Dec 052011
 

Here is another beautiful statue set issued by DC DIRECT this year that the Joker museum was lucky to get a hold of . It is not clear where the original concept came from, but from Joker’s attire I would say it was somewhat inspired by the showdown in IMPULSE #50, at least losely.  I personally like Joker’s ‘fresh’ clothes.  They are not the overused purple suit or the old straitjacket, but he sports a vest and a shirt more atone with the early 1940-50 style.

  • Release date (DC Direct) September 11, 2011 (But finally released on October 19, 2011)
  • Gotham City’s greatest hero and his deadliest foe battle for supremacy of the city! Each character is displayed on a specially designed stand-alone base intended to “interact” with the other statues in the series and to be displayed in a myriad of ways. The statues can pivot independently on their bases and rotate their heads to customize and direct the action. Collect the other statue sets in the series! Mix and match them to create your own showdown or combine them all in one ultimate battle statue
  • Statue designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner
  • Limited Edition (750 issued), Hand painted, cold cast porcelain
  • Measurements:
    • Joker:  8 inches tall x 6 inches wide x 4 inches deep
    • Batman:   7.5 inches tall x 4 inches wide x 4.5 inches deep
  • Each set is packaged together in a 4 color box with COA

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Nov 272011
 

I got my Arkham City Deluxe Edition in October, and for one or other reason had not time to unwrap it and look at all the goodies inside.  Finally I did this weekend and here is a summary of what you will find:

1.  Nice packaging.  Identified with the Batman Arkham City official logo, the box comes in a plastic casing to enclose the whole materials.  All around are images of Batman, Joker and Two Face respectively

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2. Once you remove the plastic casing, the box opens like a flower to reveal the beautiful Kotobukiya Batman figure.  Once you remove the figure from the box, you can admire the detail of the figure in detail.

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3. The bottom of the box is a drawer that contains all the ADD-ONS (Catwoman and Penguins DLC’s along with the DARK KNIGHT skin) and a BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT BD DVD and a download card for the ARKHAM CITY MUSIC ALBUM (Note the Gamestop Joker add-0n is on the receipt):

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4.  The back pocket of the box holds the SPECIAL EDITION ARKHAM CITY BOOKLET that contains images and the actual game.  Remarkable are the minor rogue gallery (with art by Carlos D’ Anda)

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4. And the Joker Gallery:

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5. Finally, there is the ARKHAM CITY CATALOG where you can find some more goodies you might want to buy directly from Rocksteady (Arkham City Rogue poster, Joker cap, Harley wave 2):

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6.  The Nightwing and Robin DLC’s are already available at PLAYSTATION STORE for  $6.99 each.  You don’t need a redemption code to get them.

Nov 202011
 

It’s time for another JOKER’S FUNHOUSE HIGHLIGHT Jokerholics!!

DC has produced 2 different animation maquettes from the BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES and the NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES respectively and of the two, this is the one I like most.  I like it so much that I had to pass on getting the other maquette just to get a hold of this one.

What is it I like most of this maquette?  Those expressive eyes, ready to unleash chaos like no other but with a large smile. How could you not at least smile…while you die when you see those eyes?  The second version of the animated Joker I think lost a lot when they made the eyes black, his skin blue and simplified the face features.  When I see this particular maquette, I can imagine Mark Hamill making the faces that had made this Joker a classic.  Here is your info on the maquette, pictures are provided at the bottom of the article.

The Animated Series reinvented the Dark Knight’s famed Rogues’ Gallery, reimagining that motley crew of villains in a new light. The Joker takes perverse joy in wreaking havoc upon the innocents of Gotham City, cackling with glee at the terror he creates!

  • DC Direct relase date: January 2004
  • Classic Animation Series
  • Limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette  (1400 statues produced)
  • Sculpted by: John G Matthews
  • Measures approximately 9 1/2″ tall x 4 1/4″ wide x 4 1/4″ deep
  • Includes a full color Certificate of Authenticity
  • Packaged in a 4-color box.

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Nov 122011
 

Another week comes and it’s time for highlight in another fabulous Joker-Harley marchandise.  Please enjoy and comment.

COVER GIRL OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HARLEY QUINN Statue

  • The Joker’s love, Harley Quinn, is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue.Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. And she is the perfect companion to the next statue in the series, Poison Ivy!
  • Measure approximately 9.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 4.25 inches deep.
  • Hand-painted cold-cast porcelain
  • Designed by Adam Hughes
  • Sculpted by Jack Mathews
  • Limited Edition of 8000, numbered with COA

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Nov 072011
 

My friend Candiss sent me a link to this beautiful electric guitar, custom made with Heath Ledger’s Joker’s picture painted on its face.  I think it’s nice, though pricey…but maybe a Jokerholic out there with some money to spend and a great talent to play an electric guitar would be interested.  Link to the auction at the bottom of the post.

GMW Guitar Works Custom “The Dark Knight” Joker – Heath Ledger – Tele CT Guitar    (1 Of A Kind Graphic by Dan Lawrence)

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Condition new and sells for $4,149.99 and you can buy it HERE!

Or…if you prefer a Bolin Joker Electric Guitar Prototype DC Comics Batman Active Pickup Collectible  with COA for only $8000, check this one  HERE!

Nov 062011
 

This is going to be a new series of posts I will be updating weekly highlighting Joker-Harley merchandise. There is so much beautiful Joker and Harley merchandise out there to enjoy and share with the world.  Most of the Joker-Harley merchandise you will see here are from my private collection, and since I’m no professional photographer I am going to apologize for the quality of some of the pictures.  I’ll try to take only the best possible views so you can enjoy the beauty of all this Joker-Harley goodies.

This week’s highlight is the DC Direct’s BATMAN VS JOKER STATUE

  • Limited Edition manufactured to order
  • Release date May 14, 2008
  • Hand-painted cold cast porcelain of two interlocking figures (Joker can be detached from Batman)
  • Measures 14″ tall x 7 ” wide x 8 ” deep and weighs 5.5 pounds.
  • Includes COA and is packaged in a 4 color box
  • Sculpted by Johnathan Matthews
  • Here are some pics:

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(Note:  There are more pictures in the JOKER’S FUNHOUSE: A MUSEUM in the main menu)

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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Nov 032011
 

Just wanted to share with you guys the new licence plate that I ordered for my car.  Isn’t it cute??  The image is a Joker painted by the Hildebrant brothers and the design is very mine.  Just wanted to have a piece of Joker in my new car… even if its just a secondary plate. Here is a pic:

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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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