You are not allowed to talk bad about InArt otherwise you will be cancelled 😂

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Lol too late now.

@BlackSnake1602

8 күн бұрын

@@optical20 "He's the hero 1/6 scale community deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him..." 🤣

Totally agree. This is nothing like the prototype. Glad I decided to pre order the Hot toys sculpt. Remains to be seen if that turns out any better though.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I am surprised really no one mentioned that in youtubeland.. Anakin comes out and people have their pitchforks.

7:57 The bank robber joker looks surprisingly good considering how old it is. A good reminder that we can still appreciate older figures while acquiring new ones.

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

Absolutely, The paint apps is still holding up.

I agree, that's a big drop considering the price and the rigid buying options.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Yeah, and I don't dispute that others got a better sculpt... Which is another problem by itself, it shouldn't be a game of lottery.

@jamesdrake3651

8 күн бұрын

@@optical20 Once again shows that having factories capable of pumping out consistent product is just as important as having good figure designers.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

@@jamesdrake3651 absolutely! It seems given since we are used to this but consistency is the key.

Well.. thats already what I have said from the start.Inarts Joker is not good, he's just better than HT Joker which was made 10 years ago, that's simply it. Also, KZreadrs like Justin and others which you see who received early batches are people that received perfect/good quality ones. Others who received later batches are with bad QCs or imperfect ones. So yes, you are 100% right and collectors from china are already aware. Its only collectors from the west who are not aware or its not widely spread.

@kdakda426

8 күн бұрын

Aaragon will be the same, and it has already happened to Battison, the collectors who right now are receiving the later batches are also experiencing bad QC issues. So yea... now you know why if that Joker is so good, would a collector wanna trade it off.

@marcels1062

8 күн бұрын

@@kdakda426 Can't generalize. I got the last Gandalf batch and my figure has no flaws whatsoever. On the contrary. The figure is perfect with all the accessories. Hot Toys can only dream of quality like this.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

@marcels1062 I agree, it is not a blanket statement on my end, just an observation. However the fact that it exist (not just by me a lot have come forward since my other video) is another issue by itself. This shouldn't be a game of lottery where you might get a good figure or not.

@Ka_T_ya

8 күн бұрын

It’s because the collectors of the West live on hype only ,and if you dare point out the misses they will just label you a “ hater “ and call you “ blind “. I absolutely dislike every single in hand InArt Gandalf photo ,but they refuse to see it for what it is .

@Christiancoduti

5 күн бұрын

@@marcels1062my Gandalf came with a bad ring and a few of his hands didn’t go on the peg which is a common issue with him, just got my Batman, and Aragorn and both had multiple QC issues. I’ve never had a problem with a hot toys figure so in my book until Inart figures out their qc they aren’t anywhere near hot toys.

That’s what I have noticed from people’s photos of InArt figures ,the later the batch the lesser quality …. Which is quite worrisome ,because not only do the later batches have to wait the most ,but they also suffer in quality and likeness ,while paying the exact same prices .

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

That's what I heard too, a lot reached out to me and honestly I didn't know anything about it since I don't really follow inart that much. I just learned from it from the collectors who reached out, it can be a coincidence but either way, first or last batch.. it should be consistent.

@Ka_T_ya

8 күн бұрын

@@optical20 I mean is quite visible if you check the photos posted on the collectors groups , from the early batches to the later batches the figures people show off in hand ,look worse and worse , even if we don’t count the significant increase in QC issues complains piling ,on the same groups for each later batch ,the photos steak for themselves .

@KyRoTV91

8 күн бұрын

I’m starting to notice this pattern as well

You know, the first time I heard this idea that the influencer, reviewer batch or whatever was going to be better than the ones that came to regular folks hands I thought that would be crazy...but this video...damn. Kudos for spotting these.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I honestly have never heard of that till I posted my stories and collectors pointed that out. Started watching reviews and can't help but notice the difference between theirs and mine. Could it be coincidence, maybe either way it shouldn't be the case 1st or last batch. Quality needs to be consistent.

@jstreet2679

5 күн бұрын

@@optical20 yea it was just something me and my buddy were talking about actually. But your video shattered a few glasses in my brain lol. Hope you get to check on this further cause I agree that the quality should be consistent.

I was saying this for weeks. InArts Joker sucks.

The bug eyes are awful… I owned the sculpted hair verson and always felt something was off about the face, your video made me realize it’s the eyes Inart Hype is so weird. HT created this 1/6 high end collecting niche, has decades of good faith, and the collectors turned on HT so quick. Before anything was released people were calling inart the king. Incredible.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I wanted to be THE JOKER, I was going to cancel my HT preorder. But then I glad I didn't.

