This version of the Master was portrayed by Roger Delgado from 1971 to 1973 in 9 stories. His version of the Master is the most iconic and instantly recognisable. This figure was released in 2010 along with his TCE and an Axon creature in a £24.99 “Claws of Axos” set.
The sculpt on this figure is highly detailed and accurate. The paintwork and details are very true to Delgado. Even the faint lines in his forehead are subtly included. The facial features and expression are very faithful and DesignWorks really have excelled themselves here.
Moving on, the Master is presented here in his black tunic and trousers, as was most common for his incarnation. Even the small details such as the breast pocket are given prominence here, and all the care taken really shows on this, one of DesignWorks' finest products, in my opinion.
The quality control on this figure is superb, I haven't heard any whinges or moans about any aspect varying massively to the norm. There is another hole in the right heel of this figure for those that display their figures on stands.
The articulation on this figure is standard, but that's a very high standard. There are a massive 16 points of articulation: at the neck, the shoulders, the biceps, the elbows, the wrists, the waist, the top of the legs, the thighs and the knees.
The Tissue Compression Eliminator is a very nice accessory, and well crafted too. The manufacturers could easily have just given us a black tube, whereas we actually got a pretty screen-accurate implement. It has small ridges for the silver parts, and a bump at the end.
Overall, this is a supreme figure, the best yet I think. The only slight gripe – and it is slight – is Delgado's skin tone. Now, I know he was fairly 'tanned', but on the figure I feel it is too extreme. Maybe just a few shades lighter would have done it for me.
Still, a wonderful figure. Let's see the scores on the doors:
Articulation: 10/10
Likeness: 10/10
Price:8/10
Playability: 9/10
Poseability: 10/10
Accuracy/Attention to Detail: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Review and photography © Dave Spilsbury 2011 – Please do not reproduce without permission.
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