1/6 INART (Queen Studio) - The Dark Knight - Joker Collectible Figure

[batsheva]

That's really odd... because if you compare the coated Joker 1/6th it looks just like Queen's 1/4 and if you compare their 1/6th jail Joker is looks just like their 1/3rd Joker sculpt.

So the 1/6th is ALL NEW but same exact expressions?

See it for yourself:

You can see the most noticable difference is in the chin area.

 

[batsheva]

The 1/6 jail sculpt looks far better to me than the 1/3 version. The sculpt has always looked super weird and off to me on that one, and it doesn't look to me like they just shrunk it down.

I agree!

 

[R_R_X]

I'm sure they must have got a head start on this a while ago, and already have quite a few figures finished and rooted. I doubt they would have given that 8 month delivery quote otherwise. Or maybe it'll only be the first batch releasing in 8 months, and some of us will have to wait a little longer for a later batch.

Personally I'd be fine waiting a year or so for this if they need that time to do it right. I don't see the urgent need to have this in 8 months.

It doesn't work like that, they can start producing casts and molds for the figure early in order to get a head start but they need to provide stock numbers to the factories in order for actual production to start, 8 months is likely the estimate for the standard and double versions, the rooted will have to be delayed, their limited artist editions statues need at least a year to release and often get pushed back so this will be no different, unless they absolutely drop ball and rush production on the rooted copies.

 

[Hando]

See it for yourself:

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You can see the most noticable difference is in the chin area.

1/4 sculpt looks much better for the clean look

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

The downside to this new level of figure is... I look at the figures I was excited about and now they just look like... toy dolls.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The 1/6 jail sculpt looks far better to me than the 1/3 version. The sculpt has always looked super weird and off to me on that one, and it doesn't look to me like they just shrunk it down.

I suppose you're right... I do see some differences but man are they close.

 

[batsheva]

1/4 sculpt looks much better for the clean look

I agree.

So the question is, why bother resculpting and ruining the likeness, instead of just shrinking the existing sculpt?

It adds more cost and time. Unless maybe, my seller is right.. Queen has nothing to do with the production process, and only take part on the distribution.

 

[Wor-Gar]

See it for yourself:

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You can see the most noticable difference is in the chin area.

Yep, I just checked on the jail Joker and they do indeed look different.

 

[sj2106]

Anyone still undecided on which version to get? I've changed my mind about 87 times in the last two days.

 

[Wor-Gar]

maybe, my seller is right.. Queen has nothing to do with the production process, and only take part on the distribution.

Not sure it matters as Queen is using their name (and likely more) to sell this figure, so they're taking responsibility. If this is a dog, Queen will take the hit in loss of customer loyalty.

 

[Captain Clown]

 

[batsheva]

Not sure it matters as Queen is using their name (and likely more) to sell this figure, so they're taking responsibility. If this is a dog, Queen will take the hit in loss of customer loyalty.

I hope so, my friend. I hope so. At least part of it!

Personally I was about to preorder the rooted hair set, but when my seller told me that.. I changed my mind again, for the 85th times. (sj2106 still wins)

 

[Hando]

I suppose you're right... I do see some differences but man are they close.


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who really knows. The different rooted hair may set them a part. The paint make the 1/3 eyebrow look raised and the 1/6 look like a scowl. The harsher light on the 1/3 brings the detail out more, and the camera lens could be the difference between a narrow or wide jawline

 

[Wor-Gar]

I hope so, my friend. I hope so. At least part of it!

Personally I was about to preorder the rooted hair set, but when my seller told me that.. I changed my mind again, for the 85th times. (sj2106 still wins)

Believe me, if Queen burns me for a grand, you can bet I won't PO anything from them ever again.

 

[chrisstbh]

Going by all I've heard I'm sure the figure itself will turn out good, the only point of concern is the rooted hair, their release date estimate makes no sense for those versions, especially in this day and age where nothing is guranteed, so either expect delay or god forbid something that doesn't match the proto, InArt/Viper already produced an unlicensed rooted Joker years ago that didn't match the proto as well but this time he has Queen providing the funds, license and access to much better factories and talent, so the tailoring, sculpts, accessories will be fine, his main concern should be the hair, this HAS to be a homerun, they can't screw up and they know it, so I'm expecting a delay.

Yeah, there's no way they let their first major 1/6 release go out the door without being as perfect as they can possibly make it, unless they don't want to continue making 1/6 figures.

 

[Wor-Gar]

who really knows. The different rooted hair may set them a part. The paint make the 1/3 eyebrow look raised and the 1/6 look like a scowl. The harsher light on the 1/3 brings the detail out more, and the camera lens could be the difference between a narrow or wide jawline

It is hard to tell sometimes, yes. I've seen the same sculpt look like two completely different sculpts between two different painters and different lighting.

 

[R_R_X]

I'm rooting for Queen/InArt I know what is like to have to deliver in the face of massive hype and not wanting to disappoint your fans and costumers, especially during the uncertain times that are affecting everything in the business, it's a massive responsibility and they certainly have BIG promises to fulfill so they better not cheap out or rush this.

 

[batsheva]

Believe me, if Queen burns me for a grand, you can bet I won't PO anything from them ever again.

Oh I believe you!
And I believe many other customers will do too!

I still believe they will do their best to deliver what they showcased..
If not, they will be shredded to molecule.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'm rooting for Queen/InArt

No pun intended.

So am I.

 

[Wor-Gar]

If not, they will be shredded to molecule.

...shredded to molecule8.