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Heath Ledger ‘Joker’ dolls fly off shelves

Posted on 07 May 2008 by CeCe

Heath Ledger’s last complete role now includes an action figure.

Heath Ledger ‘Joker’ dolls fly off shelves

He plays The Joker in the upcoming movie, The Dark Knight, which some are starting to speculate is an Oscar worthy last performance.

But the movie isn’t out yet and already everything connected to Ledger and the film are selling quickly. Toy stores in New York City are selling out of an action hero figurine of the late Australian actor as the evil villain.

Heath Ledger ‘Joker’ dolls fly off shelves

People are even lining up early at the stores to be the first to buy them– and they are even buying them in bulk!

Trying to downplay the Joker sellout, Bob Friedland, a Toys ‘R’ Us spokesman said, “We are getting these products, all of the Dark Knight action figures, on a regular basis.”

Heath Ledger ‘Joker’ dolls fly off shelves

But from what news in circulating, these dolls are not going to be  just sitting on the shelves collecting dust. Even though they are priced at $9.99, many buyers are making at least five times their profit by selling the figures for as much as $55.00 on eBay.

If this is any indication of how the movie will do in theaters, I think Warner Brothers should be happy! I mean, not to be supporting the profiting off a recently deceased actor or anything, but it’s Hollywood.

What else is new!?


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5 Comments For This Post

  1. Syndeee Says:

    Still makes me so sad….it’s gonna be hard to watch =(

  2. ksouthall Says:

    I don’t know if I can watch it, I love Heath and it is hard to watch a movie made and then released AFTER the actor has died

  3. Hemi Says:

    No it’s not hard to watch, I love him as well and omg you just HAVE to see it.

  4. Kyte Says:

    Heath Ledger would of wanted people to watch his last, completely amazing, performance.

  5. Junaid Naseer Faroqui Says:

    I came to know about Heath’s death when I was leaving the theater after the show. It really was a shock for me to know this tragic news. Joker, to me, was the most appealing and strong character in the movie and Heath has played the role tremendously well. I feel so sorry about him and wish he could come back see the ppl showering love and respect to him.

    May he rest in peace!

    Junaid, Pakistan

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