Looking just now at Amazon (link), it seems to be a hot seller, as one seller only had two left in stock. There seems to be quite a few listed on eBay (link) with Buy it Now prices ranging from $40 to $50.

While you’re at it, check out the Show Girl Barbie on eBay (link) as well.

The product description: “When Barbie visits Star City, she needn’t worry about crime when Dinah Lance, the Black Canary, is on the case! Mattel recreates the DC Comics’ heroine as a Barbie Famous Friends: Black Canary doll, which stands nearly 12″ tall. With her comics-authentic costume of black leather jacket, black fishnet stockings, and black thigh boots, Barbie’s friend Black Canary will keep the criminal element at bay!”

There’s no question that it was a cinematic tour de force, but at the risk of bringing on the ire of the hardcore fans, we (I) was a little disappointed with the screenplay, as there were some moments that tested the limits of my withholding of incredulity.

That being said, there is no doubt that the late Heath Ledger pulled off on of the most chilling performances I’ve ever seen. When we saw the following figure from Entertainment Earth depicting the Joker in the opening sequence, we (I) knew we had to order one:

Batman: Dark Knight 1:6 Scale Bank Robber Joker Figure “Who’s going to kill the bus driver?” Incredibly detailed. Amazing accessories. Get on board with this! “Who’s going to kill the bus driver?” Dumb question! From The Dark Knight, this incredibly detailed figure of the Joker really brings that ruthless scene from the film to life in your living room. He stands about 12-inches tall and features a disquietingly lifelike image of Heath Ledger, along with a surprising assortment of accessories and real cloth clothing. Get on board with this amazing collector’s piece if you dare!

Times Online
May 20, 2008
by Mark Bridge

“The magnetic pull of a toyshop is a standard childhood memory. And an early passion for Lego, Action Man or Barbie never quite fades. So it is not surprising that collectible toys are a prime investment, with select examples realising very grown-up prices at auction.

…He says that older items – typically pre-1970s – are the safest bet, provided they are in mint condition and boxed. “Some new toys will rocket in price; most won’t. It is hard to make that call. With older items, you know whether or not there is a market.

…Children’s books are an easy to keep alternative collectible to toys.”

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By RALPH And TERRY KOVEL
The Hartford Courant
February 22, 2008

“Toys based on popular television heroes sell well, but often a number of years after the TV show has aired the meaning of the toy has been forgotten. At a Morphy auction in December, a Japanese tin wind-up Superhero Ultraman toy with the original box sold for $575. The 9-inch toy was made by Bullmark of Japan.”

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MCFARLANE TOYS TO REVIEW PORTFOLIOS AT COMIC-CON

SPAWN.COM >> NEWS >>
We’re Scouting for Job Openings in Arizona and New Jersey
June 30, 2006

“If you’re planning on attending San Diego Comic-Con and believe you have what it takes to join the McFarlane Toys team, listen up. We will be reviewing portfolios and accepting resumes for positions currently open in our Tempe, Ariz. and Bloomingdale, N.J. offices.”

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Some highlights are a graded Star Wars 12BK AFA 95 Darth Vader which is currently sitting at US $3,209.85 (and the reserve hasn’t been met), a Star Wars AFA 80 12 Back Darth Vader MOC 80-85-85 at US $695.00, and a Star Wars Vintage Trilogo Boba Fett Lily Ledi COO MOC sitting at US $632.80.

MI6 has a review of one of the figures here:
James Bond 007 :: MI6 – The Home Of James Bond

“MI6 Review: Wai Lin – Sideshow Collectibles

1997 saw Bond once again free the world of tyranny in Tomorrow Never Dies, this time with a helping hand from Chinese agent Colonel Wai Lin, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh. She has since become one of the most popular modern era Bond girls in the series, and considered to be on an equal par with Bond.”

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