We got to see these costumes at the Licensing Expo in Vegas yesterday. Here are the photos of Superman, Jor-El and Faora's costumes.
Man of Steel - the RPF Gallery
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Man of Steel costume thread
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ave4uevoli
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Must be great to have a costume like that. I'd never have to find the cheese grater when I want to make my bagel pizzas. :lol
Thanks for the pics Art
Thanks for the pics Art
Thanks for the several detailed shots Art.
I am actually surprised that so many on that Facebook post actually prefer the Brandon Routh costume over this. Brandon was good, the costume not so much; especially not the colors.
It is supposed to be blue and red, not blue and maroon. And that cape was not really flowing down smooth, was more rubbery. Granted the blue for the Man of Steel costume is a darker blue, but the red cape including the longer length looks much better. And that big chest emblem looks great.
The red trunks is part of Superman's costume legacy, but without it he doesn't become any less of a Superman. Costume changes and deviations from the comics always invite fan scrutiny, but it worked for Batman. And eventually the portrayal of the character becomes more important and costume design becomes secondary.
I am actually surprised that so many on that Facebook post actually prefer the Brandon Routh costume over this. Brandon was good, the costume not so much; especially not the colors.
It is supposed to be blue and red, not blue and maroon. And that cape was not really flowing down smooth, was more rubbery. Granted the blue for the Man of Steel costume is a darker blue, but the red cape including the longer length looks much better. And that big chest emblem looks great.
The red trunks is part of Superman's costume legacy, but without it he doesn't become any less of a Superman. Costume changes and deviations from the comics always invite fan scrutiny, but it worked for Batman. And eventually the portrayal of the character becomes more important and costume design becomes secondary.
The cape on the Man of Steel costume is REALLY impressive and carries a sense of prestige to it that the Routh cape lacked. There is a real feeling of royalty and weight to it while the Routh costume cape seemed like that cheap plastic you find in Halloween costumes. While the material is different, the weight of the new cape falls and flows in a very similar way to the Spartan capes from 300, which I LOVE!
I am with you on the big chest emblem. I really think that rocks!
EyeofSauron
Master Member
also, if you follow the current comics, superman doesnt have the red trunks anymore, only a red belt. i was never a fan of the underwear, but i think the red belt is perfect:
cavill does kinda look like this (im not a total fan of the new 52, but you gotta go with the times)
cavill does kinda look like this (im not a total fan of the new 52, but you gotta go with the times)
airair
Sr Member
the new costume is epic!
Just look at it, its astounding.
Given that WB wanted to move away from all previous incarnations, I think they have done a superb job with this costume. Its infinitely superior to the Superman Returns costume.
The Superman Returns costume was Blue and Maroon, it had a really pathetic looking cape attachment, too small of a shield and just felt very flat.
This new costume however is a massive improvement. The colours are actually blue and red, the boots are comic book accurate, the cape attachment, shield are comic book accurate.
The only things missing are the trunks/belt, and to replace them, they've added some neat lines which form a sort of belt.
Despite the lack of trunks, they are almost 99% accurate, nothing to complain about.
Sure, keeping some red on the trunk area would have made it perfect, but as it stands, I think it works great.
Would have liked an S shield on the cape, but thats not much of an issue.
Now just need to see the trailer!
Just look at it, its astounding.
Given that WB wanted to move away from all previous incarnations, I think they have done a superb job with this costume. Its infinitely superior to the Superman Returns costume.
The Superman Returns costume was Blue and Maroon, it had a really pathetic looking cape attachment, too small of a shield and just felt very flat.
This new costume however is a massive improvement. The colours are actually blue and red, the boots are comic book accurate, the cape attachment, shield are comic book accurate.
The only things missing are the trunks/belt, and to replace them, they've added some neat lines which form a sort of belt.
Despite the lack of trunks, they are almost 99% accurate, nothing to complain about.
Sure, keeping some red on the trunk area would have made it perfect, but as it stands, I think it works great.
Would have liked an S shield on the cape, but thats not much of an issue.
Now just need to see the trailer!
EyeofSauron
Master Member
i fixed the shield 
with the wider S, without any breakup, it looks kinda bland
still, imo better than the textured S
with the wider S, without any breakup, it looks kinda bland
still, imo better than the textured S
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nwjedidave
Sr Member
I wonder what the Jor-El costume was made out of? Looks like it could be a PITA to wear!
Thanks for the great pictures Art.
I think all the new stuff looks great!
Thanks for the great pictures Art.
I think all the new stuff looks great!
For those crapping on the new costume... are you SURE you aren't just remembering the Reeves costume with just a little more nostalgia attached to it than a critical eye to what looks cool?
i think the new suit is very cool indeed, sort of brings Supes right upto date IMHO
clancampbell
Sr Member
I absolutely adore the new costume! The colours, the chain-mail texture, the BIG S.......awesome, just awesome!
Rich
Rich
JD
Master Member
I have no idea what anyone sees in this new costume. :facepalm
It's not a Superman costume. It's a Bizzaro costume, the only thing it's missing is the backwards S emblem.
Superman is not dark and scaly - he's a bright, shiny beacon of hope.
The cape does look wonderful, but the new costume just makes my stomach turn.
It's not a Superman costume. It's a Bizzaro costume, the only thing it's missing is the backwards S emblem.
Superman is not dark and scaly - he's a bright, shiny beacon of hope.
The cape does look wonderful, but the new costume just makes my stomach turn.
For me, the new costume makes Superman look more like what I think of him as, an alien! The old costume looks just like, well, a costume!
I agree that compared to the old costume, the new is dark, but by itself, I don't think it is too dark or menacing.
One thing that I really like about the new costume that I don't think we see in the old is that Superman looks powerful and I really think that is important. The comics have almost always gotten this right, but ALL of the movies have fallen down in this area. This is the first time Superman looks like he might be the strongest man in the world.
I understand the power of nostalgia, but when I look at the Reeves costume compared to the Man of Steel costume, the Reeves costume is painfully cheesy and outdated. Did they need to go with the full on chainmail look? No, but to me, the Man of Steel costume is one I can get behind a whole lot more than I can the Reeves costume.
Oh, and the cape IS indeed amazing on the new costume!
JD
Master Member
Doesn't look too alien to me, just looks like it's following the basic Superhero-movie trend costume wise to me. Dark and textured. Plus, no matter what you do to the costume, it's still a humanoid wearing it.
I'll agree - none of the other movie/TV costumes really catpured the powerful-ness of Superman... I'm no fan of the Reeve costume/era and that just never did anything for me, even as a kid.
This new costume - in the official photo I've seen has captured some of the "epic-ness" of Superman. I've found the candid/spy shots of Cavill in costume to be pretty bad... just doesn't do much for me.
I'll agree - none of the other movie/TV costumes really catpured the powerful-ness of Superman... I'm no fan of the Reeve costume/era and that just never did anything for me, even as a kid.
This new costume - in the official photo I've seen has captured some of the "epic-ness" of Superman. I've found the candid/spy shots of Cavill in costume to be pretty bad... just doesn't do much for me.
EyeofSauron
Master Member
the thing is, there can be so much difference to the shots we got to the actual movie due to lighting and color correction, you cant really judge just on the pics alone
JD
Master Member
Sure I can. I'm basing my opinion on the overall design - dark, scaly, no shorts, wacky S design = not a Superman to me.
nightwind1
Well-Known Member
Nope. The Reeve costume was a near-perfect reproduction of the classic costume, in pretty much EVERY detail. It's still the perfect Superman movie costume.
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