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19/06/2012 11:37:55
che io sappia no...
Hot Toys - Interview with Kato on The Joker 2.0`s Costume
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19/06/2012 11:50:16
Quì sotto l`intervista esclusiva a Kato che rilascia anche una notizia, almeno x me, bellissima su un futuro (forse) Clark Kent "Reeves" !
Dear all,
Interview with Kato on The Joker 2.0’s Costume
Referring to The Joker 2.0`s costume, we know that some fans may want to know more about the details and how much difference he is going to have when compared with the original one. Here we are proud to have invited our costume artist Kato to talk about his insight and details of the costume. This shows that Hot Toys not only focuses on the likeness of the head sculpt, but also on the accessories, costume and every single detail that applies to the figure, so let`s see how Kato talks about the details of the costume below.
1. Let`s start with the origin. Being a 1/6th scale figure costume designer is not common, what made you get interested in it?
Honestly, I don`t think that I would become an 1/6th scale costume artist before. However, because of an occasional opportunity, I got my first 12" figure of Medicom Masked Rider. I was very impressed by its actual likeness, so I started to purchase 12" collectible figures. However, I could not find any toy stores which offer satisfactory 1/6th scale figure costume at that time, so I started to custom-make some costumes for the 1/6th scale figures, with knowledge learnt from the Fashion & Clothing Technology in the Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute.
2. What is the most difficult step for the development of The Joker 2.0 costume? And why?
Throughout the process of the development of The Joker 2.0’s costume, I think researching and sourcing are the most difficult parts. For the research, it is hard to find some high resolution and accurate references from the movie company as The Joker’s costume in the movie was specially tailored. Also, there is less detailed information of the interior parts of the movie costume, so I need some imaginations for designing. For sourcing, I tried my best to source many different kinds of fabric materials which are as movie-accurate as possible, no matter the details, color, thickness and pattern, but some fabric cannot be found in the existing markets, such as The Joker’s printed dress shirt which is very detailed with patterns, so I needed to redesign the artwork with the help of my friend who is the specialist in graphic design and have them printed by factory.
3. As we know that you have put much efforts on the craftsmanship on pleated details in order to keep the aesthetics of The Joker as a whole, would you please tell us more about that?
Yes. We have put much efforts on the pleated details by applying the delicate pleated craftsmanship, so the costume can present The Joker’s aesthetics with our advanced tailored skill, but sorry that I cannot talk much about the details here.
4. How do you make it different from DX01?
Comparing with the DX01 figure, the most difference will be the silhouette of the suit. We have applied the softer and finer material to tailor The Joker’s outfit, so it won`t be bulky after putting on all the clothes on the body as if it looks like the real costume. Also many people are not aware of some details such as The Joker’s tie. Unlike other products which are mostly using the fake one, in The Joker 2.0, it is a real tie using "Four in One Knot" to knot it, which is based on the same styling in the movie to make it as accurate as possible.
5. Any highlights of this costume that you would like to let our fans know more?
I guess it would be the best costume which fits his advanced body, with well tailored movie-accurate cutting and materials. We will make this costume like making real clothing for humans. Focusing on details such as the peaked lapel of the overcoat, the making of real shirt cuff opening, sleeve head tailoring and tiny edge stitching along the vest and shirt is very important.
6. How do you ensure the quality control of stocks to meet with customers’ high expectations?
I provide the technical support to the factory to maintain the high quality. Also, I have prepared a lot of production reference to workers so that they can follow the guidelines steps by steps.
7. Do you have any other projects that would like to collaborate with Hot Toys in the future?
I love to make 1/6th scale suit so much, so for every character that has a suit, I would like to make it such as those in Iron Man 2 - Tony Stark wearing Tuxedo, Black Widow in secretary look and Christopher Reeves Superman - Clark Kent in reporter look.
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19/06/2012 18:12:19
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20/06/2012 22:38:54
Non vedo l`ora che esca!!!!
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20/06/2012 23:06:02
Ma di Robocop, nessuna notizia? 
