Hot Toys – MMS132 - Iron Man 2: Mark VI full spec and pics

[karamazov80]

Pretty cool figure. I like the Mark IV better, but the battle damage is pretty nifty. Mine had a handful of minor QC issues, as the little metal piece fell off inside is face plate, and the tab came off on his removable shoulder pad. Easy enough to fix up, though.

 

[Glennfett]

congrats!! can i ask if yours the exclusive one or the regular one? i still waiting for my to convert and its been i dont no month? lol

The EX with the arm/gauntlet!!

 

[vodoun]

This is exactly the reason why I don't collect statues, the articulation is so amazing.

Thats true, however I'd have to also agree to disagree. Sure it's not so great once you've photographed a statue. There's only so many angles you can cover once you've done it all. At the same time it's endless how many poses a 1/6 can pull off.

To some degree I love the statues more because they are more accurate and they don't suffer the problem of articulation. So you wont have gaps, long necks or problems of a chin going closer to the shoulders and chest. The statues nail that.

If I had a choice, I'd go with the maquette. Look how beefy it is over the figure. It's perfect.

 

[The Mike]

If you were to open him up, what would the reaction of your fellow work colleagues be?

Considering my display at work they'd probably shrug it off or not even notice

I had to teach a couple of classes in a row so I didn't have a change.

 

[robbiethepainter]

Considering my display at work they'd probably shrug it off or not even notice

I had to teach a couple of classes in a row so I didn't have a change.

What do you teach? University?

 

[Centurion]

Man I LOVE this figure so much. This is exactly the reason why I don't collect statues, the articulation is so amazing.
Had a little photosession tonight, here are some shots:

Sweet!

 

[lobox42]

SSC send me a disc replacement for my Iron Man Mark VI!!

 

[Boba Ben]

Pretty cool figure. I like the Mark IV better, but the battle damage is pretty nifty. Mine had a handful of minor QC issues, as the little metal piece fell off inside is face plate, and the tab came off on his removable shoulder pad. Easy enough to fix up, though.

Congrats! I agree on Mark IV being more favored in my collection as well, but they do complement each other quite nicely. I just wish there weren't so many qc issues with the ones that I've seen in person.

 

[Centurion]

Congrats! I agree on Mark IV being more favored in my collection as well, but they do complement each other quite nicely. I just wish there weren't so many qc issues with the ones that I've seen in person.

Quality control is a real issue with Hot Toys.
I feel like it's hit or miss when getting a figure from them and it really shouldn't be.

 

[Biojex]

Just received the Mark IV Tony Stark head sculpt, donuts (and box) and sunglasses I got off Ebay.

For now I feel like this figure is complete

 

[Centurion]

Just received the Mark IV Tony Stark head sculpt, donuts (and box) and sunglasses I got off Ebay.

For now I feel like this figure is complete

Very cool.
So you're putting the Mk.IV HS on the Mk.VI body?
I thought you also have a Mk.IV figure...

 

[Biojex]

Very cool.
So you're putting the Mk.IV HS on the Mk.VI body?
I thought you also have a Mk.IV figure...

Yes, to the first.

No to the second. I never got him. Toyed with the idea, but ended up waiting for the Mark VI.

 

[Centurion]

Yes, to the first.

No to the second. I never got him. Toyed with the idea, but ended up waiting for the Mark VI.

Got it...and you're right. Your Mk.VI is now complete with that awesome HS.
Friendly reminder: don't forget to use that neck collar the Mk.VI came with, when using the HS, and post pics.

 

[Agentofchaos]

Just received the Mark IV Tony Stark head sculpt, donuts (and box) and sunglasses I got off Ebay.

For now I feel like this figure is complete

how much did you score it for?

 

[Biojex]

Got it...and you're right. Your Mk.VI is now complete with that awesome HS.
Friendly reminder: don't forget to use that neck collar the Mk.VI came with, when using the HS, and post pics.

Yeah, the set I bought came with the neck and the collar. Even though I didn't need the collar because it already came with the Mark VI. Oh well, now I have extra

how much did you score it for?

$80 for the set.

 

[agonistes86]

Thats true, however I'd have to also agree to disagree. Sure it's not so great once you've photographed a statue. There's only so many angles you can cover once you've done it all. At the same time it's endless how many poses a 1/6 can pull off.

