JND Studios 1/6 scale Heath Ledger Joker figure

[Lokki]

I have to ask if anyone is even surprised here.

Their statues don’t even look good, why would their figures?

No, you're actually asking if anyone agrees with your opinion that JND products "don't look good" - I would say, given what's written here and on other forums, some people do agree with you - some don't. But then, I'm sure you already knew that.

 

[Lokki]

I don't understand the reason for conflict. Wouldn't the terms have been clear when the order was made?

Also, why are they taking more deposit than NRD?

They've done this since the beginning. I think you're right, it would be easier to just take a straight NRD and be done - my guess is that they are using the deposit money for "things" - but it seems like a stupid practice (IMHO) - and just causes unnecessary confusion.

 

[Scout Trooper]

That just sounds like a ******** policy designed to confuse, and mislead you into losing more money than you were initially prepared to gamble.

 

[Chopper Face]

Jedha also letting em have it.


This bad publicity is gonna hurt them, and it should.

My deposit was £115 ($140) with GunDamit with a £650 balance to pay off.
Unless a video comes out where this suddenly looks completely different to what we’re seeing now, I wouldn’t feel good paying it off.

 

[spindrift]

1700? A joke. Even if it is better than HT and Inart (which it looks like it isn't), no way is it worth that much.
Hilarious. I feel for you guys buying it hoping for the ultimate Ledger Joker. Lesson learned?

 

[intothevoid]

Are they arrogant though? I mean, most of these companies blow smoke up their own ***** - have you seen the "Next Level Showcase" from Prime1? I don't think JND is any better or worse than the others - none of them admit when they get it wrong.

I think the "self advertising" is just part of what these companies think they need to do to build hype around their products - it's just business.

I think we can have a debate on the pricing (spoiler alert: I agree with you!) - but regarding their craft, that's really an individual assessment - no one can speak for anyone else in terms of the quality of their craft - which is what is currently happening. Too many people shouting loudly that JND is crap - like it's a FACT - when it's just another opinion.

Nah I disagree

Their representation is objectively nowhere near the quality one can get at that price point in the custom world

1700? A joke. Even if it is better than HT and Inart (which it looks like it isn't), no way is it worth that much.
Hilarious. I feel for you guys buying it hoping for the ultimate Ledger Joker. Lesson learned?

Can easily build a killer custom for less than that. I have a feeling inArt is going to come up with a 2.0 that takes the crown as far as the mass produced versions are concerned, judging by their latest work - the latest HT is their best yet but can easily be improved upon in the hair department.

 

[jye4ever]

Hasbro just announced their first $600 6” action figure with rooted plastic!

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

1700? A joke. Even if it is better than HT and Inart (which it looks like it isn't), no way is it worth that much.
Hilarious. I feel for you guys buying it hoping for the ultimate Ledger Joker. Lesson learned?

I AM NOT JUDGING…but I’ve seen some posts here with the idea that whilst this figure isn’t all that great, they could use some parts from it to build the “ultimate Joker”, therefore are keeping their order.

That alone, TO ME, is mind blowing. I can’t ever imagine blowing close to TWO THOUSAND USD on a figure that’s subpar JUST FOR PARTS.

Sure, how one spends their money is their business. Like some can’t fathom spending over $250 for a fancy “barbie doll”…

But…over $2K for…PARTS.

To that, all I can say is:

”congrats..on the income you make. Not congrats on buying a sub par figure”

 

[jye4ever]

How much Hasbro, how much will you charge?

 

[chrisstbh]

Guys the JND Joker looks pretty good in this pic, what's the problem?

 

[Lokki]

I AM NOT JUDGING…but I’ve seen some posts here with the idea that whilst this figure isn’t all that great, they could use some parts from it to build the “ultimate Joker”, therefore are keeping their order.

That alone, TO ME, is mind blowing. I can’t ever imagine blowing close to TWO THOUSAND USD on a figure that’s subpar JUST FOR PARTS.

Sure, how one spends their money is their business. Like some can’t fathom spending over $250 for a fancy “barbie doll”…

But…over $2K for…PARTS.

