Before Doctor Who became Doctor Woke there were some great story lines, excellent Doctors, and supporting companions that actually added value to the story rather than just being the Doctor's love interest or a worshiper of the new demigod that the BBC had turned the Doctor into (Sigh!). These companions were interesting enough that you cared about what happened to them and they often were the ones who saved the day. These day's they just serve to fill the BBC's diversity quota. Sad, boring and NOT Doctor Who. Give me the old Doctors and their companions any day!
There were also some fantastic villains back then. The Daleks were the best among them, though I loved the Cybermen more, and always seemed to pose a real challenge to the Doctor and his companions. They weren't in every second episode (like the overkill in the new series) but only appeared once or perhaps twice in any of the old series. These baddies were occasionally led by a commander who was painted black and was the force's commander.
So as a side from the RPG miniatures I'm trying to finish painting I decided to paint a black Dalek commander. So here is some eye candy.
I also made an destroyed Dalek given these are no longer available except occasionally through eBay. They both come from Black Tree Design miniatures.
