The Sarah Jane Adventures - SARAH JANE!

Sarah Jane & Star Poet Deluxe Action Figure Set - Character Options 2009

In 2007 the Doctor Who Spinoff, The Sarah Jane Adventures, premiered on BBC One featuring the fan-favorite character Sarah Jane Smith, an early Doctor Who companion from the early 70s (and a recurring mainstay ever since). This show was unique for being aimed toward a much younger audience than traditional Doctor Who storylines. The show ran for five successful seasons but was cut short when lead actor Elisabeth Sladen died unexpectedly, four short months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sladen played the character of Sarah Jane Smith in over 150 television episodes (across several series), 4 movies, and 2 radio serials over the course of 38 years. I'm a novice to the world of Doctor Who, but I'm impressed by her legacy and I'm glad I have a representation of her in my collection (even if the paint apps need some work). Now I just fear all the other Doctor Who figures I've been eyeing for years will quickly drain my bank account. Let's check out Sarah James below!

The Sarah Jane Adventures - STAR POET!

Sarah Jane & Star Poet Deluxe Action Figure Set - Character Options 2009

In 2007, there was a Doctor Who Spinoff series featuring the fan-favorite companion character, Sarah Jane Smith (who appeared in Doctor Who from 1973-1976). The show was called The Sarah Janes Adventures, starred the same actress (Elisabeth Sladen), and ran for five seasons. I have personally never watched any Doctor Who, nor the Sarah Jane series, but the toys (mainly from Character Options) have been intriguing me for twenty years now. With import expenses from Europe, most are cost prohibitive for me. But this Star Poet figure intrigued me enough to splurge. The character is a lost Arcateenian who seeks out Sarah Jane to help her find her way home. Visually, she reminds me of the classic creatures that fascinated me as a child in movies like Cocoon and Abyss (and even in more modern movies like Bubble from Valerian). Something about translucent, often ethereal, creatures triggers something primal in my imagination. This figure is the only think like it in my collection, and I think she's great.