Hot Toys Iron Man 2 Whiplash and Black Widow

Any respectable geek knows that Hot Toys makes the most amazing 12 inch action figures on the market. They blew us away with their Iron Man creations and now, that roster grows by two with the impending release of Black Widow and Whiplash, bearing likenesses that will freak you out if you stare into their faces for too long. THEY ARE JUST THAT REAL!!

The movie-accurate Black Widow collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Scarlett Johansson in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, hair implantation, highly detailed costume and accessories.

The 1/6th scale Black Widow Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly sculpted head with movie-accurate facial expression and make-up
- Real fabric hair implantation in brownish red long curly hair
- Newly developed TrueType body highlighting her body shape
- Approximately 28 cm tall
- Over 28 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable gloved palms (one (1) pair of relaxed palms; one (1) pair for holding pistols)
- One (1) extra right gloved palm for posing on waist
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume :
- One-piece tight dark blue colored jumpsuit with one (1) belt included
- One (1) extra greyish black colored belt with pouches and pistol holster
- One (1) pair of leather-like greyish blue colored platform boots with buckles

Accessories:
- Two (2) pistols
- One (1) pair of bracelets with multiple-bullet design
- Figure base with Black Widow nameplate and the movie logo

Release date: end Q3 – early Q4 2010

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

The movie-accurate Whiplash collectible is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the image of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, muscular upper body, patterned tattoos, light-up functions, highly detailed accessories and weapons.

The 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:

- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly developed head sculpt with real-like facial expression, wrinkles and beard
- Multi-layered stereoscopic hair sculpture with grey highlight on dark brown hair
- Newly developed upper muscular body and arms
- Highly detailed patterned tattoos on neck, upper body, arms, palms and fingers
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 30 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms
+ One (1) pair for holding metal-like whips
+ One (1) pair of fists
- LED chest light (white light, battery operated, battery included)
- Metal-like electricity generator with light-up function at the back
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:
- Brown-colored jumpsuit with burning effect and holes
- Hydraulic exoskeleton with brown-colored leather-like harness
- Brown-colored leather-like belt with accessories
- One (1) pair of brown-colored buckled boots

Accessories:
- One (1) pair of metal-like whips with real-like flashes and wires
- Necklace with cross-shaped pendant
- Figure base with Whiplash nameplate and movie logo

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

Iron Man 2 Clipapalooza

While I'm 4 square against the over abundance of spoilerific clips which rain down on us prior to a film's release, for the sake of those who DO like their geeky world rocked, I'll dish out the 4 new clips Paramount sent over for Iron Man 2! 2 WEEKS!!!

New Iron Man 2 Eye Candy

2 WEEKS!!! The privileged on the west coast have already been pumped full of armored ecstasy, but for us normal folks, its just another 2 weeks til we dive back into the Marvel Movie Universe. Paramount dishes out new clips (which I'm not posting because I WANT TO BE SURPRISED BY SOME OF THIS FREAKING MOVIE) and new images I will actually post..for you...out of love. I even did a clean up on the Black Widow/Tony Stark pic as it was grainy and she looked like she had a 5 o'clock shadow and armpit stubbles.


Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film based on the legendary Marvel Super Hero “Iron Man,” reuniting director Jon Favreau and Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. In “Iron Man 2,” the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

MAY 7th Mother Truckers!!! Bring yo slurpee cups!!!

NEW Iron Man 2 Eye Candy

It's Nick Fury, Black Widow, Iron Man and War Machine versus Ivan Vanko AKA Whiplash,

Melina Vostokoff AKA Iron Maiden and the malicious machinations of Justin Hammer and his army of military robot drones. It's the smack down heard cross the Marvel Movie Universe!!! Can't wait for this movie? Neither can we..to the point where it's causing me actual physical anguish and nightmares that my life is incomplete. ONE MONTH and all will be revealed!! Until then, feast on the lavish eye candy bestowed upon us by the benevolent wizards of Paramount.











P.S. Someone bring me a Black Widow poster from Wonder Con!!
P.S.S...If I get enough comments below, I'll run the next Iron Man article with the giant sized version of the BW poster so you can have it printed and practice making out with her.

Iron Man 2 Italian TV Spot

Ah yes, it is turning out to be Iron Man day here, isn't it? Coming Soon just posted the Italian commercial running for Iron Man 2. So you ask yourself, what is better than Iron Man on the big screen?! ITALIAN IRON MAN ON THE BIG SCREEN!!! I'm sure this would work in Spanish too. Es Mui Macho.



With a lineup including War Machine, Nick Fury, Black Widow and Iron Man himself on the side of good and Whiplash and the Military Drones (one for each branch of the US military service as shown HERE) on team evil, there's no doubt this movie will short circuit many a nerdy mind...but one question still remains. Have we seen all the bad guys yet? Stay tuned!!

