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One of the many perks of being a Time Lord is the handy array of gadgets at your disposal - not least of all the doctor's famous sonic screwdriver.

Doctor Who creators have redesigned the iconic device for a reboot of the series, which stars newcomer Jodie Whittaker as the first-ever female doctor.

The device was unveiled at San Diego's Comic Con earlier this week - and turned a few heads due to its alleged resemblance to a sex toy.

Fans have pointed out that the multifunction gadget looks a much naughtier than producers intended.

Giorgiana Izvercian write online: “More like sonic screwdildo.” Another said: “Nice to see I’m not the only one thinking . . . #sextoy.”

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Frederik Egger tweeted: “I bet it has three settings.” Michael Ries replied: “Yeah . . slow . . fast . . and exterminate!!

Stacy Embry said : “Truly an unfortunate design.

“It’s more something in a nightstand than a Tardis.”

And Darren Greenidge added: “You’d think the BBC would have noticed and asked for a redesign being a family show.”

(Image: Splash News)

(Image: Splash News)

Its first appearance ion the TV franchise dates back to 1968 and replica of the device, costing £14.99, will soon go on sale to the public.

Speaking at American fan convention Comic-Con, Jodie told fans how becoming the Doctor was “an amazing moment” and that whilst growing up and seeing only males in the role of the Time Lord made it a moment that she never thought would happen.

Jodie, 36, said: “I was thrown into the deep end during my first week of filming, which I’m not allowed to tell you anything about.

“I had an important speech with very important lines to say.

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“Obviously, the first take of the first shot is exciting and terrifying for everyone – but when we moved on from the very first shot on to a different angle, I thought, ‘Okay… this is tattooed on film forever, so I must be the Doctor'.

“It was a pretty amazing moment for me and not one that I ever thought would happen. I’m a girl born in the eighties and the Doctor did not look like me, so it was a big moment.”

Peter Capaldi announced in 2017 that he would be leaving the show, alongside current showrunner Steven Moffat .

Capaldi first appeared in the show for a brief cameo in the 50th anniversary special The Day Of The Doctor, before taking over full time in 2014.