Hot Toys The Dark Knight Joker DX/Artisan 1/6 Scale Figure

[batfan08]

I like it. Prefer the sculpt to InArt personally. People will say opposite, which is expected. Despite constant insistence from some collectors, likeness in these sculpts is endlessly subjective. I like InArt's, but to me Hot Toy's looks more lifelike. I may touch up the face paint a bit if I feel like it, but seeing hi res photos enlarged can over emphasize things and f**k with perception. Need to see it in hand to know for sure. Hell, even in these blogger pics the white make up looks dramatically different in opacity depending on the pic.

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Personally, I’m excited to see the first unboxings/reviews out of Hong Kong. Photography is so subjective. Everything makes a difference. The lens you’re using, the direction you’re shooting from, your lighting set-up, the photo editing software you use; it all creates an image. If you stuck your phone against his chest and took a picture from his chin up and that was the first pic people saw, they’d all think it was terrible and that he looked like Megamind. I feel like video footage provides a slightly more comprehensive feel of how something will look on a shelf/a sense of depth.

Like I’ve said before, the prototype pictures didn’t sell me on this figure. Howard’s 10 minute behind the scenes video did. The fact that I like these photos already has me thinking the videos are going to leave me feeling very satisfied before I get the chance to unbox him, myself…

 

[Raleig.h]

Beats InArt for me, we still don't have the perfect Joker in 1/6 though.

 

[BLNadal]

impostor / DX

 

[BLNadal]

 

[BLNadal]

 

[Wor-Gar]

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I like this picture alot.

I don't see much improvement from the imposter, myself.

I'm not certain the coat is accurate but I like the way it sits on the sits, alot.

 

[webhead05]

impostor / DX
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Will have to see a proper in-hand comparison, but this seems to confirm some hairline tweaking and a less grainy paintjob. I'm pleased!

 

[rory]

Beats InArt for me, we still don't have the perfect Joker in 1/6 though.

Sadly, I don't think it's even possible to have a perfect Joker. I mean, his hair and makeup change so much from scene to scene and shot to shot, it's impossible to really nail down a singular look that satisfied everyone, or even just a majority. Added to that, how difficult it is to get that many layers of clothing to look slim and accurate at that scale. I've yet to see a purple coat that didn't look too bulky and thick, including all those high priced custom jobs.

 

[Spicedaddy]

Looking great! Can't wait to get my artisan version.

 

[a-dev]

I see no reason for me to pass on that. Trouble is I didn't preorder and would be at the mercy of whatever TBA is charging....I haven't looked yet. I wonder if I'll be able to stomach it.

 

[BadMuthaDude]

I see no reason for me to pass on that. Trouble is I didn't preorder and would be at the mercy of whatever TBA is charging....I haven't looked yet. I wonder if I'll be able to stomach it.

Are you going for regular or hairy?

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

I see no reason for me to pass on that. Trouble is I didn't preorder and would be at the mercy of whatever TBA is charging....I haven't looked yet. I wonder if I'll be able to stomach it.

Going for the Artisan version?

 

[Hologram AI]

Looks better than the prototype! At least the outfit presentation does. Feels very mundane though seeing yet another company produced Ledger Joker. It'll be even worse when INART shows off their 2.0. At this point, the only road to really improve in areas for this character is to go the custom route and even that feels to have reached a plateau.

 

[a-dev]

Are you going for regular or hairy?

Going for the Artisan version?

Regular. It always would have been regular for me.

 

[Earth 616 Collector]

Regular. It always would have been regular for me.

Regular is still available on Sideshow for preorder.

 

[a-dev]

Regular is still available on Sideshow for preorder.

I didn't mention I'm in Ireland and I'll definitely be hit with customs fees ordering from Sideshow. In the past it has worked out cheaper for me to order from Hong Kong even with their markups.

 

[Gipetto0812]

While I know there are inaccuracies, these two pics are pretty much everything I've wanted in a TDK Joker. I'll switch out the vest, shirt, and tie with custom stuff I already have but just the general look is what I want despite not being 100% accurate. I absolute know there are better/more accurate from xyz customizer-don't deny that one bit. But this looks really good to me and good enough.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Those happen to be my two favorite pictures as well.

I like the coat in those, and the make-up looks more like make-up. I feel like the make-up was touched up in those pictures.

 

[Scout Trooper]

I don't like this overall. I'm leaning in favor of Inart's. Although it's a bit pointless arguing which figure's better, seeing as they both leave plenty to be desired.

I can't say I like either outfit.
Both sculpts are mediocre in execution. However, Inart's makes a better base for a custom. For me personally, I prefer those hands, shoes, base, and diecast accessories. Probably the body beats this as well.

One thing I really like about this artisan is the packaging. But ultimately, it makes little difference.

 

[Scout Trooper]

While I know there are inaccuracies, these two pics are pretty much everything I've wanted in a TDK Joker. I'll switch out the vest shirt and tie with custom stuff I already have but just the general look is what I want despite not being 100% accurate. I absolute know there are better-don't deny that one bit. But this looks really good to me and good enough.

Curious to see the wonderworld shirt and vest combo.