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Same here, Jim. You're part of the fabric of our board lives and we're all sending positive vibes your way from across the pond

That is marvellous

Blimey, I'd forgotten that. A few of them escaped. Looking forward to being reminded which it was

It's a bit busy, on reflection, but thank you And a very Merry Christmas to you too Richmond. Sterling contributions from you this year. Looking forward to UST in the New Year!

I suspect that most people of a certain age would agree with you. I find it hard to compare the new with the old in a way, as the show is very different now to what it was. Tom Baker is the Doctor, yes, but so is Peter Capaldi, for me. They occupy equal status in my mind, but in their different eras, if that makes sense. There will always be good and great Doctor Who, I suspect. The last three specials each had some really good moments and, though they were a sea change in quality from the Chibnall era, I found them oddly superficial. Tennant was too human, quaking where Capaldi would've just shrugged, solved and ate chips. The bigeneration thing doesn't work for me at all, but I've always disliked big grand, modern attempts at rewriting the basics. The idea that there are now two current Doctors, each with separate - from the point of splitting - lives, experiences and memories, is a dilution that I do not like. That's very different to 15 Doctors flying around in their respective time streams, each with only their knowledge of their own and predecessors experiences. I suppose I'm a bit old fashioned in that respect though. I like there to be one Spider-Man, not a thousand spread across multiple universes. I'm not a fan of RTDs fondness for ridiculous silliness being used to overcome a plot issue. Need a TARDIS for each Doctor? Just hit it with a big hammer. Maybe that would have worked back when I was ten. I do think, in a way, RTD is making the show for families now. Much has been written about his focus on diversity and, whilst I'm all for it in many ways, I do think he's laid it on with a trowel this time. I suspect he's revelling in it to a degree. I'd prefer he revelled a little more in the storytelling myself. Overall, I much prefer an older actor to play the Doctor as they carry a sense of gravity. Or mavity, I should say. And I like the series to be cleverly written. He didn't always get it right, but Moffat had an intelligence in his writing that I miss. His humour, too, was more intelligent than slap stick. Anyway, I said I wasn't going to bang on but here I am starting to bang. I know what I'd like to see, but I know that I'm unlikely to see it again now. That's OK. I got to see it while it was the best it could be (for me). That'll do.

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I'd watched it for years prior, but that was when I really started paying attention. Some of the Davison episodes haven't held up that well, but there's something magical about it all still. I've quite enjoyed posting in this thread over the years but the participation has always been on the low side so it's nice to see some new faces. And a nice reference to AYBS there by the way, Red. I won't repeat my Mrs Slocombe joke, as I got a strike the last time I did. At least that got someone's attention Yes. It's probably illegal to say it out loud nowadays, but it certainly added to the magic...

The little priest, is he dead yet?

I also like that the other proper Doctor steadfastly avoids returning lest the memory of his tenure be tarnished by associating with the seemingly relentless box of horrors that the show became from the precise moment he left.

I like that he beholds the others with mild contempt.

A motley crew, if ever I saw one. I'm hoping that I haven't missed anyone

It's in the DC thread Stephen - starts about here and goes on for a few pages after: https://boards.cgccomics.com/topic/415409-dc-uk-price-variants/?do=findComment&comment=10079475

And then there's the boxes on the floor. I can't remember exactly when it happened, but I can no longer get up from looking in them without groaning.

Thank you, Dee Two I've always mucked about with labels and stuff for my books. It's all part of the fun. Indeed. I've been going to comic fairs and shops for 40+ years and in all that time it still hasn't occurred to most dealers to not overstuff their boxes and to not - and this is a pet hate - put them two deep on a table so you have to break your back reaching over to see what's in the one furthest from you. The clue is on the box label Always make your comics look pretty, Stormflora Ultimate Guard:

Ta. If a job's worth doing....

Well said, Justafan. I think the volume of variants was overwhelming and drove a lot of us to give up ASM completism. I gave up at issue 700, and the disillusionment with the variant situation probably affected my overall mood and played a part in my eventual decision to sell. Space was a big issue for me - when you nearly fill a box with the variants of one relaunch issue, and you don't own a mansion, your hand is forced. I wouldn't mind, but 95% of the ASM v3 relaunch covers were awful anyway. And then there was the 143 issues for #666.... A collection based on endless growth is UNSUSTAINABLE!

Krang a lang, ding dong Krang a lang, ding ding dong Krang a lang a langa langa langa ding dong, Krang a lang a langa langa langa ding Oh, oh, I've got a monster named Krang a Lang, a lang a Langa Ding Dong He's everything to me Krang a Lang, a lang a Langa Ding Dong I'll never set him free 'Cause he's mine, oh mine!

Someone call me?

"Hey, where's the orange and green ink gone at the bottom there?" "I don't know. Does it matter?" "Just saying" "Look at the top guys. We're on a miscut"

Oh, I hadn't noticed. So they are. Good spot, Stormflora

Much better