MAFEX The Joker 2.0 The Dark Knight Medicom Action Figure Review

Okay, this is one of those that needs to be seen in person. The face printing on the Medicom MAFEX THe Dark Knight Joker 2.0 looks rough in close-up pics, but in-person it's hard to beat. Not a single QC issue to be had, everything is nice and tight. I'm calling it, guys. Top 5.
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[@WillRipamonti]

That cold opening was so cold! XD

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, I actually asked my son if he knew any dumb Batman jokes and this is what he came up with. Kid is cold.

[@WillRipamonti]

Robo Jr. is going places, I'm tellin' ya!

[@kennethhuertas8455]

The Fwoosh Robo, that Ledger Joker impression is spot on and son's cold humor is excellent.

[@JHernandez]

Star Wars will always be Star Wars ... but it's impressive that we're all still buying Nolan-verse Joker merch 10 years after the fact. Definitely picking this dude up.

[@TheFwoosh]

Heh, I didn't even think of it that way. And when the next big revolution in action figures happens, like real skin covering all the joints or shrink technology, we'll probably buy them all again.

[@JHernandez]

anthony smith Just talkin' about lasting impressions and longevity, dude.

[@ScratchBuiltPro]

Wow, Anthony really missed the point.

[@jaspermorrisey630]

anthony smith Nobody asked for your opinion though. Besides, SW > MCU >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>DCEU

[@eva7323]

They see Me rollin Lmao current Star Wars films and Star Wars toys are currently utter shit. No revenue because of no interesting characters. DCEU maybe off to a rocky start, but Star Wars is on a mudslide to irrelevancy.

[@NitroCigarette]

1:35 NEW UNSEEN CAMERA ANGLE, WHAT CHANNEL IS THIS?!

[@TheFwoosh]

Just testing things, seeing how they go. Plus wanting to punch in the backup camera, just in case. Was an interesting experience.

[@NitroCigarette]

I dig it, nevertheless.

[@Eternal_Blue_Sun]

I'm absolutely beyond stoked to get this figure! Great review, Robo!

[@DemetedP]

Wow, I feel like this figure really nailed the overall vibes of Ledger Joker, so much so I think it's probably the best we have in this scale right now. As an aside, I think the second head sculpt is based on the mob boss scene: i.imgur.com/rWpJfNT.jpg Incidentally, the mob boss scene seems to be what the main head sculpt is based on as well.

[@sergiogama4376]

Sh figure has good face but needs to l customize the make up

[@TheAwkwardSilent]

Two years ago, a show called Red vs Blue had its season 13 finale, which ended just before a big, final battle. When I mentioned how I liked that they didn't show the battle, as that wasn't the point of the episode, my friend disagreed, saying that they will absolutely show the battle when the story continues. We decided to make a bet on it, and the winner gets an action figure from the loser. Years later, I won the bet, and because of how good this line is, I'll be getting the MAFEX Bane without a doubt. I'm so excited for the rest of this line, honestly.

[@TheFwoosh]

If Bane is this good then I'll say you're making out like a bandit. I never did finish Red vs. Blue, as much as I loved Caboose.

[@ChuckSeville]

Nice! These MAFEX releases are looking more and more tempting. I think this is the first time I've noticed the face printing so prominently in a video, but like you said, the sculpt is there for repainting, and the print acts as a pretty handy guide for that, too. It's like really tiny connect-the-dots!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, it's way more noticeable because it's on a white base instead of skintone. That and there is a lot of printing here, with the makeup and such.

[@codymosby3650]

A little fight in ya, I like that..

[@Meh2752]

Then your gonna love me

[@dobson.]

THENYOUREGOONALOVEMEEE!!!

[@samgalaxy6631]

Always up for a legendary robo review

[@VictoriasCantina]

This looks so much better than the last one! I still feel like perhaps the 7-inch NECA Joker is tops in terms of likeness, but perhaps my opinion will change when I receive mine. Also, I’m digging the darker blue background and the dual camera setup.

