Doctor Who Collectors Podcast: Recent Episodes
Larry VanMersbergen
Dear Diary….Well, there were several Dr. Who Diaries published from 1986 to the present day. Some were limited runs, some were only produced down under.…
Well, the best kept secret in the USA has been revealed! Well not really. “Red, White, and Who” has written about it and even interviewed the owner. So why didn’t anyone know about these books when they came out? We may never know. I didn’t know about them when I ran a Dr. Who Store. Here is what I know, and maybe, someone out there knows more… These 5 rare USA Dr. Who hardcovers are legitimate releases with license agreements and everything! Very hard to find outside the USA.See exclusive Videos only on Patreon! ($15 level or above). Or less for early access to this podcast!The Most Outrageous Offer! – Doctor Who Weekly #20 almost $10KYou can buy it for a more reasonable price here or hereDo not pay the $9812 for this Magazine!
The Universal Tandem company’s imprint of WH Allen produced 9 hardcover books in 1982. The print runs are winding down and this money-losing venture continues and will continue for 5 more years. Some titles are old while only doing one Peter Davison story. Join me and Tony Whitt (Doctor Who Target Book Club Podcast) and we share the stories behind these elusive and highly collectible books!See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above).The Most outrageous offer – Doctor Who Short Trips – Monsters (Big Finish)You can buy it for a more reasonable price here or hereDo not pay the $1,488.62 for this book!
Since 1974, the iconic covers that helped sell thousands of copies of Target books still keep collectors hunting. In December, 2021 we lost Chris Achilleos, the artist who made those covers. Chris was supposed to be on this podcast in February, 2022. Today, we talk with his partner in life, Tasha Achilleos! You don’t want to miss this conversation! This and the Most Outrageous Offer! Thanks for Listening! Be sure to join us on Patreon for the video.See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above).The Most outrageous offer – The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who!You can buy it for a more reasonable price here or here. or even here.Do not pay the $1,128.69 for this book!
Since 1990, Gallifrey One has been one of the largest gatherings of Dr. Who Fans in the US! This year had guests that included Jodie Whitaker, Sophie Aldred, Tony Lee, and many more! Katie Haynes is a frequent guest on my show and attends Gallifrey One. She will be giving us the highlights and happenings! Be sure to get your tickets for next year! This and the Most Outrageous Offer along with My Time! Thanks for Listening! Be sure to join us on Patreon for the video.See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above).The Most outrageous offer – Doctor Who: Empire of DeathYou can buy it for a more reasonable price here or here. or even here.Katie Haynes
Since my early start in Dr. Who watching Jon Pertwee as my hero, I got the chance to meet him in the early 80’s. When he passed in 1996 I never thought someone would come along and bring his essence back to the role. Well, Tim Treloar is doing that for Big Finish! Tim plays the 3rd Doctor brilliantly! Listen to the interview to find out which famous Doctor referred him for the role! I also have My Time and the most outrageous offer! See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above).The Most outrageous offer – Doctor Who – The Tardis Handbook You can buy it for a more reasonable price here or here.Tim Treloar (official photo)You can buy or download stories featuring Tim Treloar here
The Peter Cushing Dr. Who movies have been a popular part of Dr. Who. With many books and toys marketed to promote those films, collectors have swarmed to buy them up. Now, there is a new book going behind the making of these wonderful films. “Dr. Who and The Daleks: The Official Book of the Film” by John Walsh went to reprint in one hour after release. Today, I talk with John Walsh about this wonderful new book! See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above). The Most outrageous offer – Link already gone! Someone reported it to eBay! You can buy it for a more reasonable price here or here. Dr Who and the Daleks – Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 