Hot Toys: Batman The Dark Knight Rises Sixth Scale Figure

Hot Toys continues with it's tradition of excellence in this figure of Batman in The Dark Knight Rises.

Batman - Bruce Wayne - DX Series

This figure looks so real it's unbelievable.

I love this list of what is included with the figure:

The Batman - Bruce Wayne - DX Series Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Batman - Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises movie
• Two (2) interchangeable heads including:
• One (1) Batman head with patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) and three (3) interchangeable lower faces capturing his classic facial expressions
• One (1) newly developed head sculpt of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in the movie with accurate facial expression, detailed wrinkles and skin texture
• Approximately 32 cm tall
• Batman body with 32 points of articulation
• Three (3) pairs of interchangeable gloved palms including:
• One (1) pair of fists
• One (1) pair of relaxed palms
• One (1) left open palm
• One (1) right palm for holding batarang
• One (1) newly developed complex Batsuit featuring fabric costume covered with armor
• One (1) cape
• Two (2) interchangeable belts including:
• One (1) detailed utility belt with cell phone and accessories
• One (1) magnetic utility belt for attaching the sticky bomb gun
• One (1) pair of forearm gauntlets
• One (1) pair of black boots
• One (1) grapnel gun
• One (1) transformable sticky bomb gun
• One (1) light-up electronic gun
• Two (2) batarangs
• Two (2) miniature mines
• One (1) adaptor for connecting Batman and Batpod (Sold Seperately)
• One (1) deluxe stone-like light-up figure stand with steps, Batman/ Bruce Wayne nameplate and the movie logo
• Light Up Electric Gun requires Three (3) Button Cell Batteries, Included
• Figure Stand requires Three (3) AAA Batteries, Not Included 

Retail price is $259.99

Get more information; see more pictures and pre-order here:  

Convention Costs

What will it cost you to attend a doll convention? Going to a convention is very expensive.  Here a general outline using this year's Fashion Royalty costs for you to estimate. Not every convention is the same so just use this as a guideline. The following list does not include transportation to the city as the range of costs will vary widely. Many of the expenses are optional.
Some people will be able to sell items to offset the costs and/or to make some money. Room sales are permitted but you have to register with the convention organizers.  Some people who attend with a non-collecting partner, sell the partner's dolls. You can also use those duplicate dolls to trade for other dolls you want.

—Convention Attendance $400.00 (if you are staying at the Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort)
This includes three sit-down meals, the convention doll (not a centerpiece), swag/gifts, entertainment and dance party.

—Hotel $169/night per room.
Can be shared by up to 4 people. Add tax and tips.

—2012 Convention Collection $850 or $825 if pre-ordered and shipped to your home.
I don’t know if that includes shipping to your home. If you buy the collection at the event you will pay local tax on each doll but you get to take it home with you. If it gets shipped because you pre-ordered, it should arrive in a week. You do not have to purchase the entire collection or any part of it.

—Centerpieces $100-$150.
 Each attendee usually gets the opportunity to purchase one centerpiece during the weekend at meal functions. You do not have to purchase a centerpiece.

—Souvenir Shop Purchases Optional $100. More or less.

—Room Sale Purchases Optional $100. More or less.

—Color Infusion Style Lab Optional $65 per doll.

—The "16 at 1600 High-Tea" $45 Optional Break-out Event.
 Centerpiece $150. Optional

—Optional Workshop Kits each :
-Resort Restyle $65
-Tribal Tattoos $85
-Fresh Tropical Look (partially unpainted) $65
-Cabana Couture $125  16” Poppy
-Poppy’s Hairdo $65

—W Club Luncheon $65 Optional
-Possible Centerpiece $150.

—Raffle tickets Optional $20. More or less.

—Food and Beverages $50-$100. More or less.

—Table Gifts Optional $50. More or less. Most every seasoned convention attendee brings doll related gifts for every person that will be sitting at the table with them. I've received some lovely gifts and some trash. It's best to give one small useful item than a bag of something that will be trashed.

—Transportation/ Taxi to and from hotel $15-$20 each way. More or less.

—Air Transportation to Orlando - varies on where you’re coming from.

Do the math and post what your total would be.

And From Superdoll....

