MAFEX JokerThe Dark Knight Returns DC Comics Batman Medicom Action Figure Review

I liked the Medicom MAFEX The Dark Knight Returns Batman so much that I had to grab the Joker. Not that I'm a big fan of TDKR or this look for Joker, but I needed the pair, y'know? And I'm always curious about MAFEX releases so I couldn't help myself.
00:00 Intro
00:59 Package
01:43 Unboxing and Stand
02:21 Paint and Sculpt Details
05:30 Engineering
06:48 Articulation
07:48 Accessories
09:33 Customizing Potential
09:53 Size and Comparisons
10:31 Thoughts
11:28 Outro
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[@chosen-wan2188]

YES! the Bright White joke is back!

[@f.b.i7417]

Obi-Wan, we need you to come with us

[@hersch3594]

Growing up the first Batman comic I ever read was Dark Knight Returns Part 2, and from then on the image of Joker with a snapped neck with batarang in his eyes has been in my head since. This figure beautifully captures the essence of The Joker from that comic.

[@jamesbrooks5391]

I’m surprised he came with a cigarette. Didnt Mafex remove a cigarette from another figure after picturing it in promos?

[@wheeljoker]

You might be thinking Mezco Constantine

[@connoradams532]

@@wheeljoker yes mezco removed the cigarette, but it is coming with the figure, they just cant show it

[@JohnnyDIles]

Yeah, cigarette but no gun. Effin silly.

[@saberultra9336]

There's no way I'm going to say "the hell with you, Robo" Even if you the property or characters, it's fun to watch you have your own "interpretation" of them. We all love you and keep being awesome. Ps, I still remember your own "interpretation" of ULTRAMAN and his cape, it was hilarious

[@stevenboyd3756]

This is a great figure. Mafex has done a great job of being faithful to the source material. I may have to pick this up.

[@blakeallen391]

The bright white is literally my favorite joke out of any review ever. Never gets old bro😂

[@inhaledfarts4221]

I can’t believe Mezco has yet to make this.

[@Dale1688]

Man you deserve far more subscribers than you currently have your reviews are spot on!

[@Brawr183]

This is one of my favorite adaptations of joker simply because of how much of a psychotic asshole he was 😂😂 him running through the tunnel of love was so nuts

[@isaacortiz5463]

Thanks as always Robo! Appreciate you! Stay Blessed!

[@graefx]

Marvel and DC are just killing me. DC won't show gun accessories with their figures, but we get the cigarettes, meanwhile I'm still miffed at revoltech wolverine losing his cigar.

[@alexflo0289]

Pretty big hypocrites those two

[@Jank9975]

I loved the dark night returns! glad to see another amazing figure that cost more than my entire life!!

[@matthewwickham5631]

You're my favorite presenter Robo great stuff, thanks!

[@mickholohan4266]

I love the dark knight returns n its joker. But can understand why people dont like the design. I love him n will be getting him. Good review robo.

[@101egals]

The first head makes him look like Jaws from Bond

[@PlasticAddict]

This was a solid review bruh. I do have the Mattel version and trust me the articulation isn't that much different from this one that is the only reason I passed on this guy. If you do happen to find your Mattel version can you post a picture of it on your IG?

[@DaMoNkEyGoD]

“Knife wielding hands” technically correct but that pose was a bit suss 😂

[@ReiHerandez]

Honestly surprised to see this!

[@hughjanus9489]

I always loved tdkr joker. So good

[@ThatWrestlingHound]

I loveee the head w/ the batarang in his eye

[@CommadoBro]

I really hope they add his handgun When he shoots up the carnival. Idk why they didnt add that.

[@davidmarrero9608]

They removed it last minute since DC now haves a "no gun" policy on marketing certain characters with weapons so they have to censor the guns in photos even in showing the full list of accessories. Which Mezco did with a few figures.

[@CommadoBro]

@@davidmarrero9608 Its stupid i didnt know plastic guns kill now .everything is being ruined.

[@davidmarrero9608]

@@CommadoBro it's a dumb policy. Think they're doing that cuz kids look at superhero stuff but even than a lot of comics are adult themed

[@CommadoBro]

@@davidmarrero9608 its really become a problem now its flooding into collectibles

[@Fettclone1]

The hand option is still there, and it shouldn't be too tough to find a replacement.

