Heath Ledger Joker Doll

The new, Heath Ledger-inspired version of the Joker doll has been selling out in New York. Collectors are making it hard for the kiddies to get a hold of one of these — apparently to drive up the prices of the dolls online.

The Joker action figures, have sold out within minutes of them going on sale.

The toy, released in conjunction with the upcoming release of The Dark Knight, became an instant collector’s item with fans.

“There are none left in the warehouse. You will be waiting a while if you want one," an employee at the Toys "R" Us store in New York’s Times Square said.

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Classy Opening: “Toy peddlers are laughing all the way to the bank…”

Toy peddlers are laughing all the way to the bank with Heath Ledger's Joker doll selling out at New York stores.

Droves of people lined up early at the Toys "R" Us store in Times Square to get their hands on plastic figurines depicting the dead actor's character in the upcoming Batman sequel, "The Dark Knight."

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New Doll Looks A Lot Like Ledger

Heath Ledger lives on - as an evil figurine.
Though it’s been less than a week since Heath Ledger was permanently laid to rest, Warner Bros. is slowly bringing back its marketing campaign for The Dark Knight. Mattel has revealed images of its Ledger-inspired Joker dolls; the first of which will retail at $7.99 and features a rocket launcher that can be placed in the Joker’s hand. The second doll (pictured) is a slightly larger, more detailed version created by action-figure designers the Four Horsemen. It will retail at $10.99.

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Heath Ledger Joker Dolls On eBay

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“Brush Your Teeth, or Dead Heath Ledger Joker Doll Will Get You!”

We don’t know which is creepier: the Heath Ledger Joker doll or the fact that the Heath Ledger Joker doll is immensely popular with collectors hoping the untimely death of the actor who inspired it will boost its value.

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Still Profiting From Ledger’s Untimely Death

So not only has Mattel released the world's most awkward figurine, depicting Heath Ledger's Joker in the forthcoming Batman sequel, The Dark Knight, but the creepy action figures are actually selling. Really, really well. Reports the Post: "Toy peddlers are laughing all the way to the bank with Heath Ledger's Joker doll selling out at New York stores. Droves of people lined up early at the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square... 'There are none left in the warehouse, either.'" The $10 dolls are being re-sold on eBay. Get one for $55 with a Batman figurine! Put it in your morbid Heath Ledger apartment!

Joker Menaces New Dark Knight Trailer

Heath Ledger's menacing portrayal of the Joker dominates the latest trailer for the upcoming Batman movie The Dark Knight.
Cher Tippetts

The stunning new clip opens with a shadowy vision of Batman soaring through the Gotham City skyline.

But it’s the Joker’s psychotic presence back on the ground that is sure to crank up the anticipation ahead of the film's July release.

"It's simple: Kill the Batman," Ledger announces by way of out-lining his plan for murderous anarchy.

"The city deserves a better class of criminal and I'm gonna give it to them," he adds.

The new trailer also features Aaron Eckhart as Gotham district attorney Harvey Dent, who becomes Batman's other legendary enemy Two-Face.

Click to view the trailer

The Dark Knight's Joker figures are out of store.

After Heath Ledger’s death, action figures of The Joker, which are somewhat modeled after late actor have sold out completely in New York City after debuting in stores a week ago. An employee of Toys "R" Us claimed the warehouse is all out, too, though a company spokesperson says stock of the figures will continue to be replenished.