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Imagine Gallery, Adventure, Case 1

This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Radio Command Dalek

Radio Controlled Toy
early 2000s (made)
Artist/Maker
Product Enterprises Ltd (manufacturer)
Place of origin
China (made)

Cult science-fiction television series, Doctor Who, hit British screens in November 1963 and became an instant success with the public. The Daleks featured in the programme as one of the most feared alien races in the universe, and The Doctor’s arch enemies, with their trademark battle cry of ‘EXTERMINATE’ ensuring them a place in British television history.

This radio-command Dalek toy is an example of a ‘Dalek Warrior’ from the original television series, recognisable by its silver and blue colour scheme. Controlled remotely, it moves around on wheels, reflecting the robotic glide of its on-screen counterpart.


Object details

Categories
Dolls & Toys
War
Children & Childhood
Character Merchandise
Play
Object type
Radio controlled toy
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Character Toy
  • Character Toy
  • Character Toy
TitleRadio Command Dalek (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded plastic, electronic components
Plastic
Electronic Components
Injection Moulding
Brief description
Boxed 'Radio Command Dalek' toy , made by Product Enterprise Ltd, China, early 2000s
Physical description
A silver Dalek with three-dimensional blue spots located on the main body. It has an antenna attached to the head with a plunger-like end to it. A similar arm protrudes from the upper body, along with a smaller extremity that resembles a whisk. The dalek is on three wheels and it is controlled remotely.

Cardboard box fearuring a clear plastic window at the front. The artwork on the box is mostly blue, pink and orange, and depicts a scene from a Dalek battle. The inner cardboard packaging is a yellow insert and uses faded images of the same Dalek battle scene.
Dimensions
  • Dalek height: 320mm
  • Dalek width: 160mm
  • Dalek depth: 290mm
  • Box height: 365mm
  • Box width: 310mm
  • Box depth: 275mm
Production typeMass produced
Copy number
RCD-1
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Doctor Who Radio Command Dalek, From the BBC T.V. series' (Located on front of cardboard packaging)
  • 'Full radio control!' (Located on front of the cardboard packaging)
  • 'Destroy the Doctor' (Located on side of carboard packaging)
  • 'EXTERMINATE!' (Located on side of cardboard packaging)
  • 'Dalek commands: powered rotating head with flashing lights total radio control for amazing Dalek action' (Located on back of cardboard packaging)
  • 'The Daleks first appeared on BBC television in 1964. Saturday teatime would never be the same again, Britain was engulfed by Dalekmania! Forty years later, the mechanical despots from Skaro are as enduring as ever. / Ingrained into popular British culture, the Daleks live on as true icons of terror, still forcing the staunchest human to run for cover behind the sofa! / Product Enterprise Ltd is proud to offer the opportunity to re-createall the excitement and terror again in your very own home! / With seven authentic Dalek commands and flashing lights, this faithful, fully Radio Controlled scale reproduction captures all the evil of the original. Prepare to be EXTERMINATED!' (Located on back of cardboard packaging)
Credit line
Given by Halina Pasierbska
Association
Middlesex
Summary
Cult science-fiction television series, Doctor Who, hit British screens in November 1963 and became an instant success with the public. The Daleks featured in the programme as one of the most feared alien races in the universe, and The Doctor’s arch enemies, with their trademark battle cry of ‘EXTERMINATE’ ensuring them a place in British television history.

This radio-command Dalek toy is an example of a ‘Dalek Warrior’ from the original television series, recognisable by its silver and blue colour scheme. Controlled remotely, it moves around on wheels, reflecting the robotic glide of its on-screen counterpart.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.134:1 to 3-2012

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Record createdJuly 10, 2013
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1266757/radio-command-dalek-radio-controlled-toy-product-enterprises-ltd/
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