[@TheFwoosh]

I didn't think the new background would be as different as it is but it's crazy how much it changed. And I love that 7-inch Joker but this one, so good.

[@antilogis6204]

@Victoria's Cantina Which one did you like the most in the end?

[@allyourmoney]

Little nitpick: The RPG is wrong. In the movie it's a Chinese Norinco Type 69 ( bi-pod is the giveaway ). The Mafex has a Russian RPG-7 and it's been elongated for visual impact. It's longer than it should be in 1/12 scale BUT it does look GREAT on the shelf.

[@okay6109]

I can't help but think about how much I adore the dark Knight. It's almost a flawless film. I bought this figure because it's such a damn good movie I love it.

[@TheFwoosh]

I remember seeing it in the theater opening night and thinking "Good grief, what did I just see?"

[@okay6109]

The Fwoosh I feel special you keep replying to my comments

[@THE_PATMAN_87]

So much better than the other faces finally! Im so excited for the cop joker with those arms jail scene with my mattel gordon great review man!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, the police Joker is going to be awesome. Makes me kind of want to get another one of these to have all the looks displayed.

[@HENRYGAUL]

Whats up Killah? Great video man. Mine is in the mail. Can't wait. Looks like an excellent figure.

[@XXTROB]

Figure came out great! Still waiting for mine to arrive

[@Magikknight76]

Great review brother!!! He looks amazing...

[@Arlington20082]

Great review as always. This is quite possibly the best 6 inch scale Heath Ledger Joker on the market today.

[@TheFwoosh]

I can definitely agree with that. Thanks man!

[@emmanuelnarvaezguevara5953]

Is this better than the SH Figuarts one? :0

[@bunnyfreakz]

Shfiguarts is hot garbage. I am skipped it because it's looks terrible, glad Mafex nailed it with Joker 2.0.

[@Ocram_sokart]

The waist and ab articulation is no joke. Very nice.

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, I was surprised by the movement. Amazing.

[@Pajama_Pete210]

Heck yeah lunch time, fwoosh me big dawg🤘

[@darthliquid7788]

Awesome review Robo. Looks like a great figure. I chose the figuarts route for the Nolan trilogy, so I’m really hoping they continue that after Selina Kyle (otherwise I’ll have to start over with Mafex) Funny thing is I have the same opinion with the figuarts Joker, the first head that’s on the figure out of the package is the best Ledger likeness.

[@msha1450]

You sound so happy while reviewing this. When you’re happy made my day man! All hail mafex!!

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, I didn't realize it, but yeah, pretty damn happy.

[@godzilla174]

I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy this but affer this review I kinda want it now good review

[@Mizthegr8]

Excellent review as always! His smiling head looks like Elijah Wood(Frodo).

[@Brian-mi5kg]

fancy camera work! i suggest putting the second camera at a 3/4 angle but not from above... love the vids as always!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, it was a test run, see how it works. That's a good suggestion, thanks man.

[@mercer1st]

I bought the SH Figuarts Dark Knight Joker, I love it.

[@osuushiza8]

The intro! 😂

[@abnuggler]

Really looking forward for this figure, I specifically passed on the SHF Joker because of this one (I didnt have the chance to cancel my preorder for the SHF Dark Knight Batman), If the Mafex Batman is as good as the Joker figure I might have to eventually sell my SHF Batman or which is more likely I'll end up buying the Batpod to have an "use" for that figure jajaja. Great Review as always Robo. 3 down, just 5 more to go on this line...so far (here's hoping for a Ra's Al Ghul, heck I'd even take a Gordon and an Alfred if they made them)

[@TheFwoosh]

Crazy how deep they are going with this line. And I'd take those three too!

