WOW! After a less than spectacular release of a X-Men 2 Wolverine (movie version) inspired motorcycle suit, Universal Designs Replicas has released a small teaser image of their newest project, the Iron Man Mark V “Suit Case Suit” leather motorcycle suit inspired from Iron Man 2. When I first heard about this project, I was a bit skeptical considering they were planning to replicate a metal suit into leather. Well, considering this is just a teaser image, I think they did a pretty awesome job.
Devised from the latest advances in armor deployment technology, Tony Stark’s Mark V Armor is vastly more portable than his traditional Iron Man hardware… and now Universal Designs is bringing the Mark V to life as an officially licensed, ‘wearable’ form molded leather motorcycle suit.
We’re going to make the impossible… POSSIBLE!
Sure, the details on the motorcycle suit is pale in comparison to the Mark V suit in the movie, but what UDR was able to do to transer the the original conceptual art to a leather motorcycle suit is epic! I really doubt that the arc reactor on the motorcycle suit will glow like in the picture, but it would be pretty genius if it did. Expect UDR’s Mark V motorcycle suit to drop at the end of the year and expect it to cost you an arm and a leg.
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The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (located in Austin, Texas) commissioned two fantastic artists, Tyler Stout and Mike Saputo to create custom movie posters to celebrate the release of Iron Man 2 early next month. Incorporating a pulp-like style illustrations, detailed vectored line art and groovy color scheme, Tyler and Mike designed Iron Man 2 posters that puts the actual theatre posters to shame. Tyler’s IM2 posters will be printed with glow inks which would look pretty damn wicked up black lights. What a trip! These brilliant posters will be on sale at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and for those you like me that do not live in Austin, you will get a chance to buy them through the artist’s respective sites and also at Mondo Tees. Cheers!
Hit the jump to check out Tyler and Mike’s great Iron Man 2 posters!
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Its going to be a bit hard to understand what this is all about from just the picture (above), but if you are a fan of rock and comics, you will be amazed by what the creative artists at seeper created at the front facade of the Great Keep at Rochester Castle. Rochester Castle has been the focal point of much battle and turmoil during its less-than colorful history of seige warfare, but seeper used Rochester Castle’s historical castle walls as a back drop to an incredible light show featuring the music of rock legends ACDC and the upcoming movie, Iron Man 2. Titled, “ACDC Vs Iron Man 2 – Architectural Projection Mapping on Rochester Castle“, this light show was made to promote the new ACDC x Iron Man 2 soundtrack.
On the site of a thousand years of violent history, ACDC were pitted against Iron Man in a ground breaking architectural projection mapping project. The front facade of the Great Keep at Rochester Castle, was brought to life using the latest in 3D animation techniques. This onslaught of the senses, saw the castle confront it’s ultimate challenge. Warping, morphing, spewing and collapsing before the audiences eyes. Let there be rock!
Even though there isn’t much featuring Iron Man, the video is quite brilliant and awesome to watch. The music is great. The visuals are great. I’m just sad that I wasn’t there to check it out in person.
Hit the jump to check out seeper’s ACDC Vs Iron Man 2 – Architectural Projection Mapping on Rochester Castle.
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Diesel recently announced the fact that they wanted to feature a much more “manlier” scented cologne. Well, who is a better representation of what a “man” should smell like than Iron Man? In an attempt to break into the comic-fan community and cross promote their “Only the Brave” brand, Diesel will be producing a limited edition Iron Man “Only the Brave” cologne. Diesel’s Only the Brave cologne features a fist shaped bottle, so when Diesel’s announcement of a “major makeover” for the Iron Man cologne turned out to be just a red and gold repaint, I can’t help but feel a cheated and disappointed. No real feature on the bottle screams Iron Man (unless you count the box). No cool designs on the bottom to feature Iron Man’s gauntlet or the flight stabilizer/repulsor blast on the bottle. It’s just plain old red and gold. Oh well… Regardless, even with the lackluster design of the bottle, I am pretty sure Iron Man comic and movie fans will be more than willing to drop $67.50 for a 2.5 ounce bottle. Iron Man “Only the Brave” cologne scent is described (a bit confusing) as “top notes of lemon blossom, mandarin and coriander leaves, a heart of labdanum, black rose and lavender, and a dry down of amber, tolu wood and ebony wood”. I just have to say that lemon blossom or coriander doesn’t scream “man” or “Iron Man”. When I think of a smell that relates to Iron Man, I expect smoke, oil, women, and whiskey.
If the Iron Man cologne takes off, expect more cologne from Diesel that ties in with your favorite Marvel characters. On that note, I expect Diesel to somehow design a huge ass hammer into the Thor cologne bottle. Anything less, would be a crime. Diesel’s Iron Man “Only the Brave” cologne is expected to release mid-April and will be available major department stores and Diesel’s online store.
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I think I just wet my pants. Sideshow Collectibles is bustin’ out the big guns for the much anticipated sequel, Iron Man 2. Sideshow collaborated with Legacy effects to create a stunning Iron Man 2 Mark VI maquette.
With his identity as Iron Man exposed, Tony Stark now faces government pressure to share his armor technology with the military. Fearing that his powerful invention will be corrupted, Stark is unwilling to hand over the Iron Man technology. Stark must now forge new alliances and face powerful new enemies with Pepper Pots and James “Rhodey” Rhodes on his side.
Standing at an insane 17 inches tall, this bad ass statues features a shit load of bells and whistles such as LED powered light up action for Iron Man’s repulsor gloves, arc-reactor/uni-beam, and glowing eyes.
Sideshow Collectibles and Legacy Effects are proud to bring you the Iron Man Mark VI Maquette from the highly anticipated Iron Man 2 film. Sideshow’s team collaborated with Legacy Effects to create this incredible maquette, which was used to develop the original screen-used costume, capturing the awesome detail of Iron Man’s legendary armor. Each piece is individually painted and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. LED light-up eyes, repulsor hands and heart add incredible realism (battery operated function TBD). The Iron Man Mark VI Maquette is the perfect addition to any display.
This statue will definitely be a highly sought after collectible and as most Sideshow collectibles go, these will sell out before they release in the Winter. Even at a high price point of a little under 400 dollaroos, knowing Sideshow’s reputation, you surely are getting the most bang for your buck.
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