Doctor Who DVD – The Celestial Toymaker Steelbook

The Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker Steelbook Blu-ray is a stunning collector’s edition that brings a long-lost First Doctor adventure back to life through animation. Originally broadcast in April 1966, this four-part serial stars William Hartnell as the Doctor, alongside companions Steven (Peter Purves) and Dodo (Jackie Lane).

In this surreal and sinister tale, the TARDIS crew finds themselves trapped in the realm of the mysterious Celestial Toymaker. While the Doctor is forced to play the complex and dangerous Trilogic Game, Steven and Dodo must navigate a series of seemingly childish—but ultimately deadly—challenges. Their goal: to reunite and escape the Toymaker’s domain before they become permanent playthings in his twisted world.

This limited edition Steelbook features:

• All four episodes newly animated in both colour and black-and-white, using original off-air audio recordings
• The restored surviving original Episode 4
• Photographic reconstructions of Episodes 1–3
• Audio commentaries with cast and crew
• A making-of animation featurette
• Photo gallery and PDF archive material
• A unique Escape Room: Team First Doctor feature
• Sylvester McCoy introduction and a rare Carmen Silvera audio interview

Released on 10 June 2024, this Region B Blu-ray runs approximately 95 minutes and is presented in a beautifully illustrated Steelbook case, making it a must-have for collectors and fans of classic Doctor Who. The animation breathes new life into a story long thought lost, offering both nostalgic charm and modern visual storytelling.