Character Building Doctor Who Microfigures Series 3: Madam Kovarian and Judoon Trooper

It's taken months for me to complete the set, but here are the last two figures in series 3 of the Character Building Doctor Who microfigure collection. Both of these figures are rare releases, with Kovarian perhaps being the rarest of the entire wave (judging by the prices she commands on eBay). So without further delay, here are Madam Kovarian and the Judoon Trooper...

Madam Kovarian is the big bad of season 6, and despite being a pretty forgettable character managed to wrangle her way to "rare" status. Oh well. The figure itself isn't particularly special, predominately black and without any additional accessory. I'd go as far to say she's the least interesting figure in the entire line, but unfortunately a must-have for completists like myself.

The Judoon Trooper is very similar to the uncommon Sontaran, in that it is also a helmeted release with the rhino head not included. However if this is how you prefer your Judoons to look, there should be one coming as part of a monster multipack somewhere down the line. The Judoon has some really nice paintwork for a figure this small, with detail even on the back portion that's covered by the body armour! The dominant black colourscheme is broken up by bits of grey and silver, and also included is a bright red handgun for extra colour. 

Not the best two figures to round off on, but pretty good nonetheless. With series 4 still unannounced, next up with be the 50th Anniversary wave with new costumed versions of all 11 Doctors!

Character Building Doctor Who Microfigures Series 3: Amy Pond and Sontaran

We're back again with another two series 3 figures from Character Building's Doctor Who microfigures collection. One is an alternate costume of a (repeatedly) released figure, while the other is an all new addition to the line. The figures are companion Amy Pond and a Sontaran trooper, both of whom are uncommon rarity.

Series 3's version of Amy comes from the episode Day of the Moon, donned in an all-black costume and a face covered in tally markings. To be honest there isn't a whole lot to say about this figure, because other than the tally marks (which aren't all uniform so its a nice touch), there's very little detail going on. That being said, there's more variety here than the difference between previous Amy Pond figures.

The Sontaran trooper on the other hand is a much more interesting figure, and an alien race that's been long overdue a microfigure. Sadly this Sontaran is helmet only, with a helmetless version coming out in a multi-pack at some point later this year. I don't think it would have been difficult for it to have a removable helmet, but that being said there isn't any precedent for such things and why do it when you can easily sell two different figures? There's good moulding on the armour section, although its shoulder pads do limit the arm movement somewhat. The Sontaran comes packed with a decently sized battle rifle.

So that's 10 down and only 2 to go! Hopefully the final two figures I need (Madam Kovarian and the Judoon trooper) won't take too long to get, although I shan't hold my breath as they are both rare figures. Fingers crossed!

Character Building Doctor Who Microfigures Series 3: The 11th Doctor and Rory

A somewhat belated post (I've had these figures since the beginning of the month), but here's the third instalment in my collection of series 3 Doctor Who minifigures. This time its two characters who have each seen release at least once in the Character Building line, although this time they are sporting very different clothes. The Doctor is (as usual) a common figure, while Rory is among the rare ones for the wave.

The most striking thing about this release of the 11th Doctor (which is the fifth mass release version, and the eighth if you include the super rare figures) is that it isn't a variant of the standard twee jacket costume! A selection of the series six episodes saw Matt Smith's Doctor instead where a pea green trench coat, and here it appears in figure form along with suspenders, a blue shirt and red bowtie. Because of the coat the legs can't swing backward, but I feel that's a small price to pay to have a Doctor in a different costume for once. As usual, he comes with his trusted Sonic Screwdriver.

Series 3's Rory figure is the "badass" alternate universe version seen in the series six finale episode The Wedding of River Song, sporting army gear and a kickass eye patch. Having already done a number of army figures in their Armed Forces Character Building line, CO have done a wonders with the suit detailing. Rory comes packed with a black hand gun, although the mould itself is the same as the grey gun that comes with River Song.