BBC Unveils DOCTOR WHO Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control

The Wand Company - known for developing the World's first infrared remote control magic wand and BBC Worldwide reveal a must-have accessory for Doctor Who fans - the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control.

Ever since Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor, first produced it from his iacket, the sonic screwdriver has been the Doctor's most trusted tool. Now, for the first time, Doctor Who fans have the opportunity to bring the Time Lord's extremely cool and iconic gadget into their own homes.

A high quality metal réplica of the Mark Vll Sonic Screwdriver currently used by the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, the new Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control is a gesture-based universal remote control that utilises infrared (IR) technology to manipulate almost all earth-based home entertainment systems - from TVs and iPod docks to DVDIB|u-ray players and beyond.

With a green flashing tip and an impressive four operational modes — including a practice mode — and three memory banks. a total of 39 commands can be stored in the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control, giving the option of operating multiple home entertainment devices with iust a different flick of the wrist.

Control is straightforward — even for humans. The Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control works through a series of I3 short gestures. such as rotating. flicking or tapping, while a guided set-up procedure uses spoken prompts to match gestures to commands learned from existing remote controls.

And, for those fans who wish to transport a little more of the Time Lord into their own homes, the FX operational mode features a range of authentic Doctor Who sound effects.

All unauthorized alien usage of this device can be avoided as the Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control comes with an inbuilt security setting - a three digit PIN set by the primary user - offering ultimate human control of the ultimate alien device.

As time travel is not readily available to most humans, Doctor Who fans will have to wait until August 3 I, 20l2 to own a Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control. when it goes on sale exclusively for the first 60 days at ThinkGeek and the BBC America Shop in the US, and Forbidden Planet and Firebox.com in the UK.