Doctor Who: BATTLES IN TIME returns!

Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast!BATTLES IN TIME - the classic trading card game that obsessed a generation of Doctor Who fans is BACK for 2026! And we're here with Creative Director BEN ROBINSON from Master Replicas, the devious brain-mind behind the original game and its 2026 revival for an inside look at what's in store for fans who are about to have their Whoniverse rocked! What's it all about? How easy is it to play?Who's Who on the cards?How gorgeous is the artwork?Who has the highest Fear Factor?Jump in and listen up right now to get all the essential info you need to start playing Doctor Who: BATTLES IN TIME!Chapters00:00 Introduction02:47 The Origins of Battles in Time05:27 Behind the Scenes of Doctor Who Trading Cards08:26 The Gameplay and Design Philosophy11:09 The Evolution of the Trading Card Market13:47 The Return of Battles in Time16:38 Targeting a New Audience19:21 Nostalgia and the Future of Doctor Who23:11 Limited Editions and Market Strategies27:27 Card Design and Collectability29:45 Future Doctor Sets: Planning Ahead31:18 Licensing Challenges: The Roadblocks32:13 The Vortex Cards: Rarity and Excitement34:56 Fan Engagement: Questions and Answers36:47 Demand and Pre-Orders in Merchandise39:08 The Role of Merchandise in Keeping Doctor Who Alive40:17 Excitement for New Card Designs42:41 Debating Character Intelligence and Scare Factor48:06 Family Connections Through Doctor Who Merchandise50:08 Looking Forward to Future ReleasesSupport the showSubscribe to Who Corner to Corner on your podcast app to make sure you don't miss an episode! Now available to watch on YouTube!Join the Doctor Who chat with us and other fans on Twitter and Facebook!Visit the Who Corner to Corner website and see our back catalogue of episodes!Visit the WHOC2C merch store!Enjoying what we do? Consider joining our Explorers Subscription plan for more content! Who Corner to Corner: Great guests and 100% positive Doctor Who chat!