The first edition of this groundbreaking book, the first ever comprehensive catalogue of all Doctor Who merchandise ever released worldwide, was widely praised on release and proved extremely popular - all stocks of the first edition have now sold out, a second, revised, edition is due to be published in September 2003, see ordering information here. This page gives details related to the first edition but much of what you read here is relevant to the second edition, full detail of which can be viewed on the Cult TV Main Page.

Over twenty years in research and development, the first edition of this ultimate guide to Doctor Who collectibles was published in November 2000.

The book contained 496 pages packed with listings, photographs, guide prices and other information about every item of Doctor Who related merchandise released, world-wide, from 1963 up to the end of 1999.

Now Telos are planning a Second Edition of this much sought after book which will be published in November 2003, in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Doctor Who.

The new edition will be fully revised and updated and will include all items released up to the end of 2002.

Background information to the First Edition

A Celebration of Doctor Who...

...in the toyshops and bookshops of the world.

Since 1963 the BBC television show Doctor Who has enthralled and enchanted generations of adults and children. From the mysterious character of the Doctor and his earthly friends, to alien monsters like the dreaded Daleks, the silver Cybermen and the blood-sucking Haemovores, the show consistently broke new ground and found new audiences.

Since its cancellation as a regular production in 1989, fans have been able to catch up on the Doctor's adventures through numerous video releases and satellite screenings, while enjoying new adventures in the form of many novels and audios.

For the first time ever, David J Howe and Arnold T Blumberg present a complete collector's guide to everything that has ever been produced to tie in with the series. From hardback books, trading cards and chocolate Christmas tree decorations, to stained glass windows, underpants and metal models, this book is a fascinating and enthralling look at the world wide history, development and collectability of Doctor Who merchandise.

This is the first and only reference and price guide to the entire history of Doctor Who memorabilia from 1963 to the present. It catalogues every kind of merchandise produced in the past 36 years, includes photos of many of the items listed, and discusses many aspects of the show's long history in light of the vast amount of collectible material produced about it.

The book documents the history of the world's longest-running science fiction television show from the perspective of the marketing and merchandising juggernaut that the series spawned. Anyone who is a Doctor Who fan, science fiction enthusiast, armchair television historian, or collector of pop culture memorabilia will be fascinated by this book and the story it has to tell.

Besides being the first and only book of its kind ever published, it covers the full range of Doctor Who collectibles from the earliest toys and premiums offered in 1963 to the most recent merchandise of 1999. There are articles on collecting Doctor Who memorabilia, as well as information on dealers, retailers, fellow collectors, and a variety of useful directories.

The book's scope covers all the foreign language editions of the Doctor Who books, as well as details of every edition of every one of the Target novelisations, complete with their print runs and information to tell which edition is which.

Over 1000 items of UK merchandise are categorised and listed, together with detailed lists of items such as Doctor Who Magazine and the various sets of trading cards issued to tie in with the series. Never be left wondering what's missing from your collection again....

Further details:

Howe's Transcendental Toybox (Second Edition) will be available in September 2003 as an A5 paperback. Order Online

Second Edition published in paperback on 25 September 2003