with thanks to Armageddon Expo and Jon Preddle

is currently in New Zealand, a guest at the Armageddon Pop Culture Expo (Auckland, New Zealand) this weekend. On Saturday he appeared on a panel and revealed what is to be the 'new' costume for the Eighth Doctor.The costume consists of a double-breasted black Naval jacket, with gold buttons. Part of of the ensemble is a courier pouch bag. However, the shirt and trousers were actually McGann's own and not part of the costume.Also revealed is a new sonic screwdriver, courtesy of, the wizards behind the effects on. The screwdriver is similar to the one used by the current Doctor, Matt Smith, but has a wooden handle.The revision comes some fourteen years since the original Eighth Doctor image was established for the 1996 TV Movie ; this is now felt to be a little out of date and the new costume - still a work in progress - is said to be used for future promotional purposes.No other information in known at present, other than this is an unofficial costume - but it is believed to have the blessing of the BBC.