Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Iron Man 2 Comic Series Action Figure War Machine by Hasbro

This is yet another version of War Machine (comic version) that is released by Hasbro for the Iron Man Movie 2 action figure line and features 2 shoulder cannons with launching missiles (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&ST=SO&ID=26528&PG=1)

Package Contents:
Aside from the figure which is around 3 3/4 inches tall, you also get a display stand and 3 armor cards.The packaging is the common blister type package. 

Collector's Perspective:
As a collector, this would probably be more of a play toy than a showcase toy for me. I can buy several characters and play with my son or nephew and not have to worry about getting the figures damaged. I also like the fact that you can bring this figure outdoors (mall maybe) and do a photo shoot without attracting too much attention (imagine if you brought your 12" figure with you instead).


This figure sells for about $9.99 in Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Action-Figure-Machine/dp/B0038L1Y58), $7.49 at Toys R US (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3797567) and $6.99 at Hasbro (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&ST=SO&ID=26528&PG=1). This sells for P 449.75 here in the Philippines but its vey hard to get already. My friend was able to buy his at P 550.00 from the secondary market.





Some Issues:
1.) Limited pose ability.
2.) The details are not as nice as the other War Machine figure.


PhoTOYgrapher's Perspective:
Usually figures this small (3 3/4 inch) lacks details and have poor quality paint jobs but Hasbro's Iron Man Movie 2 action figures are up to par. Though it suffers (just a wee bit) in detail compared to the movie version War Machine, it is still a good figure to phoTOYgraph. Shoot it below eye level and you will have a picture that makes him big, while shooting above eye level will make him look small. Bring it outdoors and you can probably create interesting scenarios with it.




Gears used:
Canon DSLR
Canon 100mm f2.8 Lens
Benro A300 Tripod
3 pcs. Jinbei 180 Watts (each), Softbox and Grid
Falcon Eyes Product Table

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