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'Dark Knight' sells toys to men

 
Weekly Smoke and Mirrors: Older fans buying film's high-end collectibles -- With a horrifying clown who kills people, "The Dark Knight" may not be the most toy-friendly pic in the Batman saga. But it's certainly given older Bat-fans an excuse to buy action figures, especially high-end collectibles. (link)

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