XM Studios - Classic Iron Man

[Mister Ski]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

[khrisc]

1/4?

[GrumpyBear]

Must be 1/4. He was on the left upper corner of the Hawkeye art print. For me it is to classic, because i dont like the classic outfit. Hawkeye looks more modern, maybe a triangle instead of a circle, more red?

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10562586_1427936600760368_4207523161630564498_o.jpg

[niishanth]

Can we get some more details Shorudan? Would like to know the details as I wish to make my choice between Mark 7 and Classic Ironman.

Was looking to make my avengers set with the classic comic pieces.

[GrumpyBear]

Like this.


http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/ironman74.jpg

[AC_808]

It's from Hive Studios ...so that implies that it's 1/6.

That's what I'm concluding until told otherwise.

[GrumpyBear]

It's from Hive Studios ...so that implies that it's 1/6.

That's what I'm concluding until told otherwise.

But was it not this, i´m confused.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10655399_1448670272020334_122049344615797809_o.jpg

[AC_808]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

Damn it! I'm really liking the looks of this. And the bad thing is its not even in its final pose yet.

Man, if the pose is just as awesome as their 1/6 Hulk ...I'll be in trouble.

[AC_808]

But was it not this, i´m confused.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10655399_1448670272020334_122049344615797809_o.jpg

Right, that is from Hive/XM Studios. All the 1/6 scale statues are from Hive/XM Studios. It's quite possible this Classic Ironman is 1/6 since its from Hive/XM Studios.

Unless told otherwise ...

[Spidey976]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

But was it not this, i´m confused.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10655399_1448670272020334_122049344615797809_o.jpg

All of the 1/6 Hive work has been based on the Avengers Assemble Animated TV program. That classic armour isn't.

[risingstar]

It must be quite a challenge to come up with an Iron Man statue pose which hasn't been done before. Iron Man is one of the most sculpted pieces in the industry. I love the choice of armor on this one.

[Spidey976]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

But was it not this, i´m confused.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10655399_1448670272020334_122049344615797809_o.jpg

All of the 1/6 Hive work has been based on the Avengers Assemble Animated TV program. That classic armour isn't.

[shorudan]

Hey guys, the Classic Ironman is 1/4 to go along with all our other classic Avengers setup (NYC base). HX project (with HMO) are all 1/6 and is based on the Assemble Animated series.

Classic Ironman costume is based on the Style guide for the classic costume series so the challenge on our end was how do we make it look more modern and detailed? The classic costume design itself is quite simple. For the other classic Avengers, we could play with texture, seams, buckles but with this Classic Ironman, we will need to follow closely to the style guide or risk getting rejected when it comes to approvals. It's not easy but Seng and the creative team will be adding on the XM 'touch'. Speaking of XM touch, I'm working with Erick to help define the meaning of XM 'touch' more clearly. I've also made Erick an Admin of our XM facebook page so he can pose more of his cheeky faces up. Make sure you LIKE those cheeky faces. I know I will!

[Bmutha]

Cool...that is definitely an old school take on Iron Man...that's how I remember him from my childhood. Interesting piece.

[Bmutha]

Must be 1/4. He was on the left upper corner of the Hawkeye art print. For me it is to classic, because i dont like the classic outfit. Hawkeye looks more modern, maybe a triangle instead of a circle, more red?

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10562586_1427936600760368_4207523161630564498_o.jpg

That Hawkeye print is boss.

[Tarasadies]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

This would be my first XM piece... my favorite Iron Man armor...

[niishanth]

Hey guys, the Classic Ironman is 1/4 to go along with all our other classic Avengers setup (NYC base). HX project (with HMO) are all 1/6 and is based on the Assemble Animated series.

Classic Ironman costume is based on the Style guide for the classic costume series so the challenge on our end was how do we make it look more modern and detailed? The classic costume design itself is quite simple. For the other classic Avengers, we could play with texture, seams, buckles but with this Classic Ironman, we will need to follow closely to the style guide or risk getting rejected when it comes to approvals. It's not easy but Seng and the creative team will be adding on the XM 'touch'. Speaking of XM touch, I'm working with Erick to help define the meaning of XM 'touch' more clearly. I've also made Erick an Admin of our XM facebook page so he can pose more of his cheeky faces up. Make sure you LIKE those cheeky faces. I know I will!

:goodpost:

any timeline estimte by when this will be up for pre order?

[Rainy]

With XM I don't need a pictures anymore just put a name and take my money
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shut-up-and-take-my-money-credit-card.jpg

[AC_808]

Well, there you go. I presumed incorrectly ...this is 1/4 scale ...and already I'm hooked on the initial look.

[AC_808]

With XM I don't need a pictures anymore just put a name and take my money
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shut-up-and-take-my-money-credit-card.jpg

How much you wanna bet someone is going to use that credit card number? ...fake or real, won't matter.

[AlizAbef]

OG Iron Man FTW. I own the SS Comi and that's gonna be a very hard one to beat. Love the real flag Sideshow used for that one. I'm anxious to see how this comes along as the classic armor is my favorite.

[Thor57]

Bryan, will this have a similar base as the Avengers? I'm assuming so since it was said he was being made to go along with the others.

Wow, 3 1/4 Iron Mans and 1 1/6 Iron Man in XM's Infancy as a company. If there was any doubt he's now Marvels golden boy, it's slowly being wiped out.

[majestic1]

I'm so glad XM went with the classic suit, IMO the best armor and it will look great with the rest of the classic Avengers.

Hoping for Classic Vision next.

[shorudan]

Bryan, will this have a similar base as the Avengers? I'm assuming so since it was said he was being made to go along with the others.

Wow, 3 1/4 Iron Mans and 1 1/6 Iron Man in XM's Infancy as a company. If there was any doubt he's now Marvels golden boy, it's slowly being wiped out.

Yes all the avengers will be using NYC battle damaged streets as the base! :)

[Thor57]

You're the best. Thanks!

[GrumpyBear]

For the other classic Avengers, we could play with texture, seams, buckles but with this Classic Ironman, we will need to follow closely to the style guide or risk getting rejected when it comes to approvals. It's not easy but Seng and the creative team will be adding on the XM 'touch'.

Thx for the answer.

Like i said i´m not really in this classic version, but with the "XM Touch" anything can change. ;)

[loricstone]

It's from Hive Studios ...so that implies that it's 1/6.

That's what I'm concluding until told otherwise.

You got HIVE mixed up with HMO. HIVE works on their 1/4 stuff.....maybe 1/6 as well for all I know.

[loricstone]

:goodpost:

any timeline estimte by when this will be up for pre order?

Quite a while.....probably not for at least another year Nii.

[The Mule]

Uhm, at first I was very disappointed. Hoped for this to be 1/6, there are quite a couple good comic suits that I'd like in 1/4 scale and this really isn't one of them.
I think that the design hardly blends with the rest of the Avengers, too raw, simple, old school, when all the others have had their costumes modernized.

BUT. Shroudan already said that they're gathering inputs to give this thing the extra edge, and while I hate diaper-panties, I also have a thing for retro sci-fi.

So, let's start with a few considerations. Imho, the trickier part on this one is going to be the helmeted head. It really looks funny in most of the comics, and it's the weakest spot of the suit, the spot that makes Iron Man look like Tin Man.
For reference, here is a good pic I'd use as ispiration.
Pose is good, not original, but good for the character. The destroyed background is already there and if there is a statue that may need half of a destroyed car on the base to add dramaticity, is this one.

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130118214948/marveldatabase/images/a/aa/Age_of_Ultron_Vol_1_5_Granov_Variant_Textless.jpg


Note that, as I said, imho the head is the weakest spot, the long thin neck with the bunny faceplate is all kind of wrong. Also, those quads are HUGE.
My suggestion would be to take that pic as reference, but with this helmet head:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/darklich/invin5.jpg

And possibly, get rid of the classic diaper-panties and use the above pic as reference for the crotch piece.

Then, last suggestion. You want to make it modern while keeping that design - use hexagons. Hexagon patterns are synonim of sci fi and can really give an extra edge, use them.
This is an unused concept art for the IM3 Mark 42, note the hexagon patterns on chest, abs and legs. They make a world of difference and I bet that many wouldn't have disliked that suit if it was more similar to this concept art:

http://conceptartworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Iron_Man_3_Concept_Art_JGF_02b.jpg

[Thor57]

I disagree with your entire post. If they went with all your suggestions, buy time they got done, they'd just have a 3rd modern Iron Man.

Classic Iron Man is supposed to look raw. Its supposed to look unadvanced, because it is. Its like his 2nd or 3rd piece of armor ever. Its not supposed to be fancy and look like it does in Iron Man 3. Or even Iron Man 1.

The motivation for classic Avengers is classic Avenger comics. Stick with that for motivation and it'll be fine.

[marker2037]

Don't change anything. It's classic for a reason.

