mooneye63
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Ah so there is! Many thanks. Interesting aren't they? Does make you wonder which of the 9/10th Dr Props they were referencing?
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New 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote
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Ah so there is! Many thanks. Interesting aren't they? Does make you wonder which of the 9/10th Dr Props they were referencing?
zombieboy
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So I finally recieved my sonic today and was excited to get home from work. I opened it up and now I don't know how to feel. First off it looks great and feels like it could have a bit more weight but no biggie on that point. Now for the parts that makes me sad. The emitter is slightly bent. When I use the slide it has play in it and it won't stay extended unless I push pretty firmly. Then the activation button gets stuck and finally I barely can hear anything when the slider is down. Extended it sounds perfect.
I don't know If these issues are normal or not. I did read one post about the play in the slider but I didn't think it sounded that bad.
Maybe this stuff is normal, I don't know. I'm not mad or feel like I've been had... Just a little bummed.
I don't know If these issues are normal or not. I did read one post about the play in the slider but I didn't think it sounded that bad.
Maybe this stuff is normal, I don't know. I'm not mad or feel like I've been had... Just a little bummed.
mooneye63
Active Member
I keep reading people about people having problems with their sonics, but surely the best way to sort it is to contact who you've ordered the product from straight away, as you would with other faulty goods. it seems like everyone post their problems here for Richard to sort out. Come one Guys, give the man a break.
On another note love the expression you guys used over the pond. 'totally bummed' means something quite different over here!
On another note love the expression you guys used over the pond. 'totally bummed' means something quite different over here!
zombieboy
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I keep reading people about people having problems with their sonics, but surely the best way to sort it is to contact who you've ordered the product from straight away, as you would with other faulty goods. it seems like everyone post their problems here for Richard to sort out. Come one Guys, give the man a break.
On another note love the expression you guys used over the pond. 'totally bummed' means something quite different over here!
Haha... Well I suppose you could say that we felt "bummed" as well
mooneye63
Active Member
I'm not sure that's any better? Also reminds me of the gag in the playground 'bummer are deaf'
Doctor Octoroc
Sr Member
Just got my shipment notification from TG! I hope I get it by this weekend so I can hassle my friends out at the bar and mess with the TV! If I get there early enough I can grab the remote (all the bartenders are my friends, mwahaha) and do some serious damage!
For anyone else who is having a problem with the sonic getting stuck when fully extended I may have a fix.
It is hard to see but where that scuff mark is on the inside slider track was a small bump, I cut it off with an x-acto knife and it works great now I. Hope this helps.
It is hard to see but where that scuff mark is on the inside slider track was a small bump, I cut it off with an x-acto knife and it works great now I. Hope this helps.
I got mine today and I was so excited and amazed at how great this sonic really is.
I don't have any problems with it yet, but did notice how much quieter it is compared to the 11th and even more so when not extended, as a few others have brought out.
Don't really mind that much though since I love it as a display piece and will be getting another to use for an actual remote.
For the price and quality, it is well worth having.
I don't have any problems with it yet, but did notice how much quieter it is compared to the 11th and even more so when not extended, as a few others have brought out.
Don't really mind that much though since I love it as a display piece and will be getting another to use for an actual remote.
For the price and quality, it is well worth having.
Chris B
New Member
Sorry to hear that you've got some problems with your sonic. Please email me directly on sonic@thewandcompany.com and I'll do my best get to the bottom of your issues. Thx
TimeyWhimyStuff
Well-Known Member
I'd assume that bumps there so you can keep it displayed in the open position.
Got mine charged during a nap today, & haven't really put it down since. I own 3 LG TVs & I found that the TVBGone feature works on all 3 in about 10 seconds. The best part is that it will turn them all on in the same amount of time. That's not a surprise, since the code is the same for both functions, but it's good that they don't require the long push to turn them on.
I got a Morse code reader app for my phone & got the messages decoded.
I have seen a lot of discussions on how this matches up to the MFX. I've never owned one of those. When I had saved up for a sonic, I went for one of the good ones. Unfortunately, I had to sell it a few months back, with full well intending on getting an 'ultimate' version at some time. Now though, I believe that with this remote, I'm going to be well satisfied for a little while longer.
My only comment about the sound is that the instructional voice seems to be a little quieter than 11's. To me, the sound effects are loud enough, but they don't seem to cut through any background noise. When I first fired it up, the TV was on & the windows were opened & it was a little hard to hear, but after everyone had gone to bed & the house was quiet, every sound came through great. I know that sounds like a 'DUH' statement. Not sure how to explain it, but it doesn't seem like it's a volume issue to me, but rather a frequency issue. It just doesn't seem to 'cut through' very well.
Last comment is on the teeth. Mine lined up great. The extending action is a little stiff, but that has been addressed multiple times, so no worries there.
Overall, it was a fun ride here with everyone as we waited on these. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Richard & everyone else on the team at TWC for taking this on, even after knowing of all the 'discussions' this particular prop has caused. I almost corrected that last statement & changed 'prop' to 'remote', since that's what it is. But I can say that I call this a prop, & that's the greatest compliment I can pay the team at TWC. You gave us a functional prop, while going above & beyond to give us as much screen accuracy as the budget would allow. Having Tennant's crackle pattern scanned & copied gives us a bit of a pedigree to brag on to our laymen friends to boot.
