1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 249 - The Joker (Bank Robber Version 2.0) - 1/6 - TF Exclusive 2014

[RaBu]

I know they say so many have sold but I think it might be a marketing ploy.

i got one for $329

 

[BadMuthaDude]

Since I'm an idiot I put in a preorder. My logic was that I should put an order in, in case there's nothing of interest shown at SDCC.

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[DarkMagic]

I'm gonna wait for this to NOT sell out and buy one from sideshow for half price (or less).

 

[Kinetic]

I'm gonna wait for this to NOT sell out and buy one from sideshow for half price (or less).

This will definitely sell out. There are a lot of people that are new to this hobby that never had a chance to buy a Ledger Joker figure. The price is high but you would pay more for an opened V1 before this went up for PO.

 

[DiFabio]

I have faith in the collecting community that this won't sell out.

Sure, there are some eager beaver, trigger happy collectors that ordered within minutes/hours of it going up, but I think a majority of possible consumers will see that price and refuse (and wait).

 

[Iggyrox]

That price! They didn't name it bank robber for nothing.

 

[Bustajesse]

The price on this is ludicrous!

I'd like to think most people would pass on this but I know deep down it is going to sell out anyway.

 

[Rambler]

That price! They didn't name it bank robber for nothing.

 

[Adam Scott Photography]

The price on this is ludicrous!

I'd like to think most people would pass on this but I know deep down it is going to sell out anyway.

Its like $50 more. I really dont see the big deal. Its a lot cheaper than the $500+ TDK Joker is going for on eBay.

 

[FDBMath]

I have decided against getting this. I am happy enough with my MMS 68 Joker, I don't need another one.

Seriously though, for the first time, I am not even tempted to get a new HT TDK related figure. I had the V1 BR Joker, and sold it. I am trying to streamline my collection and stick with more iconic looks to the characters. I hope those that do get this like it.

Now, if HT comes out with a Cesar Romero Joker, I will be one of the first in line to order it.

 

[DarkMagic]

I have faith in the collecting community that this won't sell out.

Sure, there are some eager beaver, trigger happy collectors that ordered within minutes/hours of it going up, but I think a majority of possible consumers will see that price and refuse (and wait).

 

[RaBu]

so somebody have order one?

 

[MandoMan531]

I'm one of them. Never got a chance to get the 1.0 so I ordered this. I only have the DX11 and DX12, and have the Armory/Bruce/Alfred ordered.

 

[Jeff12burq]

I think I did a poor job explaining my reasoning on the price increase regarding the DC and Hot Toys partnership. Hopefully, I make some sense this time around.

Back in 2008 when Hot Toys released the Joker Bank Robber Version, Hot Toys had contractual agreement with DC that only allowed Hot Toys to release a certain amount of this figure. Keep in mind, Hot Toys was nowhere close to the popularity that it is today and probably only produced a small amount, maybe 3,500-6,000 (maybe even less-who knows). And they sold every single one that they made in a couple of months.

Over the next couple of years, the relationship between DC and Hot Toys grows and more figures are produced from an array of characters from their franchises (Nolan, ’89) and the market keeps growing and growing. In 2011 Hot Toys had 30,000-40,000 likes on their Facebook page. Today, they have over 220,000. DC sees this and they continue to demand a bigger portion of the pie. As a result, Hot Toys must mark up their prices.

Additionally, there has been a secondary market for this figure for quite awhile. Hot Toys wisely recognizes this, and determins there is still a high demand after all these years and prices it less than the secondary prices but considerably higher than the 2008 version’s price to maximize profit. New buyers are happy that they pay lower than the secondary market and will add a more superior figure to their collection and still some of the veteran collector may feel it’s time to upgrade or have seller’s remorse after selling their original to someone for $400 bucks a couple of years ago to someone in Iowa.

Having said all that, I will be getting one.

 

[rorkstar]

No, Ledger's family is against the nurse version apparently...

What's your source on this?

 

[RaBu]

I'm one of them. Never got a chance to get the 1.0 so I ordered this. I only have the DX11 and DX12, and have the Armory/Bruce/Alfred ordered.

how much you payd for it?

 

[DiFabio]

YES!

Fox just ordered, then cancelled. Smart man.

 

[Jeff12burq]

YES!

Fox just ordered, than cancelled. Smart man.

DiFabio-read what I put a couple of posts above and let me know what you think.

 

[hokietwo]

I think I did a poor job explaining my reasoning on the price increase regarding the DC and Hot Toys partnership. Hopefully, I make some sense this time around.

Back in 2008 when Hot Toys released the Joker Bank Robber Version, Hot Toys had contractual agreement with DC that only allowed Hot Toys to release a certain amount of this figure. Keep in mind, Hot Toys was nowhere close to the popularity that it is today and probably only produced a small amount, maybe 3,500-6,000 (maybe even less-who knows). And they sold every single one that they made in a couple of months.

Over the next couple of years, the relationship between DC and Hot Toys grows and more figures are produced from an array of characters from their franchises (Nolan, ’89) and the market keeps growing and growing. In 2011 Hot Toys had 30,000-40,000 likes on their Facebook page. Today, they have over 220,000. DC sees this and they continue to demand a bigger portion of the pie. As a result, Hot Toys must mark up their prices.

Additionally, there has been a secondary market for this figure for quite awhile. Hot Toys wisely recognizes this, and determins there is still a high demand after all these years and prices it less than the secondary prices but considerably higher than the 2008 version’s price to maximize profit. New buyers are happy that they pay lower than the secondary market and will add a more superior figure to their collection and still some of the veteran collector may feel it’s time to upgrade or have seller’s remorse after selling their original to someone for $400 bucks a couple of years ago to someone in Iowa.

Having said all that, I will be getting one.

Yea you lost me after superior. Try this pose with the new one......oh wait........

 

[Jeff12burq]

Yea you lost me after superior. Try this pose with the new one......oh wait........

Better paint apps+Better tailoring+Better Base=Superior figure.