[The Mule]

I disagree with your entire post. If they went with all your suggestions, buy time they got done, they'd just have a 3rd modern Iron Man.

Classic Iron Man is supposed to look raw. Its supposed to look unadvanced, because it is. Its like his 2nd or 3rd piece of armor ever. Its not supposed to be fancy and look like it does in Iron Man 3. Or even Iron Man 1.

The motivation for classic Avengers is classic Avenger comics. Stick with that for motivation and it'll be fine.

This doesn't change the fact that the classic suit will stick like a sore thumb in a full XM Avengers display. Every single other Avenger is going to look ouf ot the 2000's, while Iron Man will look out of the 70's.
Consider that the same "simplicity" is the reason why Ant Man was less well received than the others - true, he did sell out and everything, but consider he is the ONLY 1/4 Ant Man on the market. For Iron Man, you have plenty of choice.
So true, someone building a full Avengers display could go with the Mk7, which blends with the others much better, but still I think that a few touches could only improve this suit. The helmeted head sculpt is the weakest part of the Sideshow Comiquette too, which is a great piece by the way.

[loricstone]

I disagree with your entire post. If they went with all your suggestions, buy time they got done, they'd just have a 3rd modern Iron Man.

Classic Iron Man is supposed to look raw. Its supposed to look unadvanced, because it is. Its like his 2nd or 3rd piece of armor ever. Its not supposed to be fancy and look like it does in Iron Man 3. Or even Iron Man 1.

The motivation for classic Avengers is classic Avenger comics. Stick with that for motivation and it'll be fine.

I agree....although I like most of the other IM armors in the comics and movies....the Classic one with the round circular chest will always be my favorite. It is THE Classic suit I want...and am glad XM is making.

[loricstone]

This doesn't change the fact that the classic suit will stick like a sore thumb in a full XM Avengers display. Every single other Avenger is going to look ouf ot the 2000's, while Iron Man will look out of the 70's.
Consider that the same "simplicity" is the reason why Ant Man was less well received than the others - true, he did sell out and everything, but consider he is the ONLY 1/4 Ant Man on the market. For Iron Man, you have plenty of choice.
So true, someone building a full Avengers display could go with the Mk7, which blends with the others much better, but still I think that a few touches could only improve this suit. The helmeted head sculpt is the weakest part of the Sideshow Comiquette too, which is a great piece by the way.

How so? Every other XM statue is Classic. Cap, Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man, Black Widow. Yes...there is some slight differences...but the general inspiration is there. This is Classic IM...and it needs to stay faithful to its rendition. And it won't stick out like a sore thumb....you know...it being a comic book character and all. That's just like saying the yellow and blue Wolverine will stick out like a sore thumb with the other XM Xmen as opposed to the brown and yellow version. :confused:

[The Mule]

Just read what I wrote. All the others are not "classic". They do have classic outfits, but they have been someway modified to be more modern. They DO NOT look like they're out of a '70s comic book, they are not Bowen-style, all of them, with the exception maybe of Ant Man who has a simpler look. They have been added a s**t ton details that their comic counterparts have never had.

[Spidey976]

Hey guys, the Classic Ironman is 1/4 to go along with all our other classic Avengers setup (NYC base). HX project (with HMO) are all 1/6 and is based on the Assemble Animated series.

Classic Ironman costume is based on the Style guide for the classic costume series so the challenge on our end was how do we make it look more modern and detailed? The classic costume design itself is quite simple. For the other classic Avengers, we could play with texture, seams, buckles but with this Classic Ironman, we will need to follow closely to the style guide or risk getting rejected when it comes to approvals. It's not easy but Seng and the creative team will be adding on the XM 'touch'. Speaking of XM touch, I'm working with Erick to help define the meaning of XM 'touch' more clearly. I've also made Erick an Admin of our XM facebook page so he can pose more of his cheeky faces up. Make sure you LIKE those cheeky faces. I know I will!

Awesome announcement Bryan. I know a lot of people have been desperate to see this one from you guys. So do you mind me asking if you have any leeway with the designs (seams, rivets, etc.). Just curious.

[supermetroid]

Like this.


http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/ironman74.jpg



Yep, this is the version I want. I'll probably pass on the classic and movie versions.

I'm glad I passed on the SS Thor considering how awesome Erick's is looking with XM, but I wish I would have waited before preordering SS's Hulk since Erick hinted that he was going to do one! :doh!::laugh:

[Mister Ski]

Just read what I wrote. All the others are not "classic". They do have classic outfits, but they have been someway modified to be more modern. They DO NOT look like they're out of a '70s comic book, they are not Bowen-style, all of them, with the exception maybe of Ant Man who has a simpler look. They have been added a s**t ton details that their comic counterparts have never had.

Shorudan said that they will add the "XM touch" to this piece, so I have complete confidence that they will make sure this classic IM statue matches up well with the other Avengers.

[marker2037]

Yea I think they'll add tons of details to make it stand out and fit in with the rest of the line.

[supermn619]

I think that the design hardly blends with the rest of the Avengers, too raw, simple, old school, when all the others have had their costumes modernized.




Captain America is not modern
Hulk is not modern
Thor is not modern
Antman is not modern
Black widow is not modern
and the only thing modern on Hawkeye is his bow which is a switch out.


Hmmmmmm What statues are you looking at???


This iron man works great!!

[Thor57]

Yep!

[loricstone]

Just read what I wrote. All the others are not "classic". They do have classic outfits, but they have been someway modified to be more modern. They DO NOT look like they're out of a '70s comic book, they are not Bowen-style, all of them, with the exception maybe of Ant Man who has a simpler look. They have been added a s**t ton details that their comic counterparts have never had.

Bro I did say they were inspired...not direct copies.:laugh:

[cartman5579]

Love it :) I will own this!

[The Mule]

Whatever guys, it was just my 2 cents :D I'm not even building a full Avengers display, I'm mostly interested in a standalone Iron Man, so it's really a non problem for me if it fits or not with the other Avengers. I'm in no rush at all, also, if this one doesn't impress me I can wait one, two, three, five, ten years for the right Iron Man, is not that much of a priority.

BTW, random thought since Loric has been asking for Ronan for months, after watching GotG I hope they go for a comic version and not movie version, lol.

[majestic1]

I personally hope they maintain the classic look without to much "modernization", maybe they can add a few details to the chest plate, gauntlets, boots, the power pods on his hips, but I hope the helmet remains classic, the retro sci-fi look is the main charm of the classic suit especially the helmet.

Also adding joints to the suit (elbow,knees,etc) wouldn't really make it classic anymore since the classic suit was a sort of flexible metal-mesh.

Having Stark's eyes visible under the mask would be a nice touch, that was one of the best details about Sideshow's comiquette.

My ideal would be a straight up Bob Layton inspired design with some finer circuit detailing to the Red parts of the suit.

http://i62.tinypic.com/fn927d.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/iyl893.jpg

[xXx]

Love this ^^^^ version! Would love to see this made! Keep it Classic!

[AC_808]

Keep it classic San Diego?








Sorry ...couldn't help myself. Lol!

[The Mule]

http://i60.tinypic.com/iyl893.jpg

I really like this. The helmet is much better. Only thing that bothers me, is the diaper-panties. They got rid of them on Magneto, hopefully they'll do it again for Classic IM.

[shorudan]

Keep it classic San Diego?


Duuuude...your post made me laugh! If I make a 1/4 Ron Burgundy statue, you better to buy it! :smokin:

[Thor57]

I really like this. The helmet is much better. Only thing that bothers me, is the diaper-panties. They got rid of them on Magneto, hopefully they'll do it again for Classic IM.

They werent going for a classic look with Magneto either.

[AC_808]

Duuuude...your post made me laugh! If I make a 1/4 Ron Burgundy statue, you better to buy it! :smokin:

HaHa ...I definitely would!

[marker2037]

Keep it classic San Diego?








Sorry ...couldn't help myself. Lol!

Duuuude...your post made me laugh! If I make a 1/4 Ron Burgundy statue, you better to buy it! :smokin:

I would've laughed too if you hadn't butched the delivery of it ;)

[AC_808]

HaHa ...I know, I know ...

I had to incorporate xXx's post otherwise I would have lost that connection. It was close enough that it worked.

[One Above All]

Hi XM crew,

Please see below some images of what I think the "design/look" of the Classic Ironman armor should look like.

http://s13.postimg.org/nqk0axmut/Iron_Mancarsign.jpg

http://s13.postimg.org/f4gqqcaut/Ironmanfire_sign.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/jvodkpzy7/ironmanwebfinal_1.jpg

http://s9.postimg.org/5nhu3se71/Kang29_2.jpg




Hopefully the XM Classic Ironman should have a museum pose like this ( being desplayed in the Halls of Armor ):

http://s13.postimg.org/fujvjtxtx/IRON_MAN_X1.jpg

Thankx you for viewing.

:)

[VS1976]

The SSC invincible IM statue is pretty good. I love the flag on that piece.

