I'm really surprised to see that most people like mk 3 too. I guess I thought I was odd man out as its an older model. I agree with most comments re: proportions and comic throw back. The farther they depart from the comic, the less I like it. I think that's why I like viii in that it's sleek and a lot like modern ironman sans the paint job. I also wonder why they don't put more thrusters around the new body, but alas.