So glad I missed out as I tried to get this. More than happy with the 5 Hot Toys versions I have. Glad to see you will talk to Inart, many people just settle. Fuck that, you have to try and get good service.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I think not only we deserve good figure. But also good customer service, we shall see.

@user-dk3up2nl1m

2 күн бұрын

I still have my Jokers from Hot Toys from like 10yrs ago

You're not wrong

Good video. Sold my sculpted as soon as i saw the final release pics. Prototype had me so hyped and we ended up with a bug eyed bobble head.

Criticism is super important because it's how things improve! We all just want the best figs possible so if people are saying InArt and Hot Toys can do no wrong aren't helping really haha.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I agree,I had the same reaction to Tony stank because I feel like what was shown is different from what they delivered.

This deserve a livestream

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

You just gave me an idea.

@somersfamily

8 күн бұрын

​@@optical20yes yes 🙌

This is one great review! You actually compare the figure to the 1/1 reference, something that's never been done by other reviewers and the manufacturers for that matter. I gotta agree the QC and production issues are thorns on Inart side. I hope they resolve this soon, I still want to see 1/6 Wonder Woman from them.

Nah man, you have every right to feel the way you do. That's a lot of money only to receive a lesser quality product. Even the white paint on the nose is very heavy in comparison. I think HTs will take the W on this one and for a lot less money. But, we shall see 🤷‍♂️

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Yeah, like I said, I wasn't looking for perfection.. Just come close lol.

You bring fair concerns , I am not gonna lie…for rooted hair, it seems like a gamble …some looks great and some looks off…I love my figures, you definitely have a right to air your concerns and address the flaws to the collecting community

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Absolutely, and I get it not all figures will look the same because the nature of rooted hair. I also thought that putting the sculpt in a separate container is a good way to make sure it preserves the style as intended. With that being said, when it is completely diff from the proto, we will see how they will handle my (not so isolated) incident.

I agree, we as consumers have to keep any company honest…if something is wrong we have to bring it to their attention immediately …then we have to wait to see how they respond and their action they take to resolve the iif they even do…there are companies that will ignore or try to do a bait. And switch…to me that will determine a great company to support and have confidence in if that makes sense

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

@@marcakins3373 definitely, maybe i just had a really messed up copy and thats not completely their fault and out of their hands sometimes. However whatever happens after i contact them is now on their hands .

I thought i was the only one who got underwhelmed by the final product. Good thing sold mine for the HT sculpted version. One thing I love about HT are their sculpts. 90-95% of the time they are the same as the prototype. In terms of tailoring though, inart is better in all their released products overall

Such a great job on The Batman and completely dropped the ball on the Joker lmao

@optical20

3 күн бұрын

Lol i dont know what happened

Yeah I also noticed the InArt Jokers seem to be all over the place with even the best examples falling pretty short of the prototype.

@optical20

3 күн бұрын

A lot of inconsistencies in batches

100 💯 percent agree my brother seen the same details. That's why I don't trust certain influences I go by my in hand impressions not anyone else your the first to be honest on comparison is others just want that promotional payday by companies .

HT coming out with a new Joker. Might end up being the GOAT.

finally someone is speaking the truth my god

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Maybe its also possible that my expectations are higher than others. But then again the pictures and videos doesn't lie.

Even though I'm very happy with mine, you're objectively correct with pretty much all of your observations. The hair is too thick, the PERS is limited (and fragile, mine broke, thankfully I switched it to SERS which gives more range), the eyes are too recessed and close together, the iris' are way too big, the jawline, especially on the jail scene sculpt makes it look he has swollen chops.... If you get the hair looking right: thin the stranding, bring it in closer to his face, have loose strands falling forwards down the left side of his face (purple coat sculpt), have the hair swept back on the jail sculpt, water-down the hairspray to make the hair appear less clean/conditioned and more dry/greasy. If you do this, and as long as the eyes aren't centered, the portraits still look excellent, particularly under more natural lighting.

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

I am trying to fix the hair, I can't get it to look like the other ones, I will keep on trying though, I see there is good in here just hiding underneath all these hairs lol.

@dangiambrone7350

7 күн бұрын

@@optical20 Keep at it, and good luck. We shouldn't have to this and it can be a pain the backside, but rewarding also, a way to really improve and distinguish your figure. Trust me, when you finally fix the hair and get the eyes in a good position, you'll see how transformative it will be, imo taking it from a 7/10 to a 9/10, with the eyes being the remaining achillies, something Inart levelled up with on their Gandalf. I hope to see an update video on this from you.