[XMAN]

I have always wanted an Ironman piece to be exactly like the one on the cover of Marvel Son of origins......

[Statueloverlee]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

Wah!! good job!! like it!! The muscle is great!! If this is the final product, I will also buy it!! It just look great ady!!

[The Mule]

The Classic design is growing on me recently, so I'm bumping this thread with a couple ideas.

First of all, I think that the Sideshow Comiquette is a great rendition of the classic IM and the best IM statue out there - none of the other matched the Comiquette in terms of metallic finish, which is a deal breaker with all SS Iron Man pieces imho.
I stumbled in these pics on Facebook, credits to James Tce for the awesome job:

http://i.imgur.com/7afKFqg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/623bo9L.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/piTJ5C1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73WUond.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rHxSeks.jpg


This is easily the best Iron Man piece out there in my opinion. By XM, I expect this exact level of metallic finish on the suit.

Then, talking about the switch outs: the awesome thing of the suit is that you can easily split the figure up in more parts and allow more switch outs since the seams won't be visible, like with the MK 7, you get two different sets of legs.
So I'd say, go with a double of everything: clean and BD. The package would have:
-1x pair of legs: clean only here
-2x torso: clean and battle damaged
-2x left arms: clean and battle damaged
-2x right arms: clean and battle damaged
-3x head sculpts: clean helmet, battle damaged screaming/pissed face (no helmet), battle damaged helmet (semi ripped off with half face showing, or something along the line)

Seeing how much they are offering with Thor, I think this set of clean and BD could be done and just cost some more, like the MKVII or Wolverine. The battle damage should be quite dramatic imho, not exhaggerated but I wouldn't mind, for example, seeing a damaged arm with the suit partly ripped off and the skin underneath showing, with cuts and bruises.

For the pose, I think that there aren't many IMs out there with the "Imma chargin' my chest beam" pose, especially in 1/4 scale. I think it's a great and iconic action pose that doesn't take a lot of space and fits greatly with the other Avengers.
Something like this:

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/3/34310/1332185-iron_man.jpg

And last, the base. This is the point I have no particular ideas yet. The usual NY street with broken trails is always effective, but already well used (like Koto's Mark 7). Will think about it.

[equi-nox76]

A classic Iron Man is missing in my collection, so I'll order one for sure.

[marker2037]

I don't agree about the battle damage actually breaking through the Iron Man suit and showing his body underneath. I like to think of the Iron Man suit as being able to take the damage and still hold strong and protect Tony underneath. I'm all for some switchout battle damage but just not to the extent described above.

[One Above All]

can we please have an update on the Classic Iron Man?

[Lawnknome]

can we please have an update on the Classic Iron Man?

It is barely in the concept stage man, settle a bit. All they have done is get the potential modelling done.

After they have drawn up sketches I am sure we will see something.

[AC_808]

This classic IronMan was in my sights from the start!

It's been 4 months ...any updates?

[Cyber-Lip]

It's been 4 months ...any updates?

It is barely in the concept stage man, settle a bit. All they have done is get the potential modelling done.

After they have drawn up sketches I am sure we will see something.

[AC_808]

It's the same response even after 4 months later, huh?

Ha! Yea right! We need some updates...

[Restinpieces]

The Classic design is growing on me recently, so I'm bumping this thread with a couple ideas.

First of all, I think that the Sideshow Comiquette is a great rendition of the classic IM and the best IM statue out there - none of the other matched the Comiquette in terms of metallic finish, which is a deal breaker with all SS Iron Man pieces imho.
I stumbled in these pics on Facebook, credits to James Tce for the awesome job:

http://i.imgur.com/7afKFqg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/623bo9L.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/piTJ5C1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73WUond.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rHxSeks.jpg


This is easily the best Iron Man piece out there in my opinion. By XM, I expect this exact level of metallic finish on the suit.

Then, talking about the switch outs: the awesome thing of the suit is that you can easily split the figure up in more parts and allow more switch outs since the seams won't be visible, like with the MK 7, you get two different sets of legs.
So I'd say, go with a double of everything: clean and BD. The package would have:
-1x pair of legs: clean only here
-2x torso: clean and battle damaged
-2x left arms: clean and battle damaged
-2x right arms: clean and battle damaged
-3x head sculpts: clean helmet, battle damaged screaming/pissed face (no helmet), battle damaged helmet (semi ripped off with half face showing, or something along the line)

Seeing how much they are offering with Thor, I think this set of clean and BD could be done and just cost some more, like the MKVII or Wolverine. The battle damage should be quite dramatic imho, not exhaggerated but I wouldn't mind, for example, seeing a damaged arm with the suit partly ripped off and the skin underneath showing, with cuts and bruises.

For the pose, I think that there aren't many IMs out there with the "Imma chargin' my chest beam" pose, especially in 1/4 scale. I think it's a great and iconic action pose that doesn't take a lot of space and fits greatly with the other Avengers.
Something like this:

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/3/34310/1332185-iron_man.jpg

And last, the base. This is the point I have no particular ideas yet. The usual NY street with broken trails is always effective, but already well used (like Koto's Mark 7). Will think about it.

A lot of great ideas here Mule, hard to disagree with any of your suggestions. Though, out of every IM collectible out there, the SS Classic is my least favorite of them all lol, which really leaves me wanting XM to do this right!

A similar pose to the pose pictured on the bottom would be stellar.

[The Mule]

Yeah, must say I had some hell of good ideas lol :D
I'm not a lot into Iron Man but I really like the fact that the classic suit highlights the muscular definition. XM will have to sweat to have my money for this.

[adee]

Whew I get nervous when this thread is bumped. I'll have to buy this and I'm not ready yet :)

update would be cool though :p

[majestic1]

I still think the Hard Hero classic Iron man is the best version out there, they just nailed the Bob layton look from the comics.

http://i61.tinypic.com/vzyf77.jpg

Hoping the XM version doesn't stray too far from this look.

[adee]

HH Iron Man graced my collection at one time and he was great.
The eyes were especially cool on that piece.

[AC_808]

I still think the Hard Hero classic Iron man is the best version out there, they just nailed the Bob layton look from the comics.

http://i61.tinypic.com/vzyf77.jpg

Hoping the XM version doesn't stray too far from this look.

Yea, that's a great statue! That was 1/6 scale, right?

[Viper245]

HH Iron Man graced my collection at one time and he was great.
The eyes were especially cool on that piece.

Ditto and Ditto. It had a masterful paint job as well. I do agree with Mule that right now the SS Iron Man Comiquette is the best IM on the market. SS nailed that piece on so many levels especially the EX Stark portrait. I am a proud owner of the EX and it will never leave my collection. XM has a tall order to beat it imo.

[majestic1]

Yea, that's a great statue! That was 1/6 scale, right?

Yep, but a big 1:6, he's slightly larger when displayed with other Bowen statues.

[Bobfrog]

Whew I get nervous when this thread is bumped. I'll have to buy this and I'm not ready yet :)

update would be cool though :p

isn't it about time someone told you to settle down and stop asking for updates :sly2:

This one's a hard one for XM to do much with without deviating from the original character design.

would be nice if they did some faceplate on/off options. maybe they could have him in a take off /flying pose with some sorta energy trail holding him off the ground. Would be a bit different.

Either way this is a must buy.

[loricstone]

Ditto and Ditto. It had a masterful paint job as well. I do agree with Mule that right now the SS Iron Man Comiquette is the best IM on the market. SS nailed that piece on so many levels especially the EX Stark portrait. I am a proud owner of the EX and it will never leave my collection. XM has a tall order to beat it imo.

I owned it at one time...and can safely say XM IM MK 42 (armor withstanding) is the best IM statue I've ever seen in 1/4 scale. If the SS IM didn't have the screwed up mouth and a better paint app (it was good but not great)....I would agree with you wholeheartedly.

Outside of the armor (IM CLassic is my favorite) XM 42 runs circles around any other IM I've seen or owned.

If we are just talking about IM in any size in general...then HH is BY FRIKKIN FAR the best IM statue.

[GrumpyBear]

"XM 1/4scale classic ironman... Thanks to SKAN
( hive studio) for the concept lineart....." XM FB

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/13704_1531745020379525_1153966052197553097_n.jpg?oh=68d8107d34f4d33d72218d0c26b8d3f2&oe=55B4B9E0&__gda__=1437365845_df3c411ab7b87082f2873673a411545b

[ambasah]

it looks great, but I am kind of sick of ultron...

[Thor57]

That doesnt fall into the theme of the Avengers. I dont gripe much about XM, but I will this. We need one Iron man at least, since there are 3, that can be displayed with continuity with Cap, Thor, Hawkeye, Hulk and Widow.

I beg of you, with all do respect to the artist, make this a street base of some sort.