[@JJ-oq3tz]

The Dark Knight Returns Joker figure is awesome 🔥

[@DevonPalmer98]

Not coming with a mug was a missed opportunity

[@D-Prime248]

Or guns

[@TheQuikMix]

too bad the MAFEX Peter B Parker's mug is fused to the hand. It could've been an easy swap.

[@aaroneaston8899]

Yes! Another Joker for the shelf. Mine is in my pile of loot. Mezco Gaslight Joker is on the way as well.

[@MerikBruggsJediKnight]

I just received mine and I love it!

[@darthrizzen9349]

It’s one of these rare cases where I think the cheap Mattel version beats the higher end Japanese version. This one’s got interchangeable hands, more accessories and a better range of articulation, definitely. However the Mattel one did boast a cleaner sculpt, a lot more shading on the hair and face, the neutral face had more of sardonic expression and it also came with a great looking 2nd head sculpt, the one-eyed manic Joker. I also prefer the more vibrant purple used by Mattel. I just don’t feel the need to replace the older one in my display. But this one’s nice, for sure.

[@chargers24ag]

Dope review robo🔥🔪

[@CCscorsese]

I actually did get the Mattel figure for custom fodder, made a comic version of The Mask from it. Kinda wanted to get this figure to make a more articulated version, but didnt wanna destroy a $90 figure

[@jameslohr4943]

Skipping this but still really enjoyed the review!

[@bobjoe4084]

He looks epic next to the Batman

[@porassrivastava8242]

Mt favorite version of the joker

[@robotron10lb]

It blows my mind that packages from Tokyo get to my house faster than packages going across the U.S

[@gojiking5456]

#TuesdayCrew unite!! Oh, wait ....still awesome stuff, Robo!! 😅 Figure looks straight outta the comic/animated film.

[@patrickwinters8918]

BRIGHT WHITE!

[@royalclodmus5969]

omg looooks so good

[@rolandkatsuragi]

MAFEX did Lynn's colors justice

[@thursdaymoonwalker]

He reminds me of handsome Squidward

[@Brian-mi5kg]

can he swivel his arms all the way around or does the jacket get in the way? i noticed you missed that part

[@unclecreed2986]

Is this smaller than the Mattel one?

[@ONSTAGEMILK]

Surprised he didn't mention the painted belt buckle

[@leoalchorn8680]

Hey robot you should try and do a posing segment in reviews like j hernandez but great review anyway

[@TheFwoosh]

I usually do that at the end but didn't have a lot of time yesterday.

[@lolo27234]

that would make a good spider verse hamer head base

[@joeleustice]

I think that was a fair review of the figure, Mr. Robo. I like the comic, so I like it as a figure... if you don't like the comic, why buy it in the first place?

[@RR_1138]

I still haven’t opened the blk Mafex Dark Knight , DHLs int hub is in Ohio, pretty fast , Japan to Los Angeles in 2 days 🤯 and comes mint

[@InkDropCustoms]

Good review….certainly not the Joker for me….the head swaps look really good

[@wolfgangvonodio1097]

How does this scale with mezco figures? I would like to make a custom TDKR Joker

[@internetcop1633]

Imma get a joker figure do you guys have any suggestions on getting a joker figure

[@MikeDUDERBailey]

3:12 yes I was lmao

[@Darkdhado]

It looks like something out of batman animated series

[@cdubbart]

It most likely inspired the design of the animated series indirectly. Both Frank Miller (the writer/artist on Dark Knight Returns) & Bruce Tim (the co-creator/character designer of the animated series) were influenced by Jack Kirby who famously had a very stylistically blocky/stocky & angular style.

[@favoritemustard3542]

Mean, lean, KingPin, my friend.

[@LoganE]

Hi

[@brianthomsen1163]

bright white..............ULTIMATES!

[@Darth_Anomalous]

I feel like they should've put more blood on the eye.

[@muhammadhabibieamiro3639]

I like video

[@TheFwoosh]

I like comment

[@muhammadhabibieamiro3639]

@@TheFwoosh thanks and also i like the play day with the fwoosh trooper and fwoosh droid is the best play day i don't know if there be another amazing play day maybe

[@TheQuikMix]

I ordered this from AmiAmi, but it shipped Air Small Packet, so it might get here next week or next year or never. *fingers crossed*

[@Goat4459]

Lol better then Postnord here in Sweden.

[@TheQuikMix]

@@Goat4459 hahaha, that's funny because I used to live in Sweden

[@Goat4459]

@@TheQuikMix oh cool! The package either come like 3months after order or it comes slightly broken.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Why would you do to yourself?

