Amongst the props and models at Smallspace were these
excellent 1/3 scale figures of Cybermen
made by the talented Janet-Elizabeth Black,
and based on the designs seen in original comic strips for Doctor Who Weekly in
1980.
They are based on the art of Steve Dillon who illustrated the
stories, ‘Throwback - Soul of a Cyberman’,
and ‘Ship of Fools’. Both featured the
character Junior Cyberleader Kroton.
A variant of the design drawn by David Lloyd featured in two
other stories, ‘Death World’ and ‘Black Legacy’. The featured character in
those was Cyberleader Maxel.
I remember reading and enjoying these comic strips at the
time, so unsurprisingly, I recognised them instantly.
Janet-Elizabeth also created a Cyberman based on the book cover
illustration by David Mann on the American Doctor Who paperback of ‘Revenge of The Cyberman.’ (Pinnacle:
1979)
Another creation by Janet-Elizabeth are these ‘Kaldorian
Robots’, based on the Robots seen the Doctor Who story, Robots of Death, these reworkings are inspired by Japanese pop
culture, combining manga, anime and tokusatsu.
They are imaginitive! Always liked the Kaldorian robots.
ReplyDeleteThey did look good, Kev. I'm fond of the robots in 'Robots of Death' too :)
DeleteHey brill Scoop! Smallspace just keeps on givin! Janet Elizabeth Black is very talented and the way she's interested in the outer fringes of Dr.Who appeals to me. Is her surname Black and the story title Black Legacy just coincidence?
ReplyDeleteShe is talented Woodsy. Her surname and the comic strip are obviously just coincidence, but I must admit the same name never occurred to me, trust you to see that Woodsy. :D
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