Jan 182012
 

Just a little note to let you Jokerholics of the world know that the DC’s new line of LEGO TOYS are finally here! Major department and toy stores have received their shipments of the DC SUPERHEROES LINE of LEGO KITS, and they are going out fast…

I went to Walmart and bought the JOKER FIGURE  (#4527, $14.95) and the BATTLE OVER GOTHAM  (#6863, $34.95) sets, but I also found the Superman vs Power Armor Lex, Green Lantern and Batman figure sets,as well as the Batcave, Batmobile and Two face Chase, Catwoman Catcylce City Chase sets.  The selection was great at Walmart, but I saw that people were already snatching the sets like they were gold nuggets.

For me this will be quite the experience. As a kid I never had a chance to play with LEGOS, and this will be the first time I will be assembling them.  Wish me luck and let’s see how it goes…I will upload pics when I’m done.In the meantime,

WHAT ARE YOU JOKERHOLICS WAITING FOR?  GO TO THE STORES NOW!!!!

Purchase your sests before they dissapear from the shelves.  Here are pics of the sets being sold at WALMART

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Jan 082012
 

Babies have an incredible appeal. If you don’t believe me, how many times have you stopped to look and googoo daa babies out there?  Well, with that in mind, what if you combined a cute babie with a murderous psychopath?  But of course…

A CUTE MURDEROUS PSYCHOPATH!!

and that is exactly what the people at WOLRDBOX has done with with the JOKER figure LAKOR BABY. Weird concept and I admit, the whole thing is kind of creepy, but … Just look at him and tell me he’s not also cute (in a twisted way)!

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Scheduled to ship on March 2012 from WORLDBOX, here is what the action figure includes:

WORLDBOX 1/6 Joker action figure Lakor Baby, a new brand “Worldbox” from Japan  (Retail $89)

  •  1/6 Scale baby body, 150mm tall (about 5.85 in tall)
  •  come with 2 headsculpt, Baby headsculpt and Make up Headsculpt
  •  Grey Suit, white shirt
  •  2 underware
  •  Joker mask
  •  red lipstick, Blush
  •  Plastic made “wooden” toy guy x 2
  •  Carry bay

 

Dec 082011
 

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!”

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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  • 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!

Nov 042011
 

This is a summary of all that good Joker merchandise available from PREVIEWS November Magazine.  Most items ship on January 2012, unless specified differently.

THE DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIGURE COLLECTOR MAGAZINE(Resolicitation from OCTOBER catalog)

  • The DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters to life in a stunning  chess-piece collection, complete with a 16 page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instruction onhow the piece operates on teh chess board.  Each official figurine is cast in metallic resin and individually handpainted. Get your collection started with the first four figures of theis collection
    • BATMAN (White King)  $16.00
    • ROBIN (White Bishop) $16.00
    • JOKER (Black King ) $16.00
    • COMMISSIONER GORDON (White Pawn) $16.00
    • To see the other figures of the set, please CLICK HERE to read previous blog entry.
  • Here are pics of the JOKER (BLACK KING) figure from my collection so you can take a good look at the quality of this figure. Definitely worth it!

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(See more pics in JOKER’S FUNHOUSE A MUSEUM section of this blog)

BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM PLAY ARTS–KAI–ACTION FIGURES

  • Imported from  Japan!  Square Enix’s Play Arts–Kai– figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figures series.  With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts. these are the finest action figures yet.  Ubisoft’s BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM took gamers into a a realistic recreation of teh world of DC Comics Batman and was one of the highest-rated video games of it’s year.  Square Enix’s BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM PLAY PARTS–KAI–Figures give gamers two of the most realistic versions of the game’s characters BATMAN and THE JOKER with detailed sculpts based on Ubisoft’s CGI models.
    • Batman stands 9 1/2 inches tall
    • Joker stands 8 5/8 inches tall
    • Window Box packaging.
    • Figures ship in February 2012
    • Available only in the US, Canada and US Territories
    • Price per figure:  $59.99

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(See more hi resolution pics of Joker figure HERE!)

SC HERO BLOX VINYL FIGURES

  • Funko revolutionizes pop culture collectivles yet again wit their new line of BLOX VINYL Figures! Billed as “Vinyl with and edge”, these 7 inches tall vinyl figures have a sharp die-cut style, making them unique collectibles that any fan will treasure.  Kick off your DC COMIC BLOX collection with Batman or his arch-nemesis the Joker!  Window Box Packaging.
  • NOTE:  NOT AVAILABLE IN GERMANY
  • Price per figure $19.99

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Oct 182011
 

Today is the much anticipated release of ARKHAM CITY and I cannot wait to pick up my copy so I can check it out.  They have said so many wonderful things about the DELUXE EDITION and sincerely, I expect no less.  We’ll see…and promise to report when I get my copy.

