InArt Phoenix Joker 1/6

This was never going to be a big seller.
Both options were very pricey; the two pack feels like you’re missing out due to the omission of that awesome bathroom Joker, and the 4 pack is a huge commitment of cash and display real estate, plus the inkling that you’re being forced to pay for hospital/jester Joker just to get the bathroom figure- all for a character from a film that doesn’t particularly scream ‘buy toys of me- lots of expensive toys of me!’


But I still PO’d the 4 pack…

hyperaccuracydrive said:

Is that seriously it? Because they want to capitalize on FOMO?

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Probably. Sideshow has been pulling a lot more FOMO tactics too. I think the hobby is hurting and they’re trying new things to save themselves.

Captain Clown said:

Probably. Sideshow has been pulling a lot more FOMO tactics too. I think the hobby is hurting and they’re trying new things to save themselves.

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Which is funny because they have some releases that are super popular yet they produce two of them.

Nyhargo Dirge said:

Which is funny because they have some releases that are super popular yet they produce two of them.

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Right? They’d print money if Artisan Jack Sparrow and Ledger Joker were made to order. I don’t understand what their logic is here.

Captain Clown said:

Right? They’d print money if Artisan Jack Sparrow and Ledger Joker were made to order. I don’t understand what their logic is here.

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Probably limited moreover how much extra work they take to produce and oversee. Doubt the factories could keep up.

Cap'n Cook said:

Probably limited moreover how much extra work they take to produce and oversee. Doubt the factories could keep up.

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Essentially just another extension of Hot Toys’ laziness.

Who else is prepared to take a loss with this one?

I plan on selling the Arthur Fleck figure to recoup some costs, but actually plan on keeping everything else included in the Deluxe 2-pack set.

Well Joker 2 teaser dropped and I'm sure I would love the white suit version if made.

Luisenigma1 said:

Well Joker 2 teaser dropped and I'm sure I would love the white suit version if made.

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Do you think InArt is in a weird position where they may not even make figures for the sequel?

Kit made it sound like this pack isn’t selling nearly as well as some of InArt’s other figures, plus it’ll still be in the preorder phase when Joker 2 comes and goes.

After seeing the trailer I’d really like to wait for a two-pack of Joker and Harley. The sequel looks a lot more “fun”.

Captain Clown said:

Do you think InArt is in a weird position where they may not even make figures for the sequel?

Kit made it sound like this pack isn’t selling nearly as well as some of InArt’s other figures, plus it’ll still be in the preorder phase when Joker 2 comes and goes.

After seeing the trailer I’d really like to wait for a two-pack of Joker and Harley. The sequel looks a lot more “fun”.

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If they do it will be the same situation here. Because Todd Phillips doesn't want his films to be a merchandise asset more so a art film/ passion project. That's definitely why this set cost so much and is putting people off from getting it.

Luisenigma1 said:

If they do it will be the same situation here. Because Todd Phillips doesn't want his films to be a merchandise asset more so a art film/ passion project. That's definitely why this set cost so much and is putting people off from getting it.

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Someone mentioned the idea a while ago, but I think a two-pack of Joker and Harley would be a lot more enticing than a two-pack of two Arthurs. I think it might do sliiightly better.

Captain Clown said:

Someone mentioned the idea a while ago, but I think a two-pack of Joker and Harley would be a lot more enticing than a two-pack of two Arthurs. I think it might do sliiightly better.

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Yeah I think that would sell well. I definitely would be in for the multiple colored suits Joker wears, the blue one and white one both look great.

I wonder if "the red suit" will still be his primary outfit... or if this movie is moving him through the color spectrum to evolve into the... purple suit?

Wor-Gar said:

I wonder if "the red suit" will still be his primary outfit... or if this movie is moving him through the color spectrum to evolve into the... purple suit?

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That's my thoughts on it also and I hope so. Seeing a classic purple suit with green and orange would be awesome.

Luisenigma1 said:

That's my thoughts on it also and I hope so. Seeing a classic purple suit with green and orange would be awesome.

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Seems like it would make a nice "climax" to this movie and move interest into a 3rd... but maybe they'll milk it so that the purple suit doesn't show up until the 3rd film (assuming there is one intended).

Wor-Gar said:

I wonder if "the red suit" will still be his primary outfit... or if this movie is moving him through the color spectrum to evolve into the... purple suit?

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I hadn't thought of that, but man that would be pretty cool.

But if he does get that suit. The elephant in the room is will Batman show up later or be mentioned in the end. I know Thomas Wayne was a big antagonist in Arthur's mind and the end when the psychiatrist asks Arthur what's funny and he says "I was reminded of a joke" showing Bruce Wayne standing over his parents in crime alley was a huge reference obviously.

Yeah trailer looks interesting depending on how things play out I may potentially grab the 2 pack set. And it’s still up for order on OSK if interested.

Captain Clown said:

Someone mentioned the idea a while ago, but I think a two-pack of Joker and Harley would be a lot more enticing than a two-pack of two Arthurs. I think it might do sliiightly better.

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Yep, that was me in my rant against being forced to purchase an extra figure I wasn't interested in - which I ultimately refused.

Still hoping for them to do it eventually.

I went all in on this one. Would rather pay a bit more to have the one's that I want and not miss out. Just really hoping these come out well.