Doctor Who Classic Series Review: The Fourth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver

[skytalker707]

I Cant Stop Whatching This Review!

[TengenToppaAngelX]

I have Tennant's and I just got Matt Smith's, but I wanna get the Tom Baker one since I'm gonna attempt to make a Tom Baker Cosplay (naturally curly hair = semi easier ). excellent review and I agree, I prefer the plain compared to the Pertwee screwdriver. It's between this, or the Master's Laser screwdriver for my next order :D

[kittycatsofamerica]

Is it worth it to get it i have a david tennant one and that one was worth is

[chewie211171]

Your comments regarding a Paul McGann screwdriver are interesting. As I recall from the 96 movie, his version was similar to the Baker version, BUT, the big difference was that McGann's was telescopic (see when he's fine tuning the Tardis console right at the end of the film).

[CYBERDOODY]

£20!! I paid £10 for my Pertwee one!

[MatthewSychantha]

YOU'RE WRONG! That is originally a Tom Baker sound. Go watch "The Ark In Space" part 1. The sound the sonic makes when he reconnects the wires is the first sound on the screwdriver. ~my geek showing~

[5pectron]

@MatthewSychantha Sorry to disagree but the sound IS wrong. Toms screwdriver never made that sound. If you buy one of the old BBC Radiophonic workshops CD's it contains all the sonic screwdriver sound effects that were used on the show.

[Spottedfeather]

@5pectron which cd ? I looked on amazon, and none of the workshop cd had any sonic screwdriver sounds.

[5pectron]

@Spottedfeather BBC Sound Effects No. 19 – Doctor Who Sound Effects - it's no longer on sale but you may be able to pick up a copy on ebay.

[bobillwho100]

I thought you had the replica? The wasted money on this inaccurate, chunky toy could have gone towards one of this years comic con exclusives! Never mind!

[neomp5]

@KyleGibbons91

yes, but considering the fact that they did a totally original paint job on the parts of the pertwee prop that did not appear on screen, a second doctor sonic could damn near be a totally original design

[SuperRichi1A]

Perhaps there's a lesson to be learnt here - don't buy them early on. On my Baker, which I only got yesterday - it has the correct sound.

[neomp5]

@SuperRichi1A

really? i'd like to see a video of that

[Spottedfeather]

@SuperRichi1A How do you know if it's the correct sound ?

[SuperRichi1A]

@Spottedfeather

The only way really is be able to recognise it.

[columbusinfection]

Is this 4th one taller, than the 3rd one?

[chewie211171]

It would be interesting to see them release a "Romana" version of the screwdriver. In one of late 70s episodes Lalla Ward's Romana had made her own screwdriver, an improved version of the doctor's. Tom Baker tried to swap it for his but to no avail. I think it was a slightly smaller version of the 4th doctor's, but it was only on screen for less than 30 secs.

[MrClassicDoctorWho]

I hope they do a Patrick Troughton Sonic Screw Driver! :)

[TimeLordParadox]

Nice review, I had hoped they'd bring out the Tom Baker version of the Sonic Screwdriver though it’s a shame they still use the modern sound effects. It might be because the original sound was so high pitched they thought it might damage the hearing of some children or something like that.

Also have to agree that they could’ve shot themselves in the foot bringing the Tom Baker one out next, but I don’t know if it will stop them making the other versions.

[RealCaptainAlex]

they should make the second doctor's sonic

[conorfitz999]

@RealCaptainAlex I made my own prop replica, It`s very good apart from the fact it sounds like Tennants.........I will review it soon

[captaingerbil11]

what you're calling the "back" of the top of the screwdriver is actually the front, the bullet style top faces away from whatever you are "sonniccing"



[batmanmarch]

@captaingerbil11 It actually changes depending in the job it's doing. Pertwee would generally hold it with the bullet facing him (but not always), while Tom would generally point the bullet and the control panel etc. However the back of it was actually a magnet so screws could be pulled out of things.

[Greatwazoo42]

@batmanmarch Yup. You're right there. You can see the magnet portion in use in either Android Invasion or Terror of the Zygons when the Doctor takes up the bolts on a floor plate so he and Sarah can get at an electrical cable and escape their cell.

