# Weapon-Holding Villain Collectibles Medicom Toy is Set to Offer Consumers a New Joker Figurine By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joker-figurine References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/medicom-toy-suicide-squad-joker-mafex-figurine) & [medicomtoy.co.jp](http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/) Following the release of the highly anticipated 'Suicide Squad' film, Japan's Medicom Toy designed a Joker figurine that portrays the Jared Leto-acted character, which is said to become available in the summer of 2017. In order to bring consumers more variety, the esteemed [collectible-maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2) is set to offer a Joker figurine that's dressed in a dapper suit. The [eerie toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) is shown with a shockingly realistic face, with Medicom Toy getting the character's menacing eyes and malicious smile just right. On the hand of the Joker figurine is a tattoo of a mouth as well, which can be moved up to cover its face for a new creepy look. In addition to this, Medicom Toy includes two guns and a purple cane for the character to hold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collectible Villains:** The production of specialized collectibles for popular movie villains can appeal to a wide range of fans and collectors. - **Realistic Toy Figures:** The trend towards creating toys with realistic features and detailed accessories can provide unique opportunities for digital customization. - **Interactive Collectibles:** Designing toys that can be manipulated to create different looks can provide added value and engagement for toy collectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can expand on this trend by creating increasingly detailed and interactive collectibles for popular movie characters and franchises. - **Film Merchandise:** Enterprises in the film and entertainment industry can capitalize on this trend by collaborating with collectible-makers to produce unique merchandise for movie villains and other popular characters. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the popularity of collectible figurines by providing specialized platforms for the buying and selling of such items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villainous Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin.md) - [Superhero-Themed Retail Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcfarlane-toys-1.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-the-flash-batman-and-batcycle.md) - [Collectible Streaming Series Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-squid-game.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md)