New Joker Action Figures due in 2012 (2 of 2 posts)

This is a contiuation from my previous post on Joker sculpture to be released in 2012.  This time the turn is for the Joker action figures that are going to see the light in the upcoming year.  Please note that release dates are subject to change.  Here are some of those action figures to hit the shelves in the upcoming year:

1. BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM PLAY ARTS KAI JOKER

• Manufacturer:  SQUARE ENIX
• Series:  PLAY ARTS KAI Release date: October 13, 2012 (Asia), February 29, 2012 (US)
• Retail  price: Approx $60-75 (~5800 yen) Though its been sold for hundreds in Ebay. The Joker makes his way into the Square-Enix Play Arts Kai line! Fully detailed action figure with exquisite details to attention in a display box! Welcome to Arkham Asylum, Batman. From the critically acclaimed Rocksteady Studios’ game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Joker is out to drive Bats crazy! It’s a madhouse… and the lunatics are running the asylum. Only one person could accomplish this huge feat of riling up Arkham, and his name is the Joker! Take home this super-detailed and articulated Joker Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai Action Figure that stands approximately 8 3/4-inches tall and comes in a displayable window box. The Joker Play Arts Kai figure features over 26 points of articulation with interchageable hands and weapons from the game! The unsurpassed quality of the paint application and texture is to die for, and a must for all Batman and Joker fans!”

2. THE JOKER (1989 VERSION) DX SERIES SIXTH SCALE FIGURE

• Sideshow Collectibles is proud to announce the long-awaited DX Joker Collectible Figure from the 1989 movie Batman directed by Tim Burton. Presented in 1:6th scale and featuring the likeness of renowned actor Jack Nicholson, The Joker Collectible Figure is truly movie-accurate, highlighting the highly detailed head sculpt with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), sophisticated costume and accessories.

The The Joker (1989 Version) DX Series Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Limited Edition action figure with release date of 1st quarter 2012
• Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jack Nicholson as The Joker from the 1989 Batman movie
• Approximately 30 cm tall TrueType body with over 30 points of articulatio, Detailed hair sculpture and Highly detailed make-up, expression and wrinkles
• Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) patented by Hot Toys Limited
• Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
• Set of interchangeable gloves and accessories including:
• (1) pair of open palm, (1) pair of relaxed palm, (1) right palm for holding pisto, (1) right palm for holding remote radio, (1) right palm for holding magic stick, (1) left palm for holding walkie talkie, (1) purple hat, (1) purple tuxedo, (1) purple overcoat with turquoise scarf and poison orchid, (1) orange shirt, (1) turquoise vest, (1) turquoise tie with dotted pattern, (1) pair of white gloves, (1) pair of purple and turquoise checker pants with suspenders, (1) pair of purple shoes, (1) long pistol, (1) short pistol, (1) remote radio, (1) magic stick, (1) walkie talkie, (1) speaker, (1) chattering teeth, (1) mask, (1) Joker card, (4) piles of US money, Light-up figure stand with Joker nameplate, the movie logo and DX series title
• Price:  $264. 99 (or sideshow Flexplay as low as $79.76 a month

3.  ARKHAM CITY DELUXE ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2:  JOKER TITAN

• After Joker injects himself with the Titan serum at the end of ARKHAM ASYLUM, his body is corrupted and transformed into JOKER TITAN, and he uses his new strength to try to destroy Batman.  Now the Titan Joker is going to be available as an action figure for collectors as announced at the NYCC.
• Release Date November 2012
• Figure stands about 9 inches tall
• Photos courtesy of TNI

4. DC MEZ-ITZ SERIES 16 TDK THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE

• Manufactured by Mezco Toyz
• THE JOKER: The Clown Prince of Crime. Mez-Itz, 6 inch rotocast vinyl
  collectibles that are cool by design. Both Batman and The Joker feature five
  points of articulation and are individually packaged in collector friendly
  double sided window boxes that allows you to see both the front and back of
  each Mez-It!
• Release date April 2012
• Price $15-20

5.  JUSTICE LEAGUE: HEROES AND FOES JOKER FIGURE

• Every hero is defined by his foes … and by the allies who stand ready to back him up!
  All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include display bases. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.
• Set includes Batman, Joker, Wonder Woman and Flash
• The Joker measures approximately 6.75″ high.
• 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.
• Figures will hit the stores on April 22, 2012
• Price:  $17.99 (price varies with place of purchase)

6.  LEGO SUPERHEROES JOKER FIGURE

• Aproximate release date: January 2012
• Note that there is another (different) Joker figure (see below) in the Batwing Battle over Gotham City Set.
• Price: $14.99 (Estimated) for the Joker figure alone  (see below)

Other Lego sets in the series:

• Catwoman Catcylce City ($11.99)
• The Batcave ($69.99)
• Superman vs. Lex Luthor ($19.99)
• Batwing Battle over Gotham City ($29.99)

• Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase ($49.99)
• Superman Minifig (Comic Con Exclusive)
• Batman ($14.99)
• Green Lantern ($14.99)

WATCH PREVIOUS POST ON JOKER STATUES TO BE RELEASED ON 2012 HERE!