Doctor Who The 12th Doctor's Second Sonic Screwdriver

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Its seamless construction mimics that of The tenth Doctor’s own hero prop and the slide-to-extend action opens the Sonic Screwdriver with the most authentically satisfying operation. Press the slide mounted button for instant action in FX Mode, and access 10 different sonic buzzes, beeps and scanning sounds from the universe of Doctor Who. The Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver was originally fabricated by the TARDIS for the Eleventh Doctor after the Tenth Doctor’s screwdriver was completely destroyed. Apart from being bigger than the Tenth Doctor’s one, it differs from the previous model in shape, power, its distinctive glowing green tip and extending clasps. The Wand Company have created this prop replica Universal Remote Control version specially for Earth use. It has been simplified so as not to cause danger to human operators, while still being a very powerful and useful device capable of controlling almost all types of home entertainment equipment. To avoid confusion and potentially chaotic usage, this model has had its psychic control interface disabled. However, humans will still be able to access its full range of functions after studying the information presented here in this manual leaflet. The Sonic Screwdriver comes in a moulded-foam lined protective instrument case, which also houses the charging cable, manual and die cast metal display stand. Due to cost constraints, the handle could not be made in leather. The real prop also has a protruding button soldered on to a square cut out in the grip material, which the actors use to make the tip glow when the script requires it. The Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver URC does not have this exact button but uses a button under and protected by the grip material. Because as it is never shown in the TV show we did not think that it was intended to be part of the overall look of the device and so designed the most robust button for the range of uses that this sonic would be subjected to. Programming Mode can be exited at any time with one short press of the Sonic button. It will automatically exit Programming Mode if no gestures are performed after one minute.

This is perhaps the most noticeable difference between the hero prop and The Sonic Screwdriver URC. The Sonic Screwdriver URC has to come apart so that the batteries can be changed. To avoid unsightly parting lines and fixing screws showing on the outside of the Sonic Screwdriver, the ideal place for this was in the middle, and the cover ring was used to hide the join. This provides an elegant solution but means that the cover ring has to taper less than this feature on the original prop. The handle isn’t made from leather To do the tap gestures (top, left, right and bottom), hold the Sonic Screwdriver steady and level and tap the Sonic smartly on the main cage body just in front of the grip part of the handle. For at least half a second before the tap make sure that the Sonic is steady and level, the Sonic is looking for a single tap event either from the top or the bottom or from either side. The tap may be performed using the forefinger of the hand that is holding the Sonic. In a move welcomed by many fans (well this fan at least) The Wand Company have released the 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver as a universal remote control. Last year’s 11th Doctor sonic was an impressive release, giving you not just a programmable IR remote, but also a solid feeling replica of Matt Smith’s sonic screwdriver. This year sees the release of David Tennant’s Sonic, a replica based on 3D scanning the actual sonic used in the TV show. This second Sonic for the Twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, was ‘gifted’ to him by the TARDIS itself after his previous version was lost.Normally when you get instructions with some electronic device you immediately ignore them for the dull booklet they are; not so with the Sonic, The Wand Company attention to detail strikes again and they unfold into a large sheet with clearly written instructions on how to use the Sonic on one side and a blueprint style poster on the other… The Sonic Screwdriver URC’s light-up blue tip is made from a blue, self-coloured, injection moulded acrylic. The prop emitter dome was made in clear acrylic painted blue on the inside. Although the colour is a close match to the prop, during its time on screen, the prop’s paint degraded and by the end of filming, had a very patchy appearance. Emitter head Each time a gesture is performed correctly, the Sonic will send the infrared (IR) remote control code that is programmed onto that gesture and will make the standard sonic buzz. If no IR code has been programmed onto that gesture, the Sonic will say “unassigned“. Extending the Sonic reduces its remote control performance in terms of both distance and control angle. For optimum remote control performance, please only use the Sonic as a remote control when retracted. FX Mode The original prop does not produce sound. The sounds that you hear when the Tenth Doctor is using the Sonic Screwdriver in the TV show are sound effects, added after the filming has finished in the post-production stage.

