Terrifying Action Figure Turns Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Into A Baby Doll

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A terrifying action figure turns Joaquin Phoenix's Joker into a baby doll. Released in 2019, Joker followed Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, providing a possible origin story for the titular DC supervillain. Upon its release, the film earned critical acclaim for its darker tone and portrayal of mental illness, while simultaneously raising concerns about inspiring real-life violence. Joker was also a massive box office success, becoming the first R-rated film to gross over $1 billion, and won several major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor for Phoenix.

Todd Phillips, who was previously known for comedies like The Hangover trilogy, directed and co-wrote Joker along with Scott Silver. Drawing directly from Martin Scorsese films like Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy, the two put a unique spin on the Joker's origin story. The film also takes place outside the DCEU's main continuity, which allowed for its drastically different take on the DC character, including its psychological themes, graphic violence, and R-rating. Phoenix's performance as the Joker is generally regarded as the best of his career and one of the character's best portrayals overall, which is especially impressive considering that Heath Ledger, who also won an Oscar for portraying the Joker in The Dark Knight, was an incredibly tough act to follow.

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Now, Phoenix's performance as the Joker is being commemorated by a new piece of obscure merchandise, a certifiably terrifying action figure that turns the actor's version of the character into a baby doll. The doll is officially known as "Baby Series JK Baby Joker Clown Figure Doll Gift Model Toys" and is currently available on auction sites such as eBay. User Tyler Foster posted pictures of the doll on Twitter:

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Based on the pictures above, one has to wonder why this creepy doll even exists. It is certainly not suitable for children, especially considering it comes with accessories like a handgun and a cigarette. Just like the film which inspired it, this toy is likely to cause some controversy based on its sheer existence. Many were critical of how Joker portrayed Fleck as a sympathetic figure who was ostracized by society, which some thought sent a dangerous message that his violence was justified.

This might not be the last time Phoenix is seen as the Joker, as it was reported this spring that Phillips is developing a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster, which will likely see him return as director. The sequel's chances likely hinge on whether or not Phoenix returns, which is still uncertain at this time. If the Joker sequel doesn't happen, audiences will still be treated to Matt Reeves' dark vision of Gotham City led by Robert Pattinson's Batman next March.

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