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[loki2371]

Shane Black made the movie cause RDj used his muscle to make Disney hire his friend to direct it.... He wanted to shine, not Iron Man. RDj's ego is very much in line with Tony Stark, one of the reasons why he's made it such a popular and successful character for Marvel. Shane Black was was never right for this movie. For me the 2 worst parts are the whole Madarin debacle, and the end credits.... God the end credits alone make me cringe!!!!

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

Just about everything in IM3 was awful. One potential plus point was the inclusion of the Silver Centurion - but they even managed to ruin that.

 

[loki2371]

Just about everything in IM3 was awful. One potential plus point was the inclusion of the Silver Centurion - but they even managed to ruin that.

... Yeah, one of my favorite Iron Man looks of all time. I'm just happy they even made it (Silver Centurion armor) and we even got to see Stark in it!! For me, that alone is a win. But yeah this movie is bad. I'ts entertaining mind you, but not a good movie... One of the weakest of all the Marvel movies. The only one I can say without a doubt is worse is the Incredible Hulk movie...

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

... Yeah, one of my favorite Iron Man looks of all time. I'm just happy they even made it (Silver Centurion armor) and we even got to see Stark in it!! For me, that alone is a win. But yeah this movie is bad. I'ts entertaining mind you, but not a good movie... One of the weakest of all the Marvel movies. The only one I can say without a doubt is worse is the Incredible Hulk movie...

Yeah, true. I just wish they'd have saved for a proper appearance, say in Civil War or something, where it could have been his main armour. I didn't even find it entertaining, most of it was just irritating. IM1 and 2 weren't masterpieces (particularly not 2) but they were very enjoyable. 3 was just too much of a departure in every aspect, including aesthetic.

 

[CollectorGuy]

... Yeah, one of my favorite Iron Man looks of all time. I'm just happy they even made it (Silver Centurion armor) and we even got to see Stark in it!! For me, that alone is a win. But yeah this movie is bad. I'ts entertaining mind you, but not a good movie... One of the weakest of all the Marvel movies. The only one I can say without a doubt is worse is the Incredible Hulk movie...

I happen to love that film, one of my fave marvel films. Really like how Norton portrayed banner. Yeah there is a lot of cgi near the end but still like it a lot.

 

[SilverStar17]

What superhero film these days isn't CGI laden?

In my opinion, that's probably part of the reason why you're seeing a rash of superhero movies from all these various characters because studios now have the ability to accurately portray these characters on the silver screen.

 

[kiwiatlarge]

Who needs CGI, when you can have this old chum!

 

[cmiller99]

well in a world where twilight was a success I guess IM3 was always gunna be good...

anyone who can think for themselves though should be able to see how massively flawed shanes take on IM was, even more so if they read the comics

I can think for myself, thanks. And I have never given a **** about comics, bar Tintin.

I enjoyed the movie just fine.

 

[SoGS]

Q3/Q4...

 

[Darth Zangetsu]

The more I look at the Mark 45, the more I wish I had got it over the 43.

 

[Starfleet Captain]

Aside from the fact that I have no money to pay for it right now, I really want this to be out asap.

 

[Magic Chaser]

Definitely my fav armour at the moment. I dunno why. Its sleek, streamlined, has nice curves and very mean.

 

[loki2371]

I was thinking this would be my 1st die-cast Iron Man (originally said that for the MKIII, but don't like how it turned out). I just don't think the die-cast is worth such a premium. The only HT die-cast figure Iv'e seen in person is my friends Robocop. He has a MKVII as his only Iron Man, and to me that blows the die-cast finish of his Robocop away. Im still a firm believer that the plastic has much better and more defined detailing. Die-cast is much harder to paint with nice subtleties. And paint can chip very easily on metal. I feel I'm paying more for heft than finish. One day I'll own a die-cast though... This is the only armor I like that I don't own, so may give in eventually. I like to see in hand and comparison pics 1st. I'll only preorder an exclusive if I want what the special part is. Or maybe I wait for a re-release MKIV ...

 

[Motuxmen]

I was thinking this would be my 1st die-cast Iron Man (originally said that for the MKIII, but don't like how it turned out). I just don't think the die-cast is worth such a premium. The only HT die-cast figure Iv'e seen in person is my friends Robocop. He has a MKVII as his only Iron Man, and to me that blows the die-cast finish of his Robocop away. Im still a firm believer that the plastic has much better and more defined detailing. Die-cast is much harder to paint with nice subtleties. And paint can chip very easily on metal. I feel I'm paying more for heft than finish. One day I'll own a die-cast though... This is the only armor I like that I don't own, so may give in eventually. I like to see in hand and comparison pics 1st. I'll only preorder an exclusive if I want what the special part is. Or maybe I wait for a re-release MKIV ...