[supremedalek14]

I really hope they do a sonic lance just for fun

[TheWhisperingWizard]

Excellent review, but still totally inexcusable that they did not take this opportunity to rectify the sound issue.

[supermephiles124]

Brilliant Rewiew Matt/Mathew!

Are You Going To Do Your Tegan, Turlough & Adric Customs Next?

[MrDOCTORWHO63]

i think that one is better thanthe third doctors one and the only reason im saying that is because Tom Baker is my favorete doctor

[MrGalaxyPictures]

I need one for a doctor who episode I'm doing!!!!

[IndianaBilly1]

I couldn't find one in Forbidden Planet so where did you get yours?

[SuperRichi1A]

Just ordering mine :) This has come as a real shock, I didn't know this was coming out yet, I thought it was set for a summer release!

Out of all the sonics so far, I'd say the Smith is the best. It is actually very accurate to the prop, all the dimensions are very impressive for a toy, and the sounds are quite nice too.

The Tennant was pretty good too, the scale and ridges were a disappointement, but the head of the screwdriver inparticular was very well done. :)

[cybertardis99]

The sound is just as dissapointing as the helemets

[cybertardis99]

@Drwhofanindatardis that cant be true we would of herd

[TheDoctorwhoboy]

@cybertardis99 it is true :(

[Drwhofanindatardis]

Have you heard that Elizibeth Sladen has died recently? R.I.P

Great review, by the way :)

[Mumble5557]

I REALLY WISH WE COULD SEE MORE OF HER BUT THREE EPISODES WERE COMPLETED!

[Gallifreyan1]

Brilliant job mate:) I can't believe they're still using the Tennant sounds. Also, on sadder news, Tom Baker's most famous companion, Sarah Jane, has died today:(

[MrHaywilliamful]

awesome review

[dalekside97]

Another excellent review bats!! wich doctors screwdriver toy do you thinks best the 3rd 4th 9th/10th or 11th doctors screwdriver?

[skytalker707]

THERE IS A LIKE BUTTON,THERES A HATES BUTTON...........WHERE IS THE AWESOME BUTTON!!!!!!

[26QProductions]

What about a Colin Baker Sonic Lance?

[tjacoolvidsdotcom]

i really want them to make a 8th doc screwdriver :(

[TheCraigID]

character... are jackasses using the 10th doctor sound they are money saving jack asses

[lemonhead118]

@TheCraigID ARE THEY JACKASSES??

[penninefilms]

Two reviews in one day brillont.

[Doctorwhatforever]

nice review, made me more excited about mine arriving



[AtomsInTime]

@doctorwhocollector1 The TTom baker one, I have the pertwee one and the tom baker one looks way better, and has more uses (over a wider range of doctors)

[TimeVortex97]

Two In one day Very Nice

It seems hard to choose between. I suppose This One could be used for Baker,McCoy (Movie) and Mcgann so I don't know really What would you suggest ?

[Tardistraveller600]

Two brilliant reviews in one day! Well done my friend!

[grant24678]

OMG beautiful card it comes with. I thought you said Time War boxset but yes I may buy that one (Time warrior set) What would you say was better Sontaran Experiment or Time warrior with Sontarans figures

[TheOnComingStorm121]

@grant24678 I'm saying this just from the Sontaran point of view, if you want a more classic Sontaran I'd go for the warrior set, due to the fact it has the three finger'd hand.

[the1stdoctor903]

well done at getting two reviews done today mate did they both arrive together?

[batmanmarch]

@the1stdoctor903 Yep both in one box :)

[the1stdoctor903]

@batmanmarch pretty big box lol :-)

[LongStripyScarf]

I'd love to see a second Doctor screwdriver, but that is really just a silver rod and a light at the end of it. Ha - a bit like a laser pen. It's probably what it was.

The Doctor

[skytalker707]

OMG,I SOOO WANT THIS!!!!

THANKS FOR REVIEWING IT MATTHEW!!!

[LongStripyScarf]

A great review once again. I have to wait until June to get this as that's when my birthday it. I was a little disappointed when this was announced as I was really proud of my self made one - made of wood, plastic and general gubbins. Thanks again for reviewing this.

The Doctor

[mattfanify]

cool review

jack munro

[megawood100]

Brilliant Review!

Jack