The Wand Company
🐉 Dragons' Den UK · Season 8, Episode 7 · 2010

The Wand Company

Wand-shaped gesture remote control.

Founder: Richard Blakesley, Chris Barnardo Category: Tech
30% — Duncan Bannatyne

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About The Wand Company

The Wand Company is a United Kingdom company that designs and manufactures functional prop replicas. The company was featured on Dragons' Den in 2010, demonstrating its "Kymera Magic Wand Universal Remote Control". Since then, The Wand Company has created additional universal remote control prop replicas in the form of the Tenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver, the Eleventh Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver, the Twelfth Doctor's extending Sonic Screwdriver and a Star Trek: The Original Series phaser. They released a functional Star Trek Bluetooth communicator replica in 2016, then expanded into high-end licensed collectibles for other entertainment franchises including Fallout, Pokémon and Starfield, with several products achieving significant commercial success.

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The Story

"Kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control

The Pitch on Dragons' Den UK

The Wand Company appeared on Dragons' Den UK (Season 8, Episode 7) in 2010. Richard Blakesley, Chris Barnardo pitched the product to the Dragons. 30% — Duncan Bannatyne.

Where they are now: Got the deal on-air. Status: Active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Wand Company still in business?
Got the deal on-air. Status: Active.
Who founded The Wand Company?
The Wand Company was founded by Richard Blakesley, Chris Barnardo.
Did The Wand Company get a deal on Dragons' Den UK?
Yes — 30% — Duncan Bannatyne.
Where can I buy The Wand Company?
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