Review: Kotobukiya ARTFX+ 1/10 Avengers Marvel NOW! Iron Man

Character: Iron Man (Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark)

First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #39

Illustrator: Adi Granov

Sculptor: Abe Jun'nosuke

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya

Classification: ARTFX+

Scale: 1/10

Release: November 2014

Height: 6.5 inches

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Marvel comics is the next great property to get Kotobukiya's ARTFX+ statue treatment, and so of course the first series is none other than the Avengers, specifically the characters as they appear in Marvel NOW! In 2012 the comic book company relaunched several titles, shifting some characters into different books and updating some for modern audiences. More than anything, it provided a perfect jumping on point for new readers. Now the characters are brought to life as never before based on concept artwork by superstar artist Adi Granov. The latest Avenger to join the team is IRON MAN, who completes the lineup of Earth's defenders with his previously released allies Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Thor!

Created in 1963 by a group of comic book luminaries (including Stan Lee and Jack Kirby), Tony Stark was a rich playboy whose capture during the Cold War led him to create a technologically advanced powered armor suit bristling with weapons and science-fiction gadgets. Best known for fighting enemies such as Mandarin and Crimson Dynamo, Stark would over the years combat his own personal demons as well, making him a very nuanced and interesting character popular the world over. While he would continue improve and upgrade his armors, the brilliant industrialist/hero would also help found the premiere Marvel superhero group the Avengers and fight with them all the way into the current Marvel Now! Universe.

With a fresh start Tony appeared there with a brand new suit of Iron Man armor featuring a sleek design and a bold black and gold color schemes! The Iron Avenger stands at the ready, turned to his side as he raises his right hand to aim a repulsor at the enemy. Iron Man's armor is intricately detailed with layers, panels, vents, and other technological components like secondary repulsors, and the metallic paint really makes it shine.

Scultpted by the same master who did the rest of this Avenger series, Junnosuke Abe (RESTORE), Iron Man stands just under 6.5 inches tall (in the ARTFX+ 1/10th scale) on his included magnetic display base, Add Iron Man to your collection and complete the full lineup of ARTFX+ Marvel NOW! Avengers.

Package No.33

Finally, to complete my ARTFX+ Marvel NOW! Avengers. Iron Man has arrived. I took it from the Courier last night before their Office closing time. This was actually ready from my supplier way back December 24, 2014 and I just had time settled it last Sunday.

How I Create my own Photography Lightbox

Here is what I have been to do since the start of 2014. But because of my work, I haven't got the chance to prepare what I need to do this Project. Now, before ending 2014 I just manage to finish it and today I had finalized it before posting it here.

Here are the things we need to do this Project:
1. 2pcs Unused Box (Must be sturdy - in my case, I used 2pcs of LBC Kilobox5 with the dimension of 14x10.5x7in)
2. Aluminum Foil (I bought a 15m by 30cm for future use)
3. 2pcs 23watt Fluorescent Spiral Light Bulb (You can buy a higher wattage depends on the size of your Lightbox)

4. Tapes (Masking, Packing, Double Sided - much better if you would buy the clear tapes)

5. 2pcs Bulb Socket (I bought the sockets with built-in Switches - if you can't find the one with built-in Switch, you need to buy a separate switch for your bulb)

6. 2pcs Plugs (Much better if color coded - Black/White)

7. Flat Wires (Be sure to buy the wire that is compatible for Bulb use - the length will depend on your preference)

8. Tools (Flat Cutters, Scissors, Screwdriver)
9. Tracing Paper (it will be the diffuser of the Light coming out from the Lightbox)