Heath Ledger lives on as a new plastic doll

Heath Ledger may have died from a drugs overdose but he lives on as a new plastic doll.

The late Aussie star's Joker doll from this summer's Batman movie has been unveiled just a week after his funeral.

Ledger's grieving family have backed the release of the Mattel action figure to go with the upcoming movie 'The Dark Knight.'

Two versions of the Ledger doll will hit toy stores in May.

The first comes with a rocket launcher that can be put into the Joker's hand and will sell for $7.99. The second, which comes with a toy knife, will sell for $10.99.

The Dark Knight was the final complete movie project for Ledger, who was found dead at his rented New York apartment in January.

"Heath was very proud of his work in the film, and his family is aware and supportive of Warner Bros., and its partner's plans for the movie," a family spokesman told the New York Post.

By Graeme Massie, Feb 16 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy