BBC Worldwide has revealed the first pics of the Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control, which goes on general sale in September.

The brand new prop replica is a recreation of the Sonic Screwdriver used by Peter Capaldi in last year’s season.

A limited run of 168 laser-etched numbered Sonics will be available exclusively to purchase on the BBC America booth (#4129) at San Diego Comic-Con next month.

The new Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver is a fully functioning gesture-based universal remote control which can control your TV and other home entertainment equipment.

Chris Barnardo, co-founder of The Wand Company, commented: “Since our Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic went on sale, we have had a constant stream of requests from fans of all ages asking us to make an extending version. It wasn’t easy to engineer a solidly reliable device that can withstand being repeatedly flicked to extend it, but we’ve been able to do it, and I’m certain that any fan of Doctor Who is going to love it.”

Jason Easy, Senior Licensing Manager at BBC Worldwide, added: “The Wand Company continually exceed expectations with their range of Sonic Screwdrivers, and the Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic is no exception. The Sonics are not just technologically sophisticated, but also beautifully made and have exciting features that delight fans.”

Features will include:

1:1 scale replica of the Series 8 Sonic Screwdriver hero prop
Highly authentic flick-to-extend action
Grip-mounted action button
Press and hold button to make Sonic buzz and tip light in FX Mode
Any-TV-off function that turns off any television at the press of a button, without having to program the Sonic first
Stores up to 39 remote control commands
Customisable personal lock code
Ivory-coloured handle with subtle fleck
Redesigned copper-plated handle end
Gallifreyan stand for vertical presentation
12 new secret Morse-coded Twelfth Doctor phrases
12 different sonic screwdriver sound effects

Season 9 has been filming in Cardiff since January and will begin on BBC One in September.

> Here’s everything we know about Season 9 so far.

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