Release Date: January 2026
RRP: 10,000 yen
There are many collectors (myself included) who would count Kaiyodo’s Revoltech line among their first foray into Japanese collector-grade action figures, and whilst many competitors have appeared in the years since it began the line has continued strong – its flagship Amazing Yamaguchi (named after sculptor Katsuhisa Yamaguchi) range covering the likes of Marvel and DC comics, My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, Evangelion and more. As such a figure like Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Harley Quinn Suicide Squad ISEKAI Ver. feels like an obvious choice for the line, but the series getting so little merchandise elsewhere it feels like quite a pleasant surprise. As the name suggests, this version of Harley is based on her appearance in the Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime series – where Task Force X are transported to a fantasy realm of magic and monsters.
Harley comes in some rather professional looking packaging – the box having a simple design that gives the air of a collectible figure. Much of the front is empty grey space, featuring the Revolvech Amazing Yamaguchi logo in the centre, with the Kaiyodo logo in the top corner and then the character name, DC Comics and Suicide Squad ISEKAI logos along the bottom. To the side of the grey space is a nice big glossy image of the figure, set against a background of pink and blue splatters to match Harley’s hair highlights. Both sides of the box feature different images of the figure alongside the release name again – one focusing more on the faceplates while the other has a full body shot. However it’s on the back of the box that you’ll find a more detailed look at what’s included inside, with a huge array of images showing off the poseability as well as a full breakdown of the accessories included. Inside both the figure and accessories are neatly stored on a moulded plastic tray, with the alternate hands even pegged onto little racks for extra security.
As an added bonus any figure bought from the Kaiyodo online store (or alternatively any middleman service that’s bought from there) also comes with a bonus faceplate – a squinting, smug grin. This bonus accessory is packaged separately in its own small plastic bag, so be sure to check the box carefully if you purchase the figure to ensure you don’t miss it and/or accidentally throw it out. Although store exclusive accessories can be a bit of a mixed bag, it’s always far more preferable when it’s something that builds upon the standard accessories like this rather than a newly sculpted piece. This is a great faceplate that would be somewhat disappointing to miss out on, but at least there are still plenty of other great faces in the box itself.
Whilst Harley’s appearance in Suicide Squad ISEKAI is predominantly based on her modern look ushered in by the Suicide Squad live-action figures, the costume and colour scheme both have callbacks to her original look – making it a rather healthy balance between the two. The crop top, jacket and hotpants combo are definitely hallmarks of modern Harley, but then you’ve got the red and black colouring as well as harlequin style hood complete with pompoms as well. Overall it’s a pretty great design, and captures the feel of an anime Harley Quinn really well. Yamaguchi’s sculpt is also superb, nailing an incredible likeness to the onscreen version whilst also doing a good job of not having any really obvious or egregious joint cuts. The head sculpt is a particular highlight, with a really sharp face print as well as vibrant colouring for the hair. The body itself has a matte finish, but the clothing is glossy which gives it a nice range of finishes. I’ve been largely away from the Revoltech line for many years, but figures like this really show how far they’ve come.
As with any Revoltech figure, Harley Quinn makes good use of the line’s signature revolver joint – a special kind of ratcheting swivel ball hinge joint that allows for “smooth yet controlled movement”. Moving these joints is also accompanied by a distinct clicking sound, although this doesn’t seem to be quite as obvious as it was on older Revoltech releases. Altogether Harley Quinn features;
- Ball jointed head, neck, torso, waist and hips
- Butterfly joint shoulders
- Swivel hinge (revolver joint) shoulders, elbows, wrists and ankles
- Double hinge knees
- Single hinge toe sections
- Thigh swivel
On top of all that, the hood is also hinged so can be raised up for airborne/windswept poses. I think the big thing that separates modern Amazing Yamaguchi figures from older Revoltech releases is that Kaiyodo no longer implement revolver joints into every part of the body, instead using them sparingly alongside other means of articulation. This results in both a far cleaner sculpt and more enjoyable figure to pose, and boy is Harley Quinn the latter. Extremely articulated and incredibly expressive, there really isn’t a pose this figure looks bad in – making her very difficult to put down. All the joints tolerances are great, and despite the high-heeled boots balancing the figure isn’t as difficult as you might think. Genuinely some of the most fun I’ve had taking photos of a figure I’ve had in years.
Harley also comes with an incredible selection of accessories, making it feel like a pretty comprehensive release even if one of the faceplates is a bonus item. On top of that she also comes with five other faceplates (grinning, side-eyed smile, winking, laughing and worried), 12 additional hands, sunglasses, an alternate front hairpiece to use with the sunglasses, pistol and baseball bat. Rounding off the accessories is also a clear plastic articulated display base, which can either plug directly into the back of the figure or clasp around her using a standard claw attachment. The faceplates show off a wide range of expressions, again with sharp printing/paintwork that’s true to her appearance in the anime. All of them also work brilliantly when paired with the sunglasses, giving you plenty of options when it comes to display. The sunglasses themselves are small so worth be careful with, but slot into the alternate hairpiece securely so once attached there shouldn’t be any worry of them falling off and getting lost. The alternate hands on offer are a fairly standard selection but cover all the bases, including a variety of posed hands as well as two pairs of weapon holding hands. Other than matching pairs, there’s also a thumbs up left hand and pointing right hand for extra expression. Finally we come onto the weapons and both are styled exactly as you’d expect them to be on a Harley Quinn figure – bright pink and featuring tons of detailing. The gun has lots of detailing running across the grip and barrel, as well as a really cool heart-shaped trigger guard. The baseball bat has tape detailing around the grip section, while the bat itself has a pattern diamond section with a Joker-style smiley face then graffitied onto that. Both look absolutely fabulous and perfect for a Harley figure as stylised as this. Whilst the gun slots into its designated hands easily, the bat can be pulled apart at the grip section for easier equipping. Overall it’s a fantastic selection of accessories that has plenty to offer even without the bonus face, justifying the price and giving the figure a huge amount of posing options.
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