Two of the robot-like Daleks which pursued Dr Who through the vastness of time and across myriad galaxies have reached the end of their travels.
But instead of extermination the dome-headed villains with the hi-tech death-ray and armoured personal transport will go under the auctioneer's hammer 37 and are expected to fetch £2,000-£3,000.
The BBC's decision to put the Daleks up for sale comes more than two years after end of the last series featuring the often-rejuvenated Dr Who and his battered time-traveling police box, the Tardis.
Other costumes from the 27-year-old series will also feature in the sale, at Bonhams in central London on May 11.
Cybermen — pilots' uniforms sprayed silver — Sea Devils, Vervoid and the Chief Caretaker's uniform worn by actor Richard Briers will also be on offer.
The BBC denied the sale was the termination of the phoenix-like series.
Sir Duncan Chilcott, head of collections at Bonhams, said: "It is a great opportunity for a fan of Dr Who to own one of his or her own favourite monsters."
Caption: Dalek push: Two of Dr Who's arch enemies on their way to the auction rooms
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