In the meantime, I have found this beautiful ARKHAM ASYLUM JOKER action figure from SQUARE ENIX that is just to die for.  I have one of the regular action figures and the one from ARKHAM CITY and they are quite cool, but this one…well, look at that detail…and just DROOOOL!

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!

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Oct 172011
 

I just saw it at their site, and I think that it is great if you like BATMAN Collectibles.  If you preorder the game ARKHAM CITY at Toys R Us, then you will get this beautiful limited edition LEGACY ARKHAM CITY 1970 BATSUIT Batman figure (Not sure, if it is with any game or the Deluxe Edition of Arkham City, probably the latter).

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Oct 172011
 

When I got the Arkham City Joker/Robin set from Walmart, I also found, hidden on the back of a few boxes the LEGACY DARK KNIGHT BATMAN and POLICE GUARD JOKER WAVE TWO.  Had to make a decision, so Arkham City Joker left with me while this Joker had to wait a litte before joining the ranksof the JOKER’S FUNHOUSE: A MUSEUM.  Anyways, wanted to share a few of the pictures I took of it so you could enjoy it.

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Oct 162011
 

In one of my little excursions to Walmart, I was surprised to see the LEGACY EDITION ARKHAM CITY JOKER and ROBIN set for sale.  This is a collector’s set including the ARKHAM CITY Joker and the hooded version of Robin.  Here are some pics of the figures in question. This one will be added to the JOKER’S FUNHOUSE SOON!

LEGACY EDITION ARKHAM CITY JOKER and ROBIN SET

  • Retail Price $22.95  (Other places in the internet have been selling this set as high as $32.95)

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Oct 142011
 

These are this month’s Joker solicitations from the Previews Catalog. Remember that orders go through your local comic book shop.

Absolute Batman: Dark Victory

  • Jeph Loeb (w), Tim Sale (a, c)
  • Advance Solicitation
  • On sale May 23, 2012
  • 408 pages, 8.25 in x 12.5 in. , FC
  • $99.00
  • Presenting classic tale collected from Dark Victory #0-13, continues the story of the LONG HALLOWEEN.It is early in Batman’s crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all beginning Gotham protectors.  Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham city suddently finds itself being run by lawless freaks such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city’s greatest defender.  He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday.  Batman’s previous investigation of Holiday’s killings revealed more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday’s crimes this time? and how many will die before Batman learns the truth.

THE DC UNIVERSE BY ALAN MOORE HC

  • Alan Moore (w)
  • Art by Jim Aparo, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O’neill, Joe Orlando, George Perez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson, Bill Willingham, Jim Baikie and Michael Lopez.  Cover by Brian Bolland
  • On sale February 2012
  • 304 pages FC
  • $39.00
  • The work fo Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The League for Extraordinary Gentlemen) during the 1980s is a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters.  Collected in this volume are all of Moore’s Superman and Batman stories including:  Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman the Killing Joke, DC Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern # 118, the Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annuals #2 and 3, Superman Annual #11, and Vigilante #17-18, plus Voodoo #1-4, Deathblow: By Blows #1-3 and more!

COLLECTED EDITIONS:

Batman RIP TPB

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  • Grant Morrison (w), Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea (a), Alex Ross Cover
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 224 pages , FC
  • $14.99

Arkham Asylum TP

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  • Grant Morrison (w), Dave McKean (a, c)
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 212 pages, FC
  • $17.99

Batman : The Dark Knight Returns TP

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  • Frank Miller (w), Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley (a), cover Frank Miller
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 224 pages FC
  • $14.99

Batman the Killing Joke

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  • Alan Moore, Brian Bolland (w), Brian Bolland (a), Cover Brian Bolland
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 64 pages, FC
  • $17.99

Batman Arkham City: Series 1 Action Figures

  • On sale, December 21, 2011
  • Batman
  • Robin: Tim Drake
  • Harley Quinn: Has taken to the front lines to personally fulfill the Joker’s sickest wishes of mischief and mayhem and she’s not going to let anyone get on her way–least of all Batman.
  • $ TBD

DC CHESS COLLECTION

  • Batman: White King (#1) $16.00
  • Robin: White Bishop (#2) $16.00
  • Joker: Black King (#3) $16.00
  • Commissioner Gordon: White Pawn (#4) $16.00
  • DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters in a stunning chess-piece collection complete with a 16 page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instructions on how the piece operates on the chess board!.  Each official figurine is cast in a metallic resin and individually hand painted.Get your collection started this month with the four first figures.
  • TAKE A CLOSE UP TO THE JOKER BLACK KING IN THE JOKER’S FUNHOUSE: A MUSEUM

Graphitti: ARKHAM ASYLUM T-SHIRTS

  • Arkham City Joker T-shirt