[shorudan]

Hey Thor57, that's no griping that's feedback - and that's what makes us love you guys. Keep sharin' the love and feedback. ;)

[Thor57]

The base needs to be in theme with them. The Iron Man himself, is amazing. Speaking of, that reminds me! Bryan, check out the Thor thread here shortly please!

[shorudan]

Ok, see you in the Thor Thread room! Avengers Assemble!

[built2shred]

Maybe it was ultron that was destroying New York :)

[Thor57]

I have no issue with some Ultron bodies. But look at the bottom of the base. Its a gear it looks like, similar to the arc reactor the other Iron man is standing on. If it was the top of a cab, or a street corner with a broken phone booth, anything. But its not. Thats my only complaint.

[actionjackson83]

i do agree with it needing to fit in with the NY theme though so I can actually put an iron man with the other avengers.

[TethMau74]

So keep the Ultron bodies and change the bottom to fit in with the bases of other Avengers and everyone will be happy! :thumbs2:

[Thor57]

I'd be cool with that.

[AC_808]

So keep the Ultron bodies and change the bottom to fit in with the bases of other Avengers and everyone will be happy! :thumbs2:

Exactly! Perhaps make the bottom look like a part of a NYC road ...asphalt maybe.

[AC_808]

"XM 1/4scale classic ironman... Thanks to SKAN
( hive studio) for the concept lineart....." XM FB

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/13704_1531745020379525_1153966052197553097_n.jpg?oh=68d8107d34f4d33d72218d0c26b8d3f2&oe=55B4B9E0&__gda__=1437365845_df3c411ab7b87082f2873673a411545b

Man, if the sculpt is going to be exactly like this concept art, I'll buy it!

I've been waiting for this Classic Iron Man.

[AC_808]

Sneak peek of Classic Iron Man from Hive Studios!
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg

And please keep this musculature and proportions, XM!!

This is what caught my attention in the first place!

[loricstone]

This is easily going to be the best IM statue out there...period!! Love the design....concept...base (although I agree with others about altering it so it fits with the rest of the Avengers.

Wow!!! Mouth on the :jawd:

[Reed Rayner]

Yes! I've this will be my first iron man statue. Loving the ultrons. Just need to change the base to concrete and we're golden!

[Butttornado]

This piece rocks. This is the first must have from xm for me..... The xmen dio also :)

[Butttornado]

I know people don't want this, but I wish xm could lower the price and double the es on their statues. They would still be rare and people wouldn't have to go through back channels and pay after market as bad.... Or maybe we still would lol. Right now I feel like 50% if the sales are for flippers.

[dino76m]

love the Iron Man sculpt, but I really dont know why we need this huge bases,,,Ms Marvel was perfect,,
maybe one drone is enough,,that could lower the price as well as shipping charges, I wouldnt mind if there were no ultrons as well, i just need Iron Man, so i can display as a standalone as well

[built2shred]

I don't know, I think they should add a drone with an arrow through it's head on Hawkeye's base :)

[dino76m]

hawkeye can have one as i dont plan on getting it :thumbs2:

[majestic1]

Not really the Classic suit since this armor is in segments and plates like his modern look instead of skin tight flexi-metal like the classic, but I fully understand why XM went with that more realistic design.

Not a fan of the outstretched repulsor hand to be honest, way too many Iron man statues have been done with that pose, just his left arm down by his side with a clenched fist in the classic hero pose would be better.

Glad XM didn't mess with the classic faceplate too much but maybe lower the point on his mask a bit more, similar to my avatar pic.

Also raise his hip power pods a bit higher, here's my suggestions -

http://i61.tinypic.com/3447dio.jpg

The base looks amazing though, the classic Ultron drones look great, I personally wouldn't change a thing with the base.

[The Mule]

I honestly wouldn't mind at all the gear base since I'm not doing Avengers, only interested in this one... but I do see why others want more coherence. Maybe there could be a middle way, like change it a bit to rensemble more a skyscraper or a tower, would be both hi tech like the gear and fit with the others.

Btw, amazing so far. Curious to see the finished proto, I said it at the time that beating SS Comiquette would have been a hell of a job... and I gotta admit they're on the right path here.

[Apetina]

I prefer this new design approach that they have chosen instead of that rough preview that we've got a while back.

If they can nail the "modern" look it'd be a grail! Don't have anything against the classic outfit, but it's way to simple for Iron Man nowadays.

[One Above All]

hope it will eventually be a museum pose

:(

[Apetina]

hope it will eventually be a museum pose

:(

Thats another fact... Cap, Thor, Iron Man have the same arm rising, looks a bit repetitive though

[Spidey976]

I prefer this new design approach that they have chosen instead of that rough preview that we've got a while back.

If they can nail the "modern" look it'd be a grail! Don't have anything against the classic outfit, but it's way to simple for Iron Man nowadays.

I gotta be honest I don't like the new design style. I hate to say this, but there is to much of the artists individual style in them, and it is throwing off the "classic" look.

[Spidey976]

Thats another fact... Cap, Thor, Iron Man have the same arm rising, looks a bit repetitive though

Oh... I hadn't even caught that ... That is BAD from a design integration point of you... This should be changed

[The Mule]

Dunno. Imho Cap works better with the flag, so he's not pointing at anyone, Thor with spinning hammer and pointing hand, and pretty sure this IM will have an at rest arm, the MK42 had it as a switch out.

[Spidey976]

Dunno. Imho Cap works better with the flag, so he's not pointing at anyone, Thor with spinning hammer and pointing hand, and pretty sure this IM will have an at rest arm, the MK42 had it as a switch out.

At least mirror the image so that the opposite hand is up and out though... lol

[Apetina]

At least mirror the image so that the opposite hand is up and out though... lol

Yup! someone mentioned it on FB page, he twisted the image:

https://scontent-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10298887_826832100716196_5856057839942484627_n.jpg?oh=395c0a13044cb9ed2c2c54f9b52c88bc&oe=55A9094A

[majestic1]

I'm assuming this will have a light up feature on Iron man, I think adding some flickering lights on the destroyed Ultron bots would look fantastic as well.

[majestic1]

This reminds me of the look of Iron man from the Earth's mightiest heroes show, a modern suit with the classic look.

http://i58.tinypic.com/14inamt.jpg

[The Mule]

I'm assuming this will have a light up feature on Iron man, I think adding some flickering lights on the destroyed Ultron bots would look fantastic as well.

That would be awesome!

[TethMau74]

Thats another fact... Cap, Thor, Iron Man have the same arm rising, looks a bit repetitive though

Think of it like this, Thor is pointing at the enemy making his usual boast.

Thor: Foul knave, you dare challenge the son of Odin!? I have faced off against.....
Iron man: Save it goldielocks, I got him!


This reminds me of the look of Iron man from the Earth's mightiest heroes show, a modern suit with the classic look.

http://i58.tinypic.com/14inamt.jpg

I can see that and I think it works. His abdomen depicted as plates instead of the classic sculpted muscles is more realistic and makes more sense. One of the reasons I enjoy XM is the refreshingly new vision applied to heroes and villains we know and love.

[adee]

I think the Ultron base is a bit to much for me. Makes it look more like a diorama. I prefer simpler bases.

[loricstone]

I think the Ultron base is a bit to much for me. Makes it look more like a diorama. I prefer simpler bases.

The Ultron base is what sets this off. It just needs to have a street bottom part to it to fit in with the rest of the Avengers.

[loricstone]

hope it will eventually be a museum pose

:(

boooooooo...give me some action and excitement.:jedidual:

[loricstone]

Thats another fact... Cap, Thor, Iron Man have the same arm rising, looks a bit repetitive though

True but that is why you plan with switch out arms to choose how you want to display it.

[loricstone]

Yup! someone mentioned it on FB page, he twisted the image:

https://scontent-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10298887_826832100716196_5856057839942484627_n.jpg?oh=395c0a13044cb9ed2c2c54f9b52c88bc&oe=55A9094A

Sorry this doesn't work because the IM MK 42 is in that same pose already.

[loricstone]

Think of it like this, Thor is pointing at the enemy making his usual boast.

Thor: Foul knave, you dare challenge the son of Odin!? I have faced off against.....
Iron man: Save it goldielocks, I got him!




I can see that and I think it works. His abdomen depicted as plates instead of the classic sculpted muscles is more realistic and makes more sense. One of the reasons I enjoy XM is the refreshingly new vision applied to heroes and villains we know and love.

Teth you hit how I feel about it right on the head. The armor is still Classic enough. Hell the new Avengers Ultron movie IM armor is close to Classic. Its just a different paint job and a fewer divets, plates, etc.

[Sharkey]

Damn that base is sick! Not a fan of classic iron man, but still WOW! Can't wait to see this in some of your collections.

[adee]

The Ultron base is what sets this off. It just needs to have a street bottom part to it to fit in with the rest of the Avengers.

I think it looks cool and all but I want a statue of Iron Man. Not one of Iron Man and Ultron. Just not my cup of tea I guess.

