Gadgets and Doctor Who go together like time and space. After all, the Doctor is a member of the universe's oldest and most technologically advanced race. Even the recent discovery that the Time Lords mysteriously adopted them hasn’t dimmed the Doctor’s love for a good contraption.
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It stands to reason that this is carried over to the show’s merchandise, which offers plenty of gadgets and gizmos for fans to get hands-on with. It’s a wide range, but Whovians wanting to show their love for the world’s longest-running sci-fi show while charging their phone or having a cup of tea are in luck. Drawn from all of time and space, this is our pick of the best Doctor Who gadgets.
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Doctor Who 60th Logo Qi Wireless Charger
This Qi wireless charger is a handy way to keep your phone battery topped up while celebrating Doctor Who’s recent birthday. The just under 4-inch dish sports a light-up logo designed for the show’s 60th anniversary and is wide enough to support any Qi-enabled phone with high-speed charging.
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Sonic Screwdriver Torch
This version of the trusty sonic screwdriver belonged to Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor. Fans will remember the distinctive design, with its metal claws and an eye-catching mix of aluminum and bronze that matched Eleven's TARDIS control room. But this model is more focused, with the green crystalline emitter making a stylish LED torch. No fan will want to be without it.
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Uncle Milton Doctor Who Tardis 20Q Kit
Whovians know that while the TARDIS may not say much, it often knows far more than the Doctor about what’s going on. This light-up 6-inch replica of the one-time Doctor’s Wife (see: Series 6) attempts to guess what a fan thinks in 20 questions. The game relies on a fiendish AI algorithm and Doctor Who facts to set a challenge for even the biggest fan.
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Doctor Who Book Light with UV Pen
This useful gadget with a twist will help fans get through their collection of brilliant Doctor Who books. The light has an adjustable neck and conveniently clips onto a book, emitting a blue light to read in the dark. The light also has a secret use, picking out any secret messages written with the bundled UV pen. There’s no need to worry about batteries as they are included.
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Doctor Who TARDIS Design Slim Power Bank Charger
This versatile power bank means any fan can travel into the time vortex without worrying that their phone or tablet will run out of juice! Two USB outputs mean it can charge two devices simultaneously, while its slim design means it’s not a hassle to carry around. Four LED indicators let fans know how much power they have left, making this one of the most useful and stylish pieces of Who merchandise.
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Doctor Who Electronic Tardis Talking Money Bank
This talking TARDIS money bank makes saving fun; it’s got to be the best way to collect in the Whoniverse, with an excellent replica Police Box that really seems to be bigger on the inside. Whenever a coin is added to the 8-inch tall bank, the top lamp flashes and fans will hear the time machine dematerialize. Fans just need to make sure they keep the TARDIS charged with three AAA batteries.
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Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor TARDIS Bluetooth Speaker with Lights and Sound Effects
The Doctor’s TARDIS is the perfect shape for all types of gadgets. Stuck in the form of an old British Police Box for decades or millennia (depending on your perspective), and now it's a Bluetooth speaker. Enabled devices can connect to play music for up to 7 hours on one battery charge. Plus, the top lamp and windows light up when active, and five sound clips from the show indicate an active connection.
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Doctor Who Remote Control Flying TARDIS
It’s tough to hear, but this extraordinary gadget might be the closest Whovians get to seeing a TARDIS fly. The Police Box is unmistakable, and thanks to the rotors in place of the traditional lamp, it can soar through the air. This time machine charges in 30 minutes through USB for up to 7 minutes of flight time. Fans just need 4 AA batteries for the handset to finetune their flying skills.
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Doctor Who Tardis Pocket Pal Talking Key Chain
What fan wouldn’t want a TARDIS in their pocket? This clip-on key chain features a raised sculpt of the Doctor’s time ship, but it’s not just a distinctive way for Whovians to keep hold of their keys. The 3-inch Pocket Pal also plays phrases and sound effects from the show at the hit of a button. The fun starts immediately, as the key clip comes packaged with batteries.
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Doctor Who TARDIS Cookie Jar
If Doctor Who fans want anything to be bigger on the inside, it’s a cookie jar. This 11-inch tall TARDIS replica makes authentic sounds from the show and lights up when used. It’s not just a fun tribute to the series but an excellent way for fans to keep their treats safe, too.
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Doctor Who Dalek and Cyberman Talking Pen
Any fan eager to write with the chilling voices of the Doctor's worst enemies wringing in their ears is in luck. Whovians can reveal the pen nib with a twist while clicking a button sounds three different phrases from the Daleks and the Cybermen, like "Exterminate" and "You will be deleted”. This 6-inch pen lets fans keep the most fearsome creatures in the universe in their pocket.
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Doctor Who Limited Edition Collector's Tardis Watch
This stainless steel watch features a blue leather wrist strap with a TARDIS design, but the real trick is in the timepiece itself. The center detached to become a fetching pocket watch with a timeship chain, something the Doctor would appreciate. It’s an intricate and stunning collectible.
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As this selection shows, the TARDIS makes a great gadget, whether it’s charging a phone, guarding cookies, or flying through the air. However, fans looking for a high-end collectible can’t go wrong with the practical and stylish two-in-one limited edition watch. Not only is it an impressive piece of merchandise that looks great on a wrist or in its special collector's display case, but few things say Doctor Who like a hidden fob watch.
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Hopefully, this list has opened up a universe of ingenious possibilities. Whovians looking to pick up a gadget at the best price and with the best delivery options from Amazon can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime.
FAQs
What gadgets does the Doctor have?
Throughout their travels, the Doctor has employed many incredible gadgets in the ongoing fight against the monsters of the universe. The most well-known is the sonic screwdriver, which first appeared in the hand of the Second Doctor in the 1968 story Fury From the Deep.
It’s been ubiquitous since the modern era began in 2005, with almost every Doctor carrying a different style. The Twelfth Doctor even branched out with Sonic Sunglasses at one point. As the show enters a new era in May 2024, fans can expect a whole load of new gizmos, following the mavity-beating Intelligent Gloves the Fifteenth Doctor introduced in 2023’s Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road.
What is the TARDIS in Doctor Who?
The Doctor’s time ship is a Type-40 travel capsule borrowed from the Time Lords when he fled from the planet Gallifrey during their first incarnation. These incredible time Lord craft can travel through time and space and are dimensionally transcendent. This means that despite its small exterior, the inside is theoretically endless, as it exists in a different dimension.
Unsurprisingly, the name stands for Time and Relative Dimension in Space. Every TARDIS features a chameleon circuit that allows the capsule to disguise itself and sink into its surroundings. The Doctor’s TARDIS has a famously faulty chameleon circuit, but no fan would want to lose the Police Box exterior it settled on in London in 1963.
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