The Doctor Who Thread

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

I've got loads of the original Target Who books in the attic. I think I may have some hardbacks, too.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Mojo

Great to see another batch of these, although I'm a little disappointed there weren't more 'lost' Pat Troughton stories. Always loved that Tenth Planet cover mind.

As for the Zygons, it is the one time I hope they do substitute some new ( Loch Ness monster ) effects.

The releases are a bit random, but at least they are sticking with the early Achilleos covers to begin with.

This is a rundown with artwork of all the Target range. Dr Who Books Gallery - All Target Books in Publication Order

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I've got loads of the original Target Who books in the attic. I think I may have some hardbacks, too.

I don't have any hardbacks but i have 90% of the paperbacks. I will never get rid of them.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

I don't have any hardbacks but i have 90% of the paperbacks. I will never get rid of them.

I can't see me doing so either.

I used to love reading them when I was a kid - The Celestial Toymaker was one of my favourite stories (unfortunately one where the broadcasted episodes are almost all missing). I can remember giving my dad a list of the ones I still needed to get and him picking them up on his frequent business trips.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I can't see me doing so either.

I used to love reading them when I was a kid - The Celestial Toymaker was one of my favourite stories (unfortunately one where the broadcasted episodes are almost all missing). I can remember giving my dad a list of the ones I still needed to get and him picking them up on his frequent business trips.

Back then it was all we had for any story not just the missing ones. I, and probably you are the same, used to use your imagination and picture these terrible monsters.

Quite honestly, the stories i imagined were far better than what was actually televised

I remember watching The Three Doctors on vhs anxious to see Omega attack all three Doctors using his powerful hand rays. I was certain the Ice Warriors had beams of electricity for weapons also.

All because of Target books and their brilliant covers.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

I, and probably you are the same, used to use your imagination and picture these terrible monsters.

Quite honestly, the stories i imagined were far better than what was actually televised

Yep, some of the rubber and latex monsters were no competition for my imagination. I did manage to see a fair few of the televised stories (some even before I read the books - which did aid to spoil the imagination process a bit).

Although, that said, I found Tomb of the Cybermen pretty creepy when I was young. It remains one of my favourite of any of the televised stories to date.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

The music to Tomb is very creepy.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

The music to Tomb is very creepy.

Ditto the Cybermen voices.

"You belong to us. You will be like us"

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Ditto the Cybermen voices.

"You belong to us. You will be like us"

A phrase now copyrighted to Simon Cowell and his merry band of cloned wannabees.

[Mojo]

Originally Posted by Demdike

Wave Two of Target reprints due May.

I love all these artworks.

How cool is that Loch Ness monster? I bet it looks brilliant in the show.

Achilleos' artwork is terrific - the covers bring back many happy childhood memories. I've a feeling I'm going to have to get all of these!

[Susan Foreman]

It's been confirmed that the new companion is to be former 'Emmerdale' actress Jenna-Louise Coleman

Coleman is new Doctor Who sidekick - Yahoo! News UK