A long overdue update of my collection of impossible things!
Doctor Who pocket props:
3-D movie glasses (several cardboard 3-D movie glasses with red and blue lenses, as worn in a cinema whilst watching a vintage 3-D film. The 10th Dr used a pair of these to observe temporal residue not usually visible to the naked eye).
Abacus (a small, black Abacus that is of a similar size to the one that the 7th Dr used to carry).
Alien translator (a couple of CO toy replicas of the Alien translator from the Sarah Jane Adventures, complete with sound and light effects).
Banana (Bananas are a good source of potassium. This one is from the groves of Villengard. Bananas are good!)
Batmobile toy car (one of the most unusual objects to emerge from the 4th Drs pockets was a 1960s era Corgi toy Batmobile car, as seen in The Talons of Weng Chiang. Unfortunately, the 1960s, 1970s, and even the 1980s Corgi Batmobiles in a mint condition are expensive. So I bought instead two of the cheaper Eaglemoss versions, complete with their original display cases).
Books as read by the Doctor:
Doctor in the House by Richard Gordon (the same hardback edition as read by the 7th Dr in Remembrance of the Daleks).
"Juggling for the Complete Klutz" by John Cassidy and B C Rimbeaux (1984 edition of the book, as read by the 7th Dr in The Greatest Show in the Galaxy).
"The Time Machine" by H G Wells (1931 limited edition by Random House, the same hardback edition as read by the 7th Dr in the 1996 TV movie series pilot).
"The Doctors Dilemma" by George Bernard Shaw (the same paperback edition as read by the 7th Dr in Dragonfire).
Calling card (a fan-made replica of the 7th Drs calling card; not entirely screen-accurate, but suitable until I get around to making my own one).
Catapult (useful for lobbing gold coins at Cybermen).
Chalk (various pieces of chalk for writing on blackboards, or to draw chalk circles on the ground to prevent being attacked by an evil witch and her pet alien from alternative dimensions).
Chameleon Arch Pocket Watch (a fan-made screen-accurate replica of the 10th Doctors Chameleon Arch Pocket Watch).
Cricket ball (high quality, red English cricket ball).
Diary, River Song's (a fan-made replica of River Song's diary, as seen in Silence in the Library; it contains replica pages of notes, photos, drawings and inserts; and aged to give it the same appearance as the one in the story).
Diary, River Song's (a fan-made replica of River Song's diary, as seen in Silence of the Library; with blank artificially aged pages and artificially aged cover).
Diary, River Song's (a fan-made replica of River Song's diary, as seen in Let's Kill Hitler; as new with blank crisp white pages, complete with a red ribbon tied around it).
Diary, The 11th Dr's (a fan-made replica of the 11th Drs diary; as new with blank crisp white pages).
Diary, The 11th Dr's (a fan-made replica of the 11th Dr's diary; with blank artificially aged pages).
Etheric Beam Locator (also useful for detecting ion-charged emissions! But in reality, it is a Varian Klystron VA220 valve used as oscillators in microwave transmission equipment; one of these doubled-up as the 4th Dr's Etheric Beam Locator in Genesis of the Daleks, The Planet of Evil, and The Talons of Weng Chiang. I have four VA220 valves and a couple of the similar shaped VA221 valves which differ only in colour).
Etheric Wave Detector (a fan-made replica of the 2nd Drs Etheric Wave Detector, as seen in Tomb of the Cybermen, to check whether the entrance doors to the tomb were still electrified).
Everlasting matches (waterproof/windproof matches and strikers, being used to mimic the everlasting matches used by the Doctor in some of the novels).
Farrahs Original Harrogate Toffee tin (in the Planet of Evil, the 4th Dr uses an empty toffee tin to scoop up some anti-matter; as you do! This vintage tin is as close as I could find to the screen-used original).
Handkerchiefs, Paisley (two fancy-looking, cotton handkerchiefs, in a Paisley style that is remarkably similar to, if not the same as, the one carried by the 7th Dr in seasons 24 and 25).
