1/4 Scale Super Alloy Iron Man 3 Figures from Play Imaginative

[hokietwo]

I definitely agree with the paint. That's why I was specific to call it out as a differentiator. To your point to compare a non-battle damaged figure with clean paint is difficult. However if you would face the figures and look at the proportions, the Play Imaginative figure has way better size and a more realistic look. I'll take a head on and post it when I get home from work to illustrate this.

I really think HT nailed the 1/4 Mark 43 and it should look awesome next to this piece. The 1/4 43 doesnt have the elongated torso and the chicken legs that the 1/6 43 has. The shoulder bells are perfect and the paint apps look amazing on it.

 

[Royce12]

Looking forward to your post. I just ordered Patriot so I will definitely be posting pictures when he arrives. What was the exclusive item that came with war machine?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[hokietwo]

Looking forward to your post. I just ordered Patriot so I will definitely be posting pictures when he arrives. What was the exclusive item that came with war machine?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It has a full Rody headsculpt. It is decent but very hard to take pictures of.



Helmet version is much better though.

 

[Royce12]

Ah ok. Thanks. I would use the helmet version for sure to go with the full Stark head sculpt coming with the 43.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Royce12]

Here is a good apples to apples War Machine comparison video.

https://youtu.be/24S3cZHHQiU


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[swiftwilly]

Should I be concerned in the long term for the joints getting weak because it is die cast?

I know issues with 1/6 HT die cast joints...

Thinking of picking one up...what was the price/what is a good price for this?

I would imagine secondary market poor given everyone wants HTs

 

[epitaph04]

Looking forward to your post. I just ordered Patriot so I will definitely be posting pictures when he arrives. What was the exclusive item that came with war machine?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So YOURE the one who snagged the one on ebay!

 

[Auel]

So YOURE the one who snagged the one on ebay!

What a small world!

 

[Royce12]

So YOURE the one who snagged the one on ebay!

Uhmm.. Maybe! Lol
I threw a best offer out there completely expecting a declined notification but.. uhmm..


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[epitaph04]

GAH i was going to do the same but decided to sleep on it...

Post lots of pics or I will find you. : )

 

[Royce12]

Lol.. Will do.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[hokietwo]

A couple front and side shots. Shows off the proportions.

 

[Royce12]

I see what you mean.. The proportions are excellent. Looks very solid and sturdy. Thanks for sharing. Does he stand well on his own?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[hokietwo]

You are welcome! Actually he does. It's a big hulking figure with stiff joints. He kind of creaks when the waist and arms are articulated. Definitely held together well. I think you will be impressed with IP.

 

[swiftwilly]

man great pics, just had mine ordered yesterday, cannot wait. now i need to find iron patriot...

 

[Royce12]

My Patriot just arrived! Will get some pictures up soon.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Royce12]

I have had about an hour with IP and the words WOW, HEAVY and QUALITY come to mind. That first attempt at pulling him out the packaging is a real eye opener. So this is what 80% diecast feels like! I like it! It has a very nice paint job.. Not glossy.. Just a solid and even application with natural shine. I have seen one spot near the left elbow where the paint is not smooth but that nitpicking. They absolutely NAILED the proportions. Nothing skinny about this guy. It really has the bulk to give the impression that a guy could fit in there. I have not tried out the lights yet. One thing I noticed immediately and love is that the eyes of the light up helmet are white.. Even when the light is off. This is great. On the Hot Toys version I put white reflective tape on the inside of the visor to achieve this same effect. The James Rhodes sculpt is good. Not as good as Hot Toys but not bad at all. I have not touched the base yet.

Be very careful when handling the articulated hands. I heard in the video review that the armor piece on the hand is prone to popping off so I was super careful while removing them from the packaging. The little armor piece is on hinge that lets it move up and down. That makes it very difficult to get a good grip while forcing the hand onto the ball joint without applying too much pressure to the hinge or the articulated thumb. I totally thought I was going to break the hands but I managed. Whew.. I think that is all for now. Excellent.. Excellent figure guys. Go Get It Before They Are Gone!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[hokietwo]

Looks great. The paint is very nice I do like the matte metal flake with a low sheen, makes the armor really look refined and finished. Tha plastic piece is tricky to pull out below the upper torso. I think you have to twist the top to loosen it from the body. The size, het and proportions are really something to see.

How are the Battle damage pieces? Good weathering?

Is Rodey's right eye of a tad with the paint? It may be shooting off to the right a little but that could be camera distortion.

 

[Royce12]

I think I'm just going to leave all of the plastic separators in place for now. If they irk me down the line I will remove them. Yep.. His right eye is slightly off to the right. I meant to call that out.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[epitaph04]

Really looks amazing. Do these really only measure 18 inches tall?