Thank you again, Richard for your patience & long-suffering attitude. I don't believe your passion, craftsmanship, & dedication will be forgotten by many on this forum. This thread should be mandatory reading by eFx, QMx, & any other blank-blank-x companies that have a presence here. THIS is how you design a product. THIS is how you give the customer what they want, & keep them satisfied when things don't go the way they wanted. THIS is how you get a product to the consumer (I'm looking at you QMx...really...don't bother).Bottom line- THIS is how you get things done.
I got a Morse code reader app for my phone & got the messages decoded.
I have seen a lot of discussions on how this matches up to the MFX. I've never owned one of those. When I had saved up for a sonic, I went for one of the good ones. Unfortunately, I had to sell it a few months back, with full well intending on getting an 'ultimate' version at some time. Now though, I believe that with this remote, I'm going to be well satisfied for a little while longer.
My only comment about the sound is that the instructional voice seems to be a little quieter than 11's. To me, the sound effects are loud enough, but they don't seem to cut through any background noise. When I first fired it up, the TV was on & the windows were opened & it was a little hard to hear, but after everyone had gone to bed & the house was quiet, every sound came through great. I know that sounds like a 'DUH' statement. Not sure how to explain it, but it doesn't seem like it's a volume issue to me, but rather a frequency issue. It just doesn't seem to 'cut through' very well.
Last comment is on the teeth. Mine lined up great. The extending action is a little stiff, but that has been addressed multiple times, so no worries there.
Overall, it was a fun ride here with everyone as we waited on these. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Richard & everyone else on the team at TWC for taking this on, even after knowing of all the 'discussions' this particular prop has caused. I almost corrected that last statement & changed 'prop' to 'remote', since that's what it is. But I can say that I call this a prop, & that's the greatest compliment I can pay the team at TWC. You gave us a functional prop, while going above & beyond to give us as much screen accuracy as the budget would allow. Having Tennant's crackle pattern scanned & copied gives us a bit of a pedigree to brag on to our laymen friends to boot.
Thank you again, Richard for your patience & long-suffering attitude. I don't believe your passion, craftsmanship, & dedication will be forgotten by many on this forum. This thread should be mandatory reading by eFx, QMx, & any other blank-blank-x companies that have a presence here. THIS is how you design a product. THIS is how you give the customer what they want, & keep them satisfied when things don't go the way they wanted. THIS is how you get a product to the consumer (I'm looking at you QMx...really...don't bother).Bottom line- THIS is how you get things done.
Totterslane67
New Member
Oh no...
I got a mail last Friday from firebox that they expected the sonic this week. I ordered my sonic mid september. The site has been saying expected in 2-4 days.
And now, yet again, it has reverted back to "expected in 1-2 weeks...
I got a mail last Friday from firebox that they expected the sonic this week. I ordered my sonic mid september. The site has been saying expected in 2-4 days.
And now, yet again, it has reverted back to "expected in 1-2 weeks...
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HandofOmega
New Member
Keeping people up to date with the firebox situation... I think the people there may be hating me a little because of the number of emails I've sent them, but never mind! I received a reply yesterday saying that they would have the sonics in stock this week and hoped that it would arrive with me sometime this week also.
However as Totterslane67 has pointed out they've now amended their ETA to 1-2 weeks...? Very confused as they already received a shipment on Friday?
However as Totterslane67 has pointed out they've now amended their ETA to 1-2 weeks...? Very confused as they already received a shipment on Friday?
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Totterslane67
New Member
Good to know someone else has the same problem.
Well, I was doing my best to hold off on purchasing this for a few more weeks, but ThinkGeek had to be all generous, sending me a 25% off coupon in my email today that basically forced me to order it now.
...they're evil, but at least my sonic is on the way. :lol
-Nick
...they're evil, but at least my sonic is on the way. :lol
-Nick
Totterslane67
New Member
Mine has been sent to the warehouse, now.
Maybe yours too. Take a look at the shipping status.
Xxblackbird
Sr Member
Mine came in today.
It feels and sounds great.
The head at the end of the clear acrylic is crooked. It doesn't look to be attached to the clear plastic very well on one side so it's lop sided. And the clear tube looks like it is already getting scuffed by opening and closing it and I've had it for less than 30 minutes.
I love how it locks into place when it extends and closes. It feels great in your hand. The led is bright and the sound it loud. I like the led in the slider too.
It feels and sounds great.
The head at the end of the clear acrylic is crooked. It doesn't look to be attached to the clear plastic very well on one side so it's lop sided. And the clear tube looks like it is already getting scuffed by opening and closing it and I've had it for less than 30 minutes.
I love how it locks into place when it extends and closes. It feels great in your hand. The led is bright and the sound it loud. I like the led in the slider too.
HandofOmega
New Member
Yep, mine is in the warehouse too... Slowly but surely making progress! Thanks for notifying me!
