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Review: Sonic Screwdrivers

by Elisa

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Okay, the secret is finally out. I got my husband a Sonic Screwdriver for Christmas. (His is on the left hand side of this blog post.) I also got one for myself (I know, you are not surprised). Not the same one, mind you. Mine is a flashlight. (Mine appears on the right hand side of this post.) His is much larger and makes the “Sonic Screwdriver” noise. It also contains a UV light and a pen. Apparently you can write secret messages with it. It also has a column that extends like the on-screen prop. It has a tiny bit of actual weight to it. Most importantly, it will give him something to compare against for the Sonic Screwdriver that he is building. Knowing him, it might actually work when he is done. My version of the Sonic Screwdriver is just a flashlight that gives off blue light. It contains no sound effects, and looks to be approximately two inches shorter than the other one. It’s nothing fancy, just a flashlight, but it looks cool. (I have this thing about flashlights…I sort of collect them.) Both of these versions of The Doctor’s favorite tool are quite satisfactory. I recommend them. I’m having a good Christmas so far…and Christmas isn’t even until Monday.


Posted in Review, Toys on December 22nd, 2006

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4 Responses to “Review: Sonic Screwdrivers”

  1. IBF Says:
    March 23rd, 2007 at 2:27 pm

    I liked the look of these, and was really tempted - but then I decided the handle wasn’t quite right, especially not for the price here. It doesn’t seem to match the rest of it, and looks cheaper made.

    However, there is a surprising seller on eBay who custom MAKES SSs, the Tom Baker era one. Alright, they’re in the region of £400 - but they are NICE.

  2. Elisa Says:
    March 24th, 2007 at 7:05 am

    I’m still waiting for my husband to finish the one he was working on. Knowing him, it might actually work. :)

  3. IBF Says:
    March 24th, 2007 at 1:54 pm

    *laughs* If it’s good, ask him to give me a quote.

  4. Elisa Says:
    March 25th, 2007 at 7:47 pm

    *grin* He’s been working on it for over a year. If it ever gets finished I’ll let the whole world know. (then I’ll ask about the quote)

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