Hot Toys - MMS DX 01- The Dark Knight - The Joker spec and pics

[EVILFACE]

You have to keep improving yourself and what you offer.

 

[karamazov80]

I literally just received my BR Joker head in the mail today with my V1 Joker that I received about a week ago. . .oh, well. Guess I'll have to sell this bad boy to pick this new one up

 

[MANDO]

Damn. I have to say I'm really impressed. The moveable eye feature is a cool addition. Everything else looks up to HTs usual standard. I'm probably gonna hold onto my other too though. I don't really see a reason to dump him overboard, I'll just display them in different spots.

 

[Wor-Gar]

You have to keep improving yourself and what you offer.

True, but if they offered you a kick ass Terminator, then 6 months later offered you a better improved version, then 6 months later offered you the Ultimate DX version, you'd get wary.

Oh wait, they're gonna do this on T4.

That's why I ain't buying any T4 stuff now. The truly good stuff to come next year.

 

[vodoun]

I didn't read through the almost 40 pages to get here, but I skimmed here and there and the opinions about the quality of the figure seems to be collectively high, but the opinions of the perceived Hot Toys greed by way of releasing DX figures seems mixed.

I'm not going to get caught up in it or read too far into it. I just want to say that in the world of collectibles HT isn't the first to have done this, so I'm okay with it. This new Joker figure comes with enough new stuff to justify another release. Hot Toys' wherewithal back during the TDK movie hype may not have been where it is now in terms of resources, so who can blame them for putting out separate releases at timed intervals? Shouldn't we all be happy they're even still releasing figures from this line? Well, I'd rather like an Oldman figure, but hey.

If they release another Joker in half a year's time from now, I'd be on it too as long as there is ample incentive to buy, and that is exactly what this DX Joker is.

Maybe so, but just because the majority if not all have done it doesn't make it right for everyone to jump on the bandwagon and follow through with the same business practices. Which we have saw with the money world economy problems. All copy and fail.

Somehow I missed this. Is there any way to still get a BillyB shirt and tie? If so, how?

Read this: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47291&page=11

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[Voorhees27]

True, but if they offered you a kick ass Terminator, then 6 months later offered you a better improved version, then 6 months later offered you the Ultimate DX version, you'd get wary.

Oh wait, they're gonna do this on T4.

That's why I ain't buying any T4 stuff now. Good stuff to come next year.

I wouldn't, no b.s.

 

[CelticPredator]

I cannot fathom the awsomeness. Ugh....UGH!

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wouldn't, no b.s.

I'm sure there's many who would agree. We see for how long.

 

[vodoun]

The quick-consumption culture must change.

I like to have things longer than 6 months.

Exactly!

I only got the BRJ fig just before Christmas day, it's not even 6 months yet! Had it on order since September 9th or so.

 

[plasmid303]

Maybe so, but just because the majority if not all have done it doesn't make it right for everyone to jump on the bandwagon and follow through with the same business practices. Which we have saw with the money world economy problems. All copy and fail.

Fine, but responsibility doesn't just fall on the company. Can you convince all of us to not buy this figure? We bought the previous figures in droves, and we'll likely do the same here. Change the general business practice and buying habits then I'll start complaining about HT's practices.

 

[JohnFromCincinnati]

Something bigger and better is always going to be released.

No, this things are always smaller

 

[pjam]

I just heard from my Buddy in HK HT is already working on a Smiling Joker V4 with correct coat lining, suspenders and socks with rifle and RPG For release 1st Qtr 010!




















j/k But you get my point.

 

[Devil_666]

I knew you were lying when you claimed to have a "buddy".

jp.

 

[The Josh]

Josh,

I think everytime HT has done this, the fans have screamed foul. From the P2 pred to now. And some even before that with the Robocop with the reveal helmet on Robo3. I don't think anyone likes it from any company. I didn't like it from Medicom with the new THIRD version of the Rocketeer.

I think we should hold all these companies to the same standard...and just like SSC should have released expansion packs for Luke and Han for the stormie accessories, HT should have done the same here. I think the ideal thing to do would have been to offer this set as is and simultaneously release an expansion pack that could be purchased seperately for folks who didn't want the cop joker but did want to update and improve on their V1 joker.

I guess we know why the sudden push to get true types back in the market...

It just seems to me at least from what I've seen as a whole HT gets a lot of free passes while others are held a bit more accountable. I agree all should be so I'm down with that.

 

[plasmid303]

I remember buying all three of HT's Robocop line and a few of Etb's seemingly unlimited Bruce Lees. I didn't care that they were triple dipping then and I don't remember many people did, but I guess the combination of the bleak economic climate and the fact that Joker is such a popular character (currently) is changing perceptions.

 

[carbo-fation]

I like it and I preordered it. I am still debating whether I should purchase the HBII figure though.Hmmmm......

 

[EVILFACE]

True, but if they offered you a kick ass Terminator, then 6 months later offered you a better improved version, then 6 months later offered you the Ultimate DX version, you'd get wary.

Oh wait, they're gonna do this on T4.

That's why I ain't buying any T4 stuff now. The truly good stuff to come next year.

As long as they are improvements, it wouldn't bug me. If i like what is offered, I will buy it. If the improvements aren't that big of a deal, it's a pass. I sell off what I don't need, same as I did with the original HT Superman and Batman figures.

I can see them doing it with T4, but I am happy with my original clean T800 Endo and the current Connor they offer.

 

[Voorhees27]

https://www.toys2.net/product.php?productid=20768&cat=0&page=

$179.99

 

[plasmid303]

https://www.toys2.net/product.php?productid=20768&cat=0&page=

$179.99

Wow I swear I just saw that less than a second before you posted it. The price is lower than I had initially anticipated.

 

[vodoun]

Fine, but responsibility doesn't just fall on the company. Can you convince all of us to not buy this figure? We bought the previous figures in droves, and we'll likely do the same here. Change the general business practice and buying habits then I'll start complaining about HT's practices.

Responsibility doesn't fall on the company? whos making the figs?... hmm?... you can't tell me Hot Toys relies purely on making Joker figures. Thats just the icing on the cake.

Was I trying to convince people not to buy it? Am I screaming in this thread saying, example... "people STOP!!!11 DON'T BUY HOT TOYS PRODUCTS they are evil and out to get you, don't give them your money, thieving b*****ds!"

I couldn't care what people buy. I buy for me and me alone.

We bought the previous figures because thats all we thought there was going to be. Hence why they advertised the Ultimate Joker or words to that effect with the BRJ head on the v1 fig widescreen screenshots kneeling down etc etc. Heck, they even gave us A4 pamphlets listing the line making you think this is it. In both boxes for BRJ and Two Face.

Besides, thats not the point. Two main points.

1. This is for those who missed out on both v1 and BRJ figs. Mainly. As I'm sure most are well aware by now. As well as the ultimate diehard Joker/Ledger nuts out there who will no doubt get this anyway. The nuts part wasn't meant to offend.

It still feels like a slap in the face for buying v1 to some degree. Because of the short amount of time.

2. They need to slow down on releases! This is my only gripe.

I wouldn't feel as bad if this was announced say August/September/November. At least give a year between a new advanced fig from previously made.

I'll bet there are still some out there that have v1 and have BRJ on pre-order or if not, the BRJ is already winging it's way to their house.