[rhy]

I think the Ultron base is a bit to much for me. Makes it look more like a diorama. I prefer simpler bases.
I dig simple bases too, but I'm lovin' this. Usually, for me, complex bases are hit or miss. Sometimes they take away from the character other times they compliment it. Ultrons' remains is a nice touch to a character that is grossly over done.

[majestic1]

http://i60.tinypic.com/307qerr.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/2rwn8mc.jpg

[rhy]

great find Majestic

[omarfallaha]

I think the problem I have with this statue is the arms.. they make it look like a cosplay instead of a suit of armor. Look at black widow for instance.. that belt, the guns, the hair styles, the huge cleavage.. they're all modern.. Cap.. his boots, his chest suit.. all modern.. while you look at this and its like.. a downgrade.. iron man is supposed to look the most advanced out of all of them.. he doesnt look advance in that.. it looks like a leather suit instead of armor.. The iron man extremis armor would fit best with other xm avengers imo.

[Sharkey]

I think the problem I have with this statue is the arms.. they make it look like a cosplay instead of a suit of armor. Look at black widow for instance.. that belt, the guns, the hair styles, the huge cleavage.. they're all modern.. Cap.. his boots, his chest suit.. all modern.. while you look at this and its like.. a downgrade.. iron man is supposed to look the most advanced out of all of them.. he doesnt look advance in that.. it looks like a leather suit instead of armor.. The iron man extremis armor would fit best with other xm avengers imo.

omar, this is a 'Classic Iron Man' meaning his classic look from his early books. The armour was more basic looking back then. (not a fan of the old style, but it is what it is, and there are plenty of people who grew up with it and love it)

[Reed Rayner]

Besides, how many iron man are there flooding the market. :) I for one have been looking forward to a classic iron man.

[azurepred]

great find on that comic. I like it

[actionjackson83]

http://i61.tinypic.com/3447dio.jpg


I do like him posed like this too so I wouldn't mind a switch out arm

[KevinK]

The concept art looks fantastic. I love the modernized touches you've added to the classic armour. It's still easily identifiable as the 'classic', which is most important imo. The base looks great as well although I can see why some would prefer a simplistic street instead. If he does end up with this pose, I agree with the point that it should be a different raised arm then Cap and Thor's.
Can't wait to see more!

[TethMau74]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/13704_1531745020379525_1153966052197553097_n.jpg?oh=68d8107d34f4d33d72218d0c26b8d3f2&oe=55B4B9E0&__gda__=1437365845_df3c411ab7b87082f2873673a411545b


http://i61.tinypic.com/3447dio.jpg



http://i.imgur.com/c7NJRa2.gif

[majestic1]

I think the problem I have with this statue is the arms.. they make it look like a cosplay instead of a suit of armor. Look at black widow for instance.. that belt, the guns, the hair styles, the huge cleavage.. they're all modern.. Cap.. his boots, his chest suit.. all modern.. while you look at this and its like.. a downgrade.. iron man is supposed to look the most advanced out of all of them.. he doesnt look advance in that.. it looks like a leather suit instead of armor.. The iron man extremis armor would fit best with other xm avengers imo.

The rest of the avengers all have designs based on their classic look but with subtle modern touches, so this version of Iron man fits right in. I'd say Hawkeye has the most obvious classic design out of the whole line up so far.

Iron mans classic suit never made much sense technically but it is without doubt one of the most beloved and important armors in this characters long comic book history.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt141/Smashdaddy_album/GCIM_zps0d8c0275.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/Smashdaddy_album/media/GCIM_zps0d8c0275.jpg.html)

[majestic1]

Man I hope XM has a classic Vision lined up next.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2eqawxf.jpg

Perhaps phasing his arm through an Ultron bots chest.

[jfyahui]

I think he looks great,but the helmet and body armor needs to be more classic in style,I think,still too modern...

[Thor57]

I like his arm raised similar to the others. I plan on displaying them all in one grand, open display from a sort of side front view, staggered all facing either Thanos or a XM Ultron if we get one.

[SONICobra]

i would love this statue in this pose on this base... if it was a modern comic iron man. :sigh: oh well I know the classic suit has a lot of fans as well (obviously)

[AC_808]

I'm really excited for this version. XM's take on it is pretty cool ...and I would've been happy with the true classic "microscopic chain mail fortified by an electro-magnetic field" armor. This just has a little bit of modern feel to it.

[One Above All]

XM

please make this a Museum pose Classic Iron Man by itself

:(

[built2shred]

XM

please make this a Museum pose Classic Iron Man by itself

:(

It wouldn't fit in with the rest of the XM Avengers...

[majestic1]

This is a museum pose, it just has a very elaborate and detailed base.

[built2shred]

This is a museum pose, it just has a very elaborate and detailed base.

He has one hand crushing the head of Ultron and the second hand pointing outward getting ready to use his repulser... I wouldn't call that a typical museum pose..

[Thor57]

Yeah, the poster asking for museum pose I'm afraid is going to be in a very, very small minority. Everyone I've seen wants him to fit in with the Avengers.

[Smooth Criminal]

He has one hand crushing the head of Ultron and the second hand pointing outward getting ready to use his repulser... I wouldn't call that a typical museum pose..

Agree I love it shows how badass iron man is

[Thor57]

Yeah. If this turns out as well as we all know it will, I'll end up selling Mark VII. Don't need two Iron Man statues.

[majestic1]

To keep it classic he should have his eyes visible through the eye slits.

That was one of the coolest aspects of Sideshows comiquette.

http://i59.tinypic.com/23m8zmh.jpg

[TethMau74]

http://www.xm-studios.com/po-ship-dates.aspx

Mark the date on your calendar! Pre-orders start June 26th 2015 and ships Dec. 30th 2015, hopefully. :praying:

[davidgroup]

Already secured preorders for XM's Mark VII and Thor, also the1:6 ironman. I will try my best to get him next. :)

[equi-nox76]

Man I hope XM has a classic Vision lined up next.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2eqawxf.jpg


+1 :buttrock::buttrock::buttrock:
Still need Vision in my collection. Sideshows take was just BAD!

[Restinpieces]

I'll gladly take an AOU Vision version - he looked bad ass :D

[jpuli28]

http://www.xm-studios.com/po-ship-dates.aspx

Mark the date on your calendar! Pre-orders start June 26th 2015 and ships Dec. 30th 2015, hopefully. :praying:

Aug 14 now :(

[dino76m]

has anyone locked in a order for this in this month, not getting any reply from ST but they send me a invoice for She hulk 2 days prior to PO date

[Thor57]

Yeah, I've got one locked in.

[AC_808]

I know a few of us already have this locked up.

If you haven't heard from ST, yet, then it might just be because of the tier you belong in.

[Thor57]

I dont know if its tier if he got an invoice for She-Hulk. My invoice for She-Hulk came with the same email as invoice for Classic IM. It might be that they are just out already for their alloted early pre orders. Or it could be they are still working down the list.

[AC_808]

Although it could be the former, where they may have run out already. I'm thinking its the latter, where they may still be working down the list. Only because Classic IronMan is the last to be PO'd and they have other statues to sort out before that. Just my guess ....

[jpuli28]

Who is ST? And I tried registering for a piece but nothing comes in the drop down box.
How was She Hulk sold out before PO date of May 24.

[Thor57]

Simply Toys. And 10am, May 24 is when it went on pre order for ST, and that was 10pm last night for the US (est.) Singapore is a full 12 hours ahead of us.

[jpuli28]

Simply Toys. And 10am, May 24 is when it went on pre order for ST, and that was 10pm last night for the US (est.) Singapore is a full 12 hours ahead of us.

Geez-ew-kree ok thanks. So the night before IM goes up be ready hunh, or is all 999 claimed?

[Thor57]

No way to tell. But if I understand them, they aren't allowing their entire allocation to go to elite members on early pre orders. They are keeping some open for day of release pre order. So keep an eye out here and ST Facebook for the announcement of when he goes up for pre order. Then take that time and subtract 12 hours. Good luck my friend.

[jpuli28]

ok although I am registered with XM as an "Annual Member", I have never ordered so would someone be so kind as to direct me through the process of acquiring this XM piece, if still available? Im in the US.


Thanks

[jpuli28]

No way to tell. But if I understand them, they aren't allowing their entire allocation to go to elite members on early pre orders. They are keeping some open for day of release pre order. So keep an eye out here and ST Facebook for the announcement of when he goes up for pre order. Then take that time and subtract 12 hours. Good luck my friend.

:buttrock:

[Thor57]

Wait.

You tried to order through XMs page? There's your problem and the answer to some of your questions. The pieces go up for order on XMs site earlier than anywhere else. That's why by time you checked they were already gone. Next up is generally Simply Toys and the other retailers listed as official XM retailers.

But if your location truly is South Florida, you can't order one from XMs site. They cannot sell to the United States. It's not in their licensing agreement. Don't waste your time trying to buy from there. Sign up for an account at Simply Toys.

