First appearing on our screens over fifty years ago, Doctor Who has not
only been a television phenomenon but has also spawned more merchandise
than any other British television programme in history. Literally
thousands of products have been produced since the series launch in
1963, with many of these items now being collectible and highly sought
after by fans of the programme. Doctor Who has featured on virtually
every conceivable product, from books and records to toys and games,
breakfast cereal promotions to full-size prop replicas. The series
merchandising has enjoyed many peaks and troughs, from the heady days of
Dalekmania in the 1960s to a drought in the early 1970s, the rise of the
collectable in the 1980s to the nostalgia-driven days of the 1990s and
then a huge resurgence following the Doctor's return to television in
the twenty-first century. Whether you're looking for a full-size
Cyberman or a pair of Dalek slippers, a Tom Baker scarf or a Doctor Who
pinball machine, Doctor Who has produced something for every type of
collector. Sit back and revel in nostalgia as we take a look at some of
the more notable and unusual items that have been produced over the last
half century.