The Doctor Who Collectors’s Podcast

Ken Deep is the showrunner for the Long Island Dr. Who Convention otherwise known as LI Who! We share many stories about our Dr Who Journeys. Ken is also the editor of a new book called "The Companions of Dr. Who." We have a Big Finish book in our Most Outrageous Offer. Keep Collecting! You can listen to this podcast here, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean!  I am also on most other platforms. The Most O...

Are reproductions confusing?  Well, yes, if they don't say they are.  Some sellers are marketing these as original and perhaps they don't know they are not real?  Today I talk about this and compare two companies that make these reproductions.  One is definitely better than the other.  We also present another lost story of Jean Airey, "Never Underestimate a Human" read by Brandon Peters (of the Br...

Today we look at the "Blue Spine" Target reprints. They didn't last long, but are long sought-after by collectors including any variants. We also present a new segment to bring to life the lost stories of fan fiction writer Jean Airey. She wrote for the Zeta Minor Fanzine and was also known for "The Doctor and the Enterprise." Here Katie Haynes reads "The Dragonfly" and provides her 13th Doctor vo...

The 60th anniversary and Christmas is upon us!  I wrap up 2023 and look to 2024 in today's episode! Includes The Most Outrageous Offer! You can listen to this podcast here, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean!  I am also on most other platforms. The Most Outrageous Offer: Doctor Who El Loco De La Cabina La Nueva Era De La Maquina Here is the crazy one And the more reasonable one

The 60th anniversary is upon us!  In this episode I wrap up the very successful Chicago Tardis convention and my live interview with Katy Manning!  The most outrageous offer is for offering prices of "Lungbarrow" and "The Dying Days" New Adventures titles. You can listen to this podcast here, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean!  I am also on most other platforms.

The 60th anniversary is upon us!  Here is my new panel for 2023-24, 60 items for 60 years! I go through my collection to see if I already have 60 items from each year of the program 1963-2023 and I do meet the challenge!  The video will be on the patreon page after the convention season.  Join me at Chicago Tardis to see this live! (schedule pending).     The Most Outrageous Offer! - Dr. Who and t...

This one-day festival will be soon be one of the most popular Dr Who events in the midwest! This year, Sophie Aldred is the main guest. This could turn into a a major Dr. Who event.  Join us!  We have a dedicated room for Dr Who Collectibles along with some costume contests and other great activities.  I am a guest and my guest today is also a guest at Doctoberfest.  Eluides Pagan joins me today t...

The 20th Anniversary of Dr. Who, and talking about it during the 60th anniversary.  Brings back memories for Tony and I as we go through the hardcover releases of 1983. Mostly Peter Davison Books, but we also see the final 4th Doctor story published in hardcover until well after the end of the run for W.H. Allen. Photo covers finally get axed when Peter Davison's agent catches on to the scheme.  A...

When you see excellence in cosplaying, it truly inspires you. When you meet someone who is passionate about cosplaying, it is memorable!  Join me as I talk to cosplayer Abbi Rago about her experience in the cosplaying world!  This and an outrageous offer with a reasonable one from the same seller!  Keep Collecting and Keep Cosplaying! See my Video interview with Abbi on Patreon ! ($15 level or abo...

Dear Diary....Well, there were several Dr. Who Diaries published from 1986 to the present day. Some were limited runs, some were only produced down under. I try here to put them all together so maybe one day, a single collector can have them all!  I currently do not, but the thrill of the hunt is on!  This and the most outrageous offer! See exclusive Videos only on Patreon ! ($15 level or above)....

Well, the best kept secret in the USA has been revealed! Well not really. "Red, White, and Who" has written about it and even interviewed the owner. So why didn't anyone know about these books when they came out? We may never know. I didn't know about them when I ran a Dr. Who Store. Here is what I know, and maybe, someone out there knows more... These 5 rare USA Dr. Who hardcovers are legitimate...

The Universal Tandem company's imprint of WH Allen produced 9 hardcover books in 1982. The print runs are winding down and this money-losing venture continues and will continue for 5 more years. Some titles are old while only doing one Peter Davison story. Join me and Tony Whitt (Doctor Who Target Book Club Podcast) and we share the stories behind these elusive and highly collectible books! See Th...

Since 1974, the iconic covers that helped sell thousands of copies of Target books still keep collectors hunting. In December, 2021 we lost Chris Achilleos, the artist who made those covers. Chris was supposed to be on this podcast in February, 2022. Today, we talk with his partner in life, Tasha Achilleos! You don't want to miss this conversation!  This and the Most Outrageous Offer!  Thanks for...