Also, go to the "Ask XM thread" and in the second post, Bryan ( Shourodan) has a list of official XM retailers. You can try those too, but some of them mark the price up.

[jpuli28]

Wait.

You tried to order through XMs page? There's your problem and the answer to some of your questions. The pieces go up for order on XMs site earlier than anywhere else. That's why by time you checked they were already gone. Next up is generally Simply Toys and the other retailers listed as official XM retailers.

But if your location truly is South Florida, you can't order one from XMs site. They cannot sell to the United States. It's not in their licensing agreement. Don't waste your time trying to buy from there. Sign up for an account at Simply Toys.

Also, go to the "Ask XM thread" and in the second post, Bryan ( Shourodan) has a list of official XM retailers. You can try those too, but some of them mark the price up.

Thanks Thor57!

[adee]

I couldn't commit only seeing a rendering and I'm already to late.
I'll be attempting the Simply Toys route if I need one.

[rhy]

Any updates?

[GrumpyBear]

"Some wips on 1/4 scale classic ironman still in progress....." XM FB

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11351173_1561330157421011_5729971887831391857_n.jpg?oh=86e7fb0218e97284d49b55c7e4284526&oe=55EA6177

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11108863_1561330194087674_2173074796020772935_n.jpg?oh=35ab70f530bbb284a319d0e5f80493f8&oe=55EF2D5D

[VS1976]

That looks good and very expensive.

[TethMau74]

They just need to tilt the wrist up and this will be perfect.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/avengers-assemble/images/d/df/Iron_Man_Mk_L_2.png/revision/latest?cb=20131128204542

[davidgroup]

Add some battle damage on him would be perfect! He's so clean compared with Ultron. haha

Forgot one thing, His Deltoid muscles should be bigger! like the illustration.

[loricstone]

Super dope yo! It will be the Iron Man to own!!! Can't wait!!

[rhy]

Good update Grump.This, Thor and Cap will be the centerpiece of my Marvel collection...Big 3 FTW!

[loricstone]

Why Rhy? Why Hawkeye, Black Widow, Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk get no love from you. Why???:)

I get what you mean...but for me....the whole Avengers team will be the centerpiece of my collection. When Vision, Black Panther, Hercules and Sub-Mariner are shown...it will be the greatest team in 1/4 history of statues.

Note: Vison, BP, Herc, and Subby are all hopefuls for me. I have not heard any confirmation of these 4...but I do have a strong suspicion they are being worked on. There is lots of stuff in the works...stuff no one has seen yet. And I'm not just talking about Marvel stuff. I can't wait to see it all.:drooling:

[Titan-Workshop]

looking good... coloured pics soon pls

[The Mule]

I think the arms could have better proportions, especially the straight left arm. Either bulk the biceps or make the forearms a bit thinner.

[Coffee Bear]

Amazing!!!! If all the Ultron hav chrome colour will be really great.

[davidgroup]

Things sum up so far...
1. Battle damage
2. more proper proportion of his arms and forearms : his arm is bigger than this in Mr.Skan's pic.
3. His head is too small in the side view.

Anyway, those are just my opinions. You guys know what's best for us. ;)

[Restinpieces]

Looks stellar so far!

[ozboy]

Another xm statue with a tiny head what's up with that?

[Mammal]

I'd personally be opposed to battle damage. None of the other Avengers have battle damage (I don't count Hulk's ripped clothes). It doesn't make sense to suddenly make Iron Man have damage.

[jpuli28]

^ True, but he reuses his suits and in this particular one he's in battle, so it also wouldn't make sense he's scratch free. Tough call.

[azurepred]

Things sum up so far...
1. Battle damage
2. more proper proportion of his arms and forearms : his arm is bigger than this in Mr.Skan's pic.
3. His head is too small in the side view.

Anyway, those are just my opinions. You guys know what's best for us. ;)

I agree. He doesn't need a ton of battle damage, but it wouldn't make much sense if he has none at all

[davidgroup]

I agree. He doesn't need a ton of battle damage, but it wouldn't make much sense if he has none at all

Yeah I mean something like that, just a bit of battle damage or dirts on his body would be great going with this scene.

Ultron isn't that easy for Stark to have a flawless victory lol.

[AC_808]

So far ... the pose looks good. But I'm glad it's still work in progress ...the arms need work. They're too skinny at the moment. The arms need to be anatomically correct as well ...where the bicep and forearm meets the elbow.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10572193_1531745020379525_1153966052197553097_o.jpg

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11351173_1561330157421011_5729971887831391857_n.jpg?oh=86e7fb0218e97284d49b55c7e4284526&oe=55EA6177

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11108863_1561330194087674_2173074796020772935_n.jpg?oh=35ab70f530bbb284a319d0e5f80493f8&oe=55EF2D5D


I liked the proportions on this concept and hope XM applies it to the current WIP.

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/MisterSki/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/MisterSki/media/10407510_1458991807654847_3847205914264357012_n_zps70981a7a.jpg.html)

[The Mule]

I'm for the battle damage too. Siwitch outs exist for a reason, best way you can make them count with Iron Man is offering battle damage parts.
This can very easily be the definitive comics Iron Man piece, so I hope XM is willing to unleash the motherf---ing beast like they did with Black Bolt. Ergo, I'll quote myself changing a few points here and there:

The Classic design is growing on me recently, so I'm bumping this thread with a couple ideas.

First of all, I think that the Sideshow Comiquette is a great rendition of the classic IM and the best IM statue out there - none of the other matched the Comiquette in terms of metallic finish, which is a deal breaker with all SS Iron Man pieces imho.
I stumbled in these pics on Facebook, credits to James Tce for the awesome job:

http://i.imgur.com/7afKFqg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/623bo9L.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/piTJ5C1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73WUond.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rHxSeks.jpg


This is easily the best Iron Man piece out there in my opinion. By XM, I expect this exact level of metallic finish on the suit.

Then, talking about the switch outs: the awesome thing of the suit is that you can easily split the figure up in more parts and allow more switch outs since the seams won't be visible, like with the MK 7, you get two different sets of legs.
So I'd say, go with a double of everything: clean and BD. The package would have:
-1x pair of legs: clean only here
-2x torso: clean and battle damaged
-2x left arms: clean and battle damaged
-2x right arms: clean and battle damaged
-2x head sculpts: clean helmet, battle damaged helmet (semi ripped off with half face showing, or something along the line)

Battle damage should be heavier than in the custom comiquette above, more significative.

[rhy]

Why Rhy? Why Hawkeye, Black Widow, Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk get no love from you. Why???:) touche'...As long as XM keeps producing high end collectibles, its nothin' but love from me :)

[rhy]

Another xm statue with a tiny head what's up with that?
Bowen, Sideshow, PCS, Gentle Giant, Hard Hero, I have at least a couple of pieces from each of these companies. So believe me when I say this; XM portraits are scaled properly.

[VS1976]

Bowen, Sideshow, PCS, Gentle Giant, Hard Hero, I have at least a couple of pieces from each of these companies. So believe me when I say this; XM portraits are scaled properly.

Have u seen their Hulk :stick:

[rhy]

Have u seen their Hulk :stick:
I haven't seen it in person, but every collector I know who has it, swears that its scaled accordingly...First hand knowledge is good enough for me.

[Restinpieces]

Love the WUP update on this today! Statue looks stellar with a sweet mix of Classic IM and XM style.

Don't want this statue to be anything like the SS one posted above as it's one of the only early IM 1:4 pieces they made that I skipped. That doesn't look metallic to me, it looks wet.

Like the idea of battle damage swap out parts but would want that to included everything - arm, leg, torso and helmet - which may be asking too much. But we can dream :D

Keep up the awesome work XM!

[AC_808]

I'm for the battle damage too. Siwitch outs exist for a reason, best way you can make them count with Iron Man is offering battle damage parts.
This can very easily be the definitive comics Iron Man piece, so I hope XM is willing to unleash the motherf---ing beast like they did with Black Bolt. Ergo, I'll quote myself changing a few points here and there:

Oh hell yea! I'm in total agreement with this!

[jpuli28]

What do you guys guesstimate the cost at, USD?

[VS1976]

I haven't seen it in person, but every collector I know who has it, swears that its scaled accordingly...First hand knowledge is good enough for me.

It's the worst XM statue to date. Jmho

[The Mule]

Hulk is nowhere near a bad piece, I've seen it in person, a friend bought it. Head size is perfect and people who bought it at retail in Singapore (at about 470$) made a damn good deal. Paint app and body sculpts are perfect, heads could be better, don't like the ripped shirt. All in all, I think they've just made a mistake by sticking to Artgerm's art instead of doing their own take on the character.

