Okay, so, first things first, if you’re even *reading* this, chances are you already know what a Fob Watch is in the context of Doctor Who. But just in case your memory’s a bit wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey, it’s basically this little doodad the Doctor (and, more importantly, The Master) uses to, like, hide their Time Lord essence and become human. Sneaky, right?
Now, there are a TON of these replicas floating around. Toynk seems to be a big player, promising fast, free shipping and all that jazz. Then there’s the whole “Halloween party” angle, because apparently, nothing says “spooky” like pretending to be a psychopathic Time Lord with a penchant for hypnotism. I mean, okay, maybe it *does* say spooky, depending on your friends.
What *I’m* really interested in is the quality. The descriptions I’ve seen bounce between “metal prop replica” (ooooh, fancy!) and “mass-produced, commercial replica” (okay, less fancy, more “probably made in a factory somewhere”). The crucial thing is, does it *feel* right? Does it have that satisfying *clink* when you flip it open? Does the little light-up thing actually *work*? These are the questions that keep me up at night, I swear.
And speaking of flipping it open, some descriptions mention needing batteries. Which, like, ugh. Why can’t they just make it wind-up? That’d be way cooler and more authentic, wouldn’t it? I’m just sayin’. Plus, imagine the frustration of trying to replace those tiny watch batteries on a dark and stormy night. No thanks.
Then there’s Amazon and eBay throwing their hats into the ring. Gotta love the competition, right? Makes you wonder where the *real* bargains are hiding. And the reviews… oh, the reviews! That’s where you find the *truth*. Is it flimsy? Is the chain cheap? Does it actually look like it belongs to the Master or some random Victorian dandy?
Honestly, I kinda want one. Not for Halloween, mind you (though, tempting…), but just to have. To fidget with. To occasionally pull out and whisper cryptic things to, like “The drums… I hear the drums…” Just to freak out the people at the bus stop. You know, normal, well-adjusted adult stuff.
