Sideshow Iron Man Life Size Bust **Now with Video**
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Propazoid
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I just got mine as well. They still claim it's 1:1...it looks a little small to me. The front collar bones are painted resin, not metal. Honestly, it is not worth $699. If i paid $499 I would have been a lot happier. Mine actually has a scratch right on the nose & also the right side of the forehead has a "dent" in the resin. I will be sending mine back,hopefully for a replacement. It's a great looking piece, but it deff was not priced right.
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MML
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Sorry to hear that about your bust, hope they get it sorted.
i thought this delay was to get it right?
looks like they didnt. how can thier qc let these go out the door in that state.
sideshow used to piss all over MR now they are about equal in terms of shoddy workmanship.
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I honestly think it's 1:1 Robert Downey Jr. is between 5'4" and 5'6" (from reports). I've seen the real armor at Comicon and photographed it up close, it looked small/short and was on a raised base 1-2" off the ground. I'm 5'10" and my head would fit in the Sideshow bust (but it would be tight).
On value...if you're lucky to get one of these with no damage. I think you'll be very happy with the piece. It's really cool, mine is on my desk at work and everyone here loves it. Now, I think the price tag is a bit steep for the paint job, quality control issues, and finishing work on some areas (including the base) that made the prototype look better than what we're getting. All that said, I don't regret buying it at all.
It was mastered at Stan Winston Studios (which no longer exists) from studio molds of the real suit, it's an incredible design, no one has made a replica that accurately captures the shape, expression, and character we see on screen yet (perhaps someone will eventually now that this can be closely studies). All that makes me very happy to own this piece.
I agree, if it was $499 it would be perfect.
On value...if you're lucky to get one of these with no damage. I think you'll be very happy with the piece. It's really cool, mine is on my desk at work and everyone here loves it. Now, I think the price tag is a bit steep for the paint job, quality control issues, and finishing work on some areas (including the base) that made the prototype look better than what we're getting. All that said, I don't regret buying it at all.
It was mastered at Stan Winston Studios (which no longer exists) from studio molds of the real suit, it's an incredible design, no one has made a replica that accurately captures the shape, expression, and character we see on screen yet (perhaps someone will eventually now that this can be closely studies). All that makes me very happy to own this piece.
I agree, if it was $499 it would be perfect.
ave4uevoli
Sr Member
opened mine up yesterday - the paint is perfect. (thank goodness)
there is a small indent in the faceshell on the right side near the right eye. It's not the worst, and it's not noticeable from even a foot away.. so I'm going to keep it.
I doubt anyone but me will get close enough to see what the bust smells like. :lol
Yup, I'm also 5'6" and I think my head could fit in the helmet. It is 1:1 in my book.
there is a small indent in the faceshell on the right side near the right eye. It's not the worst, and it's not noticeable from even a foot away.. so I'm going to keep it.
I doubt anyone but me will get close enough to see what the bust smells like. :lol
Yup, I'm also 5'6" and I think my head could fit in the helmet. It is 1:1 in my book.
SpideyFett
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I had access to the Stan Winston Iroman suit shown in the Hasbro section (thanks Daryl) and the Sideshow bust (before the glass was put over it) before the show even opened, both shown at SDCC ... and in my opinion they are the EXACT same size...
I think what the problem here is we are all under the perception that this helmet is bigger in our minds eye than what we think....I was completely floored on how small they Both were....amazed really.
IMO, I think the scale is perfect..relatively speaking.:thumbsup.
I think what the problem here is we are all under the perception that this helmet is bigger in our minds eye than what we think....I was completely floored on how small they Both were....amazed really.
IMO, I think the scale is perfect..relatively speaking.:thumbsup.
It was a fake video. Along the lines of the "girlfriend that destroyed her boyfriends SideShow 1:4 scale Speederbike".
The jist of it is, is that if you receive an item from Sideshow that is broken or has problems, instead of them paying to ship it back they request photos of the item destroyed before they will ship you out a new item. So idiots think it's fun to post videos of them breaking these $500+ items and tag it the videos as being such.
Polsnulspace
Sr Member
There was a video over at The Import Forums a wee while back of one of the members dropping his IM bust from a rooftop after SS asked him to destroy it. So there is defo a legit vidoe somewhere...I just couldn't find it!
EDIT: Found it.........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsrNYZgD29s
Polsnulspace
Sr Member
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simplyprops
Active Member
Wow that's very very nice, must have one 
