95p (ae MERCHANDISE SPECIAL Ue DOCTOR WHO BOOKS Drie (MT eh gut) le Cy aT als) DOCTOR WHO TOYS Pe testa) i/ ] [q PV STH ‘, ae cy ath ites) y re ~ ya S TIM Waa ai UU Oa ayects JG THE DOCTOREditor: Alan McKenzie Assistant Editor: Roger P, Birchall RECORDS Design: Jane Hindmarsh Feature Writer Gary Russell Production: Tim Hampson Production Assistant: Jeannette M. Sweetland Financial Controller: COMICS Robert W. Sutherland Advertising: Sally Benson Publish Stan Lee Adviser: John Nathan-Turner screen, spin off into both theatre and cinema, command 2 legion of fans both in its country of origin and all ‘over the world and make money for all concerned, can’t be ‘bad. Doctor Who isa literal phenomenon, of all the people involved in it since 1963 right up until now, no one has yet ‘been able to account for its success either on television or commercially as a product on the shop shelves. "The aim of this special magazine is to look at merchandise that the programme has spawned — books, magazines, toys, models and records. Famous names in their particular trade have all had a hand in somewhere; Palitoy, WH Allen, Marx, Polydor and even Marks and Spencer! Then there are the fans, people who felt they had something to contribute and ‘over the years have produced fan magazines, posters, models and even had a Hand in the making of the television programme! ‘Merchandising is big business — many programmes have vast publicity drivos behind them but few get past a couple ‘of novels and mybe the odd model kit from Airfix - none hhave ever had the scope of material available as Doctor Who, everything from jigsaws to plasticine kits, tents to boy's ‘underpants ~ if itis saleable, it’s featured Doctor Who some: time or other. ‘This Special does not mention everything, so many items A: ‘television series that can last twenty one years on CONTENTS INTERVIEW: CHRIS CROUCH atison Git ANNUALS FANZINES CONFECTIONARY R NON-FICTION BOOKS 16 FOREIGN BOOKS 20 BOOKS AND NOVELS 24 DOCTOR WHO CONVENTION 28 35 42 aa are long since unavailable or forgotten that they haven't warranted a mention, and I've deliberately steered away from ‘the much chronicled Dalek toy side of things. What we are taking a look at are the books, records and toys pertaining to the programme, and also a glimpse at the fans of the pro- ‘and their undeniably important contribution to the ‘wealth of material that exists. ‘Also it seemed relevant to ask the BBC themselves about their licensing laws — who gets franchises for what, and why. Christopher Crouch is the man with the answers there and 50 T interviewed him for his views, on exactly why things sell (and why a few don’t). I must also offer my thanks to David J Howe, whose assistance and enthusiasm for this project has been invaluable. Between us we hope not to have missed too much out, but if we have inadvertantly omitted to mention your favourite item of merchandising, then we apologis ‘Please note that a majority of the items mentioned in this ‘Summer Special are not currently available so I wouldn't recommend that you write letters to the companies involved complaining that your local WH Smiths or Our Price records hhaven’t got items in stock, because the chances are they won't have the foggiest notion what you're talking about! Welcome to this, another item of merchandising. Gary Russell Doctor Who Summer Special Is published by Maral Comics Ltd, 23 Redan Place, Queensway, London Wa 4SA. All Doctor Who materiel copyright 10) 1964 BBC. All other materials copyright (c} Marvel Comics Ltd., a subsidiary of Cadence Industries Corp. No similarity between any of the Recionel names, cherscters, persons andjor institutions heroin with those of any living oF dead persone or Institutions ix intended and any slaty rier a ay once purely comelemtal. Nothing may be reproduced by any mene In whole or in part without the written permission ofthe publishers il ictors sont to this magazine wil be considered for publication. For display advertising contact: Sally Benson, 01-221 1282. Printed inthe U.K, 3