[@davidmarrero9608]

Great figure wish you could've did a comparison with the 7 inch Dark Knight Joker since I think they got it right with the chain being gold idk for sure. Also it would be cool if there was a Jim Gordon figure that or they should do a two pack like Hot Toys did by having Jim Gordon and John Blake with the Bat signal

[@TheFwoosh]

I spaced on the NECA because of the scale. And that's not a bad idea, I'd buy a two pack and the signal. Hmm.

[@ThatGuyStephen-zx7pc]

I own the sh figuarts joker and the first mafex joker and the bank rober and you are correct the sh figuarts joker doesn't compare to the first mafex joker and I cant Wait to get this one.great review

[@DaniTheC]

That intro xdd , is 100 $ for the moment , I will wait

[@adaelflores8663]

I got mine today I have to say for being such a joker fan this figure looks almost accurate it's just the printing on the face it's alright

[@Yarlick]

Ok, that's the Joker I needed....

[@horrorman2269]

Cool figure! I agree about the face printing...especially for Joker because he’s wearing makeup. I think it sucks that you don’t get the arms. Mafex is almost forcing you to buy all versions. I wish you did a comparison with the NECA one.

[@williamsmith1477]

Awsome Top review

[@amsyarzawir4647]

Woah last time i was this early, Robo didnt have 2 camera setup

[@kalphil4385]

Best Joker figure ever!

[@jhonnycifuentes1913]

Hi, you mentioned in a fwoosh week that the 2.0 TDK Joker will have an upgrade. Where did you got that info. Cheers!

[@BastardWolf28]

YES!! I've been waiting for this review fora while now. And I had just paid for my order that had the Mafex Joker. I also felt exaclty the same with the 1st version of Mafex Joker, I was always about to buy it just because it was the only Heath Ledger Joker at that scale but I could never bring myself to buy it and now I'm happy I didn't and got this one instead. I did bought the SHF Joker along with Batman and I like it buuut... he just doesn't look right. I wouldn't have bought him in the 1st place but the Mafex joker (and Batman) bought were announced right after I had placed my pre-orders for both of them. I'm still on the fence about getting the bank robber Joker because we migth get a 2.0 one but even if we do I can always use the original as a random clown thugh.

[@TheFwoosh]

True, but honestly, as long as I passed on the Bank Robber until it dropped waaaay down in price, it's damn nice for what it is. I don't care too much for the unmasked head but the masked? Perfect.

[@Snowmation]

Taken as a whole the figure looks really good. That being said, I think it was a mistake to use printing tech for the faces. It takes away from what looks like good sculpts. I think they should have painted the faces like what NECA did with theirs. Yes NECA's Joker is a larger scale so maybe its a bit easier to paint. But still, not everything needs to be printed. My only other issue is the coat. The sculpt for it seems really weak, almost Mattel Multi-Verse-ish. Would have expected better from Medicom.

[@Someone-hw9bv]

Would you think the accessories and weapons will work for the 7-inch mcfarlane joker. I just bought it but It came with NO accessories.

[@someguy7567]

I was expecting the next Spider-Man Legends review. Got this instead. I’m ok with that. A review every day so far this week :)

[@TheFwoosh]

Back to Spider-Man tonight, heh.

[@TheRealSteveWilson]

Are those figures durable? Would there arms or legs fall off or detach if you drop it or play with it to hard?

[@lorenzobonfanti7630]

Never considered picking up the ah figurarts version of joker?

[@KB-im2dj]

Can you make a comparison between SH Figuarts, NECA, Mafex, DC Multiverse figure video?

[@prescribeddrone]

Mine is on the way, but I own the SHF and based on reviews- I prefer this. The SHF Joker is shorter than Bale... so yeah. Plus this shade of purple and the chain.... lets see if I dig this over the 7" NECA.

[@nophoria]

prescribeddrone Did you like it more than the 7" Neca?

[@hbkrdh]

Hey fwoosh do the new joker head sculpts fit on the bankrobber joker ?

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

The screenplay is so reminiscing of Nolans..

