Editing The Joker

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{{Minifigure
|Title = The Joker
|Image =The Joker 2012.png
|Theme = [[Batman (Theme)|Batman]]<br />[[Super Heroes]]<ref name="variety">[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040143?categoryid=13&cs=1&cmpid=RSS%7cNews7cLatestNews&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Variety]</ref> {{si}} [[DC Universe]]
|Accessories = Joker Gas Ice Cream<br />Tommy Gun<br />Bang Gun<br />Joker Gas Bomb
|Variations =Original Batman Variation<br />2012 Super Heroes Variation
|Years = [[2005]]<br />[[2006]]<br />[[2007]]<br />[[2008]]<br />[[2012]]<ref name="variety"/>
|Appearances =[[6863 Batwing Battle]]<br />[[7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault]]<br />[[7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Suprise]]<br />[[Commemorative Limited Edition Batman Announcement]]<br />[[Batman Comic-Con Exclusive]]<br />[[KC7782 The Batwing with Joker Key Chain]]<br/>[[6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape]]}}

'''The Joker''' is a [[minifigure]] officially released in [[2006]] ([[2005]] with the [[Commemorative Limited Edition Batman Announcement]]) as a part of the [[Batman (Theme)|Batman]] theme and is one of [[Batman (Minifigure)|Batman's]] arch-enemies. Joker reappeared in [[2012]] in the [[DC Universe]] subtheme of [[Super Heroes]] and as a [[4527 Joker|buildable action figure]] in the [[Ultrabuild]] subtheme.

== Description ==
=== [[2006]] [[Batman (Theme)|Batman]] Variant ===
The first variation of The Joker was officially released in [[2006]], but could be secured in [[2005]] with the [[Commemorative Limited Edition Batman Announcement]]. This variation of The Joker was how he appeared up until the {{th|Batman}} line's retirement in [[2008]].
[[Image:Bat005.jpg|thumb|left|The 2006 Joker variation]]

Joker's first variation was the first, and currently only, minifigure to use the  [[Vampire]]'s hair-piece in the [[dark green]] colour. The Joker's head is single-sided and features a large, evil smile, with green eyebrows, two [[black]] eyes, [[red]] lips, and [[Brick Yellow|browned]] teeth as well as several black lines to give his face more shape. The Joker's torso has an exclusive print to show his classic [[Medium Lilac|purple]] suit. Also on the torso, is a green bow-tie, an [[orange]] undercoat, and an acid-spitting flower, which is represented by a [[Bright Yellow|Yellow]] dot. Rather than purple or white hands, The Joker uses [[Dark Stone Grey]] hands. The Joker's legs are purple and left unprinted. 

[[LEGO]] designers have stated that they designed this version of The Joker to look like Mark Hamill's representation of the character, as seen on the popular television program from the ninties, ''Batman: The Animated Series''.

=== [[2012]] [[Super Heroes]] Variant ===
In [[2012]], with the relaunch of the {{th|Batman}} theme as part of [[Super Heroes]], The Joker will be redesigned with the newer hairpiece introduced on [[Count Dooku]], white hands, and printings which give him his appearance in some [[DC Universe]] comic books. 
[[File:Joker 2012.png|thumb|The alternate side of The Joker's face]]

Joker's [[Part 64798|hair piece]] is [[Dark Green]], swept back, and has a widow's peak. The torso and hands are also different. The hands are now a [[white]] just like his face, which is also redesigned with a newer evil smile with a mouth full of [[Bright Yellow|Yellowing]] teeth, grey lines to give his face more shape, and an overall more gruesome appearance. Joker's torso still has his signature [[Medium Lilac|purple]] jacket and green bow tie (but now the bow-tie is [[Earth Green]], rather than [[Dark Green]]), but his vest is now [[Bright Green|green]] (rather than [[orange]]) with a checkered print, [[yellow]] buttons, and the shirt underneath his vest is yellow rather than [[black]]. However, the biggest torso redesign may be the acid-spitting flower which has been expanded to a noticeable view rather than the little yellow flower that looks like a spot on the original Joker's coat.

The torso has also been updated with back printing and a double-sided head. 
On his printed pattern of the back of his jacket, with yellow buttons and his green vest poking out. One side of Joker's head has his mouth open wide with his yellow teeth showing. The other side has his mouth closed with it tilted slightly.

