Matt Smith debuts as the new Doctor Who

Tue Apr 6 2010 16:29:50

Matt Smith should be celebrating his debut as the new Doctor Who after 8 million people tuned into the first episode of the new series.

It means as many viewers watched his first outing as the Time Lord as much-loved former Doctor, David Tennant.

Fans also marked the occasion as Smith's new action figure went on sale, complete with the new sonic screwdriver.

The doll was developed using the latest hand-held 3D digital technology.

Edmund Barnett-Ward, Director of Sculpting at Design Works, the company behind the figure, said: "It's the only one in the UK at the moment, it's a very good system, very nice and portable and lightweight which means we can get in and get all the detail we need for the subjects we are scanning."

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