Jack Nicholson's iconic 1989 comic movie role comes to life in 1/6th scale...
Hot Toys
continues to impress fans and collectors both new and old with their
impressive line of Deluxe Movie Masterpiece Series (MMS) figures, which
feature more accessories and details than the company's regular MMS
series. The latest 1/6th scale figure in the series comes courtesy of
the 1989 classic Tim Burton film BATMAN starring Michael Keaton as the titular character and Jack Nicholson as his archenemy, Joker.
Of course, the Hot Toys DX series includes both characters and many
fans who purchased the previously released Batman figure have been
waiting anxiously for Joker, who's unique in both look and style.
PACKAGING
Like many of the Hot Toys Deluxe MMS figures, Joker comes
packaged in a beautiful silver flip cover box with an image of the
character on the front. The box's flip cover features a magnetic closure
to keep it sealed. The purple interior of the package features a
circular "Joker" window which can be removed as well as a protective
layer of foam in order to cover the figure and other contents inside.
Each of the figure's accessories is sealed underneath the figure in a
molded plastic tray which holds the accessories and figure base
securely. Overall, the packaging is attractive while securely holding
the figure and accessories.
SCULPT & PAINT APPLICATION
The Hot Toys DX08 Joker is nothing less than masterpiece-level
artistry in action figure form. With a head sculpt by the super-skilled
Yulli and paint applications and art direction by the brains behind Hot
Toys, JC Hong, this is one of the finest likenesses ever captured by Hot
Toys. The wrinkled forehead and neck, the high eyebrows, that devilish
grin...each perfectly captured Nicholson's timeless appearance as Joker from the film in 1/6th scale.
The paint applications likewise make this a masterpiece; JC Hong's
talent with a paint brush brilliantly capturing the character. The clown
makeup is captured perfectly as is the green hair, blood-red lips, and
pale white skin. Each detail helps bring the figure to life and gives it
even more realism than one expects possible in a 1/6th scale figure.
Other sculpted portions of the figure include the Joker's gloved hands,
of which there are eight total: one pair of open palms, one pair of
relaxed palms, one right hand for holding the two pistols, one right
hand for holding the remote control, one right hand for holding the
cane, and one left hand for holding the walkie talkie. Each of these is
accurately sculpted and painted as well. Overall, the sculpted and
painted portions of the figure are outstanding; making the Joker one of
the most accurate and impressive Hot Toys figures yet.
CLOTHING
The clothing includes the Joker's film-accurate outfit: a purple tuxedo,
an orange shirt, a turquoise vest, a polka dot turquoise tie, a pair
of purple and turquoise checkered pants with suspenders, purple shoes, a
purple overcoat with turquoise scarf and poison orchid and - last but
certainly not least - a purple hat.
Each of the individual pieces of Joker's wardrobe are finely fitted to
the Hot Toys TrueType 12" body, which provides a great base for the
figure. Due to the fitted nature of the clothing, the articulation is
somewhat limited. However, considering the Joker isn't the most
action-oriented character, none of the clothing should restrict any
fan's posing possibilities.
The two jackets provide two very distinct looks from the film which
die-hard fans will be thankful for as the overcoat, worn by Nicholson at
the end of the film during the parade scene, makes for an awesome
display with the long gun.
ARTICULATION
As the base body is the standard TrueType, Joker features over 30
points of articulation, including neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows,
wrists, chest/abs, waist, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. As previously
mentioned, the fitted clothing - and specifically the jacket and
overcoat - limit the figure's movement somewhat. However, this shouldn't
be an issue for most fans looking to statically display the figure.
ACCESSORIES
What makes a Hot Toys Deluxe MMS figure differ from a regular MMS figure
is normally the amount of clothing, accessories, and detail...and the
Joker DX08 is no different. First, the figure features the Parallel
Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), which is patented by Hot Toys and
provides the figure with moveable eyes. This is one of the features of
many DX figures which differentiates them from regular MMS figures. It's
a cool mechanic which provides for a variety of posing options. Other
accessories (as seen in the movie) include a long and short pistol, a
remote, a magic stick (cane), a walkie talkie, a speaker (bullhorn), a
set of chattering teeth, a gas mask, a Joker card, 4 piles of money, and
a light-up display base with "Joker" nameplate, movie logo, and DX
series title.
Each of these, along with the appropriate hand to hold them, helps make
this figure film accurate. The variety of accessories provides a variety
of display options. For those who liked the Joker's more malicious
side, the chattering teeth are a favorite; for those who like the
villain's more violent side, the long gun is always an option; and - of
course - for those who want to display the hilarious side of the Clown
Prince of Crime, there's the overcoat, acid flower, and cane.
COST & OVERALL IMPRESSION
With a retail price of $264.99, the Hot Toys DX08 MMS Joker
figure is specifically catering to the die-hard Batman fans. For those
who, like me, grew up watching Michael Keaton's Batman face off against
Jack Nicholson's Joker, wishing they had 12" figures to play and
display, this is a dream come true. So what if it's taken 22 years to
make it a reality?
Overall, the figure features amazing sculpting and paint applications,
two unique jackets, the always impressive Parallel Eyeball Rolling
System, a plethora of accessories, and an attractive package. For fans
looking to make their 2-decade old dream of owning the ideal action
figure representation of Jack Nicholson's Joker a reality, look no
further.
Hot Toys DX08 MMS Joker is available now wherever fine action figures and collectibles are sold.
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