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I wouldn't say that they're both correct because they were both used. Artists that colored it silver colored it right, artists that colored it white colored it wrong. Here's the design sheet for reference:

Man, I can't believe I was away from my computer when these reveals dropped. That Neo-Classic scratches one of my biggest Marvel Legends itches. I'm happy we can finally put the old version to rest. I love that they went with the big boots. Not sure how I feel about the inaccurate blue unibeam, but it's far from a dealbreaker. Shame about it not being fully pinless, but at least the arms are. The Golden Armor is an expected but still pleasant announcement. I'm glad they are including the quilt. They should've gone with the 80 Years head, though. This Charles Bronson head is Bronze Age. That Model 20 is a very interesting offering considering that it's not really the Model 20. That's very much the Model 24. I was worried that Hsbro was never going to tackle it or the Model 25, on account of these two suits being mistaken for the Extremis Armor more often than not. Now I want this suit to be retooled into Iron Patriot. Hopefully some time down the line they also give it a new torso for a Model 25 figure. Hope this doesn't damper the possibilities of a proper Model 20 some time down the line. Whiplash I'm very happy with. A classic Iron Man foe in all of his silly classic costume glory. Count Nefaria and She-Hulk I'm impartial about. Nefaria is more of an Avengers-in-general villain, and She-Hulk I don't think fits the theme of the wave at all. She's Tony's friend, but that's that. It's not like they're recurring team-up buddies or anything like Spider-Man and Daredevil, which makes Matt make sense to be in a Spidey wave. Still happy for those that wanted a more classic She-Hulk figure.

You're right on the money. This figure is definitely the Model 24. The Model 20 is sleeker, whereas the Model 24 has more plating and bulk. The fins are also a trademark of the Model 20, and so is that Adi Granov helmet that it shares with the Model 25.

The thing I really dislike about this figure is the two-steps-forward approach of not reproducing the color placement and the arc reactor's paint app from the 2-pack version. Granted, the color placement is relatively minor, but I think the arc reactor being the entirely wrong shape and completely flat white is pretty flagrant. I think two small things could've made this re-release worth something: slapping an accurate arc reactor sticker in there, and including the gripping hand with the energy blade. And I'm being budget-conscious here, I'm not saying they should've forked for RDJ's likeness. As it stands, the figure literally has nothing going for it. At least the Iron Spider re-release kept the bracelets and gave Spidey closed hands (and two web effects I guess).

Is it a deep reading though? If you're implying that what Daredevil has gone through for the last +10 years would drive former creators away, you're not really alluding to "some of the things" that you personally dislike, but rather a whole lot of things (+10 years of them) that other people would dislike. Contrary to popular belief, people hold the power to control how others interpret the things they say... Because they're the ones saying it. Communication is a conscious effort, and written communication even moreso lol And with great power...

If you weren't implying the last +10 years of Daredevil weren't beyond appalling and damaging you wouldn't have suggested that some of his classic creators would've "bowed out after seeing what's been done to the character." It doesn't feel like you're alluding to just "some of the things." As if anything else would cause something like that. I think the plausible deniability of "I didn't say those exact words verbatim" is better suited for a court (heh, speaking of Daredevil...)

Did they? I don't recall the SP//dr Wave Daredevil being promoted as a Shadowland release, at least not in the packaging.

Funny to see the trend of people mistaking the ANAD-era costume for the Shadowland costume reach official releases.

You mean horrible stufff like... [checks notes] Mark Waid's critically acclaimed run between 2011-2015? Wait, no, that can't be right... you have to be alluding to something like the incomprehensible monstrosity of... [checks notes] a just-as-praised run by Chip Zdarsky between 2019-2023? I mean, lol, even Charles Soule's 2015-2018 run that is sandwiched between those two titans and wasn't as beloved is universally regarded as fine. Or did you say 15 years specifically so you could allude to Shadowland which happened in 2009-2010 as if that single story that's been mostly swept under the rug has enough weight to sully everything overwhelmingly positive that has come since 2011?

Good to get an update on these since their reveal eight months ago. Can't wait to have that Iron Man decorating my shelf.

Based on this picture from Shartimus' reveal, we can be certain the shoulder pads are pegged into the upper arms. The lack of pegholes in the upper torso makes me think the chestplates might be either a two-piece snap-on overlay (maybe with pegholes in the back for extra support?), or a one-piece overlay that you slip into the figure from above by removing the head. I think the belt is going to be similar to the one from their new Captain America, which is a soft piece that you wrap around the waist and peg into itself on the back.

What early reviews? It's sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes at the moment, with 25 aggregated reviews. Plus 95% audience score. Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, Empire, Discussing Films, Collider, The Wrap and SlashFilm have all given it raving scores, to name a few. Have also been hearing great things about it on my online circles.

I love that they didn't limit themselves to just the chestplate, which is the most recognizable difference between the two versions of the War Machine Armor (the MK 1 worn by Tony Stark and the MK 2 worn by Rhodey). They really went the extra mile by including interchangeable shoulder pads and belt. Even the little cable on the left arm! Wonder if they'll throw in a different shoulder gun for the Tony version. I would also love an alternate unmasked head with Tony's face. On a side note, man. Would it really taken Shartimus too much effort to do a second take of this reveal after having to walk back on his observation about the lack of unibeam? Feels a bit unprofessional.

I actually also prefer the bulk of the AF body, plus the disc-jointed neck. My ideal Spidey body would be a grown-up version of it. Same muscle definition, but adult-sized.

I don't like the use of the Amazing Fantasy mold for this Spider-Man. This look is from modern comics, so he shouldn't be as short as his teenage self. I know mold degradation is a thing, but maybe they could've used the Spider-Shot variant of the RYV mold? Maybe pulled a Chasm (even though that would've led to pinned joints)?