There is a new basic doll, an accessory and a wig pack now available from Superfrock.
The doll is Dionysis:
Venus clone: 0779 regular skintone
Price: £323.50 LE 80

The Accessory Pack, Champ_Paq, comes with a list of useful and other items a "champ" like Dionysis might have such as a magnum of champagne, a winner's laurel wreath, no-sweat space blanket, go-go shorts, boob tube tops, hypercolor wigs, opera length gloves and stiletto sandals. I am mainly interested in the sets of hands which is also included.
Price: £139.50 LE80

Lastly, "Sour Grapes" is a set of two neon-colored Godiva wigs.
LE 100 Price: £37.75

As of this writing, all items are still available for purchase although I think that the accessory pack will be gone shortly.

Click here to go to the Special Summer 2012 Items

"Latte" New BJD from Ficon Doll

Ficon introduced their new dressed doll, Latte, for sale today. She is a limited edition of 30 and sells for $735. They have released one new doll a month since May. I haven't really followed Ficon's sales in the past so I don't know if this is normal for them.

 

Along with Latte, one new outfit and a swimsuit ensemble is also available. Go to www.ficondoll.com for more images and information.

There seems to be a larger than usual amount of dolls hitting the market at the same time all competing for the same prize - our money.

Photography for Ficondoll by Alexandra Forbes.

Ajuma by Paul Pham

OMG!!

This doll is drop dead gorgeous.

A new Numina doll is on it's way towards the end of this summer. This tease was posted yesterday by Paul. She will fly the minute she goes on sale! Specifics re: price and exact date are not yet available.

Military Figure in 1/6 Scale

Like most of us I am on every doll related mailing list in existence. This morning I got an email from Hobby Search. The figure that caught my eye is called "Crazy Dummy - 1/6 U.S. Army Saw Gunner in Afghanistan." It is classified as a fashion doll! This guy is going for about $203. and is the most detailed, realistic military figure I've seen in a long time - not that I see many - but it's incredible.  It's a pre-order. Hobby Search is based in Japan so added postage raises the price.
Take a look at these pictures. It looks like a real man.

When I see what can be achieved in 1/6 scale at this price, I realize how much I've overpaid for so many dolls. Perhaps I should start my own little army.

Anyway, the description of this character is as follows:

- From [crazy dummy], Sogan'na lineup in the United States Army in Afghanistan!
Accessories - of fulfilling,
MICH 2000 HELMET WITH OCP COVER MICH2000
UNIVERSAL GOGGLE RETENTION STRAPS
ARMY T-SHIRT
OCP ACS SUIT
OCP ACU PANTS
BDU BELT
OCP IOTV GEN2 VEST
MOLLE2 100R POUCH
MOLLE2 200R POUCH
DOUBLE M4 MAG POUCH
RADIO POUCH
MOLLE2 CANTEEN POUCH
1QT CANTEEN
MOLLE2 FIRST-AID POUCH
TRIPLE PISTOL MAG POUCH
SMOKE GRENADE POUCH
HYDRATION POUCH
HYDRATION TUBE
MOLLE2 WAIST PACK BUTT PACK
USGI KNEE PADS One pair
43513X BOOTS One pair
WORK GLOVES (BLACK) One pair
COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET
IR FLAG
RANK TAB
NAME TAB
ARMY TAB
ISAF PACH
ARMY DIVISION PACH
M249 PARA WITH AR STOCK AND GRIP
100R M249 AMMO BOX
5.56MM METAL CHAIN \u200b\u200bAMMO X10
M4 30R MAG X4
ACOG TA31 SCOPE WITH KILLFLASH
AN/PEQ15 LASER
MCTAR SLING ADAPTOR
MACHINE GUN SLING
M9 PISTOL WITH PISTOL LANYARD
M9 MAGX3
M9 CQC CHEST HOLSTER
USGI NVG MOUNT
AN/PVS-14 NVG
AN/PRC152 RADIO
HANDMIC
SF HELMET LIGHT
G-SHOCK WATCH
2.0 M FRAME BALLISTIC EYEWEAR
FORE TREX 201 GPS
MS2000 STROBE
M18 SMOKE GRENADE

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If you're not familiar with Hobby Search, they carry Obitsu, Azone, Takara, doll magazines, doll hair and more. The website is fun to look at and, of course, is in Japanese first but other languages are available via built-in translator.

HobbySearch - Fashion Doll Store