Evolution Of The Toy Dalek: Collecting Through The Ages

One of the most iconic creations to come out of the BBC’s cult television show Doctor Who is the Dalek. Its deceptively simple shape, movement and voice have beguiled fans since the very start, and it wasn’t long before the merchandisers came on board and started to produce Dalek toys in a variety of shapes and sizes, and with variable features and functions from push and go, to voice activated.

Dalek enthusiast Alex Storer takes us on a fan and collector’s journey through the multitude of Dalek toys which have been produced over the years. From the early days of Louis Marx and Selcol in the 1960s, to the modern Character Options variants, every type of toy Dalek is pictured and discussed. This is not an exhaustive catalogue or a guidebook, but an enthusiastic and appreciative love letter to the toy Dalek, explaining the challenges and elements of their construction, and how these changed as technology grew more sophisticated.

With interviews and input from many of those who were involved in the creation, design, manufacture and marketing of the toys, this book is a gloriously designed and illustrated celebration of the Dalek in miniature form.

‘A really amazing book … a great book for collectors … You’ve got to have this in your collection’ Larry VanMersbergen, Doctor Who Collectors Podcast

‘It’s a great book, it doesn’t claim to be a concise document of every toy Dalek released, but it does cover absolutely everything with regards to the different manufacturers and types. It still is a great reference book if you collect or trade toy Daleks. Loads of information and images, in the short time I’ve had it – it has helped me more than once to identify a few items I had that had me stumped! Highly recommended for collector/traders.‘ 5* Amazon Review