Brian Bolland Joker statue to be released SEPTEMBER 5

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May 262012
 

THE JOKER STATUE BY BRIAN BOLLAND

BASED FROM THE ART OF BRIAN BOLLAND SCULPTED BY BRIAN FAY From Brian Bolland, the artist behind the definitive Joker tale BATMAN: THE KILLILNG JOKE, comes the latest entry in the acclaimed “Batman: Black and White” series. Using the monochromatic tones synonymous with the line, this statue is a much-anticipated tribute to the Clown Prince of Crime. Inspired from the cover of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #50

Statue measures 9” high x 4.75” wide x 6.25” deep. $79.95 US • On Sale September 5, 2012 *Allocations May Occur

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Arkham City Action Figures wave 3 to hit shelves in September 19

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May 262012
 

 

Welcome to Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, it’s filled with the most murderous villains from DC Comics’ Batman universe. But Batman is ready to tackle it with all-new gadgets and his greatest—and most dangerous—allies. Which is good, because he’ll need all the help he can get for his journey into the darkest corners of Gotham City. Based on the blockbuster video game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Rocksteady Studios, and licensed by DC Entertainment. On sale September 19, 2012 * Action Figures * PI

  • BATMAN – 6.75” h

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  • CLOWN THUG WITH BAT – 6.15” h

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  • RA’S AL GHUL – 6.75” h

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  • CLOWN THUG WITH KNIFE – 6.15” h

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  • AZRAEL – 6.8” h

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  • THE PENGUIN – 5.25” h

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(Pictures courtesy of DCComics)

Look at this Custom “Joker Bike”

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Apr 242012
 

jokerbikeI think that you guys will find a kick out of this.  This piece of arwork on wheels comes from the talented guys at AIRARTIFEX CUSTOM AUTOART.  I think this is something Joker would ride, I know I would KILL to ride something like this…

C2E2 Report 3: New Joker and Harley Quinn Figures coming soon

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Apr 162012
 

This is also from “G-man’s” report on the Toy and Figures shown at this month’s C2E2 in Chicago.  This post will focus only on the Harley and Joker figures announced at the show. You can see the whole report, plus many more figures being released by DC COLLECTIBLES (DC DIRECT’s new name) HERE

BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE:  BRIAN BOLLAND JOKER  (Revealed before at the 2012 Toy Fair.  See pic HERE)

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A new sculpt of AME-COMIC HARLEY QUINN figure

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JUST US STUPID LEAGUE OF HEROES: JOKER FIGURE

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(Pictures courtesy of Comic Vine)

C2E2 Report 2: New Arkham City Series 2 is ready for Release

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Apr 162012
 

Comic Vine’s exclusive Tony “G-man” Guerrero reported about DC’s new Toys revealed at this month’s C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo).  Many new goodies have been unveiled from the new DC COLLECTIBLES (DC Direct’s new name) headquarters.  Here I will mention only those relevant to Gotham and Joker, since that is  the scope of this site, but more pictures can be seen at “G-Man’s” report HERE

From Arkham City Series 2, here is a closer look at the new figures ( And I know many of you were wanting to see them). Watch my earlier posts on these figures HERE and HERE

ARKHAM CITY 2: CATWOWMAN

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ARKHAM CITY 2: KILLER CROC

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ARKHAM CITY 2: DETECTIVE MODE BATMAN

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ARKHAM CITY 2: MR. FREEZE

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ARKHAM CITY 2: MAD HATTER

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ARKHAM CITY 2:  HUSH

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ARKHAM CITY 2:  RIDDLER

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(Pictures courtesy of Comic Vine)

 

Don’t forget they will also release a ARKHAM CITY 2 JOKER TITAN FIGURE at the end of this year.  You can find pictures of this figure HERE and HERE

And I was surprised that G-Man could not get a shot of the most anticipated RA’S AL GHUL action figure…probably because DC does not have a working figure as they release these…Let’s hope they will have one at the NYCC this year, I promise to bring one to you as soon as I get one.  In the meantime, enjoy this Prototype figure  sculpted in Z-brush and taken directly from Paul Harding Studios.

 

ARKHAM CITY 2: RA’S AL GHUL

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FUNHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS: Adventures of Batman and Robin Joker Statue

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Apr 082012
 

I FINALLY FOUND ONE!

I had mentioned before that I had to pass on this sculpture in order to get the BTAS Joker Maquette…not realizing how quickly ithis one flew out of  the shelves and how quickly its price rocketed to almost insane levels.  Luckily, I was able to find one for the right price, and now my Joker statue collection is complete ( for now that is…) making my Jokerholic heart burst with joy (*squeal*).   Here is the new member of the Joker’s Funhouse Museum…. (drum roll please)

ADVENTURES OF BATMAN AND ROBIN JOKER MAQUETTE
  • Release date: 2000
  • Manufacturer:  Warner Brother
  • Artist:  James Shoop
  • Limited Edition of 2500 numbered statues
  • Dimensions: about 13 inches tall
  •  Packaged in box with COA

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PREVIEWS Catalog: Joker Merchandise for JUNE

