The Celestial Toystore Season 3-5 Sonic Screwdriver Ultimate 11th hour variant is my first piece purchased through the website, and i can guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt, it will not be my last.
The Case that the Sonic itself comes in, gives the feel of owning the actual On set, prop wrangler contained, hero prop. Padded and shaped to the contour of the sonic, it provides a very secure safe way to transport or display in a minimalistic, while still aesthetically pleasing, fashion.
When held, the first thing I draw attention to is the texture of the body. The pseudo-coarse ceramic feel of the baked lacquer really help set it apart from any other "replica" I've held. Crackle paint is consistent throughout, with no awkward grouping of lines or pitted bubbles. The screws on the body are immediately recognizable from any screen I've seen from the 11th Hour.
The Slider was a little rougher than i first anticipated,but it doesn't affect the quality of an extension. The Doppler effect is truly noticeable, providing for a VERY loud and pleasing sonic sound, especially when held certain ways, the acoustics of a cupped hand will amplify.
The Luminova Strip is an outstanding touch, it glows VERY bright, and a pleasing addition. I used my CO Sonic to charge it up before I permanently retired it, and it was Bright enough to be noticeable in the dark, even with the Sonic Emitter illuminating the area.
The Metal work is immaculate,From the windows on the head to the the teeth lining up perfectly and There's just enough wear from machining to make it look gently used.
This masterpiece is truly done no justice by any shot on the website, or taken by any fan to date. To truly understand the craftsmanship put into one of these pieces, one would be required to hold it and put it through its paces.
"The Eleventh Hour" was my Wife and I's first episode of Doctor Who. This will serve as a memory of that fixed point and time, cemented perfectly in all it's Gallifreyan glory.
10/10 , 5 Stars & 8 Thumbs up.
Worth Every dime.
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