To some degree I love the statues more because they are more accurate and they don't suffer the problem of articulation. So you wont have gaps, long necks or problems of a chin going closer to the shoulders and chest. The statues nail that.

If I had a choice, I'd go with the maquette. Look how beefy it is over the figure. It's perfect.

I definitely understand your points. Some details of statues can never be achieved with the figures (like the "armpits" of the Mark VI there), but ultimately I much prefer finding my own poses. Like with the maquette, my first problem is, I don't like the pose. Statues rarely look the way I'd like them too. Looking at my collection, I rather prefer more static poses, but with the right amount of "attitude".

Sweet!

Thanks.

 

[Centurion]

Iron Man armpits?
Hey, that must be his latest weapon. Awesome!

 

[dedguy]

The Sideshow maquette as well is far more expensive (albeit larger) and actually has less detail ignoring the detail impossible on an articulated figure (eg the armpits). The uniformity of the sculpting also leaves something to be desired. There's a fair bit of uneven lumpy places where it should be smooth. Finally the paint work isn't exactly ideal in either finish or application. What's worse is due to the scale the inconstancies and rough edges of the paint work and sculpting are even more noticeable than they would be one something 1/6.

Do we really think for example a 1/4 or even 1/3 scale human head on a Sideshow statue could stand up to this kind of closeup with even bright lighting?

I personally do not understand the large format statue market. An increase in scale from 1/6 to 1/4 is not worth nearly three times the cost to me especially considering how many fewer molded pieces go into the statue and imo how much better the paint work and detailing is on 1/6 scale figures (HT in particular). I think even looking at the 1/4 scale mixed media statues Sideshow does, the tailoring, weathering, etc on Hot Toys figures at a fraction of the cost and a smaller size are far superior.

I'm always tempted by Sideshow's statues until I see actual in-hand pictures of them. Even the best photos don't look great.

I have nothing to prove this but I have always suspected the profit margins being much higher on statues and on larger statues in particular. Not unlike cars where a company makes nearly nothing on small cars like a VW Rabbit (Golf for you Europeans) where as the margins are much much higher on something like an Escalade.

 

[FQRizzo]

The Sideshow maquette as well is far more expensive (albeit larger) and actually has less detail ignoring the detail impossible on an articulated figure (eg the armpits). The uniformity of the sculpting also leaves something to be desired. There's a fair bit of uneven lumpy places where it should be smooth. Finally the paint work isn't exactly ideal in either finish or application. What's worse is due to the scale the inconstancies and rough edges of the paint work and sculpting are even more noticeable than they would be one something 1/6.

Do we really think for example a 1/4 or even 1/3 scale human head on a Sideshow statue could stand up to this kind of closeup with even bright lighting?

I personally do not understand the large format statue market. An increase in scale from 1/6 to 1/4 is not worth nearly three times the cost to me especially considering how many fewer molded pieces go into the statue and imo how much better the paint work and detailing is on 1/6 scale figures (HT in particular). I think even looking at the 1/4 scale mixed media statues Sideshow does, the tailoring, weathering, etc on Hot Toys figures at a fraction of the cost and a smaller size are far superior.

I have both a collection of 1/6 figures and 1/4 scale statues. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. However, when you compare 1/6 to 1/4, there is not usually a 3 times price difference. The SS Mark VI Maquette was a Legacy piece and is more expensive than the usual 1/4 scale statue. Compare this to the HT MKVI which retailed for around $210, the difference between this and a regular PF / comiquette that goes for ~$330 and the value argument diminishes even more.

Personally, I find that statues have more 'presence' than figures do, particularly 1/4 scale. Also, there are some characters which couldn't be pulled off very well in 1/6 form, Hulk for example. To each his own, I guess.

 

[karamazov80]

I collect both, and both do have pros and cons. Sideshow's paint apps are a shadow of Hot Toys in the vast majority of cases, sadly. But 1/4 scale statues really do have a presence in a room that the smaller 1/6th scale figures just don't.

My main issue with the Mark VI Maquette was all the reported QC issues. With the HT figure, many of these are something you can fix or at least deal with using some superglue or asking for a replacement part. With the Sideshow statue, there is much less that can be done by the user unless you are proficient in painting, fixing chips, etc., so you have to return the whole thing and cross your fingers that the next piece will be an improvement. I just didn't want to go through that hassle.