book cover, inspired by the classic Radio Times Tenth Anniversary Doctor Who Special ! One poster features the art from the front cover, while the other depicts the back.
- A set of 8 A4 art cards, featuring turnaround images of unproduced figures, including alternate costumes for the Tenth Doctor and Rose.
- A giant, A1 poster inspired by the classic ‘5” Action Figures, the story so far…’ design.
There are five tiers at which you can pledge to back Go Figure!
- Softback Edition - £30 - a 300+ page Softback copy of Go Figure!
- Hardback Edition - £50 - a 400+ page Hardback copy of Go Figure!
- Wave One Package - £100 - a Hardback copy of Go Figure!, plus a 24-page Supplement coving the 12" and 18" Remote Control Daleks, 10x Art Cards, featuring Group shots from 'Fan Favourite' episodes, an A2 poster of the book cover, 7x postcards inspired by iconic Target Book covers, and a printed 'With Thanks to...' credit in the book.
- Mint on Card Package - £200 - Everything included in the Wave One Package, plus an additional two supplements covering the Sonic Screwdrivers and 3.75" figures from Character Options, 8x Art Cards featuring unreleased figures, a 56-page checklist book and an A2 poster of the back cover
- Limited Collector's Edition Package - £300 - Only ten of these packages are available! Everything included in the Mint on Card Package, plus an A1 poster inspired by the '5" Figures - The Story So Far...' design, a unique one-of-a-kind cover featuring a 'Fan Favourite' Episode group shot, and your credit in the book printed as a special dedication.