Character Option Sonic used in Doctor Who fx filming

[Anakin Starkiller]

Hey, guys. So, for a long time there was a rumor that CO sonic screwdriver toys were used in Doctor Who as props. This rumor was generally untrue as just about every time the sonic appeared on screen in series 1-4 it was a metal prop. However, it looks like in the series five episode 11th hour, when Matt's sonic explodes, the fx team used a CO sonic rigged with explosives for the effect. If you check out this pic of the burnt-out sonic

you can clearly see that this prop, before the pyro work, was a CO sonic toy.
It looks like they replaced the wires in the center with the series 4 yellow wires and the body was full of explosives. But, if you check out the emitter, this is definitely a CO head. So, for you budget minded fans. Your CO toys are now replicas of a screen used fx prop.

 

[Primrodo]

Totally did

Purpleblancmange covered it in his Blog too

The 9th and 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver (Updated). « PurpleBlancmange

Well worth a read...and a CHEAP way of making a stunt sonic without doing a ton of work or casting.

 

[The Prop Stop]

Correct...and they were used in a number of throwing scenes too....

you don't think they would throw the hero do you???

 

[karstva]

Totally did

Purpleblancmange covered it in his Blog too

The 9th and 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver (Updated). « PurpleBlancmange

Well worth a read...and a CHEAP way of making a stunt sonic without doing a ton of work or casting.

Wow, I don't know what to do, I'm mentioned in a blog with no expletives before or after my name. :lol

 

[phez]

Wow, I don't know what to do, I'm mentioned in a blog with no expletives before or after my name. :lol

lol:lol

 

[Primrodo]

I am sure purple can add them if you like <.<