Doctor Who

A CyberMaster helmet from 'The Power of the Doctor', a special celebrating a century of the BBC and Jodie Whitaker's final regular appearance in the role of the Thirteenth Doctor.

Introduced in series 12, the CyberMasters are the terrifying creations of the Master, made through the Frankenstein-esque fusion of Cyber warriors and the corpses of Timelords. Their Timelord matter allows for endless regeneration and is referenced in the Gallifreyan symbols on their helmets, which glow while the CyberMasters are regenerating. The original design of CyberMasters in series 12 and the later CyberLeaders of series 13 also feature a gold, laser-cut headdress of Gallifreyan script and cloaks. The present helmet is therefore a striking combination of two of the most enduring icons of the long-running and beloved Science Fiction series.

In series 13, the CyberLeaders command subordinates that are equipped with side handles in lieu of headdresses, styled in a more classic design referencing the original Cyber warriors. This updated design is darker in color scheme than the shiny chrome of the original Cybermen, and features Gallifreyan symbols on the helmet and on different parts of their body.

The Master, his CyberMasters, and the Daleks are the main adversaries fought by the Doctor and their companions in "The Power of the Doctor."

The Consignor (The Film and Television Charity) is donating 100% of the hammer price from the sale of this Lot, to be sold in Sotheby’s Popular Culture online sale held from 29 August – 12 September 2024.