First look at Mego 50th Anniversary Joker

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Mego Corp has shared it’s 50th anniversary Joker packaging with us and it’s a total call back with one difference. There was an issue with the original Mego Joker logo as WB didn’t have it in their toolkit, so they found an era appropriate substitute.
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[PNGwynne]

The logo is from May/June '75 and likely on news-stands in February. I'm just OK with it, as I love the original font. It's worth noting that Catwoman on that '75 issue is still in her mod "pirate" costume, but by issue #9 in '76 she'd resumed her classic '40s costume.

I wouldn't mind Mego using something else for Penguin's logo if it means snowy letters will be used for Mr. Freeze.

The suit fabrics and screening look excellent, though the sleeves are short.

[greenlanternmego89]

These 50th Anniversary figures are going to drive me into debt. I'm really loving these! This one may be my favorite!

[Xavion2004]

I’m a little disappointed that they couldn’t use the original logo, but the one they went with would have been my second choice as well. You can see the prototype box with the original logo on Entertainment Earth’s preorder page along with promo pics of the figures and boxes for Riddler, Penguin, and Reverse Flash. I’m all in on these 50th anniversary figures, but as was the case 47 years ago, I’m just not as excited about these as I was the first eight. I’m looking forward to the Super-Gals , though.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Hey, at least it's not some modern Joker with his face cut off or something! It's of the era, and okay by me. That's THE Joker logo for me, anyhow.

[Mego-Amigo]

Completely agree Earth 2 Chris. Not a fan of the modern Jokers. This is my Joker. As for the logo... this is definitely the best one if the original can't be used.

[Xavion2004]

I did love that short lived Joker solo title back in the 70s. I had most of the run right off the rack and filled on the gaps later on.

It was such a fun book. I miss the days of the Comic Code Authority. Call me old fashioned, but I don’t find the dark themes and sadistic violence of today’s comics entertaining.

[TrekStar]

The window box the Joker is in, has the faces of the heroes on the front, curious about the side panels? wondering if the card art changes over to the other villains when released?

[SeattleEd]

This is a keeper for me and love the result. Both box and figure. Nicely done Mego. Excited to add to my collection.

[Makernaut]

Just got notice from ZLC that the Penguin, Joker, and Riddler I ordered have shipped.

[warlock664]

Just got notice from ZLC that the Penguin, Joker, and Riddler I ordered have shipped.

Same.
Although I also have Reverse-Flash coming!

[Makernaut]

Just got a box of Villains from ZLC in today’s mail.

[Dark Shadow]

Got my villains over the weekend, and I'm completely happy with all of them. The only (minor) complaints I have are the hang tags and the seal at the bottom (present on the ones I got from BBTS & ZLC, so I'm assuming this is direct from the factory?).