Hot Toys Expands Iron Man 2 Lines

If you are an action figure junkie, you know Hot Toys makes the best 12 inch figures in the world. When they said they'd be continuing their Iron Man movie line with pieces from IM2, we said "Sure, just have my paychecks directly funneled to your sales team. I'll live off Top Ramen for a month. " Now, Hot Toys is looking to grab the cash we earmarked for ketchup packets as well.

Hot Toys is proud to present the 3 inches mini Cosbaby series from the Iron Man 2 movie. Each cosbaby stands approximately 3 inches / 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite Iron Man 2 movie characters in baby forms and their unique designs in special format.

















Designs inclusive: 7 designs + 1 secret version
- Iron Man (Mark IV version)
- Iron Man (Mark VI version)
- Tony Stark (Mark IV version)
- War Machine
- Whiplash
- Black Widow
- Nick Fury
+ 1 secret version






Special features: Snap kits with joint articulations (Note: simple assembly is required)
Amazing detailed accessories - Release date: end Q2, 2010

I need all of these. Thank you. Oh..and there's also this...

Toy Fair 2010: Hasbro: Iron Man 2

Hasbro is gearing up for Iron Man 2 with a broader range of toys which delve deeper into Tony Stark’s little corner of the Marvel universe with new armors, more exclusives, more different types of figures and vehicles..well..basically more of everything since they know you love the tin man!

Action Figures: Dollar Stores will see a special line of 3 inch figures with limited articulation, exclusive only to those stores. The line kicks off with Mark 3 and 6 armors as well as War Machine as well as others we were not told about. Look for these March 1st.

Hasbro's Iron Man 2 Lineup

IRON MAN 2 rockets into theaters this spring after the fan-favorite Super Hero took the world by storm with his big screen debut two years ago. In 2010, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) recreates the exhilarating action from the most anticipated Super Hero film of the year with its explosive IRON MAN 2 toy line.

At the end of the original IRON MAN movie, TONY STARK reveals that he is IRON MAN. As fans await the premiere of the sequel, they too can take a turn at being like IRON MAN with three new role-play items. The new IRON MAN HELMET includes mission directives from Jarvis and a “slow release” visor that slides into place. Beyond donning the helmet, IRON MAN wannabes can strap on the IRON MAN 2 3-IN-1 REPULSOR, which is outfitted with projectiles, lights and sounds to replicate the Super Hero’s battles. To complete the fantasy makeover, kids can also attach the IRON MAN ARC CHEST LIGHT to their shirt.

More Iron Man 2 Details Revealed Through Diamond Select's Minimates

The movie is still a lifetime away (for the die hard Marvel fan, that is), but Diamond Select got the green light to show off their Minimate designs for Iron Man 2, which reveal a lot more than you would expect them to be able to! ..or not at all if the designs aren't in the movie...which might be the case. Anyway, here's the precious plastic news. Click on any of the pics to super size...

Due in stores this March, two new assortments of Minimates are sure to thrill fans of all ages!

While one particular high-flying armor-clad character will remain hidden until the March release date, we can now reveal the full contents of our upcoming Marvel Minimates Series 35 Assortment and Iron Man 2 Single Pack Minimates Display. Rounding out the cast of Series 35 is the high-tech army builder paired with Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan - Hammer Industries' Hammer Drone! Glimpsed only briefly in the Iron Man 2 trailer, not much is known about the Hammer Drones - except that Iron Man and War Machine will apparently square off against an entire squad of them at some point during the film.




The biggest reveal comes in the form of our Iron Man 2 Single Pack Minimates Display, a special set of individually boxed Iron Man 2 Minimates limited to only 500 cases. This set was under complete lockdown, however now we can reveal the full contents!

Each display will include 12 individually packaged Iron Man 2 Minimates, including:

Air Assault Drone
Ground Assault Drone
Sea Assault Drone
Tactical Assault Drone

Styled after the four branches of the US Military, exact how these high-powered armors will come to exist and what their creation means for Iron Man remains to be seen - but we can't wait to find out!


Plus limited short-packs found in every case featuring:
Battle Damaged Hammer Drone
Justin Hammer


Retailers can still order this limited set as part of their January 2010 Previews orders, so if you want these Iron Man 2 exclusives to become a part of your collection make sure you let them know before it's too late! Marvel Minimates Series 35 includes Iron Man & Whiplash, Iron Man & War Machine, the high-tech mystery army-builder & Pepper Potts, plus the limited variant Happy Hogan! Each two-inch Minimate features 14 points of articulation plus removable and interchangeable parts.

Iron Man 2 Poster Revealed

I'll just let you soak this in.


Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow
Mickey Rourke as Whiplash
Olivia Munn (G4) as Iron Maiden
Don Cheadle as War Machine
Sam Jackson as Nick Fury


...and Stan Lee as Larry King. I guarantee you there will be a picture somewhere of Stan posing with the beautiful Ironette dancers.

Sold? Sold. This is the number one reason I'm excited for 2010.




Poster credit Yahoo Movies.