The [Wand Company’s] Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control may not sink ships or triangulate the source of ghoulish ghosts, but it is a fully functioning replica and a must-have for aspiring Time Lords everywhere. The metallic parts are manufactured using a diecasting process rather than being individually hand machined, as a result the shape of the clasps, the upper and lower cage have been changed slightly to make them possible to cast. The Sonic Screwdriver has four operational modes. The user can cycle through each mode with a short press on the button: Hold a normal remote control about 3 cm from the tip of the Sonic while the tip is glowing steadily, and briefly press and release the normal remote control button for the function you want to program on to that gesture. If the Sonic received the IR code successfully, it will say “OK”. If it receives no IR signal after five seconds, it will stop waiting for the IR code, the green tip will turn off and a gesture will have to be performed to make the Sonic ready to receive an IR code again. Further codes may be programmed onto any other gesture or reprogrammed over the existing code on the same gesture by repeating this process, without having to come out of Programming Mode each time a code has been learned.The directions of the tap gestures are independent of the rotation of the Sonic. Each time the Sonic is rotated it recalibrate its idea of up, so that up is always up in the real world regardless of which way up the Sonic is. This means that “tap-on-the-top” is always a tap on the side of the Sonic facing upwards regardless of the rotation of the Sonic and hence the position of the grip button. As a result, you can rotate the Sonic in your hand to make it easier to do the “tap-on-the-right” or “tap-on-the-left” gestures with the forefinger of the hand holding the Sonic without straining your hand. Due to cost constraints, the handle could not be made in leather. The real prop also has a protruding button soldered on to a square cut out in the grip material, which the actors use to make the tip glow when the script requires it. The Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver URC does not have this exact button but uses a button under and protected by the grip material. Because as it is never shown in the TV show we did not think that it was intended to be part of the overall look of the device and so designed the most robust button for the range of uses that this sonic would be subjected to. It is slightly lighter than the prop. The main body of David Tennant’s screen-used prop is attached to the Sonic Screwdriver structure by three screws. On the original prop, these are painted to match the main body colour. For the Sonic Screwdriver URC, these screws are not necessary and so have been omitted from the design. This is perhaps the most noticeable difference between the hero prop and The Sonic Screwdriver URC. The Sonic Screwdriver URC has to come apart so that the batteries can be changed. To avoid unsightly parting lines and fixing screws showing on the outside of the Sonic Screwdriver, the ideal place for this was in the middle, and the cover ring was used to hide the join. This provides an elegant solution but means that the cover ring has to taper less than this feature on the original prop.

After months of speculation it is now official, the Twelfth Doctor’s Second Sonic Screwdriver is to be part of the Character Options’ toy collection. As rivets were not needed in the Sonic Screwdriver URC design, to keep manufacturing costs down, fake brass rivet features were incorporated into the lower cage moulding. Shape of the cover ring Pressing the button with three short presses while the Sonic is in Control Mode or Quiet Control Mode, will cycle between the three memory banks, A, B, and C, to allow access to codes stored on gestures in each memory bank. Each memory bank stores up to 13 codes. Therefore the Sonic can store up to 39 codes in total. This is the first Sonic to have 4 light modes and four sound FX. The model has been designed as a replica from the Series 9 Prop. Although we are yet to discover all of the new Sonic’s abilities, like the Doctor himself, it has become ever more complex and mysterious.In FX Mode a long button press makes the Sonic buzz and lights the tip for as long as the button is pressed. Pressing the button and doing gestures does not send any IR codes.

As all fans would know, the Doctor has carried many Sonic Screwdrivers of various designs throughout his lifetimes, ranging from a simple silver coloured tube to more complex illuminated and articulated versions. Since this Twelfth Doctor’s Second Sonic Screwdriver appeared at the end of series 9, we have been inundated by fan requests to produce a toy replica as part of our toy range. We are therefore very proud to finally be able to reveal it. The Sonic Screwdriver has historically been one of the most sought after toys for fans and collectors alike and we hope they will be as delighted with it as we are.”The first images have been released with confirmation that the eagerly awaited Sonic will be on sale within weeks!