Doctor Who is the world’s longest-running sci-fi series. Merchandise appeared soon after it first screened on UK TVs in the early 1960s, and while the show has undergone a few pauses and reboots, the collectibles have barely stopped since. Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary celebrations have unleashed a new wave of merch in 2023, ahead of what many fans anticipate will be the show’s biggest era yet.
Doctor Who is a show that can go anywhere in time and space and change its lead actors, scenery, and genre from one week to the next. Typically, that translates to a wide range of merch and myriad ways fans can show their allegiance to the Doctor, the famous traveler in time and space.
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Doctor Who TARDIS Union Flag Tee
Ripple Junction’s official tees let fans show their love for the series all day long. There are many designs to choose from, but this tee has an irresistible punk aesthetic. It combines the unmistakable silhouette of the Doctor’s time ship, the TARDIS, with the British Union Flag.
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Doctor Who: Exploding TARDIS Print
Fans can decorate their walls with this Van-Gogh-inspired painting taken from the fifth series of the show’s modern era. The TARDIS being destroyed in a swirl of colorful and dramatic brushstrokes may not sound good, but it perfectly reproduces the riddle that ran through Matt Smith’s first year playing the Eleventh Doctor.
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Doctor Who: Once Upon a Time Lord
Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott has been a vocal Doctor Who fan for years, and for the show’s 60th anniversary, he finally got the chance to pen the story collected together in this hardcover. A fun and twisty long-form comic that goes to the heart(s) of the show's storytelling, fans will love the returning monsters, and time-traveling chaos led by the Tenth Doctor and companion, Martha Jones.
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Doctor Who: Limited Edition New Who Collector’s Blu-Ray Set
Ahead of a new era (the Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa will debut in Autumn 2023), this incredible 58-disc set collects the complete new Doctor Who: every episode since its reboot, from 2005 to 2022. The Blu-rays feature upscaled versions of the first four series and an exclusive anniversary set of five TItan figures. Fans must hurry as the collection is limited to 6,000 units.
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Doctor Who: The Official Cookbook
Doctor Who devotees can impress their friends with 40 recipes in this official cookbook. It’s a fun way to get stuck into a wide selection of bakes and dishes. The universal treats inside include Cyberman Pie, Supreme Dalek Cake, and the Eleventh Doctor’s favorite, fish fingers and custard.
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Doctor Who Scarf
$34 $50 Save $16Materializing in the mid-1970s era of the show, the Doctor’s scarf is one of the most recognizable parts of the Time Lord’s legend. Any Doctor Who fan can look the part with this official reproduction of the neckwear without the risk of tripping up. It’s far more manageable than the original, which ran up to 24 feet.
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Doctor Who Journal
Inspired by the mysterious journal carried by River Song, the one-time wife of the Doctor, this tough notebook includes 200 blank pages and a bookmark ribbon. At a handy 4.5 by 7 inches, it’s perfect for fans of all ages to jot down their ideas or take a record of their timey-wimey life.
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Weeping Angel Talking Plush
Doctor Who has contributed some of the scariest monsters to science fiction, but there aren’t many that can’t be softened up. The Angels, also known as the Lonely Assassins, first appeared to scare the TARDIS crew in 2007. This adorable 9-inch plush shows off a cuddly side to the monsters and features sound effects and even dialogue lifted from the Series 5 episode Flesh and Stone.
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Doctor Who: The Daily Doctor Book
Fans of the show won’t need much convincing that Doctor Who features a host of wisdom that can help them through everyday situations. This slim volume features principles and advice to help wannabe Time Lords live their best intergalactic life every day, even if they can’t regenerate.
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Doctor Who TARDIS laptop bag
The Doctor’s ship, the TARDIS, is famous for being bigger on the inside thanks to its dimensional transcendence. That’s something fans can put to the test thanks to this stylish laptop bag. The soft shell and padded inside, embroidered with the Seal of Rassilon as seen on the show, can accommodate laptops up to 15.6 inches.
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Doctor Who Dalek Tiki Mug
Any Whovian will jump at the chance to exterminate a drink with a Dalek mug. This fetching design is one of a range from Beeline Creative, each of which gives a traditional Tiki twist to an icon from the show. Fans can’t go wrong with a 7-inch mug based on the Doctor’s most feared enemies.
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Doctor Who: Rose (The Illustrated Edition)
This is the second of a series of beautifully illustrated books that look just as good on a coffee table as when read at bedtime. Rose was the episode that introduced the show to a whole new generation of fans when it rebooted the show in 2005. It’s illustrated by Robert Hack, using a novelization penned by the Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies.
All The Merch In Time & Space
From books to clothing to collectible toys, there’s plenty of choice for fans of Doctor Who to show their love for the show. The limited edition New Who Blu-ray collection is the exclusive pick, especially as it features new content from Russell T. Davies, who's returning to steer the show from the 60th anniversary onwards. However, devotees shouldn’t be too upset if they miss out on the limited numbers and hefty price tag, as there are plenty of options to purchase the series in other collections and formats.
There is lots of choice for devotees who are out and about, too. As Doctor Who first appeared in the fall, few things sum up the show like a multicolored scarf. That’s the perfect merch to get fans through shortening autumn days when they’re not watching their favorite show.
FAQs
When Was David Tennant The Doctor?
David Tennant played the Tenth Doctor between 2005 and 2010, the second of the show’s modern era. He was immensely popular and returned for the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor. Tennant is returning to the role in 2023 as part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations, but this time as the mysterious fourteenth incarnation of the Time Lord.
Are Daleks Available For Sale?
The Doctor’s most feared enemies are a popular item for collectors, and for several years, official full-size replicas have been produced and sold. Fans who find a Dalek retailer must choose which era of the monsters they prefer. Casts based on the Classic Series and Modern Series models of the Daleks have been made, as well as colorful versions based on two 1960s movies.