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Does exactly what it says on the tin. Look at that 'ball bearing' - the MARX DALEK ROLYKIN was more accurate than I thought. I sometimes think that the shape of the original comic strip Daleks was actually scarier-looking than the TV incarnation.
17 clearly marked not a toilet plunger. Also note lack of stair climbing device. Though to be fair I think they fly now. I do believe they also lack what's commonly called a lock to prevent humans from just opening them up. I distinctly recall in the Peter Cushing film they just opened one up and hid a human in an empty Dalek.
ReplyDeleteThey did the same thing in one of the TV episodes the film was based on, Phil. At that time, Daleks ran (if I remember correctly) on static electricity, and the Doc and crew managed to separate a Dalek from its source of power. I think it's safe to assume that, when the Dalek was functioning, it would have been impossible to open it up, but once de-powered, all its safety locks and stuff weren't in operation.
ReplyDeleteThat's a coincidence! I had recently been looking to see if anyone had put this picture from the first annual on the internet.
ReplyDeleteA smaller B&W copy of this picture was also reprinted in The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Traveller's Guide paperback.
No coincidence, JP - I read your mind. Yes, I really am that good.
ReplyDeleteI have mentioned your mutant mind several times in the past.
DeleteYou are really Gordon Xavier, aren't you?
Yes. Now get along to the Danger Room - you're late.
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