Gifting Guide to Iron Man Movie Action Figures

One of the biggest movies in 2008 is the mega blockbuster Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. Now unless you grew up as a comic book fan, there's a good chance that you're not familiar with this guy. Well, he's a comic book superhero from Marvel Comics and he's been around since the 60's. Perhaps you've heard of his more popular colleagues: Spiderman, the Hulk, and Wolverine. And possibly Captain America.

Also, maybe you're familiar with the Black Sabbath song, Iron Man. A very catchy tune, but that song is not about the comic book super hero either.

So now, this year, maybe your grand child, nephew, or son is enamored by the movie and desires an Iron Man movie action figure. Perhaps you went shopping online or in the stores and discovered that there are different versions of this toy. It's probably not a good idea to buy them all. So here's the skinny on the variances of Iron Man's armor.

THE DIFFERENT ARMORS OF IRON MAN

Red and Gold Mark 03 Armor. This is Iron Man's standard armor. It's also his most popular version. In the movie, the Mark III armor is what Tony Stark was using when he fought the main bad guy, Iron Monger. If you're buying a gift, this is the safest and probably all you need to know. The next versions are for more discerning tastes. Maybe for collectors or if you think your grandchild, nephew, or son should be a one-upper. There's a line of Iron Man Mark 03 action figure with the label Repulsor Power. This is so because of the repulsor ray that shoots from the palm of Iron Man's gloves.

Silver Mark 02 Armor. In the movie, the Mark II is the armor that Tony Stark first built upon his return from hostage captivity. It's the one that froze in mid-flight as he flew up in the stratosphere. It's nothing special. In fact, it's kinda bland as a toy. However, do not confuse Iron Man's Mark 2 armor with the silver metallic armor Warmachine worn by Tony's friend Jim Rhodes.

Metallic Grey Mark 01 Armor. After the Red and Gold, this one is maybe the next popular Iron Man suit. The Mark I armor is the very first armor Tony wore as Iron Man. It's the one he built while in captivity.

Hulk Buster Armor. This armor is NOT in the movie. It's from a comic book, Iron Man #305. But to many, it is the most intriguing and the most exciting. In the comic books, Iron Man often crosses path with the Incredible Hulk. In one of the epic series, Tony Starks made the Hulkbuster armor in order to battle the Hulk hand-to-hand. The Hulk vs Iron Man is something fans hope to see in the big screen.

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Australian Action Movie Gets Good Reviews

A recently released Australian action movie has received good reviews. Tomorrow When The War Began is a young adult movie about a group of teenagers who leave for a camping trip while on school holidays. While they are away they notice a lot of planes flying overhead but aren't too concerned about it as the annual Commemorative Day festivities are on back home so think the planes have something to do with that.

When they arrive back home from their trip they are in for a shock. Their homes are deserted, their families nowhere to be found, some of their animals are dead, and they contact the outside world on their phones as there is no reception.

They decide to head into town that night to uncover what's going on. They are shocked to discover the main street buildings are half standing, armed soldiers are patrolling the streets, and their family and most of the rural community of Wirrawee is being held captive at the showground.

Deciding that they have to do something to stop the enemy force that's invaded their country the group decide to form a guerrilla army group and do what they can to obstruct the stronghold the soldiers have over the town.

There are plenty of action sequences showing how they do just that, with many a moment in the movie having you sitting on the edge of your seat. The young actors in the movie do a credible job playing the teens under threat and fighting back with some ingenious schemes

The movie is based on the book of the same title that was written by acclaimed Australian writer, John Marsden in 1993. It is one in a series of seven books in the Tomorrow series that are very well loved by young adult readers; the reading audience they were written for.

It has been a long time coming for the first book in the series - Tomorrow When The War Began - to be made into a movie. Fans of the book have been voting with their feet as they turn up in droves to watch the movie that was produced from one of their favorite books.

Stuart Beattie is the screen writer who weaved his magic of adapting the book to the big screen and if box office takings are anything to go by, movie goers are enjoying his movie adaption of the book.

For details about the cast of the movie and when the DVD is coming out be sure to visit Tomorrow When The War DVD, and for a good review of the movie visit Tomorrow Movie Review