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Mar 302012
 

Hey Jokerholics,

There is some cute Joker merchandise coming to your local comic shops from Diamond’s PREVIEW Catalog:  Here is a quick list….have paper and pen ready…

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #3

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  • Release date: June 13, 2012
  • Spinoff series from ARKHAM CITY game.  Originally presented on digital format, now all issues are being collected in printed form. Issue #3 from the series tells about Penguin and Joker’s gang war. Collects digital issues 7, 8, and 9
  • For Previews, see my posts on digital issues Arkham Unhinged # 8, Arkham Unhinged #9
  • Features art by Simon Coleby (Judge Dredd)
  • 32 pages, FC
  • Price:  $2.99

 

PLAYARTS ACTION FIGURES Wave 2: ARMORED BATMAN and HARLEY QUINN

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  • Release date: July 2012
  • Based on the action video game ARKHAM CITY
  • PlayArts Kai ARMORED BATMAN measures 9.5 inches tall
  • PlayArts Kai HARLEY QUINN measures 8.5 inches tall
  • Packaged in a window box
  • For more pictures see my post on PLAYARTS HARLEY QUINN
  • Suggested Price:  $59.99

 

DC CHESS FIGURING COLLECTION MAGAZINE SPECIAL #1:  BATMAN AND JOKER

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  • Release date:  June 2012
  • Made by Eaglemoss
  • Based on Frank Miller’s  BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
  • Hand painted metallic resin resembles original comic book art
  • Comes with 20-page magazine that explores Frank Miller’s books
  • Price:  $38.00

 

KOTOBUKIYA:  BATMAN–HUNT THE DARK KNIGHT ARTFX STATUE

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  • Release date:  September, 2012
  • Based on Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS story by KOTOBUKIYA Studios
  • Intricately detailed to special attention to the Batman’s powerful musculature, the rumpled clothing of the evil clown, the furious expression on the dark hero’s face, and of course the Joker’s maniacal laughter.  Tries to resemble Frank Miller’s art.
  • Sculpted by Junnosuke Abe
  • Statue measures: about 12 inches tall (1/6 th scale)
  • See the 2012 Toy Fair post I wrote and another pic HERE
  • Price : $129.99

 

Christopher Nolan’s BATMAN:  THE ART AND MAKING OF A DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY

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  • Release date:  July, 2012
  • Tells the complete behind-the-scene story of BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
  • Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan, his co-writers, cast and crew.
  • Showcases lavish production art and previously unpublished photography.
  • 304 pages, 9 1/4in x 12 7/8in, Hardcover with Dust Jacket
  • Price:  $40.00

 

Batman Movies 2013 Calendar

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  • Release date:  June 2012
  • Wall Calendar
  • Probably will have some nice Ledger pics in here
  • Measures 9.5 x 14 inches
  • Price:  $16.99

 

My Joker Cubi is HERE!

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Mar 252012
 

What a surprise on saturday when I saw my package on the mail.  He was here…at last,  my very own CUBI JOKER!

He is all I remember from seeing the prototype at the convention.  About six inches tall, by five.  Buttons for eyes and a nice interpretation of the Joker’s typical purple frac…just the cutest thing ever!  Like I said, I am not a big plushie fan, but this guy is just adorable.  Just take a look at him.

 

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My Enix Kai Joker

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Mar 252012
 

Got my beautiful ENIX KAI JOKER action figure this past Wednesday at my CLS and brought that baby home.

First thing I have to say, is that the figure are packed very tightly in the package so when you get yours PULL IT OUT VERY CAREFULLY or you end up with a very disjointed Joker. And it is A PAIN IN THE ASS to put the joints together (the hardest being the hip joint).

Then I have to say that the figure is really amazing on the detailing of the costume and face.  You can feel the texture of the fabric underneath your fingers and the deailed shoes finish the nice look.  Definitely better figure than the Arkham Asylum Series and the Mattel Legacy. The only that come close is the Arkham City LTD Ed Joker from NYCC, but I found it too grotesque for my taste.

This one in my opinion is just perfect. He comes with two sets of hands for multiple posing as well as a gun and a set of joke teeth. Now for you all to enjoy the figure, hopefully as much as I enjoyed it myself.

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Be prepared for the CUBI invasion!

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Mar 042012
 

I saw these guys at the ORLANDO MEGACON and though I don’t collect plushies…I found these guys adorable.  They are called  Cubies,  and a are stylized interpretation plushies of Batman, Joker and Harley made by Autumn Frederickson and distributed by DAYDREAMS & GIGGLES. They had set a pre-order mailing list at the show, and I signed in just because I feel like hugging that Joker all day.  They are limited to an edition of 100 of each and right now they are selling to the mailing list but will soon be available to the public.

From the artist:

All Cubies are designed and crafted by Freddy Scribbles and limited to runs of 100, hand numbered pieces. As every Cubi is handmade, no two Cubies will be identical making each its own individual piece of artwork. Although I try to ship items as quickly as possible, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery, longer if ordering from outside the USA.

Click DAYDREAMS & GIGGLES to visit the site or HERE for the Facebook page

And here are the Cubies…

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Click below for Joker and Harley details

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