This variation much represents the variant of Joker from the 1989 movie, thought It Is unknown whether this Is purposeful.

=== As a Key Chain ===
''Main Article: [[851814 The Joker Key Chain]]''

Joker has appeared as a [[Key Chains|keychain]] [[851814 The Joker Key Chain|once]] in [[2007]] and as a "Bonus Keyring" in [[KC7782 The Batwing with Joker Key Chain]].[[Image:851814.jpg|thumb|Joker as a Key Chain]]

As a keychain, Joker is identical to his original variation, but his parts may not be removed as a normal [[minifigure]]'s can. He also has a silver chain attached to the top of his head, which in turn attaches to a silver ring, which has another shorter chain attached to that which holds a plate that reads ''[[LEGO]]''.

=== As a Magnet ===
Joker appeared as a magnetic minifigure along with [[Robin]] and [[Catwoman]] in [[851689 Catwoman Minifigure Magnet Set]] and [[4493781 Catwoman Magnet Set]]. Like the Joker Keychain, this variation of Joker resembled his original variation. However, two black magnets are stuck inside of his legs and his torso is unable to detach from his hips. His head and hair are just as easy to remove as most other minifigures' would.

=== As a McDonald's Toy ===
''Main Article: [[The Joker Surprise]]''

In [[2008]], this version of Joker was released with some [[McDonald's]] Happy Meals to promote the release of ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]]''. It is similar to his original variation but much larger than a normal minifigure, is unable to be taken apart, and posed in ways most minifigures would be unable to. As a McDonald's toy, Joker's hands are raised in the air, one leg is pointed to the side, the other leg is in a position as if he has just stepped forward, and his face is staring forward. Joker's hair design, colours, and prints are all the same as his original minifigure.

=== As an Ultrabuild figure ===
''Main Article: [[4527 Joker]]''<br />
[[Image:4527-2.jpg|thumb|left|167px|[[4527 The Joker]]]]
In [[2012]], Joker appears as an [[Ultrabuild]] figure. This version is  similar in design to recent [[Hero Factory]] sets. Here, The Joker wears an assortment of various different colours, such as; [[Medium Lilac|Purple]], [[Orange]], [[White]], [[Dark Green|Green]], [[Metallic Dark Grey]], and [[Black]] for most joint pieces. Joker's chestplate is green with a lightning bolt piece, which is orange on one side and purple on the other, for a tie and a sticker depicting a [[Bright Red|red]] flower with a [[Bright Yellow|yellow]] center on his chest. His upper arms are coloured metallic dark grey with and both have a small orange spike attached the front. Joker's lower arm is purple and without spikes. His hands are coloured white. Joker's legs mirror his arms with metallic dark grey on the upper part and purple on the lower, but they are without spikes and end at orange feet. On his shoulders, Joker has two purple flaps facing upwards with two orange spikes. There are two spikes attached to Joker's back which are long, curved, and purple to represent coat tails. Joker's head is thin and white with black eyes and eybrows. His mouth is white with a large, red lower lip. Joker's hair juts out to the left, right, and behind. His hair has a dorsel shape in the center of the top.

Joker is also armed with a ray gun coloured [[Transparent Bright Orange]], White, and [[Transparent Yellow]].

Joker can be combined with [[4528 Green Lantern]] to create either [[Joker and Green Lantern Combiner Model One|a larger version]] of The Joker, or a [[Joker and Green Lantern Combiner Model Two|a larger version]] of [[Green Lantern]].

=== Appearance in the LEGO Batman: The Video Game ===
There are two variations of The Joker in ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]]''.

==== The Joker ====
This variation of The Joker is identical to his appearance in [[7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault]], [[7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise]], and his other appearances up until 2008.
[[Image:Joker.JPG|thumb|150px|Tropical Joker]]
==== Joker (Tropical) ====
This variation of The Joker has a purple sun hat, the same face as the original Joker variation, a striped, green tourist styled torso, purple legs, and purple hands. This version of The Joker may be unlocked in ''Villain Hunt'' on the final level on DS games and is unlocked for purchase after the level ''Dying of Laughter'' is completed on consoles.

