Dalek World Record attempt

Attention all Daleks! A new World Record attempt requires your services:

Daleks from around Britain are being called upon by the Museum of Science and Industry (MoSI), in an attempt to become a world record breaker. Manchester-based MoSI currently hosts the Doctor Who Up-Close exhibition, which is the largest Doctor Who exhibition ever held, and hopes to attract a record number of Daleksto visit the Museum on 26 August.

To fulfil Guinness Book of Records criteria, MoSI must attract 50 or more Daleks – people dressed in costumes which ‘closely resemble a Dalek’. The Dalek is one of the Doctor’s oldest enemies, characterised by its catch-phrase: ‘Ex-ter-min-ate!’ It is 1.64 metres high with a single, staring eye, plunger shaped arm and a lethal gun attachment.

Ian Griffin, director of MoSI said: “This is the largest Doctor Who exhibition in the world, so it’s an obvious place for Daleks to visit! If you have a Dalek costume lurking in your cupboard or you feel like you could make one, please come along with it and be part of this unique record-breaking attempt.”

Simon Morrell, who has created his own Dalek said:
“Building my own Dalek was hard work but the response from the public made it all worthwhile. Kids love to be scared by them while their parents silently remember how they used to hide behind the sofa when they were around. 50 or so Daleks in one place? Count me in – this is going to be fun! ”

Doctor Who Up-Close exhibition at MoSI has attracted over 100,000 visitors since it opened on 31 March. The exhibition includes several characters from the latest series three of the Doctor Who TV programme, such as the Judoon and a witch-like creature called a Carrionite. Other stars of the show featured in the exhibition include the impressive four metre-long Empress of Racnoss character, the eight-feet tall Slitheen, Clockwork Robots, ‘Sisters of Plenitude’, and the ancient Face of Boe.

Tickets cost £6.50 for adults, £4.50 for concessions. Under 5s are free. Family ticket £20.00.
For more information look up www.msim.org.uk or www.doctorwhoexhibitions.com or Tel: 0870 4000636 to book your ticket (booking fee applies)

Doctor Who Up-Close runs until 5th November 2007.