Square Enix line of highly detailed and articulated action figures called ‘Play Arts Kai’ has slowly been making a name for themselves in the US market, which started with their Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid characters. And now that they have a license to produce action figures based on the popular Arkham Asylum video game franchise, they are officially on everyone’s toy radar.

We are making a video ‘review’ that should be up shortly for The Joker, as well as Batman, but in the meantime all of you Joker fans can enjoy the pictures that we have taken and if you like what you see then you can purchase him directly from our online store for only $59.99.

The Joker’s favorite girl, Harley Quinn is up for pre-order along with the ‘armored version’ of Batman, but only until April 10, 2012. See them here.

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He is available from our online store for $59.99 and let me tell you, he is definitely worth it. I could go on about the specs and etc. But in all honesty, I’ll just be wasting my time. One look at the pictures and you will want him, regardless of what he can do.

We have a video review that should be up shortly if you have a ‘wait and see the video reviews first’ attitude, which we respect, but if you’re a fan of the caped crusader and didn’t get a chance to pre-order him, then you’ll want to see ‘pictures’ which we have taken, which I’m sure will help you decide if you want to purchase him or not.

Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on everything going on with our store, and you can pre-order the “armored version” of Batman and Harley Quinn Play Arts Kai from our online store here, before April 10, 2012.

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They both feature over 26 points of articulation, interchangeable hands and their trademark weapons & accessories. These exquisite figures come to life with stunning poseability, unsurpassed quality of the paint application and detailed texture that only SQUARE ENIX products are known for.

Harley stands 8.7 inches tall; Batman Armored stands 9.4 inches tall. They will make a great addition to your Batman collection!

*The final product may differ slightly from the photos shown.

Batman Armored pre-order here.

Harley Quinn pre-order here.

The statue is manufactured by Kotobukiya and is scheduled to be released on 8/30/12. It is currently available for pre-order (pre-order closed, but follow the link to see new pre-orders) at the ComiGirl Online Shop!

We’ve already pre-ordered a few of them for you, so subscribe to our Newsletter to know exactly when they’ll be available for purchase, on our online shop.

His career spanned 65 years and he stared in more than 100 films, including many directed by Tim Burton (Batman, Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, and Alice In Wonderland)

Michael Gough is best know for his portrayal of Alfred Pennyworth in all four pre-Nolan films: Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman and Robin.

He is survived by his fourth wife, Henrietta, and children Emma, Simon and Jasper.

Marvel and DC are heavily invested in getting their top selling titles out for the masses to consume, which begs to ask; are they going to hurt the comic book industry or perhaps the film industry itself, with all the mutant/super-powered movies that will be coming out? I guess that will be decided with the money that sits in your wallet when all these movies hit the theaters but regardless, check out the first images for X-Men: First Class which is set in the 60’s and according to Bryan Singer, will bring to light the relationship between Professor Charles Xavier & Magneto played by James McAvoy & Michael Fassbender. I don’t know how people will respond to a movie that’s set in the past, and doesn’t come into a present future but it might be refreshing, not so many special effects perhaps?

Captain America seems to be getting the same treatment, an origin story that is set in the past, so I don’t know what to expect. But I will be watching Super Bowl XLV to find out because the trailer for Captain America is scheduled to be shown sometime during the game. While I’m writing this post I got word that the teaser poster is out for X-Men: First Class (sometimes it’s nice to be late to a party) but anyway, while Marvel & DC duke it out at the Box Office and comic book shops, I’m looking forward to Neill Blomkamp’s very futurist flick “Elysium”.

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The figures will be: High Seas, Prehistoric, Wild West, and Witch Hunter.

The Wild West and Prehistoric figures will stand 7 inches tall. The High Seas figure will stand 5.5 inches tall, and the Witch Hunter figure will be 6.75 inches. Each figure will have multiple points of articulation.

I tend to stay away from purchasing action figures (used to have a ton, but prefer statues now), but I am contemplating adding one or two of these to my collection.

DETECTIVE COMICS and BATMAN and BATMAN AND ROBIN will continue to feature Dick Grayson as Batman and Damian as Robin. While BATMAN INC. and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT will feature Bruce Wayne (in a new costume) as the capped crusader.

Dick Grayson is one of my favorite comic book characters (and is without a doubt my comic book crush), so I might not be completely partial here, but I ♥ him as Batman and really enjoy how the dynamic between him and Damian as evolved, so I am super excited about this news! Although I am sure there are some die hard Batman fans out there that are not too happy right now…

Featured in this 10-figure, super deluxe set are:
Batman (comics-style): NEW DECO!
Superman (Superman Returns movie)
Batgirl (animated-style): NEW DECO!
The Joker (The Dark Knight movie): NEW DECO! NEW ACCESSORY!
Batman (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Batman (The Dark Knight movie)
Batman (Batman movie 1989): NEW DECO!
Robin (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Catwoman (Batman Returns movie)
Harley Quinn (animated-style): NEW DECO!

Most of the figures are 2.7″ high. The entire set will cost $99.00 and be in stores on December 15, 2010.