There is zero difference between plastic and diecast finishes. they only difference is weight. That's it. So you are in fact only paying for weight. (Actually your paying for the new molds and tooling and machinery and engineering. Hot toys had injection molding for years but had to change things to go to DC)

Diecast is essentially clever marketing. It's not new tech(it's older and less advanced then injection molding). It's sub par material. It's not in scale (as in the weight is not actually in scale. A figure of a person in scale would need to be like 30lbs to be actual scaled down) it retains less detail. It's single advantage is that people think weight equals quality. But in actuality anything of high quality strives to be lighter. Lol (aircraft, cars, ect)

 

[ZE_501]

[...]It's single advantage is that people think weight equals quality. But in actuality anything of high quality strives to be lighter. Lol (aircraft, cars, ect)

Only reason I want a diecast Mark IV is the possibility it'll have better proportions. Other than that, I don't care for diecast per se and don't think it's worth a premium, either.

 

[loki2371]

There is zero difference between plastic and diecast finishes. they only difference is weight. That's it. So you are in fact only paying for weight. (Actually your paying for the new molds and tooling and machinery and engineering. Hot toys had injection molding for years but had to change things to go to DC)

Diecast is essentially clever marketing. It's not new tech(it's older and less advanced then injection molding). It's sub par material. It's not in scale (as in the weight is not actually in scale. A figure of a person in scale would need to be like 30lbs to be actual scaled down) it retains less detail. It's single advantage is that people think weight equals quality. But in actuality anything of high quality strives to be lighter. Lol (aircraft, cars, ect)

Only reason I want a diecast Mark IV is the possibility it'll have better proportions. Other than that, I don't care for diecast per se and don't think it's worth a premium, either.

Yeah. One of my favorite items I own is the IM2 War Machine MKI. That figure is amazing. Yes, the diecast figure looks and will be better. But that should be a given just based on its a new 2.0 version and that the original is now 6 years old (2010). Hot Toys figures improve much year to year, let alone a 6 year old remake. Neither of which has anything to do with the improvements being because the new one is die-cast. And I paid only $180 for it. The new one is $360, ouch! And for that kind of money I feel the original still holds up extremely well for it's age. I still think it's better than some of the newer offerings from Hot Toy's.. He looks just as good to me as my Silver Centurion and Heartbreaker armors which are standing right next to him. No one the wiser could tell there's a 5 year difference in release between them....

But I do like the look of the MK45, wish they gave up on die-cast and then it'd be a good $80 cheaper.. For that I probably would've ordered him. I always tried to set my threshold of $300 for these things, nothing more.... Eventually that's not gonna be a reality unfortunately..

 

[Motuxmen]

Only reason I want a diecast Mark IV is the possibility it'll have better proportions. Other than that, I don't care for diecast per se and don't think it's worth a premium, either.

I want an updated mkiv and vi and v and so on. I don't care if it's diecast or plastic. There isn't anything wrong with diecast. When I post about people seem to think I have a problem with diecast. I don't. It's fine. Some applications it's makes a lot more sense. Like a sword. Or wolverines claws. But...the problem I have is people elevate it to make it appear like its some better quality or superior because it's heavy. That's my issue. When 99% of the time the figures will be "displayed" not carried around making weight pretty pointless for most of the life of the figure. And paying a premium for some marketing gimmick that is undetectable for the majority of the figures use is silly for me.

 

[subzro]

100% agree. I all i have all of the DC figs minus the stealth but i would be happy if they were made of plastic and cost less. My top 5 favorite never sell IM in my collection are plastic.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

It's single advantage is that people think weight equals quality. But in actuality anything of high quality strives to be lighter. Lol (aircraft, cars, ect)

The two examples that you mentioned are as light as possible because it benefits their function. Kind of an irrelevant point, since you're talking about toys.


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[loki2371]

The two examples that you mentioned are as light as possible because it benefits their function. Kind of an irrelevant point, since you're talking about toys.


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I think that's the point he was trying to make. Their is actually no point to making these die-cast other than added wight and feel in hand. They serve no purpose in actually making the figure look "better".