New 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote

[Richard B]

I emailed BBC America for an estimated date and got this. I don't know if they are saying this date to make it seem like it will come earlier, but I got this.
"At this time, we are expecting more inventory on or around the 29th of October."

Nothing's changed since my post #538 yesterday. The cargo plane from Hong Kong to Chicago (via Tokyo and Anchorage) landed at O'Hare airport at 11:31 this morning (FlightAware:KZ132). We're still expecting Customs clearance to happen tomorrow (Sunday) and for the goods to be shipped out from our warehouse on Monday for delivery to BBC America (and ThinkGeek) on Wednesday.

I guess BBC America might be adding a few days' contingency in their estimate, so as not to disappoint anyone further if anything happens to cause another delay, such as a problem with the US Customs and Border Protection folk getting suspicious about the devices, which wouldn't be the most surprising thing in the world. (I had a rather frustrating argument with a TSA official a few months back, when trying to hand-carry a sonic screwdriver onto a flight at a US airport - he was concerned that I was carrying a potentially-dangerous "tool" as it was called a "screwdriver". I didn't win the argument...)

 

[Ull Dar Borealis]

I had a rather frustrating argument with a TSA official a few months back, when trying to hand-carry a sonic screwdriver onto a flight at a US airport - he was concerned that I was carrying a potentially-dangerous "tool" as it was called a "screwdriver". I didn't win the argument...)

really you don't say had the same experience with the CBSA they went as far as to snap the head off 1 of my sonic's then handed it back and said be on my way

I then spent the next 1\2 hour explaining to manger on duty what they had done was given paper work to fill out. I then took down 4 sets of names and took photos which they were not impressed with said security reasons which I responded I need evidence of the of where it took place and who did what

been now 3 weeks since this happens and have yet to hear back from the CSBA

oh well

 

[Richard B]

really you don't say had the same experience with the CBSA they went as far as to snap the head off 1 of my sonic's then handed it back and said be on my way

Oh, crikey - really sorry to hear about that!

 

[SeaPotatos]

You are so willing to help anyone and I thank you again.

 

[totallynerds]

Hoping ThinkGeek or BBCA's Wednesday stock of sonics will last till I get my Friday paycheck. If not, still happy to be at least buying such a great product from an even better company -- thanks to everyone at The Wand Company and David Tennant!

 

[SeaPotatos]

Is anyone else's BBC America tracking order not working?

 

[Mansoli]

Forget the sonic for a moment, Mansoli, where did you get that shelf?

We're on the RPF It should be obvious hehe. I made it back in 2007. It's actually a wall mount, which has lights behind the hexagonals.

 

[Terrasolo]

We're on the RPF It should be obvious hehe. I made it back in 2007. It's actually a wall mount, which has lights behind the hexagonals.

Very nice work. If nothing else it makes a great backdrop for pics.

 

[cbkprop]

Sad no one has really posted any other pictures or videos for the screwdriver, literally have been digging just to find any new pictures, and only have found 2.

 

[novicepropmaker]

Sad no one has really posted any other pictures or videos for the screwdriver, literally have been digging just to find any new pictures, and only have found 2.

I would really wanna see some more vids and pics about it, because there's a lot of videos for the 11th sonic, it'd be cool (albeit a bit self cruel) to see it in action with a bunch of average joes and janes.

 

[Tom Starkiller]

Just got mine and taken it out of the box. The size is incredible. Best sonic ever. Guess QMX needn't bother with theirs.

I'll have to get my DSLR for some pictures later on in the week. For now, I leave you with this:

 

[Aposstle]

Got mine in the post the other day and haven't really stopped playing around with it. It's a beautiful little thing and well worth the money. I've put a couple photos on here... they're not great just from my phone but as you can see it's not bad. My only complaint is that the body of it gives off a kinda plastic feel and the crackle isn't really 'two-tone' so I'm going to be distressing mine with some paint or boot polish for sure.

 

[Angelus Lupus]

Anyone else here really want David Tennant to sneak his one of these into a scene in the 50th special, so it can be screen accurate?

 

[Richard B]

Anyone else here really want David Tennant to sneak his one of these into a scene in the 50th special, so it can be screen accurate?

That would be nice, but I'm afraid there's no chance of it happening - filming for the 50th anniversary episode was done back in April, long before we had our product completed.

 

[Angelus Lupus]

Aw, nuts! Well, it would have been a really nice bonus for you guys after producing such a great product.
BTW, I've just bought my new longbow, cheaper than expected (by way of a cheeky offer via the store's ebay listings) so now I can save for a sonic! Just need to pass round a fez labeld 'Sonic fund, please give generously'. :lol

 

[MEKKANNOID]

Any chance someone who has theirs already could do a short video demo for the rest of us?

 

[Aposstle]

Right... the video quality is quite poor because I just did them quickly on my phone. I'll try do some better ones at some point but these give you a little taste!

 

[MEKKANNOID]

Thanks for that, the fx mode sure looks like fun!

 

[Aposstle]

You're welcome, I wanna do a better video I just have no means of filming it. Hope it gives a general idea though. It's a great little thing and now looks a bit better since I rubbed some grime into the body.

 

[MEKKANNOID]

That's a nice effect with the sound getting louder as the slider extends, unless that's due to the microphone?