MMS Diecast - Iron Man: 1/6th scale Mark III Collectible Figure

[Bjjer]

Just won one from ebay for $300 shipped(non exclusive). I'm not too worries about the height because he's going next to Monger but hopefully the lack of ankle articulation doesn't bother me.

 

[Stealth V3teran]

Awesome picture!

I really like that set up Stealth. Nicely done.

That Spidey pose is nice!!

Really cool pic, Stealth!

Perfect! Great job Stealth!

SO, repp'd

Fantastic pic!!

cheers guys glad you like it, they all do look awesome together

 

[Jerichoholic]

Finally got notice that my waitlist on the exclusive converted

 

[bransen2099]

Finally got notice that my waitlist on the exclusive converted

Oh cool man! Congrats!

 

[jimcap]

Finally got around to unboxing IM ( and Hawkeye). Took a quick shots with my old Mk III. Don't see a big difference in height. Both are standing flat (no stand) on my desks in front of the monitor. I like the fact that the DC Mk III is broader in the chest, Makes it looks more realistic



Overall very happy with this purchase, haven't decided how I'm going to pose him. So I'm just putting him with the rest of the boys for now.

 

[jedibear]

Okay....once again, I gotta give thanks to subzero and jedijim for posts of some great shots of this figure posed in the 3-point landing....after that photo-guidnace (and some slow moving on my part), I got it there...




....and now I'm ready to gush. This is a pretty awesome figure. Just takes some patient exploring along with some inspiration for some fine folks in here. It's gonna make a great display piece.....



Keep the cool pictures coming, everybody!...

 

[jimcap]

Everyone's pictures look great. This is one very talented group of collectors.

 

[MarvelZombie]

Great pics Jedi and Jim...I'm dying over here waiting on mine...final payment should process soon.

 

[hokietwo]

Okay....once again, I gotta give thanks to subzero and jedijim for posts of some great shots of this figure posed in the 3-point landing....after that photo-guidnace (and some slow moving on my part), I got it there...




....and now I'm ready to gush. This is a pretty awesome figure. Just takes some patient exploring along with some inspiration for some fine folks in here. It's gonna make a great display piece.....



Keep the cool pictures coming, everybody!...

That's a beautiful display. I cannot see anyone having issues displaying a mark III and having complaints with that pose. Nice work!

 

[Motuxmen]

Busted this guy out of the box again. And the mk3 const. First time since the day I got the DC in I had them both out at the same time. Even though I had a lively discussion about how they both where made. Anyway this is a great figure. And for giggles I tore them both down, just to make sure I was correct before(even though I've subsequent got confirmation from my hot toys friends they do share family molds) and how anyone that has both can't see the shared parts is beyond me. I swapped the chest plates out and they are interchangeable. Lol but of course they are not from the same mold(one has filed down pegs in one spot. That's the only difference, lol). Anyway..I'll try to post a few pics later.

For all the complaing about articulation this guy has twice that of every pre mk7 armor. And some neat features. The shoulders are on almost a gymbal type hinge(actually more like the hinge on a mcclearen car or some lambos and Aston martins). It does the power punch/ground punch pose better then any figure I think. I didn't play with it much when I got it in as a friend had it till two weeks ago for some photo shoot. Had it since the week it came out in Hong Kong. Anyway, I'll try to take a few better pics later. With an actual camera. In better light and all that.

 

[Boba Debt]

.....Even though I had a lively discussion about how they both where made. Anyway this is a great figure. And for giggles I tore them both down, just to make sure I was correct before(even though I've subsequent got confirmation from my hot toys friends they do share family molds) and how anyone that has both can't see the shared parts is beyond me. I swapped the chest plates out and they are interchangeable. Lol but of course they are not from the same mold(one has filed down pegs in one spot. That's the only difference, lol). Anyway..I'll try to post a few pics later.

Still trying to defend your position on this myth/lie. I will say it out loud, I do not believe you have any connection to anyone at Hot Toys so your statement that you got confirmation has no weight with me.


I also think it is very disingenuous that you choose the chest plate as an example since it really only has one difference between the two versions but lets dissect your logic.

The die cast version has 2 additional tabs on the side wrap around panels that are not present in the construction version. So you are saying that they “file” these off for the construction version?


That is a ridiculous manufacturing process considering that they could simply modify the program that runs the machines that make the molds and they could produce separate chest plate mold for each version, for next to nothing.

This isn't the 1940s when skilled craftsmen got paid top dollar based on their mold making skills. This is the 21st century and making a new mold is as simple as loading the billet material into a machine and pushing a button.






Now lets look at something more substantial.


The back and the back panels

The die cast version is on the right and the construction version is on the left, it is easy to see that these 2 versions have nothing in common




Now lets look at the back of the die cast version exposed. If you pop of the 4 flaps on the construction version you will see that those very intricate mechanical details are non existent on that version.

The battery box and panel hinge systems, which are molded into the dies cast version, are also absent on the construction version, and the large flaps on the die cast version are hinged in the middle, where as the construction version is not.





So please explain how Hot Toys pulled parts from the same molds (YOUR WORDS) and them changed then into what is actually present on the 2 versions.

 

[Hologram AI]

Here's my current pose for the Mark 3.

I really can't do much with the legs since it just causes the foot to look awkward as hell without the ankle articulation.

 

[zackhigh1226]

Here's my current pose for the Mark 3.

I really can't do much with the legs since it just causes the foot to look awkward as hell without the ankle articulation.

That is an awesome pose! I think it looks especially badass when viewed head-on, like in your first pic. Well done!

 

[Grimlock]

I like the pose, but I'm not sure why he'd have his air brakes or flaps (or whatever those are) open while he's standing on the ground.


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[hokietwo]

I don't see feet, maybe he is hovering .....

Still a great pic.

 

[Hologram AI]

I like the pose, but I'm not sure why he'd have his air brakes or flaps (or whatever those are) open while he's standing on the ground.


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Just a way of showing all of his little gears and features. Gives it that full burst mode type of look.

He does this in Avengers when he just opens up everything on Loki. Even the small two back flaps.

Now I want a Diecast Mark 4 even more

 

[Sikatar]

Just a way of showing all of his little gears and features. Gives it that full burst mode type of look.

He does this in Avengers when he just opens up everything on Loki. Even the small two back flaps.

Now I want a Diecast Mark 4 even more

Love the "Reindeer Games" pose, Hologram AI!!

 

[Stealth V3teran]

Here's my current pose for the Mark 3.

I really can't do much with the legs since it just causes the foot to look awkward as hell without the ankle articulation.

awesome shot

 

[OneSixthFanTex]

I have a theory which may or may not be accurate, but I actually suspect this figure DOES have side to side ankle articulation. How about that? The only problem is it is made non-existent because the ankle armor is so close to the ankles that it prohibits side to side movement. The Iron Patriot/War Machine Mark II armor has ankle guards like these, but the difference is they are wider to allow that side-to-side motion.

Anyone brave enough to take this guy's lower legs apart to find out? I'm not sure, but I suspect this is the case since the ankles do move an ever so slight 1/16 of an inch when the side-to-side pivot is attempted.

 

[jedijim3002]

Tried the landing pose. This is all I could get.