Jammie Dodgers (three replica Jammie Dodgers).
Jelly babies (several bags of the candies that are much favoured by the Doctor, as well as a pack of small paper bags. By coincidence, I discovered that if you leave Jelly Babies to become stale, they harden and thus become more durable as a static hero pocket prop, whereas other candies such as boiled sweets can become sticky and soft over time).
Jelly Babies in a cigarette case (a replica of the cigarette case of the 12th Dr, complete with ten Jelly Babies).
"Journal of Impossible Things" by John Smith (a fan-made full size, leather-bound replica of John Smith's journal of dreams, as seen in Human Nature).
"Journal of Impossible Things" by Verity Newman (a fan-made replica of the fictional book, as seen in The End of Time).
Juggling balls (multi-coloured juggling balls).
Library card (a fan-made, screen-accurate replica of the 1st Dr's Shoreditch Library card, as briefly seen in The Vampires of Venice).
Loupes (jewellers loupes of varying magnifications, such as 2.5x, 5x, 10x and 12x).
Lunch box, River Songs (a Sigg Aluminium Food Box MAXI, coloured silver, version 01. Screen-accurate, this is the same make and model as the one used by Professor River Song in Silence in the Library. Inside the tin she had a lunch of cooked chicken legs and some salad).
Magnifying glasses (replicas of 1941 Hughes and Son magnifying glasses; two large and two small. They come in their own leather pouches. I also have a couple of more modern style magnifying glasses).
Marbles (a drawstring bag of glass marbles, various colours).
"Melody Malone novel (a fan-made replica of the novel that the 11th Dr and Amy read in The Angels Take Manhattan).
Money, English pre-decimal coins in a drawstring bag (inspired by the drawstring bag of coins that the 7th Dr gives to Ace in Remembrance of the Daleks, this drawstring bag contains genuine pre-1963 pre-decimal English coins that were the currency in London, circa 1963, including Crowns, Half Crowns, Six pence coins, Three pence coins, One pence coins, Half Pence coins, Farthings, Half Shillings and Shillings).
Money, Five Pound coins (three English £5 coins, dated 1990, 1993, and 1996; these were minted by the Royal Mint in commemoration of Royal events. The Doctor paid for drinks with one of these coins, in Battlefield).
Money, Ten Pence coins and Fifty Pence coins dated 1991 (two proof coins issued by the Royal Mint as part of its annual collectable coin packs. The Doctor paid for a mug of tea with what appeared to be a 1991 Ten Pence coin in a deleted scene in Remembrance of the Daleks. I originally thought it was a 1991 Fifty Pence coin, but I have subsequently concluded that it was most likely a Ten Pence coin).
Money, Gallifreyan Zonk coins (these fan-made, silver-coloured, metal coins have the Great Seal of Rassilon on one side and a Nu-Who style symbol on the other side. I thought these might be the type of coinage used on Gallifrey; Gallifreyan Zonks, as John Culshaw would say).
Money, miscellaneous; in drawstring bags (replicas of various methods of making payment including coins of varying currencies and eras, gold coins, silver coins, gold dust, replica precious cut gemstones, etc., inside various drawstring bags).
Nano Recorder (a couple of CO toy replicas of the gun-type Nano Recorder, as used by the 11th Dr).
Opera glasses, two types:
9th Dr style Opera Glasses (three types; a replica 1800s Fords Theatre pair, a 1941 W Ottway and Sons pair that may be vintage or a replica, and another pair of an unknown European origin; the latter pair are screen-accurate).
11th Dr style Opera Glasses (one type; late 1800s / early 1900s French pair by La Mignonne).
Owl, Sarah-Janes (a cuddly toy belonging to Sarah-Jane Smith, it could briefly be seen at the conclusion of The Hand of Fear. It is believed to have been made by Alresford Crafts of Hampshire, England, as this company sold a similar-looking cuddly owl in the 1970s. I own one of these Alresford Crafts owls).
Paint palette brooch (a fan-made replica of the 4th Dr's paint palette brooch).
