Not that this is particularly helpful, but I asked their live chat why the images were removed. This was what they said:
No nothing is wrong with the item he is still available to pre-order, we are just waiting on updated pictures from Hot Toys!
Re: HOT TOYS : MMS DX 12 - The Dark Knight Rises - BATMAN / BRUCE WAYNE Full Specs &
What am I doing wrong with the cape on mine. See those things sticking out at the top? Am I just not understanding the instructions?