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- Hot Toys presents a new Iron Man figure based on
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. - Robert Downey Jr. is open to returning as Iron Man, citing his connection to the character.
- The figure is not yet available for pre-order.
One of the most beloved MCU characters in the history of the franchise just got a new figure from an iconic movie. The official Hot Toys Instagram unveiled the first look at a new Iron Man figure, based on Robert Downey Jrthe appearance of . in the 2012 film, the avengers. The first avengers The film was the first Marvel Studios team effort, and at the time was seen as one of the most ambitious films ever made. RDJ's Tony Stark is part of the reason the movie works so well and also why he changed the world of cinema forever, so it's only fitting that he gets a Hot Toys figure to commemorate his legendary performance.
This is the latest in what has been an incredibly hot pun for Hot Toys as of late. In the past few weeks alone, the toy and collectibles company has released figures from several of the world's biggest movie franchises, including one based on Jake Sully in Avatar: The Way of Water. Hot Toys has also collaborated with Marvel and Star Wars in recent weeks, releasing new Droideka Destroyer and Anakin Skywalker figures from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Hugh JackmanWolverine also received a figure based on his appearance in the upcoming MCU film, Deadpool and Wolverine.
Robert Downey Jr. will return. like iron man?
Downey Jr.'s Iron Man has not been seen on the big screen since his death in Avengers: Endgame in 2019. While it seemed at the time that Downey was saying goodbye to the character for good, it seems like a few things have changed in the past five years. Downey recently revealed that he is still open to an Iron Man return, citing that after playing the character for so long, he now feels that Tony Stark is part of his own DNA. It's hard to argue with that logic after watching Downey speak in public; he has a charisma and mystique to him that feels very similar to Tony Starke. With Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine after being away from the character for seven years and meeting his end in another beloved film, it's impossible to rule out an RDJ return as Iron Man, either in Avengers: Secret Wars or another project.
The Iron Man Hot Toys figure does not yet have an official release date and is not yet available for pre-order. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watch Downey Jr. like Iron Man the avengersnow streaming on Disney+.
the avengers
When an unexpected enemy threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team to pull the world out of the water of disaster. Touring the world, he begins a daring recruiting effort.
- director
- Joss Whedon
- Execution time
- 143 minutes
Watch on Disney+
