m-icon 1/6 michael jackson by hot toys

BigHatDino called it - and "skinny legs" it's gonna be!

"Let's dance with our Michael Jackson 12" collectible figure (Billie Jean / History Tour version) - Yes, you’re not dreaming! It is him! Our next M ICON will be MICHAEL JACKSON – who is the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV in 80's. His popular song "Billie Jean" was credited for transforming the music video into an art form! This brought to life MJ action figure features his original costume from the History Tour performance with his trademarked single sequined white glove. Moreover, this figure will be using our newly developed body figure – TrueType Slim Version to fit MJ’s original body shape." [via HT newsletter]

Hot Toy's next 1/6-scaled figure for their M-ICON line is to be the "King of Pop" instead of "The King of Rock'n'Roll" - with MICHAEL JACKSON (Billie Jean / History Tour Version) - scheduled for a Dec 2008-release, priced @ HK$890 (US$115 /via mag-scan) while Blister.jp has it @ 19,800YEN (US$186) for a Feb 2009-drop. CLICK THRU for full product details of The Gloved One.


M ICON - 12" Michael Jackson collectible figure (Billie Jean / History Tour version) [www]



This collectible stands approximately 30 cm tall, features the authentic likeness of
Michael Jackson - the legendary musician and Hollywood pop star in the 80's.



The Michael Jackson collectible figure features:
- Hot Toys' newly developed TrueType- "Slim version" body with over 38 points of articulation.
- Trademarked single sequined white glove
- Sequined black coat
- White socks with black shoes
- Black hat
- Microphone
- Microphone stand
- Three sets of interchangeable hands
- 12 inches figure stand with Michael Jackson nameplate
- Release date: DEC 2008


Artists:
- Head Sculpt by Kang In Ae
- Head Art Directed by Yulli
- Paint by JC.Hong

A peep at the True-Type Skinny Body:

From Toy-World comes this magazine-scan:


[Additional pics via OSW]