Actually, I have no real issues with the "steampunk"gothic console when considered on its own. I can only assume the producers of the Fox film wanted to project a "Wellsian" (as in H. G. Wells) atmosphere to the decor. The secondary control room with the "Jules Verne" writing pedestal certainly had a 19th century look to it and despite the variety of outfits the Doctor has worn, many fans tend to associate him with the Victorian or Edwardian eras. It's just that the movie set differed so radically from the series that most fans found it hard to accept. I suspect if I had been introduced to "Doctor Who" via the Fox movie and only later saw the earlier series, I might have thought how "rinky dink" the canon sets and props appeared. Khai? Don't get me wrong. Your vote is just as valid, but so far the consensus seems to be in favor of the "classic" console. I'll wait another day or two allowing more people to vote before I commit to any design. Sincerely, Bill P.S. Daverj, thanks for the images! Now readers have visual aids to help them decide.

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