[@rubytheater6330]

Beautiful

[@r2dnel]

Check out the kai studio joker head... a little small but the painted details put Mafex and figuarts heads to shame. I got the v1 joker and May mod the neck joint to help the head sit more flush. Wish this came with the interrogation outfit arms, but I think they’ll come with guard version figure.

[@r2dnel]

goo.gl/images/ukA1My

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh yeah, a handpainted head will always look better than factory produced. This really makes me want to throw some paints at it, it would be just filling in the light spots.

[@Edds_Room]

Best DK Joker till this day.

[@mr.crickinyaneck8657]

Cool video

[@g-mandacomicfan350]

Hey Robo? Does the Leto Jokers head fit on this body? Thanks!

[@Neitenth]

This figure is a total Monet. Still buying it.

[@FishWellPictures]

Don’t use that b-roll angle cam, it really doesn’t add that much to the review apart from confusing. Love the fact that you’re trying for new stuff but a 45-ish high angle cam isn’t the usual point of view most people wanna se their figures. Cuddos for the effort tho!

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, I had to give it a try. Just playing ,see what works and what doesn't.

[@ephin3242]

I agree about the camera angle, but I like the new background, though

[@TheRetroBross]

Lol best knock-knock joke ever!!

[@okay6109]

I really need this figure. 75 bucks is a lot tho. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

[@amonsuiko9761]

the jacket looks like a re-use of the knightmare batman

[@SkrtSkrPopIII]

Great review and figure, but what was with that weird angle shot? You should use it more sparingly.

[@TheFwoosh]

Totally agree. I'm like a kid with a new toy here. Thanks.

[@Soundwaveproductions8419]

Will this scale with dc multiverse?

[@ThatWrestlingHound]

Oo i love the dark blue

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, I decided to get a new background because the old was too small. The bigger stuff I found was darker and I was worried, but I think I like this even better.

[@BuinyaFlyaga]

Awesome figure bro!) from Russia with love💪🏻😎

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks man, love back from Arkansas!

[@KingofDragons]

I have to say the new camera angles are odd and very confusing. I think you should keep with the traditional front facing camera and go with that.

[@TheFwoosh]

I'd probably agree with that for the most part. I had to give it a try though.

[@KingofDragons]

yeah. props for trying something new out, but it's kinda strange with toys lol. maybe with skits like the opening and pics would work, but hey, never hurts trying something out

[@gesie0504]

this would been perfect if there is the legendary PENCIL. :D

[@TheFwoosh]

Don't give me something else that's going to get lost in the carpet along with the cards, haha.

[@iamtheAwesomo3000]

I have faith for Bane and Batman 3.0.

[@sleepster2445]

12:29 R.I.P THE JOKER

[@gmoney1664]

Damn, there goes some more money, plus possible police Joker and Bane later in the year 😢😢😢 That said, my Cat Women arrived the other day (first Mafex) and it is awesome. So it looks like I'm into this line

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, this line is hard to beat when it comes to the Nolan trilogy. We'll be an Alfred and Gordon short of my perfect set. Oh, and Ra's.

[@theleftisttimemachine8196]

Can someone link me to the website where you get these figures from? And not Big Bad Toy Store. I don’t feel like paying $80-$90 for these lol

[@kennethhuertas8455]

Bill Berger hlj.com/product/MEDMAFEX-51 There's a currency conversion at the top right of the page. When you put the figure in shopping cart you get an estimate for different international shipping rates. The first three options SAL, SAL registered, and EMS (2-7 day insured express) are cheaper than the asking price at BigBad without shipping.

[@theleftisttimemachine8196]

Kenneth Huertas thank you!! Just saved me a ton of money!

[@kennethhuertas8455]

Bill Berger Your welcome :)

[@panpizza7924]

Man I hope that MAFEX makes their comic book accurate figures this good. Here’s hoping for some Doom Patrol love in the future (also loving the idea of a new camera angle)

[@Upsedriss]

I'm liking the new angles, but the switching between them sure is jumpy in this video.

