Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, has been spotted in an Audi R8 V10 Spyder, which is “powered by VW’s corporate 5.2-liter V10.” Iron Man 2 is set to hit theaters on May 7th, 2010. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Among the vehicles in Tony Stark’s multi-million dollar garage were a Saleen S7, a Shelby Cobra, a Tesla Roadster and an Audi R8.
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The first Iron Man 2 movie picture has surfaced, and it shows Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) sporting “a power pack on his chest that looks similar to the one used by Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.).” No word yet on an official release date.
The character’s alter ego, Ivan Vanko, is a Russian who, Favreau says, “has constructed his own version of a suit.” Among the creative alterations: a pair of whips, powered by the suit’s glowing chest piece, expected to keep Iron Man cracking.
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While these homemade Iron Man suits can’t exactly give one superhuman strength, they can most certainly pass as the real thing. Continue reading to see more.
Currently at $4,100 on eBay, this Iron Man Mark III Armor is wearable, painted with automotive paints, and crafted from fiberglass as well as ABS plastic. Auction page.
The armor is made to fit a person with recommended size from 6-6.4 foot tall with from 31- max 38 inch waistline. Ideal size 6.2 tall, 34 inch waistline, approx 200-220 lbs.
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At $1299 on eBay, this life-sized Iron Man bust was “taken directly from the molds used to create the film costume — powered by the supplied power cord and wall plug or battery operated.” Auction page.
The bust is cast in high-quality fiberglass, hand finished and hand painted to exacting standards, and features LED light-up glowing eyes.
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Sketched by Phil Saunders, these War Machine concepts show what the suit may look like in Jon Favreau’s upcoming Iron Man sequel. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Originally it was going to be called the MK IV armor and would have been weaponized swap-out parts that would be worn over the original MK III armor.
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Yes, a seller is offering this wearable Iron Man suit on eBay. Unfortunately, “this action is not for the entire costume, but a prop like the one seen in Tony Starks garage hanging from the ceiling.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The helmet can be taken of to be worn and is a one piece helmet. The replica can light up in the eyes and chest with some electroluminescent technology. The entire armor is made in high quality glass/fiber materials.
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If you’ve always wanted to build your own non-functional Arc Reactor, just like Tony Stark, then check out this tutorial. Supplies needed include: “LEDs, a 9-volt battery, plywood, 22 AWG gauge copper wire, assorted resistors, and a substance called polymorph.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Unfortunately, it’s just papier-mache with a great finish. What this guy fails to realize is that being Tony Stark is not a matter of arc reactors and metal suits.
With the movie earning over $150-million, is Iron Man: The Video Game “shiny and polished or covered in a thick layer of tarnish?” Find out after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Flying is fun, the upgrades are neat, and the game can look good. However, these pros are outweighed by the aforementioned frustration, crappy storyline and lame cutscenes.
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As game developers, like SEGA, get more familiar with the PS3’s hardware, they are able to really push the system graphically, and it really shows in this Iron Man comparison. Continue reading to watch.