10 good reasons why The Web Planet rocks!

I know most of fandom loathes it, but after viewing it *twice* the other week, I decided that I absolutely cherish and adore this story, perhaps even more so than The Chase - which was my favourite Season 2 story. Okay, let's get down to business but keep it simple...

1) The planet Vortis looks wonderful. Seriously - the set design here is magnificent. Lots of thought and imagination here, this was the first time the show had ventured into the territory of pure science fiction/fantasy on another world. And this was all done on such a low budget too! It is a very alien world, this is by far the most psychedelic episode of the 1960s!

2) The Zarbi - giant alien ants, 'nuff said...

3) Venom Grubs - my dad remembered seeing this episode when it aired as a kid and being terrified of them! How cool is that??!

4) Atmospheric Density Jackets (or ADJs) are a neat idea. Who needs oxygen bubbles around the TARDIS? Pffft - these wonderful contraptions allow you to roam and explore the surfaces of planets where there is no breathable air.

5) Thankfully no-one needs to take Aspirin in the 25th Century!

6) The Menoptra invasion force on strings.

7) The Optera are quite amusing to watch - hey don't mock, it was only a kids' show!!!

8) Zombo the Zarbi - 'nuff said... ;-)

9) The Animus - what a strange and dark alien intelligence... GOT GOLD? Hehe. According to Russell T Davies, the 'Greater Animus' perished in the Time War.

10) Oh, I nearly forgot the best scene of them all - the one where the Zarbi runs straight into the camera!!! Love it... ;-)

A few changes...

This blog will be undergoing a major revamp this week - no longer will we be publishing under the title The Hand of Omega as we will know be known as The Time Destructor instead. Please update your bookmarks and note the new URL, thanks! Peace.

FANZINE REVIEWS: Blue Box #1 and Vworp Vworp

Blue Box #1

What a wonderful little fanzine! Black and White A5 publication with some really interesting and in-depth articles. Features in this issue include: Paul Cornell interview, Dark Dimension article, David J Howe interview, Death to the Daleks article (thumbs up, my favourite story!) and much more. All this for only £1.50 - send an email to dalek82@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

Vworp Vworp

The first issue of this wonderful tribute to Doctor Who in the medium of comics takes form as a glossy colour A4-sized publication. Lots of interesting articles, including an interview with Doctor Who Weekly editor Dez Skinn. Includes some free transfers! Grab it now from here!