Originally published May 16, 2017. This article preserves One Sixth Society’s original reporting and images; product availability, pricing, and opinions reflect the original publication period.
Hot Toys returned to its DX line with DX15 Captain Jack Sparrow, announced ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Following DX14 Mime Joker, the release revisited a character Hot Toys had previously made as MMS42 and DX06.
The Hot Toys DX06 figure was also a figure of Jack Sparrow. They also released the MMS42. It’s obvious this is not the first time Hot Toys has done a Jack Sparrow figure and might not be the last. The Hot Toys DX06 Jack Sparrow Figure has been highly sought after in the secondhand market. I’ve even seen some sell for close to $600 on eBay. This new version of the character is sure to be a success for those who were never able to get their hands on a DX06. Here is every little detail we could gather about the newly announced Hot Toys DX15.
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It would be impossible to not draw comparisons between this new release and the DX06 version of Captain Jack Sparrow. There are a lot of clear similarities. Beginning at the top, the DX15 will be including two interchangeable faces with the PERS technology in place. One of the faces is more neutral, while the other is a smirk, much like the DX06 release. Interestingly, the DX15 head features rooted hair in spots, adding a new level of realism to the sculpt.
Onto the outfit, Jack’s costume is similar to the older version albeit with a few changes. He has his layered outfit consisting of his shirt, vest, belts, and coat. Everything looks pretty close to the old release, although the coat appears to be slightly different. His outfit is rounded out by his trademark hat and boots.
Hot Toys DX15 Accessories
The accessories again share some clear similarities, although with a few new interesting additions. Jack Sparrow now not only has a sword, but also a dagger. He comes with two flintlock pistols, as well as a telescope, compass, and rum bottle. The Black Pearl in a bottle makes a reappearance, and he also comes with a wanted poster that has his face on it. The biggest accessory, however, is his diorama stand. The front of a ship sits in translucent blue water alongside a dead shark. From the promotional photos, this stand really allows for some exciting and dynamic poses.
The two faces, partly rooted hair and ship diorama make DX15 worth comparing with DX06. For collectors who missed the earlier release, this announcement offered another chance to add Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow in sixth scale.
Small Accessories Change Jack’s Pose
The compass, bottle and telescope suit Jack’s quieter gestures, while the sword and pistols call for more movement. The ship diorama is a separate reason to consider DX15: it occupies space that a plain figure stand does not. Owners comparing it with DX06 should decide whether they want that whole scene or mainly the revised portrait and hair treatment.