[@TheFwoosh]

Yup, I'm like a kid with a new toy. I overdid it. But it gave me an idea of what works and what doesn't. Thanks for the feedback man!

[@RoyalPredator]

I have this figure for like 2 years and now I'm looking for a proper head replacement... They nailed everything but the face here. Bah.

[@PDiddyA]

Are you getting the S.H. Figuarts one?

[@TheFwoosh]

Naw, this one does me just fine.

[@hulkabilly1338]

Considering this as my first MAFEX but the price is bugging me. Can someone please explain how $100 is justified for a 6" figure like this? It's detailed and has cool accessories but it just seems unwarranted. I have an enormous collection I've spent thousands on over the years but I never buy something without feeling like I'm getting what I payed for. Thanks.

[@j.epstein7723]

It's been a year, did you buy it?

[@hulkabilly1338]

Unfortunately no. COVID affected my toy purchases so only ‘must haves’ made the cut

[@yohannklein1107]

Perfect intro !!! 😅 😅 😅 😅

[@markorollo.]

My heath ledger joker 'grail' is still the NECA one. Or Hot toys, specially that joker/Heath face blend type figure. But I'm just not in a position to rob a bank at the moment......

[@TheFwoosh]

I actually, miraculously ended up with a Hot Toys Ledger Joker and it's the jewel of my collection. Even though I have absolutely nothing else to go with it except a Hot Toys Crow and Deadpool.

[@DownUnderBricks]

Yes, yes I do want a kick arse Joker for my shelf! One suggestion maybe zoom out a little when doing the size comparisons the video cards are covering up the heads of the figures. My Mafex Joker can't arrive soon enough, great review.

[@TheFwoosh]

Ah, gotcha, I see what you're talking about there.

[@toyzlover7775]

so,,which one do you recommend for joker DK???this one or shf??

[@TheFwoosh]

Although the face print is apparent here when you get close up, I prefer this one over the SHF.

[@toyzlover7775]

thanks for your answer ^^ although it's a great figure but i still bought the shf..there's nothing wrong with this figure,, it's just my personal taste,,this joker is too tall for my other collection (mostly shf),,oh great review BTW ^^v

[@anum7386]

Where did you got This from

[@TheFwoosh]

HLJ

[@tanjacks2017]

That was very very harsh of joker to say that to Batman

[@alexanderzafiris6843]

Has anyone made a TDK Nurse Joker yet?

[@TheFwoosh]

Not yet. The closest we've gotten is a Soap Studios cloth goods prototype shown at an overseas show a while back.

[@08175041552]

can you compare it with shf joker?

[@TheFwoosh]

I don't have the SHF Joker.

[@thevalleyard3942]

You know all through this video, when he's being critical about the figure all i kept thinking was...why so serious?

[@TheFwoosh]

It took a sec to see where you were going with that but haha, it paid off.

[@thevalleyard3942]

The Fwoosh haha nice, great review btw as always

[@DoubleDare]

Just realised; no chain?

[@TheFwoosh]

It's got a chain, real chain even.

[@DoubleDare]

Oh, you’re right! Thanks, Robo!

[@matthewradamanthys1902]

That smiley face looks like johnny depp in Charlie and the chocolate factory

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, now THAT's stuck in my head...

[@darthamrel3052]

That smiling head looks like Elijah wood...

[@TheFwoosh]

Whoa, it does!

[@darthamrel3052]

The Fwoosh now can you unsee what you have seen...? I know I can't!

[@dferrari3215]

I have this and sold my Neca version... Bad move. The Neca was better.

[@j.epstein7723]

What did you like more about the NECA figure?

[@AntonymicallyCorrect]

BUT DOES HE COME WITH A PENCIL????????

[@Neitenth]

I don't think so, but I've seen 1/12 pencils before.

[@trenchdigger59xzy]

I loved this Joker figure so much that I left it in the box. Also it was too expensive.

