One of the most iconic creations to come out of the BBC’s cult television show Doctor Who
is the Dalek. Its deceptively simple shape, movement and voice have
beguiled fans since the very start, and it wasn’t long before the
merchandisers came on board and started to produce Dalek toys in a
variety of shapes and sizes, and with variable features and functions
from push and go, to voice activated.
Dalek enthusiast Alex Storer takes us on a fan and collector’s
journey through the multitude of Dalek toys which have been produced
over the years. From the early days of Louis Marx and Selcol in the
1960s, to the modern Character Options variants, every type of toy Dalek
is pictured and discussed. This is not an exhaustive catalogue or a
guidebook, but an enthusiastic and appreciative love letter to the toy
Dalek, explaining the challenges and elements of their construction, and
how these changed as technology grew more sophisticated.
With interviews and input from many of those who were involved in the
creation, design, manufacture and marketing of the toys, this book is a
gloriously designed and illustrated celebration of the Dalek in
miniature form.