[Smooth Criminal]

Yup xm hulks in scale! Beast as he should be!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/amandeepnijjar87/hulk16_zps4b843f1b.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/amandeepnijjar87/media/hulk16_zps4b843f1b.jpg.html)

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/amandeepnijjar87/hulk17_zpse6ee3ff1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/amandeepnijjar87/media/hulk17_zpse6ee3ff1.jpg.html)

[XMAN]

To keep it classic he should have his eyes visible through the eye slits.

That was one of the coolest aspects of Sideshows comiquette.

http://i59.tinypic.com/23m8zmh.jpg

This has been my favorite Ironman statue.And IMO the best representation of what I consider Classic Ironman.
I'm in for this XM IRONMAN.....but still feel it's not classic enough......

[majestic1]

I still think this would look better with his left arm down by his side in the triumphant hero pose standing on the pile of defeated bots, the outstretched arm they are using looks odd, it's like he can barely be bothered to shoot off a repulsor, if he is supposed to be in the middle of a ultron bot battle he is way to relaxed and care free.

http://i59.tinypic.com/28qt7pk.jpg
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11351173_1561330157421011_5729971887831391857_n.jpg?oh=86e7fb0218e97284d49b55c7e4284526&oe=55EA6177

[Outlaw44]

I still think this would look better with his left arm down by his side in the triumphant hero pose standing on the pile of defeated bots, the outstretched arm they are using looks odd, it's like he can barely be bothered to shoot off a repulsor, if he is supposed to be in the middle of a ultron bot battle he is way to relaxed and care free.

http://i59.tinypic.com/28qt7pk.jpg
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11351173_1561330157421011_5729971887831391857_n.jpg?oh=86e7fb0218e97284d49b55c7e4284526&oe=55EA6177

That's great! Turns it into a much more stoic representation of the character in my opinion. Perhaps that'll be a switch out option.

[Hotsaltysea]

Don't change a thing... no need to take a risk

[IXEC]

:iagree::goodpost:

[GrumpyBear]

The pose is just great!

Maybe lift the left hand to show shooting with the repulsor. Nothing more.

http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/2/_Iron%20Man%20repulsor.jpg

[darth]

I still think this would look better with his left arm down by his side in the triumphant hero pose standing on the pile of defeated bots, the outstretched arm they are using looks odd, it's like he can barely be bothered to shoot off a repulsor, if he is supposed to be in the middle of a ultron bot battle he is way to relaxed and care free.

http://i59.tinypic.com/28qt7pk.jpg
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11351173_1561330157421011_5729971887831391857_n.jpg?oh=86e7fb0218e97284d49b55c7e4284526&oe=55EA6177

I love the arm down look. I'm hoping for a switch out option.

[GrumpyBear]

I love the arm down look. I'm hoping for a switch out option.

Haha, i just forget the possibility of switch out parts. :thumbs2:

[JP Sarri]

This has been my favorite Ironman statue.And IMO the best representation of what I consider Classic Ironman.
I'm in for this XM IRONMAN.....but still feel it's not classic enough......

I agree. I also love the Koto one but I dislike the lack of painted eyes in the masked portrait.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/jpsarri/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/307_zps58131b51.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/jpsarri/media/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/307_zps58131b51.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/jpsarri/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/112_zpsab468b68.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/jpsarri/media/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/112_zpsab468b68.jpg.html)

The Bowen Classic Museum and the Hard Hero are also favorites of mine, and thankfully the eyes are painted.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/jpsarri/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/EA0EF3CF-F487-40E3-A950-F241D44D6A9C_zpsjua8yh4e.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/jpsarri/media/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/EA0EF3CF-F487-40E3-A950-F241D44D6A9C_zpsjua8yh4e.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/jpsarri/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/B4B301A4-662D-49BC-9C93-A796AD137283_zpshqbfwonb.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/jpsarri/media/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/B4B301A4-662D-49BC-9C93-A796AD137283_zpshqbfwonb.jpg.html)

[Mr. Machismo]

I think the idea here is to display IM as a god. Similar to how Ultron perceives himself. It would explain the posture and lack of damage.

[Chug]

Chest is nowhere near the concept, it needs a lot of work... The pecs and abs are off, it is somewhat close in shape but still way off and too generic.

[ALPH4T34M]

That HH version is mega!

[ALPH4T34M]

There is a lot going on on that base, I'm hoping that somehow, like with Black Bolt, it can be cut down a little, maybe we don't need the full half body of Ultron there, just leave it to holding his head with some dangly bits perhaps?

[chezzrok]

Chest is nowhere near the concept, it needs a lot of work... The pecs and abs are off, it is somewhat close in shape but still way off and too generic.

agreed!:buttrock:

[GrumpyBear]

There is a lot going on on that base, I'm hoping that somehow, like with Black Bolt, it can be cut down a little, maybe we don't need the full half body of Ultron there, just leave it to holding his head with some dangly bits perhaps?

No need to change the base, it´s not like BB. :thumbs2:

[The Mule]

There is a lot going on on that base, I'm hoping that somehow, like with Black Bolt, it can be cut down a little, maybe we don't need the full half body of Ultron there, just leave it to holding his head with some dangly bits perhaps?

I don't think they should. Same matter as with Black Bolt - I don't want the (awesome) base to be downgraded to save 100 or 200 bucks.

[Reed Rayner]

Yeah, the chest on the concept drawing has more presence and a tinge of arrogance to it. Hope they'll rework that area. Hand down edit looks great! I'm sure xm will give us a swap out left arm. Almost there.

[ALPH4T34M]

No need to change the base, it´s not like BB. :thumbs2:

Yup, it's not like BB.

I don't think they should. Same matter as with Black Bolt - I don't want the (awesome) base to be downgraded to save 100 or 200 bucks.

Wasn't thinking about a money saving exercise, more for it to not detract from the focus of iron man. Either way, here's hoping.

[endless1]

This is nice and exciting. Unlike dardevil or black bolt, boring

[qz33]

The base makes this from yet another Iron Man with an even more simplistic suit to one of the best Iron Man statues.

[Restinpieces]

The base makes this from yet another Iron Man with an even more simplistic suit to one of the best Iron Man statues.

:goodpost::goodpost::goodpost:

[ALPH4T34M]

The base makes this from yet another Iron Man with an even more simplistic suit to one of the best Iron Man statues.

I'm sure the base will be great, I'm hoping that Iron Man himself will make this one of the best Iron Man statues out there.

[AlbertR213]

Yeah it really does.

One of the things I love about the SS Classic comiquette is the flag....things like that are what seperate the characters that have been done time and time again.

The base makes this from yet another Iron Man with an even more simplistic suit to one of the best Iron Man statues.

[rebirthz]

Cant imagine if the ultrons were done with a good metallic finish. Woo hoo!

[XMAN]

I agree. I also love the Koto one but I dislike the lack of painted eyes in the masked portrait.


The Bowen Classic Museum and the Hard Hero are also favorites of mine, and thankfully the eyes are painted.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/jpsarri/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/EA0EF3CF-F487-40E3-A950-F241D44D6A9C_zpsjua8yh4e.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/jpsarri/media/Kotobukiya%20Classic%20Avengers%20Iron%20Man/EA0EF3CF-F487-40E3-A950-F241D44D6A9C_zpsjua8yh4e.jpg.html)

Seriously......this is what I consider classic Ironman to look like. I'm guessing xm studio may have felt it was necessary to add the detailed chest which imo looks fine but it is by no means classic ironman. To me it looks more like an evolved classic ironman ......again it still looks amazing....I feel the same thing is happening with Kraven and his tights...(but we'll leave that in the Kraven thread)........
anyway...this will be an amazing piece....i'm in for it........I just want XM studio to know that as amazing as this piece will be.....it is not classic ironman.:)

[majestic1]

Seriously......this is what I consider classic Ironman to look like. I'm guessing xm studio may have felt it was necessary to add the detailed chest which imo looks fine but it is by no means classic ironman. To me it looks more like an evolved classic ironman ......again it still looks amazing....I feel the same thing is happening with Kraven and his tights...(but we'll leave that in the Kraven thread)........
anyway...this will be an amazing piece....i'm in for it........I just want XM studio to know that as amazing as this piece will be.....it is not classic ironman.:)

I agree, the XM version is clearly a modern suit fashioned to look classic, the joints in the knees, the sections on the torso, the fine details, etc are more functional but they just aren't the classic, the charm of the classic is the retro sci-fi design with the skin tight look, yes it didn't make much sense but to me it will always be the best looking suit featured during the best storylines.

http://i62.tinypic.com/t67c4o.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/23qxpq9.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/1rp7d2.png

[Chug]

I agree, the XM version is clearly a modern suit fashioned to look classic, the joints in the knees, the sections on the torso, the fine details, etc are more functional but they just aren't the classic, the charm of the classic is the retro sci-fi design with the skin tight look, yes it didn't make much sense but to me it will always be the best looking suit featured during the best storylines.

