My favourite pieces of Who Merchandise Part 1

Yes, I'm a sad bastard, but whilst I'm basking in the glow of the spectacular end of series 2 of Doctor Who, I'm going to start a new semi regular feature. Each installment will feature one of my most treasured pieces of Who merchandise.

This Week - The Sonic Screwdriver

I bought myself this neat little toy, aimed at kids rather than 32 year old men, shortly before my birthday this year. It was on offer, and I simply couldn't resist. Its a pretty accurate model too, with an extendable 'end', realistic sound effects and an ultraviolet light up head. To add to the excitement, there is an interchangeable head at the other extreme, which includes an ultraviolet pen, that, when used in conjunction with the light, enables you to leave secret messages for you friends! Wow!

For those who don't know Doctor Who, in either its original run or in its newly renewed 21st Century form, the sonic screwdriver is one of the lead characters (The Doctor) key devices. Its original purpose was to sonically vibrate locks, hatches, doors, screws etc loose, but over the years it has evolved into a device capable of almost anything! From a Trek style tricorder, to a device for resonating barbed wire till it melts, to a remote control for his TARDIS - it can do them all, depending on the setting!

UPDATE - 12th July
My memory is so crap these days. I've just had an email from Barry, he says he bought me the sonic device for my birthday! Sorry Baz, I'm an Ohsan!