Howe ' s Transcendental Toybox Howe ' s Transcendental Toybox is a detailed reference - cum - price guide to the myriad merchandise related to " Doctor Who " over the years , ranging from books to toys . Originally issued in 2000 , an updated edition appeared in 2003 , with supplemental updates also published separately in 2004 and 2006 . At present , the work covers merchandise issued between 1963 and the end of 2005 . A further update covering the 2006 - 2008 period is scheduled for release in the Autumn of 2009 . Publisher ' s summary . First edition publisher ' s summary . " The Unauthorised Guide to Doctor Who Collectibles " A complete collector ' s guide to everything that has ever been produced to tie in with the series . From hardback books , trading cards and chocolate Christmas tree decorations , to stained glass windows , underpants and metal models , this book is a fascinating and enthralling look at the world wide history , development and collectability of Doctor Who merchandise . This is the first and only reference and price guide to the entire history of " Doctor Who " memorabilia from 1963 to the present . It will catalogue every kind of merchandise produced in the past 36 years , provide photos for many of the items listed , and discuss many aspects of the show ' s long history in light of the vast amount of collectible material produced about it . The book will document the history of the world ' s longest - running science fiction television show from the perspective of the marketing and merchandising juggernaut that the series spawned . Anyone who is a " Doctor Who " fan , science fiction enthusiast , armchair television historian , or collector of pop culture memorabilia will be fascinated by this book and the story it has to tell . Second edition publisher ' s summary . The definitive collector ' s guide to " Doctor Who " merchandise , " Howe ' s Transcendental Toybox " contains an overview of everything that has been commercially released , world - wide , from the rare and obscure to the commonplace and disposable . Fully revised and updated from the first edition , this new edition covers all items released up to the end of 2002 . Update no . 1 publisher ' s summary . David J Howe and Arnold T Blumberg present the definitive collector ' s guide to " Doctor Who " merchandise . From the rare and obscure to the commonplace and disposable , every facet of " Doctor Who " ' s penetration into the marketplace is detailed . This first update volume documents all the items released in the 40th anniversary year , 2003 , and also contains updates to the main book , as well as market reports and comments from both the people who produce the merchandise and the people who sell it . . . " Howe ' s Transcendental Toybox " is both a fascinating tour through the many ways that Doctor Who has been presented and an entertaining guide to the world of Doctor Who collecting . The book covers " Doctor Who " merchandise around the world , including items released in America , New Zealand and Australia as well as the many UK - produced items . Update no . 2 publisher ' s summary . " to be added " Update no . 3 publisher ' s summary . David J Howe and Arnold T Blumberg present the definitive collector ' s guide to " Doctor Who " merchandise . From the rare and obscure to the commonplace and disposable , every facet of " Doctor Who " ' s penetration into the marketplace is detailed . This volume documents all the items released between 2006 and 2009 , when " Doctor Who " cemented its position as one of the top - rated drama series in the UK , and the merchandising went into overdrive . More items were produced and released in this period than at any other point in the series ' history . Also contained within is a feature on the developement of the " Doctor Who " Pinball , an interview with the man behind the pop group ' Mankind ' , and an interview with WETA on their range of collectibles . " Howe ' s Transcendental Toybox " is both a fascinating tour through the many ways that " Doctor Who " has been presented in merchandise and an entertaining guide to the world of " Doctor Who " collecting . The book covers " Doctor Who " merchandise around the world , including items released in America , New Zealand and Australia as well as the many UK - produced items , Subject matter . A full and complete price guide of just about everything produced as a tie - in , by product or spin - off production of Doctor Who . Update no . 1 . Update no . 1 focuses on 2003 as well as " Doctor Who " merchandise around from the world , including items released in America , New Zealand and Australia as well as the many UK - produced items . Update no . 2 . Update no . 2 focuses on the years 2004 - 2005 . Update no . 3 . Update no . 3 focuses on the years 2006 through 2008 .