Dr Who/Torchwood auctions

copernicus · 06-02-2010, 04:53 PM

See that Bonhams are having and auction of Dr Who & Torchwood items. Sad to see the Torchwood SUV up for sale, that could mean no more Torchwood as we know it

Richard Baker · 07-02-2010, 05:43 PM

'Who' Knows?

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...6102a3f94da557

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copernicus · 10-02-2010, 03:05 PM

Uuugh an American version of Torchwood, an organisation set up by Queen Victoria to protect England - now theres a good idea - not !

Richard Baker · 10-02-2010, 03:28 PM

While the origin may have been to defend England, it does seem a bit strange to have every world threat focus on Britian exclusively. Reminds me of VttBotS whene any alien who wants to attack Earth first has to visit the Seaview.
IIRC - UNIT was international, I could see the need to expand Torchwood to the same scope to deal with threats to the planet itself, not just protect one nation...

Stu73 · 10-02-2010, 08:33 PM

so why not just bring back U.N.I.T.?

Richard Baker · 11-02-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu73

so why not just bring back U.N.I.T.?

Who knows- they may.
U.N.I.T. was the support, the Doctor was the brains. Perhaps Capt'n Jack will provide the brains for U.N.I.T. this time, and bring along what is left of Torchwood to help. The 'Children of Earth' pretty much flatlined Torchwood as we knew it, the next incarnation will have some new ground to explore.

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Exterminator · 11-02-2010, 01:45 PM

There are indications that a fourth series of Torchwood may be in the pipeline. John Barrowman said that a new series was "in discussion" in an interview on BBC Radio 2 - have a look here.

Anyway, going back to the auction - something like the Torchwood SUV isn't you usual collectible, not something you can easily stick on a shelf and admire!! Also, the estimated price is £10 - £15,000. Eek!!

copernicus · 12-02-2010, 10:49 AM

How cool would it be to be able to drive around in the thing though

Richard Baker · 12-02-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by copernicus

How cool would it be to be able to drive around in the thing though

It would not be too hard to mod up a SUV to resemble the real thing.

Slightly off topic- this is an interesting custome car designed to resemble another classic.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...164/ecto1k.jpg
They would show in costume, make a bunch of light & noise and hand the owner a fake bill then disappear.

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Exterminator · 12-02-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Baker

It would not be too hard to mod up a SUV to resemble the real thing.

Yes, it's a 2002 registration Range Rover with extra fibreglass panels stuck on, and a replacement bonnet made from fibreglass. The only bit that would make me cry

would be taking a big saw to the beautiful leather interior of a vehicle still worth £10,000 - £15,000 today to fit in all the "computer panels" inside!!

Richard Baker · 12-02-2010, 06:30 PM

The 'Pimp My Ride' shows on TV here do worse to a poor car to add the bling and giant speakers...

06-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
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07-02-2010, 05:43 PM	#2
Richard Baker Weapons Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 127	'Who' Knows? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...6102a3f94da557 .

10-02-2010, 03:05 PM	#3
copernicus Medical Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 156	Uuugh an American version of Torchwood, an organisation set up by Queen Victoria to protect England - now theres a good idea - not !

10-02-2010, 03:28 PM	#4
Richard Baker Weapons Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 127	While the origin may have been to defend England, it does seem a bit strange to have every world threat focus on Britian exclusively. Reminds me of VttBotS whene any alien who wants to attack Earth first has to visit the Seaview. IIRC - UNIT was international, I could see the need to expand Torchwood to the same scope to deal with threats to the planet itself, not just protect one nation...

10-02-2010, 08:33 PM	#5
Stu73 Communications Officer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,302	so why not just bring back U.N.I.T.?

11-02-2010, 01:45 PM	#7
Exterminator Forum Researcher Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, where it never rains (ish) Posts: 175	There are indications that a fourth series of Torchwood may be in the pipeline. John Barrowman said that a new series was "in discussion" in an interview on BBC Radio 2 - have a look here. Anyway, going back to the auction - something like the Torchwood SUV isn't you usual collectible, not something you can easily stick on a shelf and admire!! Also, the estimated price is £10 - £15,000. Eek!!

12-02-2010, 10:49 AM	#8
copernicus Medical Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 156	How cool would it be to be able to drive around in the thing though

12-02-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
Richard Baker Weapons Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 127	The 'Pimp My Ride' shows on TV here do worse to a poor car to add the bling and giant speakers...