Pen torches (several different pen torches).
Philips dual-deck radio cassette recorder, model D8478 (the same make and model of tape deck that Ace had with her in Remembrance of the Daleks, before it got exterminated into silicon heaven).
Playing cards (a pack of playing cards).
Pocket watch on a chain (several pocket watches and pocket watch chains).
Psychic paper inside a black ID wallet (a screen-likeness replica of the 9th Drs black ID wallet, containing a piece of psychic paper).
Question Mark Umbrella (a fan-made replica of the 7th Dr's distinctive umbrella).
Question Mark Umbrella (the official replica, by Abbyshot, of the 7th Dr's distinctive umbrella).
Recorder (a recorder styled and painted to look similar to the 2nd Dr's recorder).
Realtone 6 transistor radio, model TR-1645 (a 6 transistor radio, circa early 1960s; the same radio as listened to by Susan in An Unearthly Child).
"S&G - The Dr: here to help" badge (several replicas of the shop assistant badge worn by the 11th Dr in "Closing Time").
Scarfs and pullovers:
4th Dr, season 12 scarf (an unofficial replica sold by Galaxy Four),
4th Dr, season 12 scarf (the official replica by Lovarzi; one scarf in its original bag),
4th Dr, season 15 scarf (the official replica by Lovarzi; one scarf in its original bag),
4th Dr, season 18 scarf (the official replica by Lovarzi; one scarf in its original bag),
7th Dr, seasons 24 and 25 paisley scarf (an unofficial replica),
7th Dr, seasons 24 and 25 paisley silk scarf (the official replica by Lovarzi; two scarfs in their original boxes),
7th Dr, seasons 24 to 26 question mark pullover (the official replica by Lovarzi; one medium-size pullover in its original bag).
Stethoscope (medical instrument, commonly used to listen to heart and lungs, but equally useful for listening to other sounds such as evil weed inside metal pipes).
Sonic Screwdrivers, several types:
2nd Dr Sonic Screwdriver (several metal pen torches; although not screen accurate, they are of a very high quality metal build, unlike some of the easily breakable plastic versions. The actual screen-used original is very rare and has been identified as a blue and silver Ever-Ready Slim Penlight),
4th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (a fan-made metal replica with working spring mechanism, but no sound),
4th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (a fan-made, high-quality metal replica with working spring mechanism and sound chip),
4th Dr Sonic Screwdriver in a display case (a professionally produced limited edition replica by Sixteen Twelve, with working spring mechanism but not sound; complete with its display case and brass plaque),
4th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (several CO toy replicas, with sound effects),
8th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (a fan-made metal replica, with a spring-loaded retractable and locking mechanism, but no sound),
9th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (a fan-made replica, with unique crackle paint finish, working LED light and sound chip).
9th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (several CO toy replicas, extendable, with light and sound effects, etc),
11th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (several CO toy replicas, extendable, with light and sound effects, etc),
12th Dr Sonic Screwdriver (several CO toy replicas, extendable, with touch-activated light and sound effects, etc),
The War Dr's Sonic Screwdriver (several CO toy replicas, with light and sound effects, etc),
The War Dr's Sonic Screwdriver (a fan-made metal replica with working spring mechanism, but no sound or light),
Several of the CO Build your own Sonic Screwdriver sets,
Several of the CO Trans-Temporal Sonic Screwdriver.
"Sounds from the Inferno" - 7 inch vinyl record (a limited edition vinyl record published in the UK in 2013, featuring Three Guitars Mood 2; the instrumental that doubled as John Smith and the Common Men in "An Unearthly Child". The Inferno was the fictional London nightclub frequented by Ben and Polly).
Soviet Union uniform badge (the same uniform badge that Captain Sorin gave to Ace in The Curse of Fenric).
TARDIS De-Materialisation circuit (a high-quality replica by Mooncrest Models of the TARDIS De-Materialisation circuit, as seen in Day of the Daleks).