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22/06/2012 06:56:07
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22/06/2012 06:58:47
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22/06/2012 06:59:55
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22/06/2012 07:01:34
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22/06/2012 07:02:44
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22/06/2012 07:03:46
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22/06/2012 07:05:33
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22/06/2012 07:21:40
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22/06/2012 07:30:29
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22/06/2012 10:55:46
no dico, ma avete visto ?
Spaventoso...bellissimaaaaaaaa!!!
C-A-P-O-L-A-V-O-R-O!
by Go
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22/06/2012 17:38:50
questa non e` una dolls e` propio Heath Ledger risorto non ho parole
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22/06/2012 17:54:46
Hot Toys – DX11 - The Dark Knight: 1/6th scale The Joker 2.0 Collectible Figure Specification~ DX Series ~
The 1/6th scale The Joker 2.0 Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) movie
- Approximately 31 cm tall
- Two (2) interchangeable head sculpts, including one (1) smiling face and one (1) non-smiling face, with non-smiling face with patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS)
- TrueType body with over 35 points of articulation and upper body with more closed to humans’ features
- Detailed hair sculptures
- Highly detailed make-up, gesture and wrinkles
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
- Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
n One (1) pair for holding gun
n One (1) left palm for holding The Joker cards
n One (1) right palm for holding knife
n Two (2) right and one (1) left posing palms
n One (1) left relaxed palm
- Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
n One (1) pair of relaxed palms
n Two (2) right and one (1) left posing palms
n One (1) left palm for holding The Joker cards
Specially Tailor-made Costume:
- One (1) purple overcoat
- One (1) grey jacket
- One (1) green vest
- One (1) patterned shirt and tie
- One (1) pair of dark blue pants with stripes
- One (1) pair of checker socks
- One (1) pair of brown shoes
Weapons:
- One (1) machine gun
- One (1) shotgun
- One (1) pistol
- Three (3) knives
- One (1) pair of handcuffs
- One (1) pencil
Accessories:
- One (1) metal-like table with lamp and one (1) chair
- The Joker cards
- US money
- Deluxe light-up figure stand with copper-like feeling, with The Joker 2.0 nameplate, the movie logo and DX series title
- Double-sided backdrop featuring the movie scenes
Special Edition – Bonus Accessories* (for selected markets only):
- One (1) Grumpy and one (1) initiator
Artists:
- Head Sculpted by YULLI
- Head Painted by JC.HONG
- Head Art Directed by JC.HONG
- Costume Tailor-made by Kato
**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Battery not included for figure stand, 3A batteries (3 pieces) are required
Release date: Q4, 2012
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22/06/2012 18:03:02
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22/06/2012 22:31:57
  Non c`è nulla da dire ma solo da applaudire, ormai HT sta facendo solo opere d`arte....
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22/06/2012 23:41:15
Di questa si intravede persino l`anima..davvero un capolavoro!! Era difficile riproporre una doll più bella della precedente versione, perchè già ad altissimi livelli, ma anche questa ...scherza un caxxo!!!
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23/06/2012 00:42:05
Opere d`arte sì, ma...
peccato che da tempo le facciano uscire in misura esponenziale e in mille versioni, non si fa in tempo a scartare il brown box che esce la versioncina con la modifichetta...il livello rimane alto ma ormai hanno perso l`esclusività ed il fascino del collezionismo vero, lo confermano i continui overstock, un tempo impensabili, costano meno se le compri un anno dopo l`uscita che in pre order, se continuano cosi...
comunque basta saperlo, la qualità delle dolls è fantastica, alcune le compro anche io...
astro
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23/06/2012 11:21:57
Hot Toys - Brand-new Batman Figure from The Dark KnightRises is coming soon!
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23/06/2012 12:15:16
Oleee
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23/06/2012 16:33:19
Sono troppo di parte e dico che comprerò tutto. Persino Batman che ormai l`abbiamo ripetuto più volte. Se fosse capitato per la linea dei Predator sarei stato criticissimo, ma qui sono troppo coinvolto e ammetto di sbagliare dicendo che VOGLIO TUTTOOOOOOO_O !!!
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23/06/2012 18:34:28
io la penso come led sia sulle doll di batman che di iron man
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