Medicom Toy is known from its incredibly popular 'BE@RBRICK' collectibles, a series which now includes a Joker toy to celebrate the 'Suicide Squad' film.
The company uses robotic-looking bears as the base of its designs. The bears stand on two feet, allowing the brand to give them human qualities that can make them both eerie and cute at the same time. This Joker toy includes the Batman villain's iconic makeup, however is shown with a malicious frown rather than the character's cold smile often associated with him. It wears a gray suit with a patterned shirt beneath, complete with brown and blue shoes. The BE@RBRICK Joker toy stands at 280 mm tall and has functional joints that can bend and twist to change poses.
With the release of 'Suicide Squad' highly anticipated and the Joker character one of the most widely recognizable villains, this Joker toy will be quickly picked up by collectors.
Collectible Movie Villain Toys
Medicom Toy Released a Joker Toy in Celebration of Suicide Squad
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