Sideshow Exclusive Edition Harley Quinn Premium Format (Review)
If you knew me only by the ornaments decorating my work office, then you know it’s no surprise how much I loved Harley Quinn in 2016’s Suicide Squad. Her character was the best part of it in my opinion, but I digress. Also, it’s not any secret how much I adore actress Margot Robbie as said character. In the past year I have been very fortunate to review Harley Quinn DC Collectibles merchandise such as the DC Comics Designer Series: Harley Quinn by Amanda Conner Action Figure Set here, Amazon Exclusive Harley Quinn Statue – Suicide Squad Blu-ray Combo Pack here and the DC Collectibles Suicide Squad Harley Quinn and Joker statue over here. I mention these three reviews only because compared to the next collectible we are gathered here to talk about today they are all small fries. I mean that in both stature and price. That’s right ladies and gentlemen I’m stepping up to the “Big Leagues” with the following Sideshow Exclusive Edition Harley Quinn Premium Format collectible. Put you hands together and clap as both Sideshow Collectibles and I am delighted to finally present the retail release (first prototype was on display at San Diego Comic-Con International in 2017) of the highly anticipated Harley Quinn Premium Format figure. As you can see from the pictures within this review this 19″ high statue clearly celebrates both the attributes and iconic looks of actress Margot Robbie who portrays Harley in 2016’s Suicide Squad.
The Sideshow Exclusive Edition Harley Quinn Premium Format figure, which stands at 19″ tall and is based on Margot Robbie’s likeness, sees her decked out in her main Suicide Squad outfit. The garb she adorns features her updated film look with a bright red and blue color scheme, dip-dyed hair, vibrant eye shadow and striking red lips. That’s right, puddin’! Harley’s now-iconic “Daddy’s Lil Monster” shirt and shorts are sculpted onto the figure while the jacket and tights are made of fabric and real fishnet. The printed jacket logo along with her iconic PUDDIN’ choker remind you who her heart constantly yearns for. Furthermore, her menacing/teasing smile, variety of tattoos and dangerous accessories complete this beautiful figurine.
Now just in case you were none the wiser. If you order this “Exclusive Edition,” and why wouldn’t you, Harley Quinn also comes with a swap out hand resting on her smiley face hammer (as pictured here). The Sideshow Exclusive Edition Harley Quinn Premium Format figure as sold here ($530 plus shipping) is limited to just 750 units. While on the flip side for a mere $10 less you can get the Collector’s Edition as featured here, which is limited to only 1250. I ask you though. When you’re already spending $500 plus on a statue IS $10 really that much of a detractor to not get the Exclusive Edition? I don’t think so!
Before we get serious down below with some “exclusive” unboxing pictures, video and whatnot I wanted to give you the 4-1-1 regarding the make and dimensions of the finished product here.
Artists:
- Will Harbottle (Design & Sculpt)
- Zac Roane (Design)
- Jean-Paul Mavinga (Design)
- Adam Smith (Mold & Cast)
- Chie Izuma (Paint)
- Esther Skandunas (Costume Fabrication)
- The Sideshow Design and Development Team
Materials: Polystone, Metal, Plastic, Fabric
Product Size: 19″ H x 11″ W x 11″ L
Product Weight: 9 pounds
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So now without further ado let’s unbox this bad, bad girl! What say you? I’ve been waiting over a year for this moment in time. As The Thing would say it’s clobbering time!
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Disclaimer: As opposed to previous reviews where I bombarded your web browser with huge images I choose to go a different route below here and offer you clickable thumbnails to open for your maximum viewing pleasure (for your convenience images open in a new web browser tab/window). Enjoy!
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So here’s the shipping box she came in. You can clearly see what the contents are and that she’s number 83 out of 750. I got myself a low number! Yahoo! I know the shipping box shows signs of distress, but rest assured the vessel that hold Miss Quinn is in immaculate shape. Speaking of that vessel I included three pictures of it. The pictures don’t do the size of the box any justice. If you think she looks sexy out of the box, well get a closer look at this box she comes in. It’s equally as sexy. Also, it really is more than 2 feet tall. I kid you not!
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Inside the box below you’ll see the styrofoam enclosed tomb in which the pieces of Harley Quinn are housed in. As you can see in the third photo below there is a side marked “Top” so you know what side to lay on its back while opening. Speaking of opening, you will need a razor blade to carefully cut around the styrofoam to open Harley’s tomb. And once you do the fourth picture down below is what you’ll see!
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And now we can finally start taking the tissue paper wrappers off all the individual parts we need to assemble together. I can’t wait anymore! I’m going in and freeing her so she can finally breathe! As previously mentioned up above please take notice of the fact that there are two swappable hands with this Exclusive Edition. That head shot is so creepy, but lovely at the same time.
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Let’s take a closer look at the base here. As you can see it clearly denotes where you plop her feet pegs into, but more importantly than that take note of its underside. The Exclusive Edition is silver while the regular edition is golden color. Also, you can clearly see how the exclusive number of 83 out of 750 is written in Sharpie. Interesting, huh? Furthermore, is that not just the creepiest shot of Harley’s headless and handless mannequin body. Wow!
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I’m going to spare y’all the monotony of actually assembling the figurine of Miss Harley here. I’m sure you can figure out what body part goes where. If not, I would say you have bigger problems in life then. Ha ha. However, just in case you are unsure please check out the “Out of the Box” embedded video I provided down below here. Otherwise, enjoy all the rest of the pictures down below, which includes various closeups and whatnot.
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So that’s it ladies and gentlemen. I really hope I not only whet your appetite for this salacious statue, but you got everything you came here for: knowledge, unboxing shots and exclusive pictures you won’t find elsewhere. I sure hope DC Comics and Warner Bros. gives us at least one more big screen adventure with Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn (who knows what they’re doing with the DCEU) and if so, Sideshow Collectibles continues to put out quality incarnations of her. You know I’ll buy them. Ha ha. All in all, minus the price tag, I’m very happy with Miss Quinn here and now I’m only faced with one problem here at home. Where do I display her? That’s the million dollar question, but not a particularly bad problem to have. #FirstWorldProblems
If you’re interested in this Sideshow Exclusive Edition Harley Quinn Premium Format statue as shown here or even the Collector’s Edition, hit up the order links below (she’s shipping now) and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for your generous support and time spent on this page. Enjoy her for many years to come!
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Brian White
Owner/Writer/Reviewer/Editor, Dreamer, Producer, Agent of Love, Film Lover, Writer of Screenplays and a Devoted Apostle to all things Ford Mustangs (the real ones with V8's!). Some of my favorite films include FIGHT CLUB, MOULIN ROUGE, THE DARK KNIGHT, STAR WARS alongside television shows such as SEINFELD, 24, SANFORD & SON and even the often loathed in the geek community BIG BANG THEORY. Outside of my three lives I live I also enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and our three girls (of the furry kind).
