It was late 1987 when a line in Doctor Who Magazine caught my eye. “Oh, and keep a look out for (a mere 25 years late) some proper plastic 6” toy figures (like the Star Wars ones) from Kenner Toys,” wrote Gary Russell, in a Merchandise Report.
These figures, later revealed ones in size initially, though far from proper… But at last! I’d been a fan my whole life and had wanted figures. They do say be careful what you wish for…