artifacts of which are in my collection. Dalek Action Paint n Puzzle Book1966Dalek Pocket Book and Space Travelers Guide1965 - This is in my collectionRolykins Movie DalekThis is in my collectionDr. Who and the Daleks radio controlled DalekDaleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Movie PosterDr. Who and the Daleks Video Store PosterThis is in my collectionA target for Tommy: Novel of the film (fan made)This is in my collectionA Target for Tommy film novel (fan Made)This is in my collectionPaint and Draw the film Dr. Who and the Daleks1965 - This is in my collectionDr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Vinyl sountrack2020- This is in my collectionFlip side of the vinyl albumThis is in my collectionDaleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Micro Talking DaleksThis is in my collectionDr. Who and the Daleks Dell Comic Book1966 - I have 3 in the collectionDr. Who and the Daleks Campaign BookThis is in my collectionDaleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Campaign BookThis is in my collectionDoctor Who Monthly #84This is in my collectionDoctor Who Magazine #515This is in my collectionDr. Who and the Daleks VHS ReleaseThis is in my collectionDr Who and the Daleks first VHS releaseThis is in my collectionDr. Who and the Daleks Blu Ray releaseThis is in my collectionDalekmania: VHS and poster collection limited and numberedThis is in my collectionDalekmania: The number I haveDalekmania: a peak inside the boxDr. Who and the Daleks Movie PosterDaleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Blu Ray releaseThis is in my collection
In 1981 there were 12 new hardcovers published with 9 novels, 2 reference books, and one reprint with a new cover. The writers strike is in full force making new books impossible to publish, but why not a few old titles in hardcover? Join me and my guest Tony Whitt (host of the Dr. Who Target Book Club Podcast) on this part of the adventure in collecting classic hardcovers. I also have a most outrageous offer that even River Song can’t fix! See you there! Keep collecting!See The Video Interview only on Patreon! ($15 level or above).
| | Creature From the Pit by David Fisher published in January, 1981. | | | Terror of the Autons by Terrance Dicks published in February, 1981. | | | The Enemy of the World by Ian Marter published in March, 1981 | | | The Green Death by Malcolm Hulke published in April, 1981 | | | Doctor Who Programme Guide Volume 1 by Jean-Marc Loficier published in May, 1981 | | | Doctor Who Programme Guide Volume 2 by Jean-Marc Loficier published in May, 1981 | | | The Sea Devils by Malcolm Hulke published in June, 1981 | | | The Cybermen by Gerry Davis published in July, 1981 | | | The Day of the Daleks by Terrance Dicks published in August, 1981 | | | State of Decay by Terrance Dicks published in September, 1981 | | | An Unearthly Child by Terrance dicks published in October, 1981 | | | The Auton Invasion by Terrance Dicks (2nd printing of the Wingate Title from 1974) Published in November, 1981. No titles published in December. |
The Most outrageous offer – Link already gone! Someone reported it to eBay!You can buy it for a more reasonable price here or here.Listen to the Dr. Who Target Book Club Podcast here.
It is rare to speak with a veteran Dr. Who companion. Mr. Peter Purves appeared in 46 episodes of Dr. Who with William Hartnell. He started as Morton Dill in part 3 of The Chase, then boarded the Tardis in part 6. He continued his adventures until a new producer came in and told him The Savages would his last. In this interview we learn about his role, his working relationship with William Hartnell, his working with Daleks, and a collectible prop that he threw away. I believe this to be my best interview and my highest ranking guest to date! I also have a most outrageous offer that is 10 times the going price of a new item! Welcome to the new year and the 60th anniversary of Dr. Who! The continuing legend of Morton Dill!The Most Outrageous Offer! Buy this from Amazon new! The price has gone up since publication! New copies can be had for $116 (approx) Peter Purves as Steven Taylor from The Celestial Toymaker.Peter Purves as Steven Taylor in The Time MeddlerPeter Purves as the legendary Morton Dill! Takes the piss out of a Dalek as he says. Had no idea it was his audition for Dr. Who.
