6/22/2023 0 Comments Iron man mark 85![]() ![]() It does however make it a little difficult to reattach the leg should you accidentally pop it off (like I did whilst trying to put the figure into the obligatory superhero landing pose), but everything feels nice and tight without any fear of breakage. The hip joints for example have a silver cover piece situated between the crotch and the leg, which almost perfectly covers up any gaps in the silhouette when the joint is used to its full potential. That isn't especially more articulation than what's packed into the usual Figuart, but it's how it pulls it all off that makes it so satisfying. Altogether the figure features a ball jointed head and neck section, swivel hinge shoulders with added butterfly joints, bicep swivels, double hinged elbows, ball jointed wrists, ball jointed torso and waist sections, "pull down" ball jointed hips, double hinge knees, swivel hinge ankle rockets and then of course the hinged toe section at the end of each foot. The sleeker aesthetic has also done wonders for the overall articulation of the figure, leading to what's undoubtedly one of the most posable Iron Man toys the line has put out. With most high-end toy companies either focussing on the movie suits or their own interpretation of comic book variants, the Mark 85 offers this sweet spot for people looking for a movie-styled Iron Man figure that has the right shades of comic influence. Just take a look at any Iron Man appearance from the 70s or 80s and you won't see much in the way of armour plating, you'll see what's essentially a gold bodysuit with with some armour bits slapped on. It's understandable why this progression in design would turn some fans off from the new armours, but as well as being in-keeping with Stark's advancements in technology in the film's it's also led to the designs feeling like much closer approximations of the comic look. ![]() Even when compared to the (still relatively recent) Mark 45 armour from Age of Ultron you can see that the smooth, robotic panels have evolved into defined muscle shape and detailing. ![]() Over the years the Iron Man suit has developed from bulky armour into a sleek bodysuit, and the Mark 85 definitely feels like the natural endpoint to that change. Just take care when posing and take note of what parts rub against each other, and hopefully that'll be enough to alleviate the sole problem on this exceptionally good looking figure. My figure came pre-packaged with scuff mark on the knee, and I've already begun to notice minor paint rub here and there just from posing the figure. That beautiful finish does come at a price though, so be warned of paint rub/blemishes appearing on both the glossy red and metallic gold sections. Figuarts line these days but an addition that gives these figures more heft and stability. Much like previous releases, the Mark 85 also has die cast metal feet - a rarity in the S.H. ![]() The translucent blue used for the eyes and arc reactor is really well done, especially in the case of the former as its far more vibrant than the barely noticeable blues used on the earlier Iron Man figures. Yet despite all of said detailing, the suit is far from overcomplicated and has a very natural, organic look to it that suits the nanotechnology Stark uses in later films. The moulding on this release is exceptionally sharp, and the bright colours help bring out all that added detailing that the suit is covered head to toe in. The Mark 85 suit is the perfect balance of Iron Man's iconic red and gold colours, throwing in a healthy dose of silver lining for extra effect. Even if you're new to the range, it doesn't take much time handling the Mark 85 to see why they're considered among Figuarts' best. Figuarts Iron Man figures aren't just popular because the character is popular, they've also sold extremely well because they're all exceptionally good figures too. ![]()
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