SIDESHOW - IRON MAN Mark 1 Maquette

[The Ringer]

That is what statues would look like if HT tackled them.

Amazing job, and that makes the factory paint look horid IMO.

 

[villainsfan42]

I felt like a kid in me.

 

[Tony Stark]

See, my gripe with the SS Mark I maquette is the right arm. The sculpt is appalling the way his shoulder juts out, looks like it's been dislocated or something. If I bought it, I'd be staring at that all the time and wondering why I wasted my money.

Plus I don't dig the solid blue arc reactor. Would it have killed SS to sculpt it properly with some detail?

 

[Marshalls Law]

I think some of you guys are way too critical for owning these pieces.

the Mark I is an amazing statue and while some items aren't 100% perfect...nothing is. The Hot Toys version isn't perfect either.

But, the Hot Toys is exactly that...a TOY. This is a work of art. A true masterpiece that I am proud to display in my home.

Sure, the right arm could be better and perhaps a little closer to the body but it's so cool looking and is very ominous to view.

It's a formidable iconic pose and I absolutely love it. I wish I could have the exclusive version but regardless....I will display this piece for years to come.

 

[icruise]

Cool display, although I would lose the stuff on top.

 

[icruise]

That repaint is amazing, by the way. Actually looks like Robert Downey Jr. now. I think Sideshow needs to really work on their eyes in particular. They can really make or break a piece.

 

[Anubis]

After all this time I still find it amazing how much paint can change a piece. And yeah the eyes definately need work.

 

[quadcent]

good old ssc and their google eye painters.

they must have two people painting the eyes at the same time, since it seems more of them come out googly than straight on.

 

[Marshalls Law]

Cool display, although I would lose the stuff on top.

That's funny....

it's my wifes office/den as well and we share the wall...compromise is the key word (until I get more stuff to take that crap down...)

 

[Mannequin]

That's funny....

it's my wifes office/den as well and we share the wall...compromise is the key word (until I get more stuff to take that crap down...)

Cant complain about a compromising wife. Good thing its not your crappy stuff going down....

And yes I completely agree with you on this. Its still one of the best Sideshow has produce. I have 1 in my office and 1 at home.

 

[Chewee Levelu]

Origins are not so far ...

One of my friend is a talented painter and sculptor ( Admiral Mick known on statue forum ...)

I've asked him to give life to my exclusive head from the Mark I Maquette

Imo, the result is just perfect
Hope you will like it ....



before & after ...

Now, Tony is alive

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[Nitro]

Thats a great repaint Chewee!! Congrats!!

 

[ambasah]

wow! that is extremely well done!

 

[Chewee Levelu]

Tks Nitro, ambasah
My friend is a fabulous painter

This is not very visible on the pic, but he added sweat with varnish. and many other effects

 

[Batman29]

Lots of life in added in that sculpt Chewee. One of the first things I noticed was the sweat, he did a fantastic job.

As usual great pics!

 

[Chewee Levelu]

Tks

What about the wires ?

 

[Vince]

What an amazing paintjob !
Such a huge difference !!

 

[lightwave000]

I think some of you guys are way too critical for owning these pieces.

the Mark I is an amazing statue and while some items aren't 100% perfect...nothing is. The Hot Toys version isn't perfect either.

But, the Hot Toys is exactly that...a TOY. This is a work of art. A true masterpiece that I am proud to display in my home.

Sure, the right arm could be better and perhaps a little closer to the body but it's so cool looking and is very ominous to view.

It's a formidable iconic pose and I absolutely love it. I wish I could have the exclusive version but regardless....I will display this piece for years to come.

I can tell you have the very same Ikea shelves i do

 

[Chewee Levelu]

 

[darren1228]

Amazing repaint!!!
Really brings out the RDJ likeness.