Since 1990, Gallifrey One has been one of the largest gatherings of Dr. Who Fans in the US! This year had guests that included Jodie Whitaker, Sophie Aldred, Tony Lee, and many more! Katie Haynes is a frequent guest on my show and attends Gallifrey One. She will be giving us the highlights and happenings!  Be sure to get your tickets for next year!  This and the Most Outrageous Offer along with My...

Since my early start in Dr. Who watching Jon Pertwee as my hero, I got the chance to meet him in the early 80's. When he passed in 1996 I never thought someone would come along and bring his essence back to the role.  Well, Tim Treloar is doing that for Big Finish! Tim plays the 3rd Doctor brilliantly! Listen to the interview to find out which famous Doctor referred him for the role!  I also have...

The Peter Cushing Dr. Who movies have been a popular part of Dr. Who. With many books and toys marketed to promote those films, collectors have swarmed to buy them up. Now, there is a new book going behind the making of these wonderful films. "Dr. Who and The Daleks: The Official Book of the Film" by John Walsh went to reprint in one hour after release. Today, I talk with John Walsh about this won...

In 1981 there were 12 new hardcovers published with 9 novels, 2 reference books, and one reprint with a new cover. The writers strike is in full force making new books impossible to publish, but why not a few old titles in hardcover?  Join me and my guest Tony Whitt (host of the Dr. Who Target Book Club Podcast) on this part of the adventure in collecting classic hardcovers. I also have a most out...

It is rare to speak with a veteran Dr. Who companion. Mr. Peter Purves appeared in 46 episodes of Dr. Who with William Hartnell. He started as Morton Dill in part 3 of The Chase, then boarded the Tardis in part 6.  He continued his adventures until a new producer came in and told him The Savages would his last.  In this interview we learn about his role, his working relationship with William Hartn...

Happy Holidays! Here is the annual gift guide for the casual Dr. Who fan brought to you by Amazon.com! A wrap up of 2022 with a look at 2023. More guests are coming! Thank you for your support! Join us on Patreon! Doctor Who Gifts courtesy of Amazon.com Doctor Who Merchandise courtesy of Amazon.com

Let's talk about the Doctor's favorite tool, the Sonic Screwdriver. The talk will take a look at the 54-year-history of this fictional tool: from its humble beginnings as a life vest whistle and pen light, to Jodie Whittaker's modern crystalline design, and will also look at the way it has been used in the narratives. This was recorded live at Chicago Tardis. All visuals will be linked below. We h...

In 1980 there were 12 new hardcovers published including 1 American printing. They did away with dust-jackets in June of that year. Artwork on the cover becomes a legal matter. Join me and my guest Tony Whitt (host of the Dr. Who Target Book Club Podcast) on this part of the adventure in collecting classic hardcovers. I also have the final Chicago Tardis Update. See you there! Keep collecting!

Before the time of Video recording and such, there were two companies that ventured into alternative media to allow children to watch a show at home! Chad Valley and GAF (Viewmaster) made that possible. The Doctor Who Give-A-Show Projector from 1965 and Viewmaster Dr. Who Full Circle and Castrovalva in 1982/83. I also provide full updates on Chicago Tardis this November.  Just in, Chicago Tardis i...

1979 was a tough year for the world with high inflation and gasoline prices doubling!   It was a good year for Dr. Who.  Tom Baker's Doctor in his 2nd year in the USA and now rural parts of Canada. WH Allen decided to reprint 1 book and print 8 new books this year.  Not even keeping pace with 1 per month. Nelson-Doubleday works with Pinnacle to produce a book club hardcover of 3 stories only avail...

Starting in 1965, Dr. Who collector plates are part of the collecting world. Here we talk about those and more cutlery with our guest Katie Haynes. I talk about how to protect those plates in collection protection and a pair of most outrageous offers from Biblio!  Keep Collecting!   http://doctorwhocollectors.com/53-2/

We enter the year 1978. The Allen Wingate imprint is gone and we now have the Longbow/WH Allen, then just WH Allen. These hardcover books now go for big bucks on the secondary market and sometimes the reason is a head scratcher.  I go through all of the hardcover books in publication order and my guest, Tony Whitt (Host of the Dr. Who Target Book Club Podcast) tells us what his panel rated each st...