The Review
Hot Toys’ Suicide Squad Harley Quinn won over our reviewer through an expressive likeness, pale skin tones and a carefully detailed costume. The concerns were practical: delicate stockings, a belt that felt too tight and visible knee joints.
Hunter McGarry reviewed and photographed this Suicide Squad release for One Sixth Society. Later Harley Quinn figures have different portraits, bodies and accessories.
Packaging with a carnival aesthetic
The pink and blue box follows the colorful presentation of the Suicide Squad line. Hunter appreciated its character, especially compared with the more restrained packaging he associated with Hot Toys’ Star Wars figures.
The original photographs show both sides of the art box and the exclusive sticker on the reviewed set.
An expressive sculpt that suits Harley
Hunter usually preferred neutral expressions, which made this head sculpt a pleasant surprise. He found the open-mouthed smile photogenic from a range of angles and felt it captured Margot Robbie’s portrayal. The expression supplies much of the figure’s personality even in a relatively simple standing pose.
The paintwork was another highlight. Pale skin, makeup and the small tattoos gave the face and body visual detail, while sculpted jewelry added definition around the head. The close-up shows the hairline, colored pigtail ends and mouth in detail.
The figure uses sculpted hair. Hunter would have preferred rooted hair but considered the sculpted version effective. Sculpted hair holds its shape, while rooted hair allows more styling. Our sculpted versus rooted hair guide explores the tradeoffs.
Costume detail and handling concerns
The weathered shirt and embroidered red-and-blue jacket earned particularly strong praise. The jacket’s gold lettering and trim are prominent in the original close-up, and the contrasting fabrics help the costume hold attention alongside the face.
The stockings were the principal concern. Hunter noted reports of tearing around the time of release and described worrying about them while handling the figure. He also found the belt too tight. Visible knee joints were another reservation, partly softened by the outfit but still present.
On a used figure, check the stockings for tears and the belt and jacket for wear. Ask for close-up photographs of those areas.
Accessories and the exclusive hammer
The reviewed set includes a bat, purse, miniature revolver and ammunition, wristbands, interchangeable hands, a display stand and a backdrop. A concrete-block display piece also appears in the photographs. Hunter enjoyed the posing possibilities, even though the block-and-street-scene presentation appealed to him less than the figure itself.
The decorated hammer belonged to the exclusive version described in the original review. Check the exact edition and the seller’s contents photographs before assuming it is included.
For display planning, visit the display cases guide. Our figure cleaning guide covers gentle maintenance, and the Hot Toys hub collects related reviews, figures and videos.
What I Liked
- Expressive Margot Robbie likeness
- Detailed makeup and tattoo paintwork
- Weathered shirt and embroidered jacket
- Varied display accessories
What Could Be Better
- Delicate stockings need careful handling
- Belt felt too tight on the reviewed figure
- Visible knee joints
Final Verdict
The expressive head and costume were the highlights of Hunter McGarry’s review. The delicate stockings, tight belt and visible knee joints were his reservations.
