- Warning: Not suitable for children under 5 years. For use under adult supervision
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| Item Weight | 558 g |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 21 x 15.2 cm |
| Item model number | 01620 |
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| ASIN | B0009P5YXE |
| Best Sellers Rank | 60,222 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 558 g |
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| Date First Available | 1 July 2005 |
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Manufacturer's Description
Have fun saving money with this accurately modeled 8" Tardis moneybox. Open the door to hear one of three phrases such as, Did I mention, it travels in time? (3 phrases) and reveal Rose & the Doctor inside. Place your coin in the slot, close the doors & with the lamp flashing you hear the Tardis take off! Manufacturer's recommended age 5 years +.
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Dr Who and Martha talking moneybox with lights and sound 20 cm tall by 9 x 9 cm deep.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This tardis money box is a great item. I have one on my shelf which is storing all my loose copper change, and my 3 year-old nephew enjoys playing with one as his new toy (apart from being fascinated by the flashing light and speech, he understands it is a money box and is keeping money in it also - so in this respect it has also proved educational).
It is made of a hard plastic outer shell with cardboard used for the interior decoration with money slot, so I think it would survive a few accidental falls to the floor.
The one thing I do have to mention is that there are 2 versions of this toy - the one shown by Amazon here is the initial Eccleston Doctor release - this takes the LR44 button-sized batteries which can be hard to find (although Maplins Electronics had some under the name 357X). The speech and tardis landing sound on this release seems to be of poor quality though - very tinny and highly compressed. The button battery power you are looking for is 1.5/155v and as well as LR44 and 357X, the following ones will also work: G13, A76(-1), PX76(A), 675, V13GA, L1154, RW82, D303, 113150, SR44/W, D/V/SP357, 1166A, GP76A.
The newer release features the Tennant Doctor and contains speech from the "Christmas Invasion" special. The sound quality is much improved - it sounds clearer and louder; also the hard-to-find battery problem is solved - this version no longer needs LR44 batteries but much easier to find AAA ones instead - 3 of them needed altogether.
They are both worth getting in there own right, but if you only want one, go for the newer Tennant version for ease of battery finding and better sound quality.
It is made of a hard plastic outer shell with cardboard used for the interior decoration with money slot, so I think it would survive a few accidental falls to the floor.
The one thing I do have to mention is that there are 2 versions of this toy - the one shown by Amazon here is the initial Eccleston Doctor release - this takes the LR44 button-sized batteries which can be hard to find (although Maplins Electronics had some under the name 357X). The speech and tardis landing sound on this release seems to be of poor quality though - very tinny and highly compressed. The button battery power you are looking for is 1.5/155v and as well as LR44 and 357X, the following ones will also work: G13, A76(-1), PX76(A), 675, V13GA, L1154, RW82, D303, 113150, SR44/W, D/V/SP357, 1166A, GP76A.
The newer release features the Tennant Doctor and contains speech from the "Christmas Invasion" special. The sound quality is much improved - it sounds clearer and louder; also the hard-to-find battery problem is solved - this version no longer needs LR44 batteries but much easier to find AAA ones instead - 3 of them needed altogether.
They are both worth getting in there own right, but if you only want one, go for the newer Tennant version for ease of battery finding and better sound quality.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Tori
Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I recieved this Doctor Who money box as a Christmas present and I like it (yep, I'm that sad!)
However, as stated in other reviews, the batteries were extremely hard to come by. I looked everywhere for them and have only just tracked them down. Had it been a Christmas present for a child, I can imagine the disappointment at being unable to play with the toy. I can also imagine the frantic chase parents would have had to do on Christmas Day when they realised batteries were needed. As the batteries aren't a particularly common type, they should really supply them.
The actual toy, however (once you have the batteries!) is excellent. When activated (there's a switch on the bottom), it makes the sound of the TARDIS materialising and the light on top flashes. (in fact, this can be a little worrying if you have money in it! You're almost convinced it'll disappear.) When opening the doors, you hear a phrase from the TV show, said by either The Doctor or Rose. So far I've heard five different phrases. I'm not sure if there's any more as it appears to be random.
All in all, the toy is really good but I would make sure you check the batteries before buying any toys by these makers.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I would just like to say that this is a must for all Doctor Who Fans...forget that it's a money box, that is just a bonus-i finally have somewhere to store my 2p's. The true awesomeness of this product is that finally they have produced a tardis toy that makes the legendary take off sound. If like me you are just in awe of the vision of the famous blue box, I can just sit there and look at it and it gives me a buzz, you simply must buy this item. Turn it on and the take off noise starts and the light flashes...truely genius...buy now!!!!!! Don't worry about the batteries, they are available from most stores....well worth the money!!!!! Just remember to turn the box off when you are not using it, this will make them last longer. Durability??? If you want it as a decorative feature it will be fine...if you give it to a child with a hammer...then it might break. Educational value????..everyone needs educating about Doctor Who....this is the ultimate Tardis model...Buy Buy!!! ....Bargain!!!
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boys toy
brought this for my partner as he is a Doctor Who fanatic he was very pleased with it and has added to his collection of other Doctor Who items
Published 1 month ago by MRS J R WEST
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun money bank
From large selection of Tardis options for 5 year old grandson, this proved an engaging toy as well as encouragement to save money. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2011 by Gem
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for any nerd
I have always been a fan of Dr Who, so I just had to buy this. It is a good size and will last ages. The first batteries I bought for this still work. It is fun and worth it. Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by Henry Watkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Money Box
Was played with as a toy rather than a money box, but the door soon became unattached, so probably better just kept as a money box and used occasionally
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Ms. A. L. Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars
dr who talking tardis money bank
I was given this as a christmas present and its awesome , I am a huge Dr Who Fan and this was a great present love the talking feature and the cool sound of the tardis moving when... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Mr. N. Foot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good money box.
Nice one its really good and my daughter fills it with all her money and a little word from Dr Who as she goes,a good buy and practical too as it encourages them to save a little... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Skaville U.K
4.0 out of 5 stars
Batteries r no problem!
I've bought this as a gift, but was a bit dubious based a couple of the reviews showing stated the batteries were hard to come by as this was an Eccleston tardis. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by AT
1.0 out of 5 stars
Talking Tardis Language Alert
Just want to warn those of a sensitive nature (like me) that the new version has Martha saying "Oh my God" very clearly. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by C. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
It won't travel in time and space...
... but it will keep your change save and be fun to look at and to play with.
I got one for my girlfriend's birthday at the beginning of the year and she immediately was in... Read more
I got one for my girlfriend's birthday at the beginning of the year and she immediately was in... Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by Monika Lehner
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice and sturdy place to put your loose change
It has been quite disappointing that there has been no replacement to the Dapol Tardis yet despite the large range of 5" figurines available. Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by D. Ludlow
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