I mentioned the eyes day one. They are so off to me. Mine only looks good when i have his head tilted down. The head is big. But im glad i went with the scuplted. But I'm really excited for the artisan joker i got coming. I feel he's going to destroy all, and i have a few customs. That's just me, though. But i do love my inart joker. But just saying the eyes bug me. Good vid and you made good points

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Had I have the sculpted, maybe my reaction will be diff. I really was expecting more. The artisan Joker.. From the proto I wasn't a big fan of the hair ( i feel it was too thick) hopefully it gets better closer to the release.

@somersfamily

8 күн бұрын

​@@optical20it is thick, but the other photos make this look like a 3rd party. 😂 the ones Justin posted are f beautiful. But hopefully they thin out the hair some. Either way the sculpt looks amazing. Hopefully it comes out like that or better

You tell them Optical.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

lol, lets see if they'll talk to me back or block me.

@bennobenny750

8 күн бұрын

@@optical20Good luck. Mr Mom collectibles, has already been block

As someone who owned this set the jail cell sculpt 100% was changed from the proto and it was also over sized. It's not the lense it's the sculpt is over sized.... I don't get why they changed it. The normal was amazing though, mine had the white in the hair etc was really good. I can't defend the jail cell sculpt though.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for confirming that, I was like this head a bit oversized. Like you, my purple coat wasn't 100% like the proto either. But I was fine with it, I actually liked it.

Where did You buy it? And I’m curious to hear how that store’s and/ or Inart’s customer service will be… By the way, I have Inart’s rooted hair Pennywise. The sculpts are great; very detailed on mine. As is the hair.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I got this on a trade but i can tell you where he got this from. A reputable dealer, however also not known into handling issues, even if you are an “influencer” that is affiliated with them. Can you just imagine how i would be treated. I contacted inart directly so we shall see how they will respond.

Honestly, I 💯agree, you provided them with your hard earned money for a product you had to wait for and hope you get something you believe they would fulfill…if you are not happy with what you receive you should bring that to their attention…it’s your money, if you aren’t happy with what you received, get your money back or a better product..to me that is how you should do with anything you buy …

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

absolute facts. Also its not even about just being happy or my expectations were sky high.. I was fine with the purple coat not being 100% to the prototype. Not the actual actor, just the prototype. But the jail scene is just far..... We will see how they handle this inquiry of mine, a good company is not measured how well they are when things are going right, its how good they handle when things go wrong.

I was the one who traded with him. To be clear. I never tampered or put a cheap fake. It is a nice figure. I’ve known Optical20 since 2017. We have done a plethora of trades. That being said I noticed the quality wasn’t much better than DX08 Joker. Different actors. However I wasn’t super impressed. I’ve owned 4 inart figures. The price vs the quality? Not worth it. Jail cell Joker looks like 1990 called and got a perm. Looks like corners cut. I have just examined my Pennywise. It’s solid. I’m just glad I got him at a lower price.

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

My inart dealer right here.

OOF... I feel bad for those who spent (around) $1000, for this. I’m very happy to have just kept my DX11.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I am irritated and I didn’t even paid that much, to be fair some had better version than mine, there are also worst. Seems like a game of lottery.

hey just letting you know the link in your description goes to mark 85 battle damage

@optical20

3 күн бұрын

Thank you ill fix it

I've always thought this thing was overrated. The face just looks weird to me.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Its good.. But not as good as I thought it would be.

I have the joker and mine is perfect...I have the Gandalf, the Penny...and all these pieces crush any hot toys...now...if something is wrong I'll say it...the Aragorn's head doesn't I like it and I complained...you have to complain for them to improve...but you have to know that these pieces are more artisanal, the production times are longer...

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I agree, if everything works out, they deserve all the praise since for what I see, they make good products. Mine isn't doesn't mean everyone's is, not the question is how will they handle a situation like mine? With HT/sideshow/BBTS I know what to expect.

I would be furious if I spend that much on that figure. I would much rather go the custom route and get a much better and more accurate figure.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I am pretty u0pset about what I had to endure, I spent hours trying to get the hair right, granting maybe I suck at fixing hair (that's a possibility too). The point is it shouldn't be this hard considering the price.

You SHOULD be mad. If I paid the same as the other guy and got this shit, that's horrible. It's literal bait and switch. It's disgusting, unethical, and dishonest. It looks bad dude.

