- Command your own fully functioning K-9 with movement
- 360 degree travel
- Flashing lights & speech
- Includes nose gun blast and 6 other phrases
- Requires 4xAA batteries for K-9 (not included)
- Also 1x 9V for RC not included(not included)
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K9 is a valuable part of the doctors team and helps fight against the evils of the galaxy.
Command your own fully functioning K-9 with movement, 360 degree travel, flashing lights & speech – includes nose gun blast and 6 other phrases.
Requires 4xAA batteries for K-9 and 1x9V for RC not included.
Command your own fully functioning K-9 with movement, 360 degree travel, flashing lights & speech – includes nose gun blast and 6 other phrases.
Requires 4xAA batteries for K-9 and 1x9V for RC not included.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Quite possibly the best Doctor Who toy ever, and the one fans of K9 have been waiting for!
As a fan of the original series - and K9- I always wanted a decent remote control K9. The nearest to this was the PalitToy "Talking K9" of the late 1970's - but that wasn't remote controlled or animated.
Firstly the detail on this toy is stunning. The proportions are exact and everything is just as it should be - although the bluey silver paint is more reminiscent of K9 MK1 and not the later models most are familiar with. He has antennae silver ears and his famous tartan collar. On his right he has his K9 removable panel, underneath which are his inner "workings" (as seen in his recent story) and his power switch.
You start K9 by opening his side panel (just as in his recent story - School Reunion). His power switch is located underneath his side panel and for this reason I have dropped one star of the rating - I can see the retaining catches for the panel becoming broken or snapped off easily as this panel must be removed to power on K9 every time.
On switching him on - he lights up: three blue lights under his control panel, his eye (sadly only one bulb and not two as in the original) and his outer control panel (although these are lit constantly, rather than twinkling as in the original). He then says: "System re-starting. All primary drives functioning" as in his recent story.
As for the action it is superb. He trundles along with poor traction and makes a lot of noise - just like the original. His ears turn 45 degrees as he moves. He can be made to say a number of selected phrases from the controller:
"The master rebuilt me. My systems are much improved with new undetectable hyperlink facilities"
"Confirmation of analysis"
"Affirmative master"
"Master?"
"Maximum defence mode"
"Power supply failing"
"Capacity for one shot master, for maximum impact I must be stationed directly besides the vat"
The nose laser can also be extended - via remote control- at which point K9 remains stationary and then the nose laser blaster sound effect can be sounded. Once you retract the nose laser, he is free to move again.
This is a must have for a fan of K9 or the series, and I suspect this will be a much in-demand toy in the run up to Christmas. My only criticisms are minor although I suspect with younger children it will not prove to be robust, as his ears, control panel and tail all seem quite fragile.
As a fan of the original series - and K9- I always wanted a decent remote control K9. The nearest to this was the PalitToy "Talking K9" of the late 1970's - but that wasn't remote controlled or animated.
Firstly the detail on this toy is stunning. The proportions are exact and everything is just as it should be - although the bluey silver paint is more reminiscent of K9 MK1 and not the later models most are familiar with. He has antennae silver ears and his famous tartan collar. On his right he has his K9 removable panel, underneath which are his inner "workings" (as seen in his recent story) and his power switch.
You start K9 by opening his side panel (just as in his recent story - School Reunion). His power switch is located underneath his side panel and for this reason I have dropped one star of the rating - I can see the retaining catches for the panel becoming broken or snapped off easily as this panel must be removed to power on K9 every time.
On switching him on - he lights up: three blue lights under his control panel, his eye (sadly only one bulb and not two as in the original) and his outer control panel (although these are lit constantly, rather than twinkling as in the original). He then says: "System re-starting. All primary drives functioning" as in his recent story.
As for the action it is superb. He trundles along with poor traction and makes a lot of noise - just like the original. His ears turn 45 degrees as he moves. He can be made to say a number of selected phrases from the controller:
"The master rebuilt me. My systems are much improved with new undetectable hyperlink facilities"
"Confirmation of analysis"
"Affirmative master"
"Master?"
"Maximum defence mode"
"Power supply failing"
"Capacity for one shot master, for maximum impact I must be stationed directly besides the vat"
The nose laser can also be extended - via remote control- at which point K9 remains stationary and then the nose laser blaster sound effect can be sounded. Once you retract the nose laser, he is free to move again.
This is a must have for a fan of K9 or the series, and I suspect this will be a much in-demand toy in the run up to Christmas. My only criticisms are minor although I suspect with younger children it will not prove to be robust, as his ears, control panel and tail all seem quite fragile.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
What is it about K9? What is it about the stupid tin dog that just drives me crazy? Like the rest of the populace I fell in love with him as a wee child in the late 70s and as an adult, I re-fell in love with him all over again in 2006.
