Denys Fisher Tom Baker action figure - The Vectis auctions

I’m often brining you the latest lots for sale on eBay or at Bonhams auction house, a mix of costumes, props and behind the scenes memorabilia.

But I recently came across a specialist seller of collectible toys, and Doctor Who regularly crops up.

What caught my eye was the iconic Denys Fisher Tom Baker action figure - which I remember owning myself at the time. The reason I’m interested is that a number of the dolls have been sold down the years, dating back to 1999, well before the return of Doctor Who in 2005.
Some are boxed; some are grouped with other items; some have times missing, such as scarf, hat or sonic.

18th Feb 2014 - Lot 1421

TV & Film Related Sale

Harbert Doctor Who figure, depicting Tom Baker complete with scarf, although is missing hat, otherwise Excellent within Good original box.
Price realised: £40

26th Oct 2011 - Lot 5128

The Coventry Star Wars Collection Sale

Doctor Who collection of Toys and Ephemera including: Denys Fisher/Mego Doctor Who Poseable figure; Dapol K9; Dapol white and gold Dalek; Cyberman figure; plus a quantity of books, games and annuals on the Doctor Who theme, conditions are mainly Fair to Good Plus throughout. (qty)
Price realised: £35

7th Dec 2010 - Lot 1401

Specialist Diecast Sale

Denys Fisher Doctor Who figure, 1976 issue, Tom Baker figure, dressed in original clothing complete with scarf and hat which is still factory sealed within original plastic, figure is retained upon inner packaging and is Mint complete with mailing leaflet within Excellent box.
Price realised: £60

25th Nov 2009 - Lot 4552

The Peter J Leonard Collection Sale

Dr Who Toys and items including Dapol Silurian, armoured Silurian, Cyberman, The Doctor and Mel, 4" figures, Mint sealed on Good Plus to Excellent Plus cards, Character Toys Dr Who radio controlled Dalek, authentic Dalek movement with flashing lights and speech, Character Toys Dr Who Cyberman, Character Toys Dr Who radio controlled Dalek, Character Toys Tardis Phone Flasher, plus Cyberman bubble bath. Dennis Fisher Dr Who/Tom Baker plus Sonic Screwdriver and Dapol Davros, majority of items are Mint and have Near Mint to Mint packaging, loose items are Good Plus to Excellent. (qty)
Price realised: £90

25th Nov 2009 - Lot 4444

The Peter J Leonard Collection Sale

Harbert Doctor Who Tom Baker figure, Italian issue, Near Mint to Mint within Excellent Plus to Near Mint box.
Price realised: £70

16th Feb 2005 - Lot 1517

Specialist Diecast Sale

Denys Fisher - a pair of "Dr Who" to include - (1) Leela - overall condition generally Good Plus (although missing some accessories) in Good (although slightly grubby box) and (2) The Doctor - overall condition Good Plus (although missing hat, scarf and accessories in Fair but complete box.
Price realised: £110

12th Nov 2003 - Lot 1073

Tinplate Peter Day Sale

Harbert No.742 "Doctor Who" 8" poseable figure complete with scarf (although missing hat) - overall condition is Excellent Plus in Good Plus picture box.
Price realised: £70

18th July 2001 - Lot 485

Specialist Toy Auction Sale

Harbert No.742 "Doctor Who" 8" portable figure - Mint including inner card packing, outer Italian box is Near Mint.
Price realised: £110

8th Dec 1999 - Lot 246

Specialist Toy Auction Sale

Harbert - "Doctor Who" - 8" poseable figure - A to A+ in B+ French display box; Dapol - 3 x "Mel 3" figure - A to A+ on B+ cards; 2 x The Pet Trap - A to A+ on B to B+ blister cards; Creature in brown - A to A+ on B+ to A blister card; and Porcelain Police Public Call Money Box - C to B - unboxed (8)
Estimate: £100 - £120
Lot not sold