[@smurfmeplease]

I’d love to see a video of Robo doing all of his impressions 😂

[@wspthen]

are you going to review the blue dark night returns batman

[@TheFwoosh]

Naw, these are the only two I'm getting for TDKR.

[@wspthen]

@@TheFwoosh oh ok

[@kingdomcomesuperman3669]

Great looking figure with the shading and especially the batarang face; with good articulation for the design but the accessories feels a bit lacking. Either way I might have to pick him up.

[@royalclodmus5969]

ok whats honestly sad, they went more for the *movie* look which made the suit way more boring... and the comic ver was kinda shiny and had indents of squares on it and was striking and cool.

[@shinobi-Wan]

Where's the creepy bear on the package?

[@yoshimitsu1971]

Mufex?

[@danielball5261]

Easy fix to the height. Mod it.

[@TheFwoosh]

Well, yeah. Isn't that the answer to any problem?

[@y0ungbl0od]

Might as well start a channel dedicated to ASMR Robo...Toys ASMR...😅

[@lilj0dan168]

It looks like michael Jackson if he put on joker paint

[@raulvito6246]

Ok so they couldn’t add the gun... how about an extra smiling head instead? Oh and are you getting the Supes Beardy?

[@akiraeatsguitarpicks491]

Kinda weird that he doesn’t come with a lipstick

[@curse_ofcollecter]

Robo where the heck do buy mafex cause they arive like in days

[@starwarsmandalorian4755]

Do a star wars black series figure review

[@TheFwoosh]

Give me new Star Wars Black Series to review!

[@starwarsmandalorian4755]

I don't have a channel but I can text you my figures

[@starwarsmandalorian4755]

I have heavy infantry mandalorian archives bossk, shadow trooper,Ashoka Tano,Mando,Boba Fett carbonized, sith trooper, 4-lom,zuckuss and plo Koon.

[@starwarsmandalorian4755]

And I know you clearly have all of them☺️

[@firstlast6437]

You'd think with all the time FedEx saves by throwing our packages down onto our porches without care that they would be as fast as DHL is these days...

[@usaggiyojimbo3972]

Es más pequeño que el otro 😢

[@lucianobarbosavilarinsvila3463]

Lápide..

[@ThatGuyStephen-zx7pc]

So when you said you are not getting any more of these ya meant to say was you're not getting any more after the superman one t go against Batman lol

[@TheMagrace26]

Michael Jackson?

[@RAT-BOY1112]

Hee hee

[@alexisislas-gonzalez5991]

9:15 pretty sure this represents the face he made after he broke his own damn neck

[@55pillsbury]

Are you kidding me the dark knight returns Is one of the best comics ever I love this version of the joker

[@TheFwoosh]

Cool, I'm glad you dig it. I don't like it as much as other stories.

[@jcalderon176]

Joker Has Put a few Pounds Looks Fatter Than Usual. Also Looks Like A Cadaver.

[@LocuS-Sinclair]

NO GUNS? ITS SUPPOSED FOR THIS JOKER VERSION TO HAVE AT LEAST 1 GUN, that stoles from the policemen

[@cookedit]

Warner Bros, who own DC, won't allow guns to be advertised with it's figures anymore, or in Mafex's case, completely removed from, or never announced at all with figures that should include them. It's the reason why the Hush Joker had it's revolver (with even just a bang flag out the barrel) get removed, after showing it in the promo pics with it. And probably the reason why the upcoming black Suit Superman doesn't come with his guns, holsters and bandoliers. ☹

[@LocuS-Sinclair]

@@cookedit damn, i heard the same about the yamaguchi joker.... It really semmed to me a bit... empty oc accesories then i knee about that. Welp, kind of crybabies to me 🤷‍♂️

[@theguardian3431]

DC Logic. Guns: Bad. Batarang through the eye: Acceptable 🤣 Violence is alright, DC.

[@lamcarter]

Too short!

[@Number2munch]

Hahahahahahah

[@punkretro9201]

Sorry robo but when I think of joker this is the joker I think of!! Gay joker is best joker🥰 ok second best after the animated series but still my favorite comic version

[@wastelander8623]

First

[@bunnyfreakz]

Kinda barebone figure.

[@Joemckenzie-85]

I hope they make all the justice league figures from DK Strikes Again.

[@ninjanicolas068]

Hi