InArt Phoenix Joker 1/6

[Scout Trooper]

I always dislike the lapels when it comes to these things. Even with customs. So many get those wrong with Ledger. Either too round, or too flared out, or not sitting flush, or missing the pick stitching...

 

[HyperDrive]

I don't see many parting out the main attraction though. Main attraction being the most iconic, not necessarily the "best" figure of the 4 of them.

Agreed. It’d be hard sell, hoping I come across the opportunity tho.

 

[HyperDrive]

I always dislike the lapels when it comes to these things. Even with customs. So many get those wrong with Ledger.

No one has gotten them right yet lol

 

[spindrift]

These look fantastic to me- HT also looks great. Not paying the huge cost of Inart's big set though

 

[Scout Trooper]

Inart got absolutely screwed with the price mandate

 

[fantomascr]

It's interesting comparing these.

I like aspects of each Diorama. I think the backdrop from Hot Toys looks a little more classy with the Murray show signage. But Inart's windows are a lot more scenic. Hot Toys could have done with a window behind those curtains.

As for the curtains, I don't like either of them. I like Inart's stage better. But I think Hot Toys did a lot better with the chair (except in color).

I'm getting more "realism" from Inart's figure. A little more detail (Hands, shoes etc..).

Better tailoring and proportions perhaps? But I intend to display mine seated which mitigates some of that.

On the other hand, I feel that Hot Toys captures him better. Even if it translates into something a little more stylized. I also think the overall presentation blends more coherently.

I think I'll stick with Hot Toys ultimately. But having both would yield interesting results.



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The thing is that HT suit is horrendous, at least to my eyes. I think I will keep my preorder and try to sell the Arthur and diorama. Idk if together or separate, I don't need both tbh and at least I will get some money back.

 

[Hologram AI]

Inart got absolutely screwed with the price mandate

Yeah it’s unfortunate. I’d imagine if they just did a single red suit version we would have gotten two sculpts, one with a bloody smile. Similar to the offering Pennywise got. One outfit/body, two sculpts and a diorama base.

The thing is that HT suit is horrendous, at least to my eyes. I think I will keep my preorder and try to sell the Arthur and diorama. Idk if together or separate, I don't need both tbh and at least I will get some money back.

HT’s outfit gives big third party vibes. Better likeness on their sculpt but good lord is the suit not good. INART’s suit also has its own share of problems but looks better than the cheaper looking suit HT tailored. Neither come close to IRIS’s suit.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think they all look great. I agree, the dancing one and the silly salesman clown may be best! I think the red suit may be my least favorite (because highest expectations), but the sculpt looks very good on it.

Not worth the price, but then... what really is?

 

[Wor-Gar]

not to say hot toys is any better, they're both major let downs.

So was the Phoenix Joker, ultimately.

 

[agonistes86]

I don't know if I'd call it negativity. I guess we all see things differently. I'm glad that a lot of people are happy. At the same time, I think there's validity to those expressing disappointment / concern. I'm not going to downplay either side.

This company has put out some banger figures no doubt. Their Aragorn is probably my FOTY. But there's also good reason to be skeptical. It's not baseless or premature. The company does have a track record. They've disappointed on occasion. They have an issue with consistency. And quality control. And customer service. And they haven't always delivered on their promises.

This is a very expensive set, so emotions are running high. Some have shown less enthusiasm with what's been shown, and they too have a stake in this (up to $300 in NRD).

Is that going to change when we see some better photographs?

Possibly.
Hopefully.
But not necessarily.
It hasn't always.

In my experience, I don't feel as comfortable giving Inart the benefit of the doubt. I don't think they've earned this kind of trust.

Agreed with all your points.

I guess I wasn't trying to single anyone out in particular, but rather addressing the overall mood. Right after the first in-hand video was posted, it was 3 pages full of talk of the various shortcomings, drops in quality compared to proto, canceling, eating NRD's, better custom options, etc. It was all doom & gloom, particularly just based on the usual bad quality first look, which really killed my excitement when reading.

I also might have been rather drunk coming back from a great party, so the contrast once the overall sentiment in the thread started shifting was even more exaggerated in my mind.

 

[TheBatman]

Agreed with all your points.

I guess I wasn't trying to single anyone out in particular, but rather addressing the overall mood. Right after the first in-hand video was posted, it was 3 pages full of talk of the various shortcomings, drops in quality compared to proto, canceling, eating NRD's, better custom options, etc. It was all doom & gloom, particularly just based on the usual bad quality first look, which really killed my excitement when reading.

I also might have been rather drunk coming back from a great party, so the contrast once the overall sentiment in the thread started shifting was even more exaggerated in my mind.

It was definitely negative, and it's by the usual suspects too. Life must be difficult this time of year for them to be pouring that much negativity here.

 

[HyperDrive]

Agreed with all your points.

I guess I wasn't trying to single anyone out in particular, but rather addressing the overall mood. Right after the first in-hand video was posted, it was 3 pages full of talk of the various shortcomings, drops in quality compared to proto, canceling, eating NRD's, better custom options, etc. It was all doom & gloom, particularly just based on the usual bad quality first look, which really killed my excitement when reading.

I also might have been rather drunk coming back from a great party, so the contrast once the overall sentiment in the thread started shifting was even more exaggerated in my mind.

Yeahhh, when I read the three pages of “dooming and glooming” in the manner of which it was and the types of things being said, I was like, this can’t be..

It was definitely negative, and it's by the usual suspects too. Life must be difficult this time of year for them to be pouring that much negativity here.

Yeah man, I noticed it was the peeps that are usually biased against INART lol

 

[Wor-Gar]

Interesting shelf display...

 

[Zbond10]

If people aren’t happy with this then I doubt they’ll be happy with anything .

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I stand corrected! Happy with what I have been seeing with the unboxing videos from collectors. Hoping mine would arrive with hair like the ones shown.

I feel a lot of reactions wouldn’t be as volatile if InArt got better lighting for their unboxing

 

[TonyD15]

Some folks wants $1000 individually custom tailored models for the price of $300.

Same ol story, rinse and repeat, have yet to recieve one inart figure where I'm disappointed, are they perfect no, but even customs aren't.

There are ways to be critical without coming off as a snob, and like I always say the community could do alot better.

 

[Nick D]

How can one be critical if not pointing out things they’re displeased with? That’s what criticism means right?

But in pointing out things they’re displeased with, oh what a snob. All I’ve seen are details that are missing being pointed out, some issues with tailoring here and there, a few comments about the drop from proto. That’s about it.. you know, something that gets discussed regarding every release, every brand.

Do you have to cherry pick what criticisms warrant a comment from any given member..