Doctor Who: What were the original Silurians like?

[palitoy]

I liked the Pertwee era Silurians but the JNT versions were horribly kiddified. The Silurians in this new one are a cousin to the ones seen before, I really like how the Doctor addressed that they shouldn't be called "Silurians" to begin with.

I'm not in love with the new makeup but I love the fact that they've made an appearance as their last one was truly worthy of Ed Wood.

I'm very happy with the new season, Moffat has injected some interesting ideas back into the Tardis, the Rory/Amy thing is bloody refreshing and I think Smith is doing a great job. When the Silurian said to him "I'm willing to die for my race, what are you prepared to do?" he just walked away, other Doctors would have gone on a long rant.

[jds1911a1]

I actually like the 2005-2009 Daleks better than the Classic Series Daleks.
The 2005-2009 ones were like the Classic ones on steriods -- which is good.
The Classic Daleks looked a bit too fragile -- like you could kick them over

The 2010 Daleks arent appealing at all.
They look like kids toys -- which is perfect for the 2010 series -- which seems like a kids show.

You're right they look like the MARX dalek toys

[jds1911a1]

I don't really remember these guys from the original series, I'm guessing it's been many decades since they were last seen?

Were they your typical rubber suit monsters back in the day? I'm imagining the make-up fx have improved significantly since then (is the helmet she was wearing a homage to that?).

How do you compare this one to the original series episodes?

The Silurians apeared twice in classic who
Dr WHo and the Silurians (pertwee) and Warriors of the Deep (davison) - which also had the silurian cousins the Sea Devils (who appreared in the pertwee story The Sea devils). All 3 have been available on dvd for years individually and in box sets so the vhs copies are probably really cheap, and iknow netflix has them

frankly the silurians look better in the pertwee era, but the sea devils look bad in both

[Mikey]

I agree that the tone is a bit lighter (kiddie) but overall I like the recent series. Btw which Daleks do you like the previous series or classic?

I actually like the 2005-2009 Daleks better than the Classic Series Daleks.
The 2005-2009 ones were like the Classic ones on steriods -- which is good.
The Classic Daleks looked a bit too fragile -- like you could kick them over

The 2010 Daleks arent appealing at all.
They look like kids toys -- which is perfect for the 2010 series -- which seems like a kids show.

[Thor]

I don't agree,
I seen some photos of the new ones.
They look like any other typical dull monsters of today.

The old ones had some character.

I hate to say it but the 2010 series is really turning me off to Doctor Who.
It's like anything they do stinks this season.

I agree that the tone is a bit lighter (kiddie) but overall I like the recent series. Btw which Daleks do you like the previous series or classic?

[Mikey]

They were your typical rubber suit monsters. Anything made today will be superior.
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I don't agree,
I seen some photos of the new ones.
They look like any other typical dull monsters of today.

The old ones had some character.

I hate to say it but the 2010 series is really turning me off to Doctor Who.
It's like anything they do stinks this season.

[Thor]

They were your typical rubber suit monsters. Anything made today will be superior. The monster's head was actually on top of the actor's head which was it's neck. The first appearance was called Dr Who and the Silurians in case you want to buy it.

[samurainoir]

I don't really remember these guys from the original series, I'm guessing it's been many decades since they were last seen?

Were they your typical rubber suit monsters back in the day? I'm imagining the make-up fx have improved significantly since then (is the helmet she was wearing a homage to that?).

How do you compare this one to the original series episodes?