@optical20

3 күн бұрын

It does, and i tried fixing it. The one on the video is considered “fixed”

My Joker Rooted Set looks miles better 😂😂😂

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

You are one of the lucky ones, That is exactly my point and its not just me, when I posted this story on Instagram a lot more collectors told me their experience, they tried fixing it, styling it as so do i. And eventually just accepted it. it shouldn't be a game of lottery.

The hair is way too volimised, needs that thin & wet look. Maybe it needs to be sprayed or gelled down?

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I agree, we (my wife and I) tried frizzy thing spray, curling serum, and gel. the end result was the one on the video. ( it was worse before we did all those).

Totally not so superior from previous companies' offerings of him to justify that price. No one should buy this figure at the price they wanted.

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

facts.

The jail cell version looks better than the main version but InArts jokers are kind of disappointing, yes. I do think the Hot Toys may end up looking better though. Gandalf turned out better in comparison

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

As for my figure the purple coat is alot better than the jail cell. Still not 100% like the proto but I can live with it.

I got mine 2 years ago and it looks nothing like yours. That’s really upsetting I’d ask for my money back for sure

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

I did reach out to them, not exactly to get a refund or replacement, just asking for help or whatever support at this point. We shall see.

It's not out the box ready. You will have to tweak and style the hair strands to capture realism

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I did. I tried water, then products. That is the end result. Beleive or not it was way worse before.

The paint is bad

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Its not as good as I thought it SHOULD be.

Prison joker face is much too wide The hair is terrible But if it's not perfect Don't buy it They're laughing at you if you buy it Complain and boycott till they get it right

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

I hear ya, good thing I didn't buy this.

@sw1000xg

7 күн бұрын

@@optical20 good for you most yt reviewers buy everything even if it stinks Mines master piece transformers If something isn't right No buy

That looks like something that should've never made it out of the factory. Shame.

Never liked this figure

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I had a hunch but I decided to jump on it.

Dude that side by side is daunting. Hair way too thick and eyes are off

@optical20

7 күн бұрын

I was so confused I am like did I get an inart lol.

@thejediknightswatch

7 күн бұрын

@@optical20 🤣🤣

Wow. This doesn’t look great - thanks for the review

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

If you complain like that you should compare a batch one figure with yours to back up your claims. You just showed the prototype. But I agree that later batches look worse.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

@@mucknstrunz i dont want to get other videos of creators but one can easily go and compare those to this videos. Either way the proto should look atleast close to the final regardless of early or later batch.

I didn’t you say you bought this secondhand?. This looks like whoever had it before mess the hair up for issues or just not knowing what they’re doing, but it just needs some fixing up. The money that the cost that you’re talking about also did go from being a collector of both into the mannequin. That’s a custom manikin. I mean, the quality is durability the way you can move it and durable the joints are it doesn’t feel fragile like a lot of Hot Toys. Out of all the Hot Toys I own all of them I would say that this joker quality of the actual plastic doll is way way up there even the way the neck and the joint moves for the head is doesn’t feel like it’s gonna break or something cheap expensive

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

No I already spoke to the original owner, he didn't mess with the hair. Also this is not the only figure I saw with this issue. As far as the body, there is nothing special about this body, someone already tear this figure apart. The body of the hot toys you are referring to are the old bodies, so far I 've been collecting for a long time I haven't broken a body yet, hot toys, third party or not. The money went to the rooted hair, and extra details. Which I both didn't get a good quality of.

Not gonna say this is on you. But the reason your copy look the way it is, is all because you refuses to properly style and futz with the rooted hair, clothes.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I actually did style the hair, that's the problem. Not sure what else would I do short of getting scissors and cutting the hair. If that's what's being required of me I am not sure I have the skill set to do that.

@Ka_T_ya

8 күн бұрын

@@optical20by the looks of the Aragorn in hand first photos , I’m definitely going to have to cut bangs for him 😂

I am not certain what Inart Joker you have, but the one I got... Which was in August of last year... meaning one of the last batches... Looks nothing like that. I think someone duped you on these sculpts or something. The hair on yours looks way too full compared to what I have. If it were out already, I would say you had the Hot Toys Artisan Joker sculpt. I wouldn't blame the later batches though, you don't know that for sure. You are just assuming. I personally feel I am cery critical of Inart, they have missed the mark on some figures, such as Hermoine.

@optical20

8 күн бұрын

I don't see how anyone can "dupe " me if this is still an Inart joker sculpt. Short of giving a diff head sculpt ( which I know they didn't). At this point a lot of people have stepped forward telling me they had issues with their Joker too, so either I am just assuming or its just a weird coincidence, at the very least we can say they are very inconsistent with these head sculpt at which price point.. They shouldn't be.