Doctor Who Store

What Doctor Who Store does

Doctor Who Store is a specialty direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alien Entertainment, headquartered at 702 S. Main St. in Lombard, Illinois. The company sells licensed and unofficial Doctor Who merchandise — including autographs, action figures, collectibles, Big Finish audio dramas, books, magazines, comic books, DVDs, posters, trading cards, apparel, accessories, and home/office items — through a BigCommerce-powered storefront, supplemented by in-person sales at Doctor Who fan conventions such as Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One. Pricing spans from approximately $4.99 for budget items to $699.99 for premium 1:6 scale Big Chief Studios figures, with regular sale/discount activity and gift certificates offered as an add-on module.

The business model is single-channel merchandise resale: revenue is generated through one-time product purchases from individual consumers, with global shipping from the Lombard fulfillment center. The store positions itself as the largest selection of Doctor Who merchandise in North America, maintaining authorized retailer relationships with primary suppliers including Big Finish Productions (audio dramas), Character Options (action figures), and Titan Comics (comic books). Its sole customer segment is Doctor Who fans and collectors seeking authentic, vintage, and exclusive memorabilia across all eras from the First Doctor (1963) through the Fifteenth Doctor, plus related British television spin-offs (Torchwood, Sherlock, Blake's 7). The company has 1–10 employees, no disclosed revenue, no funding history, and relies on organic e-commerce visibility, a Facebook page, email newsletter marketing, and convention presence for customer acquisition.

Name

Doctor Who Store

Legal name

Doctor Who Store

Website

https://www.doctorwhostore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Doctor Who Store is a US-based specialty e-commerce retailer selling Doctor Who autographs, collectibles, audio dramas, books, comics, and apparel to fans and collectors globally, operating as a subsidiary of Alien Entertainment from a Lombard, Illinois storefront.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail sales of Doctor Who merchandise including action figures, collectibles, autographs, books, audio CDs, DVDs, comics, apparel, and accessories. Revenue generated through one-time product purchases via e-commerce storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Doctor Who Store is an e-commerce retailer selling Doctor Who merchandise, including autographs, action figures, collectibles, Big Finish audio dramas, books, magazines, comic books, DVDs, posters, trading cards, apparel, accessories, and home/office items. The store offers merchandise spanning all Doctor Who eras from the First Doctor through the Fifteenth Doctor, plus related British television properties such as Torchwood, Sherlock, and Blake's 7.

Product overview

Doctor Who Store is an e-commerce retail platform offering the largest selection of Doctor Who merchandise in North America. The store operates as a multi-category marketplace selling autographs, toys and collectibles (including Character Options action figures, Funko Pops, Eaglemoss figurines, and Vintage Dapol toys), BIG FINISH audio dramas and books covering all Doctor eras, books (BBC Books, Target Novels, Virgin Adventures), magazines (Doctor Who Magazine from issue #1 onward), comic books (IDW, Titan Comics, Marvel), DVDs, posters and prints, trading cards, accessories and jewelry, apparel, home and office items, and merchandise for related British television series (Sherlock, Blake's 7, Torchwood, The Avengers). The platform is powered by BigCommerce and also offers gift certificates as a service feature. The store positions itself as the premier destination for Doctor Who memorabilia, serving collectors across all Doctor eras from Classic (First through Eighth) through Modern (Ninth through Fifteenth Doctor) series.

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Products and services

• Autographs Genuine autographs of Doctor Who cast members obtained at conventions including Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One, with each autograph documented with signing location and date. Targeted at Doctor Who fans and collectors seeking authenticated memorabilia from Classic and Modern series eras.
• Toys and Collectibles Action figures, toys, and collectibles including Character Options 3.75 inch figures, Funko Pops, Sonic Screwdrivers, Big Chief 1:6 scale figures, Eaglemoss figurines, Vintage Dapol toys, Titan Vinyls, plush items, statues, ornaments, and gaming miniatures. Targeted at collectors across all Doctor Who eras.
• BIG FINISH Audio Dramas Audio dramas and books from Big Finish Productions covering Classic and Modern Doctor Who eras, including First through Fifteenth Doctor Adventures, Companion Chronicles, Lost Stories, Novel Adaptations, and spin-off series such as Torchwood, Sherlock Holmes, Blake's 7, Dark Shadows, and Highlander. Targeted at Doctor Who fans seeking extended universe audio content.
• Books Doctor Who novels including BBC Books, Target Episode Novelizations, Virgin New and Missing Adventures, Big Finish Books, and independent publisher titles organized by Doctor era. Targeted at readers and collectors of Doctor Who literary content.
• Magazines Doctor Who Magazine from issue #1 to current issues, Magazine Specials, The Essential Doctor Who, Doctor Who Chronicles, and related British television magazines. Targeted at long-time collectors and enthusiasts seeking complete runs.
• Comic Books Doctor Who comic book series from IDW Publishing, Titan Comics, Marvel, and Classic Comics including Doctor of War, Tenth through Fifteenth Doctor series, Fugitive Doctor, and crossover titles such as Supremacy of the Cybermen. Targeted at comic collectors and Doctor Who fans.
• DVDs and Video Doctor Who Classic Series DVDs, Official BBC releases, BBV Video Series, and Reeltime Productions covering Doctor Who and related British television properties. Targeted at collectors seeking physical media of Classic and spin-off series.
• Posters and Prints New Series and Classic Series Doctor Who posters, 17x11 prints, TARDIS prints, and Sherlock posters and prints. Targeted at fans seeking decorative memorabilia.
• Trading Cards Autograph cards and collectible trading cards from Rittenhouse Archives, Cornerstone, Strictly Ink, and Inkworks featuring Doctor Who and British television series. Targeted at trading card collectors.
• Apparel Doctor Who themed dresses, hats, outerwear, scarves, gloves, ties, socks, leggings, and T-shirts. Targeted at fans seeking Doctor Who branded clothing.
• Accessories and Jewelry Doctor Who branded bags, wallets, enamel pins, keychains, earrings, pendants, buttons, cufflinks, and patches. Targeted at fans seeking everyday accessories.
• Home and Office

