Hot Toys - MMS - Suicide Squad - The Joker (Tuxedo Version) Collectible Figure

[Cammo]

Remember, this figure released 3 months after its announcement. I wish they always waited longer to announce figures, makes the waiting game a little more durable. Take the R2-D2 for instance. Why announce it a year in advance?

 

[Futurion]

A year is fine. Take a Dengar for example. That was about year and a half i think from the first peaks.


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[GaryPool]

So is this actually shipping to people in Hong Kong now?

If so it's just a couple of weeks to wait now right?

 

[GaryPool]

I messaged him and he said he'd mark it as a gift of lower value.

Just doing a quick Google search I see posts here and other forums saying they've never been charged import when buying from him when using the the EMS shipping. Obviously there is never any guarantee but seems our chances would be good.

Did you order it in the end from him?

 

[ApeManRyan]

Dean put up an unboxing video on this guy. Still looks fantastic he said a review will be coming tomorrow so looking forward to it.

 

[sj2106]

Did you order it in the end from him?

Not yet but I will do very soon. The listing still has 12 days at that price and with 8 figures left I can wait a few more days. With EMS shipping it comes to around £210 and a good probability of avoiding the import tax. He should have the figures mid February ish, a little before SS get their stock.

A lot of the high profile YT reviewers get their figures a day or two after release through Budget Start but I've no idea if he sources figures for riff raff like us or at what price. I just noticed in Dean's video above he's away on business now anyway.

 

[Futurion]

Well, now i have to wait at least five months to be able to get hands on it here in Europe.

 

[sj2106]

Well, now i have to wait at least five months to be able to get hands on it here in Europe.

I have several pre-orders I'll be waiting ages on to. It seems now getting them from Hong Kong might be both the quickest and cheapest way of getting them for us European collectors.

 

[Futurion]

I have several pre-orders I'll be waiting ages on to. It seems now getting them from Hong Kong might be both the quickest and cheapest way of getting them for us European collectors.

I don't know how in UK, but in my case it's expensive as hell to get anything from outside the EU. 21% VAT + 5% import fee '+ some shipping) makes it much more expensive than wait and get it from local retailers.

 

[becausebatman]

Got a strange feeling this will go into Waitlist soon on SSC haha

 

[GaryPool]

Not yet but I will do very soon. The listing still has 12 days at that price and with 8 figures left I can wait a few more days. With EMS shipping it comes to around £210 and a good probability of avoiding the import tax. He should have the figures mid February ish, a little before SS get their stock.

A lot of the high profile YT reviewers get their figures a day or two after release through Budget Start but I've no idea if he sources figures for riff raff like us or at what price. I just noticed in Dean's video above he's away on business now anyway.

That's probably the cheapest we could get it for and the fastest - my only concern is if we do get a surprise import charge, and if there's any damage how easy they are to deal with replacements etc. I don't think they come in a shipping box also straight from Hong Kong

 

[ThatDarnGamer]

Loonten ships figures out around 1.5 months after the SB release. I've ordered multiple figures and have never been hit by customs.

 

[sj2106]

That's probably the cheapest we could get it for and the fastest - my only concern is if we do get a surprise import charge, and if there's any damage how easy they are to deal with replacements etc. I don't think they come in a shipping box also straight from Hong Kong

Of course there is always a risk, however small, of an import charge. About damage: reading through older threads, posters here said he was very good about replacing damaged items. You can always ask him to open the box and check for obvious damage before sending anyway. Not sure about the shipping box but I wasn't aware that was the case. Loontentoys seems to get very good feedback for how securely packaged his items are.

I'm gonna see what happens anyway, from my POV it's worth trying once. If I get stung by import fees it's not the end of the world, if it comes through unscathed I know I'll have a cheaper way to source figures in the future and get them months earlier. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[sj2106]

Loonten ships figures out around 1.5 months after the SB release. I've ordered multiple figures and have never been hit by customs.

He told me around three weeks. some posts seem to bear that out but even 1.5 months is still at worst in line with SS so I can live with that. Glad to hear you avoided the customs charges.

Sorry about the double post btw. I don't know how to multi quote properly.

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

Dean put up an unboxing video on this guy. Still looks fantastic he said a review will be coming tomorrow so looking forward to it.

Looks so perfect.

 

[sj2106]

Looks great in Dean's true light review to. Love or hate this Joker, its a great looking figure.

 

[The Jerker]

I have no interest in this incarnation of the Joker but Hot Toys did a fantastic job on this figure. That sculpt is fantastic. Happy to see they got a little creative with the box as well. It's something that I don't believe they've done in some time.

 

[sj2106]

That's the funny thing about these figures - they're so much better than Leto's performance.

But not the purple one, because that head just looks effeminate rather than creepy or dangerous.

This figure in particular is giving me a Bela Lugosi vibe.

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Yes, that timeless look is why I like this version so much better than the others. It should still look good in 20 years, assuming the materials used don't degrade to badly. I might never like this Joker on screen, time will tell, but a display of this DCEU would feel incomplete without him. I'll pose him with Harley when she gets here.

The AA version is superb for that specific scene but doesn't give you enough display options for it's price tag IMO.

The purple coat version I just couldn't stand to have the rest of that hideous outfit on my shelf. I'm glad for those that like it but it's just not for me.

 

[Knightstalker]

I had no plans to buy this figure, but after seeing these videos, I think I'm going to cave. I only need one Leto Joker and I think this will be the one.

 

[RossMcCollector]

Yes, that timeless look is why I like this version so much better than the others. It should still look good in 20 years, assuming the materials used don't degrade to badly. I might never like this Joker on screen, time will tell, but a display of this DCEU would feel incomplete without him. I'll pose him with Harley when she gets here.

The AA version is superb for that specific scene but doesn't give you enough display options for it's price tag IMO.

The purple coat version I just couldn't stand to have the rest of that hideous outfit on my shelf. I'm glad for those that like it but it's just not for me.

You perfectly summed everything I want to say, and specifically the bolded part!!!

I haven't POed a figure in forever, and I didn't think I would PO any of the new Jokers, but once I saw the production pics of this one the rest was history..can't wait!!!