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Doctor Who: Flight Controlled TARDIS
out of 5 starsA nice display piece, but not anything special., - By JTMitchell87
I had purchased this after owning the previous "Flight Control" TARDIS and had similar expectations for what it could or couldn't do. Sounds for taking off, landing, "flight", interior sounds? All there. All the same, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The top beacon still lights up and flashes, but that's it in terms of lighting.
That's right; unlike the previous version there are no interior lights to speak of. Perhaps I'm just spoiled, but when I opened the TARDIS I fully expected to see what the backdrop looked like and I can't imagine adding three bulbs would have increased the cost drastically. As a way of rubbing salt in the wound; stock art on the box and online sites show some sort of light shining on the floor... Only a little misleading.
Another thing that bugs me is the overall color. While there is some difference from the previous one it's still too dark of a blue. With quotes like "The most brilliant blue you've ever seen" appearing in the show itself I expected it to be more vibrant and brighter and was a little disappointed. Upon standing it next to my older TARDIS the two look almost identical aside from the painted windows and a new gloss.
However, it is still a well made toy and it's price is certainly lower than what the older Flight Control is going for on third party sites like eBay. If you want a decent TARDIS for display and are on a budget this one should do nicely. If not? Spend some extra and get the older model.
out of 5 starsShabby at best! Save your money!, - By sam20
Mine arrived today! I'd been waiting in specially for it, wishIi haddnt bothered! Its tacky, unfinished off, the sound card is nothing compared to the one used in the 9-10th doctors tardis! and the only light on the whole thing is the top lantern! Everything else is dark and dingy! The interior looks like cardbord stuck in by a child and the over all quality is poor at best! I would avoid like the plague and buy the older model! Save your money!
out of 5 starsNot as good value as the 9th/10th Doctor Tardis, - By Ian
Outside as before with a nicer blue but no windows lighting up.
No lights inside as before but there are still the sounds.
Cost cutting just like the 11th Doctor Console playset.
out of 5 starsFlight TARDIS, - By Tom
I was very pleased with the Tardis, it is my first Tardis and a good choice at that. It's really great, with 8 sound effects in total also it is well packaged. I have 1 gripe, it doesn't come with batteries. Overall a brilliant set and well worth the money.
out of 5 starsA Blue Box, - By Mikepa
WOW! I love this TARDIS! I've always loved the TARDIS! Now I've got it! The sounds and lights are brilliant and you can even see the original police phone inside its little door!
out of 5 starsOne star off 5 because...., - By Jakeobb
....it doesn't have a light in the interior!
Other than that it's just lovely, really nice glossy paint job and it looks ace in the packaging. I'm glad I bought it.
out of 5 starsNot as great as the previous model, - By CGod
I recently bought this item as a avid who fan, and was dissapointed with the product. It looks brilliant, with the sounds and the colour, but is short of the quality of the ninth and tenth doctors character option equivalent.
Firstly there is no inside light. When you open the doors it has the right background but not lit up. Also unlike the equivalent the police box sign is not lit up and the windows dont light up. The only thing that does light up is the lantern on top.
If it was the previous model with the new background and just painted it would be brilliant, a shame really.
out of 5 starsThey must be listening !, - By SAD BIG KID
Having crowed on about need for more TARDIS variants... they have started to 'materialise'. Well Done!
Just hope there are some 'classic' Vwooorp sounds in the Classic variants !