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Alien EntertainmentcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerParent company of Doctor Who Store. Doctor Who Store is a subsidiary website operated by Alien Entertainment. Alien Entertainment produces exclusive merchandise including the Circuit Breaker Titan Comics exclusive covers (limited to 250 copies).
• Big Finish ProductionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of audio drama content including Doctor Who Main Range, Classic Era Stories, Modern Era Stories, and spin-off series. Doctor Who Store is an authorized retailer for Big Finish audio products with extensive catalog coverage.
• Chicago TARDIS ConventionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Doctor Who convention where Doctor Who Store obtains genuine autographs from cast members. Store promotes the convention (Register Now for 2026) and sells convention-related merchandise.
• Gallifrey One ConventionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-running Doctor Who convention serving as a source for genuine actor autographs sold through the store.
• Character OptionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary action figure brand supplier. Store is an authorized retailer for Character Options Doctor Who figures including 3.75 inch scaled figures, B&M exclusives, and full-size sonic screwdrivers.
• Titan ComicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher of official Doctor Who comic series. Store carries extensive Titan Comics inventory including Doctor of War, 10th-15th Doctor series, exclusive covers, and graphic novels.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Forbidden Planet: UK-based specialty retailer of science fiction, fantasy, and cult TV merchandise including extensive Doctor Who inventory. Directly comparable as a multi-category collectibles retailer serving fans of niche genre IP, though operating at larger scale and primarily in the UK market.
• Entertainment Earth: Major US-based online retailer of action figures, collectibles, and licensed pop culture merchandise. Comparable business model selling licensed character merchandise and collectibles direct-to-consumer through e-commerce with similar supplier relationships (Funko, Character Options-style manufacturers).
• BigBadToyStore: US online specialty retailer focused on action figures, statues, and collectibles from licensed pop culture properties. Comparable as an e-commerce-first collectibles retailer carrying licensed genre IP merchandise with similar supplier portfolio and target collector demographic.
• Things From Another World: US-based comic, toy, and collectibles retailer with strong online presence. Comparable as a multi-channel specialty retailer serving comic collectors and pop culture fans with overlapping inventory categories including comics, action figures, and merchandise.
• Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore: Independently owned sci-fi/fantasy/horror specialty bookstore chain. Comparable as a niche-focused retailer serving dedicated genre fans with curated selection, autographed editions, and exclusive merchandise offerings.
• Midtown Comics: US comic book retailer with strong online sales channel serving collectors. Comparable as a specialty retailer focused on licensed genre IP with overlap in comics, graphic novels, and collectible categories and similar customer base of dedicated enthusiasts.

Broad incumbents

• Funko: Major licensed collectibles manufacturer operating direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Comparable as it sells Doctor Who merchandise directly to fans, potentially competing with retailers like Doctor Who Store, though operating at substantially larger scale and across many more franchises.
• Big Finish Productions: Doctor Who audio drama producer operating its own direct e-commerce storefront. Comparable as it sells the same Big Finish audio products directly to fans and could compete with retailer markups on identical SKUs.
• Amazon: Mass-market online retailer carrying Doctor Who merchandise across many categories. Comparable as it offers competing inventory, often at lower prices with faster shipping, representing the primary alternative shopping channel for the same customer base.
• BBC Shop: Official BBC retail storefront selling licensed Doctor Who merchandise directly from the rights holder. Comparable as the licensor's direct channel competes with independent retailers on identical product categories and may have advantages in exclusive merchandise access.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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