Matrix Trilogy - Nebuchadnezzar replica

More proof that everything is cooler in Japan. Toysrevil.net has posted photos of the upcoming ULTIMATE MATRIX COLLECTION. As you can see, it comes packaged in a 2 foot long model replica of The Nebuchadnezzar ship. Crafted by Hot Toys (the awesome designers behind The Dark Knight/Bank Robber Joker figures), the ship is actually a disk holder for the 7-disk collection. This set is a Japan-only release, and is priced at over $375 but I just wanted to share its awesomeness with you. Visit Toysrevil.net for more pics.

DC Direct announces release date & pricing for Bank Robber Joker and Batpod

DC Direct's partnership with Hong Kong-based Hot Toys continues as they will be distributing the forthcoming Bank Robber Joker deluxe action figure as well as the Batpod vehicle. DC Direct announced the release dates and pricing for both of these pieces this week:

THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BANK ROBBER THE JOKER - On Sale December 17, 2008 | $175.00
THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BAT-POD - On Sale February 25, 2009 | $295.00

Also, the previously announced Dark Knight Batman and Dark Knight Joker begin the collection, with the following release dates and pricing:

THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE THE JOKER - On Sale December 10, 2008 | $175.00
THE DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BATMAN - On Sale December 10, 2008 | $175.00

Obviously these don't come cheap, but these are extremely detailed, high-quality, limited-edition figures.