It is a reference to ''"The Killing Joke"'' by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, where The Joker wears a similar outfit when he visits the Gordon household and shoots [[Barbara Gordon]] ([[Batgirl]]) in the spine.
=== Appearance in LEGO Batman 2 ===
In ''[[LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes]]'', from the one promotional image of the game, it seems that Joker is identical to his appearance in [[6863 Batwing Battle]].

== Background ==
Joker is unique among other major characters in the {{th|Batman}} franchise in that he has no official orgins in the [[DC Universe]].

According to ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]]'', Joker's orgin in the [[LEGO]] ''Batman'' continuity is the one most accepted by fans, that Joker was once a small time criminal, known as The Red Hood, who was trying to escape {{m|Batman}}. The Red Hood fell into a vat of toxins which turned his hair green, bleached his skin white, stained his lips red, and stretched them out into an everlasting smile; it gave him the appearance of a crazed clown. The Red Hood was driven insane by this reflection, and renamed himself The Joker.

However, according to the [[January]]/[[February]] [[2012]] issue of [[LEGO Magazine]], Joker has told his orgins in so many different ways, that nobody knows for sure, possibly not even Joker himself.

Both orgins agree that Joker became Gotham's most sadistic and twisted crime bosses and that he is insane, but also a genius, having knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering; Joker invents gag-based gadgetry whilst concocting criminal schemes. The Joker also cheats death frequently, having been thought killed several times only to come back and wreak havoc once more. He has many minions serving under him, most notably his self-proclaimed lover, [[Harley Quinn]], who herself was once his psychiatrist at the [[7785 Arkham Asylum|Arkham Asylum]], and fell in love with him there. The Joker is a mass murderer and has been known to kill many people, even [[Joker Henchman|his own henchmen]].

Joker is widely accepted to be {{m|Batman}}'s arch-enemy, which he is noted to be in the January/February 2012 issue of LEGO Magazine.

=== In ''LEGO Batman: The Videogame'' ===
In ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]]'', The Joker was a boss on the level ''To The Top of the Tower''. The Joker is a playable character in every ground villain level in ''Return of the Joker'' and unlocked after the first level ''A Surprise for the Commissioner'' is complete.

The Joker has the ability to walk through toxic waste unharmed and activate special generators. He is armed with two machine guns, a deadly joy-buzzer, and in the DS game, Razor Bladed playing cards.

=== Role in the Video Game ===
In the videogame's story, The Joker led a group, which consisted of [[Harley Quinn]], [[Killer Moth]], [[The Mad Hatter]], and [[The Scarecrow]].
==== Prologue ====
In the videogame's prologue, Joker is seen inside [[7785 Arkham Asylum|Arkham Asylum]] along with [[The Penguin|Penguin]] and [[The Riddler|Riddler]]. They nod at each other and a prison break begins. During the break, Joker knocks one of [[Joker Goon|his goons]] out of [[The Joker's Helicopter|his helicopter]] and escapes on it along with Harley Quinn, Killer Moth, Mad Hatter, and The Scarecrow. Joker is next seen wreaking havoc on the streets of Gotham by attacking a [[Police Officer (Batman)|Police Officer]] and taunting [[Commissioner Gordon]] on the officer's walkie-talkie.
==== The Joker's Return ====
After a briefing session with the rest of his group, Joker sent Mad Hatter to retrieve some chemicals from the factory which transformed The Red Hood into The Joker, while he and Harley lured Commissioner Gordon to an old fairground where they captured him. When [[Batman (Minifigure)|Batman]] arrived to rescue Gordon, The Joker ordered Harley to attack Batman while The Joker made his escape. After she was defeated, Harley was placed in a Police Van.[[Image:Pic3F2E9ABCD5B4A82A7E579419A1BE793B.jpg|thumb|The Joker fake crying at the capture of [[Commissioner Gordon]] in ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]]'']]

The Scarecrow and The Joker created trouble in the sky to lure [[Batman (Minifigure)|Batman]] and "Send him tumbling to the ground." This backfired when Scarecrow's [[7786 The Batcopter: The Chase for Scarecrow|Bi-plane]] was shot down, by Batman and [[Robin]], and crashed into The Joker's helicopter, destroying both. Both villains were left for dead by Batman, but survived by using oversized balloons. Scarecrow and Joker crashed through the roof of the Gotham Art Gallery. To make their escape, they made their way to the storage area in the back of the gallery, where they were ambushed by [[Police Officer (Batman)|Police Officers]]. The Joker escaped by using his laughing gas, but Scarecrow was grabbed with a crane and sent him back to [[7785 Arkham Asylum|Arkham Asylum]].