[@BrokeProductions]

Alright Joker, time to go to prison! But... if I do... I'll never get to see my dear old Martha again That doesn't work on me Aw damnit

[@FanDethklok]

I am the only guy in the world who really doesn't like this trilogy as a Batman trilogy but I love the look of these figures. I'm REALLY hoping they announce a Jim Gordon in the line though.

[@TheFwoosh]

Damn, I didn't even think of Gordon. Now I need him. And really, when it comes down to it, I'm in and out when it comes to watching these. I'm definitely more into The Dark Knight but I'm usually doing something else while any of the three is on. Love the designs and parts. Kind of like the Star Wars prequels.

[@Janjibro66]

Definitely not the only one. As a Batman fan, the only thing I really like about the Nolan trilogy is the action figures. I hate TDK batsuit but for some reason I really dig the Christian Bale Batman figures ( Mafex only... probably because their versions aren’t completely accurate to the suit from the film) IMO their figures are an improvement whereas SH’s looks like the actual suit accurately from the film which I don’t like.)

[@jeungyihklahp]

You sound like Joker

[@mercer1st]

And the Neca Dark Knight Joker is great as well given it's limited articulation, but cheaper retail price.

[@TheFwoosh]

I have it too. Love it, but it doesn't fit with any other figures except random 7 inchers from NECA.

[@thefatman69dude]

The face could use some better paint work.

[@TheFwoosh]

Way up close, yeah. But it looks damn fine on the shelf.

[@JB-zo7ln]

I got a damn knockoff from China with ball joints for shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. It looks awful. Head sculpt looks nothing like Heath Ledger. But they sent me a legit box full of the legit accessories. How is this possible??

[@aniceguy9702]

Get the filix toys 1/12 joker it just came out. It's way better

[@ToyFiend]

That face digital paint job really sucks. NECA version blows this away.

[@TheFwoosh]

It's much better in-person, when you're not right up on it. And are you THE Empire Toy Shop? You getting any 4-LOMs in?

[@ToyFiend]

Okay. I can see that. Getting in solid cases of 4Loms, but not the early assortment he's in. If that changes I'll message you.

[@comiccustoms2713]

You know what they say about a guy with small ears

[@TheFwoosh]

He'll never hear you coming!

[@HenFigFilms]

9:40 proves that you definitely killed someone with a butterfly knife in the 80s judging by that laugh

[@TheFwoosh]

It was 80s in Arkansas, so we didn't know the butterfly knife was a thing in the 80s until at least the mid-90s.

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Figuarts still has a better likeness of the character/actor. That cannot be disputed imo.

[@TheFwoosh]

It can be disputed, especially looking at the SHF and not seeing much likeness at all.

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

The Fwoosh Nah. Ill give the overall figure to Mafex here. Not the face sculpt tho. Nope.

[@jonasgsoto6526]

Why have a 2nd camera?. You were doing just fine with 1, Not to be mean And again NOT TO BE MEAN but, No one asked for this, Camera work was never a problem, until now.

[@TheFwoosh]

I was just testing and playing, got another tripod over the weekend and thought what the hell.

[@kennethhuertas8455]

The Fwoosh I like the new camera angle but it could use some finessing so don't take this the wrong way but, try lowering the 2nd camera so that it's not so much of a bird's-eye view but not so level and dead on as the main camera. Also try to center the product on 2nd camera it was too far to lright leaving a lot negative space on the left. I know it's because you can't through make both cameras at the same time. Maybe you can put some subtle pencil marks to help you keep the figures centered for the second camera.

[@ricksfigz]

Imo the SHF Heath Ledger Joker is better than this one, glad I got him

[@ricksfigz]

@@mutuallysustainedhateboner1426 yup!

[@brandonkeisler86]

Not a reason in the world to pay $100 for this when the SHF version is $45 now

[@TheFwoosh]

Except not liking the SHF nearly as much as this one. There's a reason this is $100 and the SHF is $45.