This K9 is just great - fantastic detail, great control, superb speech with flashing eyes... And his laser cannon comes out too!
If you (or your kids) don't fall in love with him, you must have been upgraded to a Cyberman.
This K9 is just great - fantastic detail, great control, superb speech with flashing eyes... And his laser cannon comes out too!
If you (or your kids) don't fall in love with him, you must have been upgraded to a Cyberman.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
As all the family love Doctor Who I was persuaded to buy K9 for our 5 year old son (not just his dad) for Christmas.
After all the struggle of getting him out of his box, numerous tags and ties, could have done with Doctor Who to untie him. We realised that the screw thread for the remote controller did not fit in very well, and the metal rod would fall out every now and again.
K9 looked the part, my husband was very excited as the phrases were original, and was more than pleased when he realised that his side panel came off, boys with toys do they ever change? (Isn't it funny that adults love to play with childrens toys, the ones that they can associate with from their childhood, I bet most boys wanted a K9 or darlek when Doctor Who first came out).
The movements he made were brilliant, his ears make me laugh, K9 spent all Christmas day banging into things and trying to trip people up, thanks to our five year old (our dog not amused by being ram raided by K9) luckily K9 is male like ours so no problems there.
Only thing I will say is why are plastic, thin plastic toys so expensive, surely it doesn't cost anything nearly as much as £49.00 to make, some K9's were selling on Ebay for £60.00 certainly a rip off (batteries must also be bought, more cost) I bought mine for £29.00 from Forbiddenplanet.com for £29.00 with free delivery, (had to order it in September though and then wait until delivery in November, then put away until Christmas, but was glad I hadn't forked out the full £49.00, as yes it is a good toy especially if all the rest of the family gang up on you with regards to Doctor Who and if any merchandise should be bought or will be made to be bought (David Tennant should have stayed as the Doctor this is according to my daughter and all her friends as they think he is so fit).
The thin plastic it is made with lets it down. Not the dogs fault honestly.
Would I have bought him if I had seen him in a shop at full price, (thin plastic and all) I don't think so .... but it was Christmas and sometimes rationalty goes out of the window.
Cheaper than a real dog and no poop scoop needed, only thing he answers back, like most males then!
After all the struggle of getting him out of his box, numerous tags and ties, could have done with Doctor Who to untie him. We realised that the screw thread for the remote controller did not fit in very well, and the metal rod would fall out every now and again.
K9 looked the part, my husband was very excited as the phrases were original, and was more than pleased when he realised that his side panel came off, boys with toys do they ever change? (Isn't it funny that adults love to play with childrens toys, the ones that they can associate with from their childhood, I bet most boys wanted a K9 or darlek when Doctor Who first came out).
The movements he made were brilliant, his ears make me laugh, K9 spent all Christmas day banging into things and trying to trip people up, thanks to our five year old (our dog not amused by being ram raided by K9) luckily K9 is male like ours so no problems there.
Only thing I will say is why are plastic, thin plastic toys so expensive, surely it doesn't cost anything nearly as much as £49.00 to make, some K9's were selling on Ebay for £60.00 certainly a rip off (batteries must also be bought, more cost) I bought mine for £29.00 from Forbiddenplanet.com for £29.00 with free delivery, (had to order it in September though and then wait until delivery in November, then put away until Christmas, but was glad I hadn't forked out the full £49.00, as yes it is a good toy especially if all the rest of the family gang up on you with regards to Doctor Who and if any merchandise should be bought or will be made to be bought (David Tennant should have stayed as the Doctor this is according to my daughter and all her friends as they think he is so fit).
The thin plastic it is made with lets it down. Not the dogs fault honestly.
Would I have bought him if I had seen him in a shop at full price, (thin plastic and all) I don't think so .... but it was Christmas and sometimes rationalty goes out of the window.
Cheaper than a real dog and no poop scoop needed, only thing he answers back, like most males then!
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Good buy
Bought for my son for xmas, he loved it and it all worked as it should have and was promptly delivered. Recommended
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Jenni Greener
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It took quite a long time to take k-9 out of his box but when we did, it was worth it. His ears move from side to side as he moves along. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2007 by bad wolf
Bitter disappointment
My seven year old chose this with his grandparents who bought it as a special combined birthday and Christmas present. He was thrilled and could not believe his good fortune. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Red Thierry 14
Nice toy
This was a lovely toy but sadly a little too small for my son. It would have been better if it had been slightly larger than the small model.
Published on 2 Nov 2006 by S. D. Williams
A LARGE REMOTE K-9 AT LONG LAST !!
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