Killer Moth assisted The Joker in reaching the Gotham City Cathedral and freeing Harley Quinn from [[Commissioner Gordon]] and the [[Police Officer (Batman)|Police Officers]]. once Harley Quinn was freed, Commissioner Gordon contacted [[Batman (Minifigure)|Batman]] and informed him of the attack. Killer Moth was attracted to the floodlight on the [[7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault|Batwing]] which Batman arrived in. Batman and Robin gave chase to Killer Moth, and eventually they cornered and defeated him, sending him back to Arkham Asylum.
[[Image:Pic98FC81784846BEB4C7D816BC6D04891B.jpg|thumb|left|Two [[Yeti]]s in the Gotham Cathedral]]
When The Dynamic Duo and [[Police Officer (Batman)|Police Officers]] arrived at the Cathedral, [[Robin]] opened a window to gain entry. Harley jumped out, knocking off several [[Joker Henchman|Henchmen]]. Harley was defeated with large water guns on the back of police vans. Batman and Robin chased Harley to the top of the Cathedral where she and The Joker hid in giant bells. Once they were discovered by Batman, The Joker summoned his helicopter for protection, but once the helicopter was destroyed, it collapsed the platform which The Joker and Harley were on, knocking Harley unconscious. The Joker then attacked the Dynamic Duo, successfully defeating them with his Joy-Buzzer, knocking them unconscious. Harley was revived by the time Batman was. Batman threw a batarang at the giant bells which disturbed the [[bat]]s in the tower who attacked Joker and Harley. They were then arrested by Commissioner Gordon and sent back to [[7785 Arkham Asylum|Arkham Asylum]].
==== Epilogue ====
Batman and Robin scale the side of [[7785 Arkham Asylum|Arkham Asylum]] with their [[Part 3959|Grapple-Guns]]. The Joker looks up out of the window in his cell and begins to swing his fist in anger.

== Gallery of Variants ==
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|txt1=[[2006]] [[Batman]] Variant
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== Gallery ==
<gallery captionalign="left">
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Joker animated.jpg|The Joker in the [[LEGO Super Heroes: Animated Short|Super Heroes Animated Short]].
457px-The Joker.jpg|The Joker as he appeared in the videogame.
Linternjoker.jpg|[[4527 Joker]]'s Head.
joker back.png|The 2012 Joker's back printing.
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Newjokset.jpg|The 2012 Joker in [[6863 Batwing Battle over Gotham City]]
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== Appearances ==
* [[Commemorative Limited Edition Batman Announcement]] {{C|[[2005]]}}
* [[7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault]] {{C|[[2006]]}}
* [[KC7782 The Batwing with Joker Key Chain]] {{C|[[2007]]}}
* [[7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Suprise]] {{C|[[2008]]}}
* [[Batman Comic-Con Exclusive]] {{C|[[2008]]}}
* [[6863 Batwing Battle Over Gotham City]] {{C|[[2012]]}}
* [[6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape]] {{C|[[2012]]}}
=== [[Videogame]] Appearances ===
* [[LEGO Batman: The Videogame]] {{C|[[2008]]}}
* [[LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes]] {{C|[[2012]]}}

=== [[Book]] Appearances ===
* ''[[LEGO Batman: The Videogame Prima Guide]]'' {{C|[[2008]]}}

=== [[Magnets]] ===
* [[851689 Catwoman Minifigure Magnet Set]] {{C|[[2006]]}}
* [[4493781 Catwoman Magnet Set]] {{C|[[2006]]}}
=== [[Key Chains]] ===
* [[851814 The Joker Key Chain]] {{C|[[2007]]}}

=== [[McDonald's]] Toys ===
* [[McDBat8 The Joker]] {{C|[[2008]]}}

== See Also ==
* [[Inventory:The Joker]]
* [[4527 Joker]]
* [[Batman (Minifigure)|Batman]]
* [[Harley Quinn]]
* [[Mad Hatter]]
* [[Scarecrow]]
* [[Killer Moth]]
* [[The Riddler]]
* [[The Penguin]]

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