And this is exactly why I really like the XM concept (the 3D wip doesn't look as good yet), and why I'll never buy a Classic Iron Man statue. I really hope they're gonna stay true to their concept and not go towards the skin tight and simplistic suit.

[derekrodneysim]

Promising indeed. I think the chest and a few details make him look more extremis than classic right now.

[AlbertR213]

What's up with the Sam Pepper picture at the end? lol

I agree, the XM version is clearly a modern suit fashioned to look classic, the joints in the knees, the sections on the torso, the fine details, etc are more functional but they just aren't the classic, the charm of the classic is the retro sci-fi design with the skin tight look, yes it didn't make much sense but to me it will always be the best looking suit featured during the best storylines.

http://i62.tinypic.com/t67c4o.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/23qxpq9.jpg
http://i62.tinypic.com/280k1p3.jpg

[majestic1]

What's up with the Sam Pepper picture at the end? lol

Ha, I don't know where he came from, it was an Iron man pic about an hour ago.

Tinypic or a mod is trolling me.

[IXEC]

And this is exactly why I really like the XM concept (the 3D wip doesn't look as good yet), and why I'll never buy a Classic Iron Man statue. I really hope they're gonna stay true to their concept and not go towards the skin tight and simplistic suit.

:iagree:

[Viper245]

While this piece will probably look great, I'll be sticking with my Sideshow Exclusive Iron Man Comiquette. That piece is the perfect representation of classic Iron Man imo. The Tony Stark head sculpt is the best done so far too.

[Alpha_Flight]

The costume doesn't look classic to me? I agree, SSC did a great job on their classic Iron Man!

[Restinpieces]

And this is exactly why I really like the XM concept (the 3D wip doesn't look as good yet), and why I'll never buy a Classic Iron Man statue. I really hope they're gonna stay true to their concept and not go towards the skin tight and simplistic suit.

:goodpost::goodpost::iagree:

[XMAN]

And this is exactly why I really like the XM concept (the 3D wip doesn't look as good yet), and why I'll never buy a Classic Iron Man statue. I really hope they're gonna stay true to their concept and not go towards the skin tight and simplistic suit.

Then you agree .....this isn't classic. No one enjoys a detailed Ironman more than me....I'm in for the Mark VII ...I love the details on that piece.....and I agree with you in that I like the XM concept also....but by xm calling this concept of theirs classic they're pretty much telling me that I should't expect an actual classic version ever to be made.......too bad for me cause I would have loved one to go with the Avengers lineup that they have done so far. All of which are classic.....

[jpuli28]

^good point

[built2shred]

Then you agree .....this isn't classic. No one enjoys a detailed Ironman more than me....I'm in for the Mark VII ...I love the details on that piece.....and I agree with you in that I like the XM concept also....but by xm calling this concept of theirs classic they're pretty much telling me that I should't expect an actual classic version ever to be made.......too bad for me cause I would have loved one to go with the Avengers lineup that they have done so far. All of which are classic.....

Pretty much all the XM Avengers have had their outfits modified from the "" classic "" original comic versions, personally I think Classic Iron Man will fit in perfectly with the rest of the XM Avengers

[davidgroup]

There'll be an unmasked portrait by Erick.....I guess. :)

[Peedi]

There'll be an unmasked portrait by Erick.....I guess. :)

You're right.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11412287_1564958160391544_14471271388579121_n.jpg?oh=7c83f1086151899a39fdc9ae970aa535&oe=5623CBEC

Kinda looks like MCU Howard Stark.

[Peedi]

Switch out body puts this closer to Classic armor, and the hand pose changed.

[majestic1]

Unless he is suppose to be waving to a crowd after battle then the unmasked Iron man never made sense to me, the functions of the comic Iron man armor especially the classic suit operated via a neural connection inside the helmet, if he removes the helmet how can he fire off a repulsor blast ?

http://i60.tinypic.com/2ekqjus.jpg

Actually looking at the new hand pose he does kinda look like he is waving to an adoring crowd.

http://i62.tinypic.com/12548lz.jpg

[Apetina]

Appreciate the efforts to please everyone, but this is a pass for me.

Will wait to another suit of the movies instead.

[GrumpyBear]

"Guys Tony done......
Xm 1/4 scale classic ironman.
There will be a changeable body from classic to modern .... as usual mask and unmask and
with a awesome stand to display the extra body. A Big thanks to Erick Sosa for the maskless
head, thanks to Hive and Loannis Karathomas for the great job too!

The base will do the final tweak when 3d print arrive. Hope those hard cord fans with classic
and modern armour love the concept.... enjoy...." XM FB

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11216721_1564958050391555_3901878342387356355_n.jpg?oh=e057dcc908b4d6eb89aeccabbe43d317&oe=55E8537B
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10696303_1564958103724883_4043477022835688369_n.jpg?oh=59cb0e8e96878792b11880d1aea217ca&oe=55F2DE4F
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11412287_1564958160391544_14471271388579121_n.jpg?oh=234274e041d1c6c061c1dabf6e3b4531&oe=562EB5A8
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10438159_1564958197058207_5527534782601728110_n.jpg?oh=606343397131fb6ddd45f6264658481c&oe=55F49C87
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11535801_1564958240391536_329920910563009099_n.jpg?oh=80f0cc6925d41d9a2e821448563050a9&oe=55F24516
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11036705_1564958260391534_645831449937372979_n.jpg?oh=c6341b0b5da3b0d9ecf1ed896a332f2a&oe=562F1423

[wanderlai]

I'll be trying to get one for sure.

[Thor57]

What is that bottom piece supposed to be? Is that supposed to be part of the base somehow?

[-jase-]

What is that bottom piece supposed to be? Is that supposed to be part of the base somehow?

Stand to display the extra body.

[Thor57]

Makes sense.

As for the base, I know they said they were tweaking, but I hope the piece underneath all the Ultron bodies ends up being torn up New York street so he can flow with the other Avengers.

[dino76m]

im resigned to not getting this,ST slots are filled up,, dont think theres a chance on PO day,, but I also am not happy with the base, and pose, to similar to Cap.. the base could do with just the ultron skull,,instead of a muscular looking Ultron body

[GrumpyBear]

Actually looking at the new hand pose he does kinda look like he is waving to an adoring crowd.


Maybe he just want to say..... i love this piece! :thumbs2:

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10154410_954633537920245_855399128662027814_n.jpg?oh=cfff96c9fd5b0764a8eb0810e1d674ed&oe=5630A572

[Darkheir]

Whatever the feelings regarding the specific era referenced by this statue, it's still a phenomenal intrepretation of the character. XM's style is characterized by frequent artistic licence. And it's these flourishes that set their work apart from the competition. The fact that XM are now including the additional 'classic' torso shows a genuine commitment to please their fans. I for one will definitely be adding this fabulous piece to my collection! :buttrock:

[IXEC]

:goodpost::iagree:

[majestic1]

Arm down pose for the switch-out classic body would have been perfect, such a shame they didn't go with that look.

http://i59.tinypic.com/23i9cwn.jpg

[darth]

Arm down pose for the switch-out classic body would have been perfect, such a shame they didn't go with that look.

http://i59.tinypic.com/23i9cwn.jpg

100% agree! :thumbs2:

I'm still hopeful that they will consider this an option. Maybe a switch out option.

The arm down look is 100% win! :)

[Mr. Machismo]

LOVE it. Extra body looks awesome. Curious how it'll look on the body. Only criticism I have is the outstretched arm in the base competes with Tony's. That could change with painting, though.

Definitely picking this one up. Great job, XM.

[The Mule]

A few things I'm not 100% sold about:

-the arms anatomy. Bicep is still where the elbow joint should be. Wrists look extra thin while the forearm armor is huge.
-unmasked head effectively looks a tad small
-the new base, I really preferred the mechanic gear

[Demona]

So ummmm....damn....this is going to be like two statues in one. IM fans should be quite pleased!

[adee]

ugh This is the thing about XM I don't like. Not seeing a final product before having to make a decision really sucks. The 'classic' torso is great. I like it so much more.

[jpuli28]

ugh This is the thing about XM I don't like. Not seeing a final product before having to make a decision really sucks. The 'classic' torso is great. I like it so much more.

Id like to see the back of the classic torso.


im resigned to not getting this,ST slots are filled up,, dont think theres a chance on PO day,, but I also am not happy with the base, and pose, to similar to Cap.. the base could do with just the ultron skull,,instead of a muscular looking Ultron body

I assume your referring to Simply Toys? How are they filled up? There's nothing on the website regarding this piece.
This will be my first XM piece and man is it a pain in a$$ to figure the protocol to get one to the US. Ive emailed three companies, BBTS doesn't deal anymore and Maxicollector nor ST has responded to emails from last week :vortex:

Whats a guy gotta do!?

[dino76m]

ST has got a few for elite members to early Pre order, its this slot which was filled up, I managed to order she hulk ms marvel and thor like that, but since Black bolt most of the previews shown are already filled up with early pre order for elite members,