We had a fantastic time at Festival of the Time Lords in Newark last weekend!
Saw lots of great cosplays and prop displays, met up with a number of our followers, and found some new ones!
This was also the Gothic Console's first outing at a big convention, and it really couldn't have gone better! Setup was easier than expected, and we made it through the day without any major damage..
Next up, "Kapow!" in Stockton..
Updated: 22 hours ago
Preparations continue for another road trip! We had quite the shock over Christmas when our stall, along with everyone else's, was blown and washed away after just a couple of hours at a Christmas market. But we are made of stern stuff!
We collected our more-than-slightly-damaged goods and battled our way home through tempestuous weather. After some colourful language and a couple of gins, we were ready to go again!
Fast forward to May 2026, and we are extremely honoured to have a stall at the Festival of the Timelords at Newark Showground on 30th May. This is not just another event for us; it’s a major step up in terms of scale! We are thrilled to display our Gothic Console.
Many hours have already gone into preparing for this event, and many more will be needed. We want to ensure that the new and improved Console lives up to the hype. It has already been viewed by over 250,000 fans and followers! Of course, we also want to make sure we have enough stock of pieces on the day so that no one leaves empty-handed.
We’ve been working hard to create new pieces that reflect our dedication to quality and creativity. From intricate designs to unique materials, each item is crafted with care. We believe that every prop tells a story, and we want to share those stories with you!
Do you have a favourite piece you’d like to see on our stall? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll see what we can do!
Don’t worry! If you can’t make it to any of our events, or if you don’t see what you’re after, please contact us with any queries. We’re here to help you find exactly what you need. Whether you’re a filmmaker, theatre producer, gamer, cosplayer, or collector, we want to make sure you have access to our unique, custom-made props.
As we prepare for the Festival of the Timelords, we’re excited about the journey ahead. Each event is an opportunity for us to connect with you and share our passion for prop creation. We’re continuously refining our craft and taking on new creative challenges. Your support means the world to us!
Make sure to follow us on social media for updates on our latest creations and upcoming events. We love sharing our journey with you and can’t wait to see you at the festival!
Let’s make this road trip unforgettable!
Updated: May 20
A few months ago, we were approached by James Sutton, who has been leading the redesign of Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor costume for the upcoming “Circuit Breaker” multimedia event, to create a collection of rings for the character.
What began as a relatively straightforward commission quickly evolved into one of the most technically challenging and creatively rewarding projects we’ve worked on to date.
Over the course of the project, we produced nine rings in total, with two ultimately being selected for the final costume. The collection was designed to feel ancient, worn, and alien - something that could plausibly exist within the world of Doctor Who whilst still functioning as practical, wearable jewellery.
Each ring began as brass and copper sheet before being CNC engraved with Gallifreyan patterns, from a newly developed version of the language created by content designer Connor Cahill-Hayes specifically for the project. From there, the pieces were hand formed, soldered, textured, and aged individually, allowing every ring to develop its own unique surface character and finish.
Although metalworking and prop fabrication are already central to our work, this project pushed us heavily into the world of jewellery making — an area we had not previously explored in depth. Throughout the build process we developed and applied new techniques including bezel setting, traditional ring forming, hammer texturing, and fine finishing methods in order to achieve the right balance between handcrafted realism and an otherworldly aesthetic.
One of the final designs, featuring a round blue stone setting, was directly inspired by the ring worn by William Hartnell’s Doctor, subtly connecting the design language of the Fugitive Doctor back to the earliest era of Doctor Who. Creating this piece required learning bezel setting techniques from scratch, making it one of the most involved pieces in the collection.
An important part of the project was ensuring the rings functioned not simply as costume accessories, but as durable wearable jewellery. Every ring was constructed from solid brass and copper with long-term wearability in mind, rather than being treated as lightweight display props.
The final collection includes both the rings selected for the finished costume, as well as several unused developmental designs created during the process.
We’re incredibly proud to finally begin sharing this work publicly, and excited to reveal more behind-the-scenes details from the fabrication process over the coming weeks!
