models. From 2007, instead of waves, figures were marketed under banners based on which series the character depicted appears in. Limited edition and retailer-exclusive figure sets were also released, and certain figures have received re-releases with new sculpts, paint-apps and accessories. In 2008, Character Options expanded the range to include figures the programme's classic series. While there was an initial lack of interest from major retailers after the release of the first wave, further releases were commissioned by Forbidden Planet and Underground Toys, making 5-inch classic Doctor Who figures exclusive to those retailers. As well as villains, classic-era releases include the first eight incarnations of the Doctor, Dalek and Cyberman variants and various TARDIS exterior play sets. In 2012, Character Options announced the semi-discontinuation of their 5-inch Doctor Who action figure line in favour of figures produced in a new 3.75-inch scale to match toys from other brands, allowing further playability for children. The first 3.75-inch figures were released in 2013, featuring characters from the seventh series and scaled-down re-releases of certain 5-inch figures. Connectable 'Time Zone' play sets including exclusive figures and accessories, an electronic spinning TARDIS exterior and gliding Dalek models were also released. The range was halted in 2015 due to low sales. The 5-inch figure range is currently continuing as a limited collectors' series. Other Alongside their action figure line, Character released a series of 12-inch Doctor Who dolls between 2006 and 2007. 10-inch dolls of the Eleventh and Thirteenth Doctors were also released in 2011 and 2018, respectively. The company also released the Doctor Who Micro Universe game series in 2007 featuring collectible miniature figurines and models based on characters from the programme's first, second and third series. In November 2007, Character Options released merchandise relating to the Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. Originally launching with a Sarah Jane Smith and Star Poet action figure set, the range expanded to include a sonic lipstick & wrist watch scanner set, an electronic Alien Communicator and twin packs of Sarah Jane Smith action figure variants with various aliens from the first series of the programme. The range was discontinued shortly after due to lack of customer interest. London based collectables company Sci-Fi Collector released a range of figures based on the mature Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. The licence was an exclusive license granted to the company in favour of mass-production by Character Options. Character Building