Fic Update, Toys, and Plotting

[amberfocus]

Well, both A Sky Without Zeppelins and the next chapter of You're What? are rolling along quite nicely.  The first is a little over 1700 words in and the second 1400, so both are about half done.  I'm trying to think up something for a sequel to Body Paint, but all I'm getting is grumpy, uncooperative Nine grousing at Rose.  Tried to come up with some smutty fluff for ladychi who isn't feeling well and all I've managed is a couple hundred words of hurt/comfort that is far more hurt than comfort and I don't think that will make anyone feel better. *shrugs*  I'll likely just save it and insert it into a "the Doctor is being a jerk" chapter of something else.

On a bright note, I ordered my Christmas presents.  I am such a child.  I am getting the 5 inch characters from Doctor Who.  Nine, Rose, K-9, Donna and Ten in his ghost hunting gear from Army of Ghosts because I wanted him in the brown coat and not the space suit.  I also got the Talking TARDIS money bank, the one with Rose and  Nine on the inside, not the one with Ten and Martha.  I think I will be getting the TARDIS playset for my birthday in February.  What I did not get was the sonic screwdriver.  I read too many reviews on it that it broke too easily. *pouts*  Not spending $40 for a glorified flashlight/pen if it's gonna break.

Was there ever a season one Rose produced or is the only option of her in that top from New Earth?  Does anyone know if a season four Rose is going to be issued?

I also ordered the remaining Ten/Rose books that I don't yet own and 4 of the Eighth Doctor books I could find.  I need to get a handle on Eight better than what is represented in the TV movie of him for my eventual Better with You fic that will include him.  Besides the movie all I've to go on is fanfic, namely whochick's stuff, Emery Board's stuff, and the bit of him from Rallalon's Non-Linear Love Story.  But since I want to be sure he's as accurate as possible, books.  I'll get some more for my birthday, I think.  That part of the Better with You series is ages away, though.  First I gotta finish Hunger Moon and several more in between.

On a very bright note, I've started plotting out the last seven chapters of Of the Vortex Born.  It's slow going but I think it may actually see an end now.  If I get time to write it.  DH was so lovely in helping me brainstorm it.
 

Comments

[electrictoes.livejournal.com]

Every time I see mention of Zeppelins I get excited.

I think that is the only Rose there is; it's the only one I've ever seen & I've got it. Along with ghost-hunting Ten. I've asked rozzietheaussie for Ten-in-a-blue-suit for Christmas, because I think it may be necessary. My Ten & my Rose live together between books on my shelf. They are hand holding, because I'm cool.

I <3 my sonic screwdriver. It's awesome.

Sorry, I ramble about my Who toys.

[editrx.livejournal.com]

I have heard that the sonic screwdriver from thinkgeek.com is reasonably sturdy. Though it may be the same one you are talking about -- I'm not sure where you're ordering your goodies. (And I'd like to know, because that money bank sounds perfect!)

sonic screwdriver

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

I bought this one for myself.

http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Sonic-Screwdriver/dp/B000MYO8OI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1228604890&sr=8-1

Don't know if the pen will continue to work... don't care... just wanted my own sonic! Had it since March and it still lights up and everything... have a bag I keep it in and it goes everywhere with me :)

[ageless-aislynn.livejournal.com]

Yep, there was a s1 Rose:



I've only ever seen them for sale on eBay now, though. I would've liked a s1 Rose to go with Nine, though he's not complaining about New Earth Rose, I have to say. ;) (And I have them dancing right in front of my keyboard. No, seriously, actual dancing. ;) Anything less literal would scandalize mini-Jack Sparrow and mini-Davy Jones, after all... ;) ) Ten is still waiting for his Donna. Awwww, hang in there, Ten! ;) I haven't heard about a s4 Rose one way or the other just yet.

I think that's great that you've got a bunch of DW things for Christmas! And ooo, I'm already envying you that playset! ;) \o/ ♥!

[solarflar3.livejournal.com]

I have my own sonic, as do both my kids, oh and I have the miniature sonic too, the one that is just the LED torch thingy. They are all fine really. Wish the same could be said of my daughter's laser screwdriver, that is so temperamental, though the one my son has is fine.

Go spoil yourself and get a sonic, you know you want one!

If you are starting to read Eighth Doctor books, you MUST read Father Time. It is the story of Eight and his daughter Miranda, saying nothing else! It IS expensive, but I managed to find a copy for £4 on Ebay from a bookshop in Cardiff of all places. I've just had a quick scan of ebay and there is a copy on there for $8.95, seriously YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!

Another fantastic one is Gallifrey Chronicles. Again not cheap, but you should find it on ebay reasonable enough. It is a brilliant story and features the Ninth Doctor...

Again saying nothing else!!

[ramblinsuze.livejournal.com]

I just bought two cheapie sonics from Who North America ($9.95 each) for my niece and nephew, but the one I bought for myself a while back for something like $18 is larger and seems sturdier (it was a redesign after the first one was found to break too easily).

Yes, there is an S1 Rose and I've got her! The face isn't that great (much better on S2 Rose), but I couldn't resist.

I've currently got Ten in his brown suit sans coat (although I'd love to get one with the coat), S2 Rose, the ComiCon varient of Nine (with the green jumper), S1 Rose, K-9, and the Dalek from "Dalek" (with removable front piece so you can see the inside).

I really want to get that TARDIS bank with D/R (NOT D/M, thank you). Amazon.com you say?

Try eBay for some of this stuff. That's where I got Ten and S1 Rose. There are a million permutations of these figures (I got K-9 with Rose, for example). And if you don't care if it's not in the packaging (some folks buy the big sets and break them up), you can get them relatively cheaply, which is what I did.

[wiggiemomsi.livejournal.com]

"I need to get a handle on Eight better than what is represented in the TV movie of him for my eventual Better with You fic that will include him."

Oh, hooray; I lovelovelove Eight! Especially paired with Rose, but you can't really do that here, since she's bonded with Nine, right? And you WILL be finishing 'Hunger Moon' soon? *Does Happpy Story Dance*

[lady-dree.livejournal.com]

I got my sonic off of amazon for about $20, and it's been abused by my cat for months with no ill effects. I think it was the original design that was flawed, which has since been corrected by the manufacturer. You know you wants it... I ordered mine as soon as I found it, and it came with slightly psychic paper!

One day I'll remember that I'm almost 30 and shouldn't take delight in toy stores... I'm not looking forward to that day...