{"id":2215322,"date":"2025-12-29T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2215322"},"modified":"2025-12-29T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:10:00","slug":"doctor-who-has-fans-scrambling-to-own-a-piece-of-sci-fi-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/doctor-who-has-fans-scrambling-to-own-a-piece-of-sci-fi-history\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Doctor Who&#8217; Has Fans Scrambling to Own a Piece of Sci-Fi History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever watched <strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/1218758\/jessicasager\/doctor-who-quotes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Doctor Who;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Doctor Who<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and wanted <strong>The Doctor<\/strong> to materialize in your living room and drop off a <strong>Dalek<\/strong>, your moment is almost here. In early 2026, <strong>BBC Studios<\/strong> and <strong>Propstore <\/strong>are teaming up for an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/propstoreauction.com\/auctions\/info\/id\/494?fbclid=IwY2xjawO-hjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1RnpzVzVNZDZmYXVyVmt0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnnhpj1_1caqUAltyGU550lMuszy9A54__i3hQoNWcAHEP_pi330mgsPDbcj_aem_x1wU-2zhRsWzr-8QweXHSQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:online auction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">online auction<\/a> that invites Whovians around the world to bid on iconic pieces of the show\u2019s long, imaginative legacy. From historic costumes to beloved props, this is the kind of event that makes a <em>Doctor Who<\/em> fan\u2019s heart (or hearts) skip a beat.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled to run from February 3 to February 19, this auction will feature over 200 lots, giving everyone with a passion for the Whoniverse a chance to take home a tangible piece of the longest-running <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/1258802\/samuelmurrian\/best-sci-fi-movies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sci-fi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">sci-fi<\/a> show in history. Bids start at just \u00a3100 (roughly $130), but you can bet many of the starring items will draw spirited competition. Among the highlights is a bronze Time War Dalek, the fearsome design first seen in episodes like <em>Asylum of the Daleks.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1242px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Source: Propstore UKSource&amp;colon; Props<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Fans are scrambling to decide what to bid on, with one commenter summing up the feeling. &#8216;The fan who wins this,&#8217; <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXBgGpyIehE&amp;lc=UgwojNpR8oonHsTEt0F4AaABAg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he writes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">he writes<\/a> about a section of screen-used <strong>TARDIS<\/strong>, &#8216;is really gonna have new who history on their hands.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Any winning bids fans make will also help a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/taylor-swift-incredibly-powerful-donation-american-heart-association-feeding-america-inspiration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:charity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">charity <\/a>with deep ties to the show. A full 20% of the net sale price goes to <strong>BBC Children in Need<\/strong>, continuing a years-long tradition of the BBC using their seminal sci-fi show to raise money for the charity.<\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s a benchmark for just how much love the community pours into these events: at last year\u2019s <em>Doctor Who<\/em> Propstore \/ <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/peter-green-most-tortured-rock-artist-bbc-music\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">BBC <\/a>auction, fans and collectors raised an<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/mediacentre\/bbcstudios\/2025\/doctor-who-propstore-auction\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:astonishing \u00a3245,243;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"> astonishing \u00a3245,243<\/a> (roughly $331,000) for BBC Children in Need. Those proceeds came from more than 2,000 participants around the globe, all bidding passionately on over 170 lots.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/doctor-who-christmas-special-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: 'Doctor Who' Will Return With a New Christmas Special \u2014 No Longer on Disney+;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Related: &#8216;Doctor Who&#8217; Will Return With a New Christmas Special \u2014 No Longer on Disney+<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those not familiar, <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/doctor-who-spin-off-trailer-has-fans-going-wild\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Doctor Who;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Doctor Who<\/a><\/em> is a British science-fiction series that began in 1963, following the Doctor, a <strong>Time Lord<\/strong> who travels through time and space in the TARDIS. Its unique regeneration concept allows new actors to play the lead, helping the show endure for over six decades. Known for imaginative storytelling and a devoted global fanbase, it remains a defining symbol of British pop culture and television history.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned collector or someone whose living room just recently blossomed with <em>Doctor Who<\/em> posters, this online auction is an opportunity to get a piece of something magical while helping a great cause. You might just bring home a relic of the Whoniverse and maybe have your own <em>Doctor Who<\/em> story for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/daily?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=top\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally published by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/doctor-who-2026-prop-auction\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Parade<\/a> on Dec 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">News<\/a> section. 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