Happy Holidays! Here is the annual gift guide for the casual Dr. Who fan brought to you by Amazon.com! A wrap up of 2022 with a look at 2023. More guests are coming! Thank you for your support!Doctor Who Gifts courtesy of Amazon.comDoctor Who Merchandise courtesy of Amazon.com
Let’s talk about the Doctor’s favorite tool, the Sonic Screwdriver. The talk will take a look at the 54-year-history of this fictional tool: from its humble beginnings as a life vest whistle and pen light, to Jodie Whittaker’s modern crystalline design, and will also look at the way it has been used in the narratives. This was recorded live at Chicago Tardis. All visuals will be linked below. We have collection protection, A wrap-up of Chicago Tardis 2022, and the Most Outrageous offer!Video of Bristol University ‘GauntLev’ project aka real life sonic screwdriver:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLCrm6gos4w&feature=youtu.beKasterborous classic sonic ebook:https://kasterborous.co.uk/classic-series-sonic-screwdrivers-a-compiled-history/Kasterborous RTD sonic ebook:https://kasterborous.co.uk/rtd-era-sonic-screwdriver-history-free-ebook/Nick Robatto’s history of the 11th Doctor sonic:https://www.rubbertoereplicas.com/sonic-historyNick Robatto’s shorter info page about the 12th sonic:https://www.rubbertoereplicas.com/12th-doctors-sonic-pre-orderNick Robatto’s shorter info page about the 13th sonic:https://www.rubbertoereplicas.com/13th-sonic-screwdriverCollectors Props Wales eBay page for liquidators from studio move:https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/collectorspropswales?_ipg=72Matthew Doe and the Reliquary (aka the source of my screen used sonic and Fenric chess pieces):https://the-reliquary.com/Little Shop props (works with Rubbertoe Replicas and has the info from my original props to make perfect copies):https://www.facebook.com/littleshopprops/https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleShopProps Collection Protection: Aliexpress
In 1980 there were 12 new hardcovers published including 1 American printing. They did away with dust-jackets in June of that year. Artwork on the…
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1979 was a tough year for the world with high inflation and gasoline prices doubling! It was a good year for Dr. Who. Tom Baker’s…
Starting in 1965, Dr. Who collector plates are part of the collecting world. Here we talk about those and more cutlery with our guest Katie…
We enter the year 1978. The Allen Wingate imprint is gone and we now have the Longbow/WH Allen, then just WH Allen. These hardcover books…
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50 episodes! A milestone and a proud moment! I reflect on the past 50 and look to the next 50! Thank you to everyone who…
The late Jackie Lane (1941-2021) portrayed the character Dorothea “Dodo” Chaplet in Dr. Who from “The Massacre” part 4 to “The War Machines” Part 2.…
In 1977, 17 hardcover novels were published for Dr. Who under the Allan Wingate imprint. This will be the final year for Allan Wingate and…
Back in the 90’s there was no Dr. Who on the air and no Big Finish to satisfy our Dr. Who needs. The New Dr.…
In the many years that Elisabeth Sladen portrayed the most beloved character in Dr. Who, many items had her image whether it be action figures,…
Why collecting Dr. Who and Cosplaying are connected. The two are important parts of the world of Dr. Who. I talk to Katie Haynes, a…
Sadly, just before this taping, my friend and Dr. Who icon, Chris Achilleos passed away. His artwork was essential to Target Books in the early…
Today I present a wrap-up of Chicago Tardis and the countdown to Chicago Tardis 2022 begins! I also go into a deep dive on the…
It’s the time we all have been waiting for….Chicago TARDIS 2021! Back to an in-person convention. Here is everything that I am doing so far…
Yes, they made a Dr. Who Coffin! Who would have thought? Here I talk about more household items from soap to wallpaper to phone products.…
Wyndham publishers put out a total of 4 hardcover books in 1974 and 1975 using the Allan Wingate imprint. They increased that number to 10 in 1976. These hardcover releases mirror the Target paperback imprints exactly. The growing popularity of Dr. Who in 1976 is clearly evident. The demand for these titles in hardcover is shown by the high prices these are demanding even in ex-library condition. Join me and my guest, Tony Whitt (Target Book Club Podcast), as we do a deep dive into the hardcovers of 1976. * Most Outrageous offer 1 – Auton Invasion 2nd Print * Most Outrageous offer 2 – War Games ex-library hardcover * Collection Protection – Hardcover Bags * Collection Protection – Archival Book Protection
Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars published December 1976 2nd edition in January 1978. Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks published in September 1976. Doctor Who and the Space War published in September 1976. 2nd edition in January 1979.Doctor Who and the Web of Fear published in August 1976. 2nd edition in January 1978. 3rd Target Book Prototype publishing date unknown. Only samples were made. Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks published in July 1976. 2nd edition in January 1977.Doctor Who and the Revenge of the Cybermen published in May 1976. 2nd edition in January 1977.Doctor Who and the Ice Warriors published in March 1976. 2nd edition in July 1978.Doctor Who and the Tenth Planet published in February 1976. 2nd edition in January 1977Doctor-Who-And-The-Dinosaur-Invasion-Wingate-hardbackDoctor Who and the Dinosaur Invasion published in February 1976. 2nd edition in January 1977Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster - with blue spine published in January 1976, 2nd edition in August 1976. 3rd edition in January 1977 with white spinesDoctor Who and the Web of Fear Prototype Target Hardcover alternative coverDoctor Who and the Web of Fear prototype Target Hardcover Doctor Who and the Web of Fear Target Book Collection prototype
Radio Times is a British TV/Radio program guide that has been around for a very long time. Dr. Who is the most represented TV show to ever appear on the cover. Collectors have been looking for these early rare issues since most of them were discarded after one week of use. Today we talk about the Dr. Who Covers and notable issues of Radio Times. I also have collection protection and the most outrageous offer! Tune in!
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How do you celebrate the landmark episode of a podcast you’ve been doing for years now that talks about Target books? Talk about something entirely different! This time, our three-person discussion panel of Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, and Dalton Hughes is joined by friend of the podcast Larry VanMersbergen for a special bumper volume (hey, that’s a Target reference) for a joint episode with his own show, THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST. And what are we discussing? Only the first major crossover between our favorite show and another franchise (and no, I don’t mean the DARK SHADOWS/VAMPIRELLA comic, either): THE DOCTOR AND THE ENTERPRISE!
The not-at-all Target book we will be covering in this episode can be found in four parts (text only) starting at the first link below, or in PDF version at the second link:
scirev.net/2010/06/the-doctor-…-enterprise-part-1/ www.dropbox.com/sh/m3buz511jyu3sg…tYbY9am5QDDa?dl=0 https://secureservercdn.net/192.169.220.223/evk.390.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DWCPTBCPEDITFULL.mp3
Additional Resources:
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The first appearance of this story. R&R issue 13 (1981) First Standalone edition, 1982. Free publication 2nd Printing of the standalone edition, date unknown. Free publication Elusive 3rd printing with art by Gail Bennett 1983. Very hard to find First printing commercially with permission in Enterprise Magazine issue 1 – in four parts across the first four issues. Issue #2 with part 2. No higher res available. Hard to find. Issue #3 with part 3. Issue #4 with first photo cover. Part 4 is included here. The first illegal commercial publication. Done without permission of the author. New Media Publications 1985 Rare 2nd edition, again without author’s consent. Date unknown, hard to find 3rd printing from New Media Press, still illegal and without permission of the author. 1986 A badly edited 4th edition by Pioneer books. All proper Star Trek and Dr. Who names changed but content still published without the Author’s permission. The only fanzine to reprint “The Doctor and the Lieutenant” The racy sequel. This underground fanzine was published in 1982. Very hard to find. I have one copy. Sample artwork from “The Blue Guardian” #13. Interesting how this story was in #13 of both fanzines. The rest of the images are the artwork from the First illegal printing. The artist is Tom Holtkamp and you can still buy the originals on ebay for $25 each.