TARDIS Food Machine 24 hour food ration - flavoured food bars (I obtained several of these from old Royal Air Force and Royal Navy survival packs. They are packets of 8 quantity cubes of flavoured carbohydrate food, such as chocolate and fruit flavours. Vacuum sealed in laminate foil packets, they closely resemble the TARDIS Food Machine food blocks).
TARDIS key on a chain, three types:
4th Dr era: three replicas by Mooncrest Models
7th Dr era: three replicas by Mooncrest Models
8th Dr era: three replicas by Mooncrest Models
Yale-style type, as used by the 1st, 2nd, 9th, 10th and 11th Drs.
Telescope (extendable brass telescope, bound in leather).
"The Runaway Bride" banknotes (one David Tennant and one Philip Collinson banknote, as seen in "The Runaway Bride". I believe these are high quality replicas, professionally printed on quality paper, and not BBC originals).
Tie, Paisley (a red paisley tie that is of a similar design and colour as the 7th Drs tie, circa seasons 24 and 25).
Time Lord psychic message cubes (two official replica psychic message cubes, with light effects; one with the snake design and one with a Time Lord seal on it).
Torch (vintage red and white Ever-Ready torch, as used by the 4th Dr in The Robots of Death).
UNIT ID card in leather ID wallet (a fan-made UNIT ID card for the 3rd Dr).
Vortex Manipulator (three official replicas of Captain Jack Harkness Vortex Manipulator, which includes a built-in digital watch and a blue LED light and sound effect button).
White Pointed Star diamond (several replicas of the White Pointed Star diamond).
Yo-Yo (a Yo-Yo is a toy that was used by the 4th Dr to take a simple gravity reading. I have several types of Yo-Yo, as well as spare strings. But the most significant are my Lumar Yo-Yos. My yellow Lumar Championship Yo-Yo is the same make and model as the 4th Drs Yo-Yo in Genesis of the Daleks. My blue Donald Duck Lumar Yo-Yo is the same make and model as the 4th Drs Yo-Yo in Robot).
Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 6x9 version D photographic stills camera, with Compur shutter (a German-made photographic stills camera, circa 1938, as used by the 7th Dr in Remembrance of the Daleks. It briefly appeared on screen in the transmitted version, but it can also be seen in a deleted scene that was included as an extra on the DVD video release. The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 version D photographic camera comes with different shutters, but I am sure the one that appeared in Remembrance of the Daleks had a Compur shutter. In addition to the one that I own which is screen-accurate, I also have another screen-accurate Compur, as well as a Telma, and a Kilo. In addition to these cameras, I also have a copy of the original instruction manual, a Zeiss Ikon (London) business card and envelope, circa 1938/1939. Additionally, I have a couple of Zeiss Ikon leather camera cases, a genuine Zeiss Ikon Nettar viewfinder in its original packaging, a genuine Zeiss Ikon shutter release cable in its original packaging, a genuine Zeiss Ikon Nettar 6x9 packaging box, a reproduction of a Zeiss Ikon 1938 promotional catalogue, and a genuine vintage Zeiss Ikon promotional catalogue which dates to the late 1930s).
Other relevant collector's items:
Casio AE-21W Twin Graph ii digital watch (this vintage digital watch is the same make and model as used by SFX artist and props maker, Mike Tucker, for the 7th Dr's digital pocket watch. I currently have two of these in a working order, which I am keeping as collectables).
Helix Home File (briefcase-size metal filing cabinet, as used for the case of the TARDIS toolkit).
Pocket watch on a chain, rabbit hunter design (I have two gold tone pocket watches of the same rabbit hunter design that Mike Tucker used for the case of the 7th Dr's digital pocket watch. I also have the same silver tone snake pocket watch chain that Mike also used).
Viners Studio salad serving spoons (two sets of salad serving spoons, including two fork spoons of the same type that were used to make the alien-looking spoons pilfered by the 7th Dr in Time and the Rani).
"Zoids" toy - Saicurtis (this is the same Zoids toy that was used for the construction of the 7th Dr's very valuable piece of coin collection in "Battlefield". I have two still in kit form in their original boxes).
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