A new book promises an in-depth look at every Dalek toy that’s ever made it to production — and yes, that’s a tall order!

Published by Telos, Evolution Of The Toy Dalek — Collecting Through The Ages is written by Alex Storer, an illustrator and graphic designer whose work has appeared in Doctor Who Magazine. He’s previously written the digital publications Who, Where and When, and Up Close as well as collaborating with John Collier on a series of free publications about the original Doctor Who exhibitions: Blackpool Remembered, Blackpool Revisited, and Longing for Longleat.

Here’s the blurb for Evolution Of The Toy Dalek — Collecting Through The Ages:

One of the most iconic creations to come out of the BBC’s cult television show Doctor Who is the Dalek. Its deceptively simple shape, movement and voice have beguiled fans since the very start, and it wasn’t long before the merchandisers came on board and started to produce Dalek toys in a variety of shapes and sizes, and with variable features and functions from push and go, to voice activated.

Dalek enthusiast Alex Storer takes us on a fan and collector’s journey through the multitude of Dalek toys which have been produced over the years. From the early days of Louis Marx and Selcol in the 1960s, to the modern Character Options variants, every type of toy Dalek is pictured and discussed. This is not an exhaustive catalogue or a guidebook, but an enthusiastic and appreciative love letter to the toy Dalek, explaining the challenges and elements of their construction, and how these changed as technology grew more sophisticated.

With interviews and input from many of those who were involved in the creation, design, manufacture and marketing of the toys, this book is a gloriously designed and illustrated celebration of the Dalek in miniature form.

It looks a real treat and we’re excited to get our hands on it. So it’s lucky that it’s released today (15th March 2025).

Evolution Of The Toy Dalek — Collecting Through The Ages is available now, priced £29.99.