Anthony Le Creates a Real-Life Iron Man Suit
Allison Love — July 20, 2010 — Tech
References: wired & bornrich.org
In creating his very own Iron Man armor, Anthony Le has proven himself as a die-hard Iron Man fan. Le spent $4,000 on materials to create this amazing real life armor, which has many of the same perks as its on-screen counterpart.
The helmet of the suit is made from clay and liquid resin and shares the same features as the on-screen version. Further, the has a dent-proof exterior, LED eyes and even a motorized faceplate! Anthony Le’s version of the Iron Man suit looks identical to the real thing, making it an amazing work of art.
The helmet of the suit is made from clay and liquid resin and shares the same features as the on-screen version. Further, the has a dent-proof exterior, LED eyes and even a motorized faceplate! Anthony Le’s version of the Iron Man suit looks identical to the real thing, making it an amazing work of art.
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