To that, all I can say is:

”congrats..on the income you make. Not congrats on buying a sub par figure”

I agree with you - are people trying to salvage the figure, or their dignity? - the problem with what they're suggesting, is that it (ultimately) rewards JND for putting out a sub-par product.

JND won't lose sleep, even if they somehow knew the figure would only be a donor for something "better" - they got your dollars, so you can use the figure as a toilet brush if you want. People need to vote with their wallets if they are not satisfied - not throw good money after bad.

 

[DarthAlias]

Having the JND Bale Batman 2-pack, they do look better in person but not significantly better. Their Bale Bats is bet mass produced statue until the QS 1:1 bust. However, I would like to see this in person and buying it seems to be only way. I feel I'm one of the few in the community to keep the order so should have a hell of an unboxing video and comparison between IA, Artisan and JND.

I may use head/body and parts from IA, Artisan and this to bash the best, however, I will be done with Ledger 1/6 after this. Indefinitely.

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

Guys the JND Joker looks pretty good in this pic, what's the problem?

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OHHHHHHHHHH SNAP!!!

Bro…that was good.

I agree with you - are people trying to salvage the figure, or their dignity? - the problem with wjat they're suggesting, is that it (ultimately) rewards JND for putting out a sub-par product.

They won't lose sleep, even if they somehow knew the figure would only be a donor for something "better" - they got your dollars, so you can use the figure as a toilet brush if you want. People need to vote with their wallets if they are not satisfied - not throw good money after bad.

I mean…deep down no one likes to be ‘proven wrong’, or be told they ‘wasted their money’. It’s not a good feeling when it’s so true


After all, dropping a SUBSTANTIAL amount of money on something thats pretty much DOA, gotta try and save face by essentially making lemonade outta lemons without realizing the implications. And as you suggested, it’s sending out the wrong message to JND.

Whatever the case may be, again, I’m not one to judge. But still, Congrats on their income…I just wish they made better decisions with it.

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

Having the JND Bale Batman 2-pack, they do look better in person but not significantly better. Their Bale Bats is bet mass produced statue until the QS 1:1 bust. However, I would like to see this in person and buying it seems to be only way. I feel I'm one of the few in the community to keep the order so should have a hell of an unboxing video and comparison between IA, Artisan and JND.

I may use head/body and parts from IA, Artisan and this to bash the best, however, I will be done with Ledger 1/6 after this. Indefinitely.

I respect the commitment to JND’s Joker.

But being done after this?

 

[Agentbutterman]

I had missed out on Inart Gandalf when my gf had told me she ordered it for me for my bday in 2023. I waited too long to ask where it was ordered from and it was TW because of Justin's videos. Never got that figure obviously and had to pay double on the secondary market. I was a bit bent out of shape about it.

So this last year I had some man child toy PTSD and started preordering things that looked like it might sell out fast and could end up pretty good. The JND single figure Joker that was like $1000 was one of them unfortunately, lol. I told myself "EH IF I DECIDE I DON'T WANT IT I CAN JUST SELL IT FOR WHAT I PAID!". Looks like I'll be eating my deposit unless some magical unboxing comes out where he all the sudden somehow looks great or they tell me the silicon can be salvaged to create my own personal joker Fleshlight.

WHOOPS!

 

[spindrift]

JND promised too much or folks expected too much. The price seemed to sway people into thinking this would be so far better than anything done. I get it. If you bought it and enjoy it- that's great.

 

[GaryPool]

This is hilarious. The figure is 95% the exact same as what was shown in the prototype, very minor changes. JND get **** for not making changes, give their reason why (people who like pre-order based on that, not on promises to change things), then this is shown with very minor changes and looks pretty much the same as prototype and people are unhappy/shocked?

The NRD thing is fair enough to be angry with.

Either way, let JND have some hubris with this release. I just don't know why they can't take a reference pic and make a good 100% actor likeness AND the hyper-real.

 

[Wor-Gar]

This gonna hurt JND for a long time to come. Joker's a big market.

 

[Nine Inch Nails]

JND should just leave the 1/6 market and stick to bigger scales.

 

[HyperDrive]

JND will have its market. But I won’t lie, I think it’s funny how people are switching up on them. The final product is better than the prototype lol and people are losing their minds?

Still, this thing shouldn’t ever have been purchased to begin with. It was always downright horrid.