April 16, 2013 the main trailer
for Man of Steel goes viral over the net and takes the breath out of each
Superman fan. This third trailer shows
the phase and how action-packed this re-telling of Superman’s Origin. Check out
the Third and Main Trailer for Man of Steel here.
1. General Zod is fierce; the reinvention of the
character is not something I expected. Michael Shannon executed Zod that would
shun fear to humans as a conqueror and full of hate to the House of El longing
for vengeance to Jor-El’s son Kal-El.
2. Wonderer
Clark, searching for this true purpose.
This is reminiscing of the graphic novel Superman: Birthright by Mark
Waid.
3. Action-packed
movie with a heart, I got to admit I love how Zack Snyder imagination and how
brilliant Goyer and Nolan with the story. I truly believe that this is NOT THE
SUPERMAN MOVIE WE NEED but THE SUPERMAN MOVIE WE DESERVE since Christopher
Reeve’s 1978 movie.
4. Russell
Crowe as Jor-El for me translates as the Marlon Brando of this generation. The futuristic medieval look is great on
screen.
5. AMY
ADAMS as Lois Lane is not how I would imagine it but seeing them for the first
time is a re-invention of the 1st interview looks very promising.
With everything said, I am very
psych about the Man of Steel’s debut. My favorite part of the trailer is the
crest or symbol defined “It’s not an “S”, in my world it’s the symbol of hope.”
I had high hopes that that
packaging would change much like the Green Lantern and Dark Knight Rises Movie
Masters line but it’s the same with the Superman Figure and will be the same
for all the Movie Masters Man of Steel Line.
I will not go through with the box further as it was already discussed
in the Superman Figure Review -> http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/man-of-steel-movie-masters-figure-review.html#.UXDBFEomCSo
In the Superman Review I was asked to post the Bottom part which contains the serial numbers so here it is. Since these are advance figures I can understand speculations. Hopefully this will suffice the inquiries regarding this issue.
It stands 6” tall and is in
perfect scale with the other Movie Masters Line. It comes with an “S” Symbol
stand with a color scheme similar or patterned with the figure. It does not
differ in any way from the Superman Stand. The Armor and crest symbol depicts a
mix of medieval yet highly advance technology for Kryptonians in this movie. The figure itself is a teaser of how
intricate and attention to detail was given.
It is well designed and crafted giving us a closer look of what to
expect in the movie. The figure depicts
the armor over the costume with a lighter color from what Superman is wearing,
same texture though. The head sculpt is just as presented in the promo
pictures, it has Crowe somewhere but not as uncanny as Cavil’s headsculpt on
Superman. I can live with the head not depicting Russell Crowe but I am very
disappointed that it has no cape. I see how Mattel and the Four Horsemen wanted
to boast about the intricate details put into the figure, but removing an
iconic part of the character is something else. Man I would accept a clip-on
cloth or rubber cape, if the reason is what I suspected. Aside from these 2 points,
I like the figure a lot! I am thinking of making a custom clip-on or attachable
cloth cape afterwards, I will add those pictures or will make a supplementary review
with the cape. I am giving the figure a 4/5.
The articulation in this figure
surprises me, I love how all the hinges and cuts of the figure are well concealed. It features all the standard DCUC points of
articulation. The Arms movements are constrained due to the cable like
attachments due to the design of the Kryptonian Armor. The head as far as this
figure is concern can tilt upwards fairly and is not hindered by the armor.
Aside from the hindered arms I love the articulation and still no abs-crunch
but its ok, also the way the arms are hindered Jor-El cannot make a flying
pose. I really don’t mind because Jor-El doesn’t fly in krypton but the cape I
really want. I give it a 4.5/5.
Paint is awesome for this figure,
it’s not as bland as it thinks coz, the bronze armor has those little shadowing
details, inner suit is lighter and details are distinguishable. The skin tone is
better than my Superman figure and facial hair is well applied, no smudges,
shadowing is also applied to a certain extent but does justice to the figure. I
give it a 4.5/5.
Jor-El Crest Base
Copyright Njvelasquez 2013
Now on to the Review of the Mattel
Movie Masters Man of Steel – Jor-El Figure. This is my second review from the
new Man of Steel Movie figure. Special
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Packaging:
I had high hopes that that
packaging would change much like the Green Lantern and Dark Knight Rises Movie
Masters line but it’s the same with the Superman Figure and will be the same
for all the Movie Masters Man of Steel Line.
I will not go through with the box further as it was already discussed
in the Superman Figure Review -> http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/man-of-steel-movie-masters-figure-review.html#.UXDBFEomCSo
In the Superman Review I was asked to post the Bottom part which contains the serial numbers so here it is. Since these are advance figures I can understand speculations. Hopefully this will suffice the inquiries regarding this issue.
I still wish there was a collect and connect for this line but like the Dark Knight Movie Masters line, there was none.
The Figure:
It stands 6” tall and is in
perfect scale with the other Movie Masters Line. It comes with an “S” Symbol
stand with a color scheme similar or patterned with the figure. It does not
differ in any way from the Superman Stand. The Armor and crest symbol depicts a
mix of medieval yet highly advance technology for Kryptonians in this movie. The figure itself is a teaser of how
intricate and attention to detail was given.
It is well designed and crafted giving us a closer look of what to
expect in the movie. The figure depicts
the armor over the costume with a lighter color from what Superman is wearing,
same texture though. The head sculpt is just as presented in the promo
pictures, it has Crowe somewhere but not as uncanny as Cavil’s headsculpt on
Superman. I can live with the head not depicting Russell Crowe but I am very
disappointed that it has no cape. I see how Mattel and the Four Horsemen wanted
to boast about the intricate details put into the figure, but removing an
iconic part of the character is something else. Man I would accept a clip-on
cloth or rubber cape, if the reason is what I suspected. Aside from these 2 points,
I like the figure a lot! I am thinking of making a custom clip-on or attachable
cloth cape afterwards, I will add those pictures or will make a supplementary review
with the cape. I am giving the figure a 4/5.
Articulation:
Paint:
Paint is awesome for this figure,
it’s not as bland as it thinks coz, the bronze armor has those little shadowing
details, inner suit is lighter and details are distinguishable. The skin tone is
better than my Superman figure and facial hair is well applied, no smudges,
shadowing is also applied to a certain extent but does justice to the figure. I
give it a 4.5/5.
Overall : 4.5/5
It’s a must have for Superman
Collectors given this rare chance of having to own a Jor-El Figure. I really
with a Lara, Lois and Perry White figure would come out but sources say these
are the listings of Man of Steel Movie Masters Line.
That’s all for now, will be
posting more picture when I finish the cape modification for this figure and
some shots of them together.
Copyright Njvelasquez 2013
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