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http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21134

On July 18, 2008, The Dark Knight, the second Batman film from director Christopher Nolan, arrives in theaters. Batman (Christian Bale) raises the stakes in his war on crime in Nolan's The Dark Knight. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker (Heath Ledger).

The Dark Knight producer, Charles Roven added: "Batman is an incredible franchise, and we are really excited about taking it to the next level with 'The Dark Knight.' Along with the Batmobile we are introducing a new vehicle, the Batpod, a new Batsuit and some classic characters in The Joker and Harvey Dent. We are confident that fans around the world will enjoy the increased action and the continuation of a great story and we hope they appreciate the integrity and respect we've shown for this iconic character."

For their film-inspired product lines, Mattel will utilize the multiple elements introduced in The Dark Knight. A new Batsuit, a new vehicle in the form of the Batpod and multiple key action scenes that set the stage for inspired play. Mattel's action figure line will feature Batman and the new Batsuit. Tyco R/C vehicles bring to life the speed and action of the Batmobile and the new Batpod. An entire line of action play items will allow boys to role-play being The Dark Knight. Additionally, Mattel will release a line of games and puzzles that will capture the film action through board games, puzzles and a special-edition UNO card game.

Products based on The Dark Knight are expected to begin arriving at retailers around the world beginning in early June 2008
 
Hmm, sounds like there will be alot more action in TDK than in BB. And I hope they come out with a Joker Costume.
 
I hope they are alot better than BB line.
 
Who made the BB toys? Because they sucked.
 
I wonder how they are going to market The Joker for kids.
 
I wonder how they are going to market The Joker for kids.

What, are you expecting an accurate figure? I wouldn't be surprised if we get a repaint of the 1989 Batman movie Joker. That's if we get a Joker at all, rather than just a dozen Batman toys.
 
Who made the BB toys? Because they sucked.

No way! My kid has the Tumbler and he/we beat the crap out of that thing and it's still kicking a$$!

The BB action figures though have weak joints. We have 2 Batmen with broken legs. :csad:
 
What, are you expecting an accurate figure? I wouldn't be surprised if we get a repaint of the 1989 Batman movie Joker. That's if we get a Joker at all, rather than just a dozen Batman toys.
Different company. Besides, we got all the villains from BEGINS. Why would they lose out on the potential to make the most popular villain? They make him for every other series of Batman toys.
 
I want the expensive stuff like the movie collectibles in catalog.
 
The Joker figure probably won't have a scar. It'll just be "Before Accident" Joker.
 
i want Spiderman 1 quality figures for TDK.
 
I doubt that, even with the scar, the Joker action figure would be considered "too scary". I mean, Harry Potter's got scarier things than TDK will.
 
I wonder if the Maggie Rachel figure will look different from the Katie Rachel figure.
 
Here's some pics from Wizard Entertainment of the new Batman toys.

BatmanToy1.jpg


BatmanToy2.jpg


http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/004902727.cfm
 
I think just the toy is like that. The suit itself will most likely be black and grey.
 

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