TEASER: WHIPLASH ACTION FIGURE IN 1/6TH-SCALE BY HOT TOYS

After the earlier announcement of War Machine [tagged], Iron Man 2's villain WHIPLASH get the 1/6th-scale-treatment courtesy of Hot Toys with the lone-image above released today via their e-newsletter, along with the following press:

PRESS: Guess who he is? An electrical technician, weapon designer, assassin or villain?
Holding sophisticated metal-like whips, wearing burnt and torn jumpsuit, carrying real-like electricity generator on his back, he is fiercely heading to battle against the armored superhero Iron Man!

Coming with full gear of highly detailed weapons and accessories, this collectible figurine shall be amazing enough to enter your collection, not to mention the newly developed head sculpt with realized likeness of the leading actor, Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke! Another highlight of the collectible is the forceful muscular upper body which is widely covered in patterned tattoos! Just like other Iron Man collectible figurines, the light-up function is expected, presenting on his chest.

Curious about how he looks like? More photos are coming! Can't wait? The 1/6th scale Limited Edition Whiplash Collectible Figurine from the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie is available for pre-order now!

[First posted 23.03.2010 on TOYSREVIL]

IRON MAN MARK IV COLLECTIBLE BUST IN 1/4-SCLE BY HOT TOYS

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PRESS: Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/4th scale Mark IV collectible bust from the Iron Man 2 movie. It is specially produced based on the image of Mark IV in the movie, which is presented in fine sculpture, highlighting the light-up functions. The 1/4th scale Mark IV collectible bust specially features:

- Iconic character Mark IV from Iron Man 2 movie in approximately 1/4th scale in fine sculpture
- Approximately 9.5 inches / 24 cm tall
- LED-lighted eyes and heart (white light, battery operated)
- Metallic red and gold-colored painting on armor
- Specially designed square-shaped stand supporting the bust and featuring the Mark IV nameplate and movie logo

The Mark IV bust has a scheduled release date of end 2nd-quarter, 2010.

[First posted 15.03.2010 on TOYSREVIL]

WAR MACHINE ACTION FIGURE IN 1/6TH-SCALE BY HOT TOYS

After the previously posted teaser last week, Hot Toys starts off a brand new week with the full reveal of their upcoming WAR MACHINE (from the Iron Man 2 movie) in glorious articulated 1/6th-scale! Scheduled for an end-2nd quarter to early-3rd quarter 2010 release, the figure also features a "James Rhodes" facesculpt (with the likeness of actor "Don Cheadle") underneath the armor-mask, courtesy of Kojun (with paint and art direction by JC. Hong) ~ which surprisingly doesn't "wow" me ... but reckon as a figure itself, it may well appeal to collectors and hardcore IM-fans.



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1/6th scale War Machine Collectible Figure [Product code: MMS120]
PRESS: Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale War Machine collectible figure from the Iron Man 2 movie. The movie-accurate War Machine collectible is highly detailed and fully deployed, specially crafted based on the image of Don Cheadle as the well-received character War Machine in the movie, highlighting the well equipped armor, light-up functions and weapons.

The 1/6th scale War Machine collectible figure specially features:

- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Don Cheadle as War Machine in the movie Iron Man 2
- Alternate head with authentic likeness of Don Cheadle as Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the movie
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 36 points of articulations
- Movable and detachable parts on shoulder and waist
- Four (4) pairs of interchangeable palms
+ One (1) pair with improved articulations, movable fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated)
+ One (1) pair of open palms with light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated)
+ One (1) pair of relaxed palms with light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated)
+ One (1) pair of fists
- Metallic grey flat colored painting on armor
- Special features on armor
+ LED-lighted eyes and heart (red light, battery operated)
+ Articulated flaps at the back of armor on left and right legs


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Weapons:
- One (1) articulated shoulder-mounted gatling gun, rotatable and multidirectional
- Two (2) shoulder-mounted cannons with one on left and one on right side
- Two (2) machine guns with one behind left and one behind right forearm

Accessory:
- Figure base with War Machine nameplate and movie logo

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun
- Head Painted by JC. Hong
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong


[First posted 15.03.2010 on TOYSREVIL]

IRON MAN 2 TRAILER 2

Trailer #2 for IRON MAN 2 ~ that was supposed to have premiered when Alice In Wonderland premiered. (Also viewable in high-res via trailers.apple.com). This trailer basically tells the story of Iron Man 2, I reckon, featuring extension of scenes we've seen before in the first trailer, as well as the "reveal" of one of Stark's new MARK 5 "suitcase"-armour ~ Eat your metal-heart out, Transformers!


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[First posted 08.03 on TOYSREVIL]

Iron Man 2: The IMAX Experience Trailer