Marvel Fan Creates Real Working Iron Man Helmet

A Marvel fan just created a “real” working Iron Man helmet. Iron Man has become an iconic character in pop culture. Ever since his big screen debut in 2008’s Iron Man, the famous superhero has become the face of the Marvel brand. The success of the first Iron Man movie has spawned an entire cinematic universe that continues to be one of the most prolific movie franchises in the history of cinema. Although Tony Stark died in Avengers Endgame, the legacy of his character continues to live in the hearts and minds of fans across the world.

One such way Iron Man remains relevant today is through cosplays and fans attempting to recreate his suit in real life. There are dozens of videos across the internet of people trying to make an actual Iron Man suit, including everything from his armor to his helmet and even his augmented reality heads-up display. As it turns out, it takes a true Tony Stark level genius to actually create a working Iron Man suit. Many have tried but also many have failed.

However, one such fan on Reddit was able to create a life-sized replica of Iron Man’s helmet. User Abb_eliten posted a video of a shiny grey helmet that actually slides opens just like Iron Man’s does in the movies. It is very impressive and incredibly accurate. The user also notes that the helmet is actually wearable, which makes it not only look cool but actually functional. Check out a video of the helmet in action, below:

The fact that fans are still trying to bring the MCU’s Iron Man suit to life after 13 years is indicative of how well Robert Downey Jr. played this role. It’s been two years since Stark’s death and fans still want to remember him by spending hours recreating his costume. Downey says he is done playing Iron Man, but it has to be great to see how much people still care about the role and his performance.

If Iron Man did make a comeback, he could appear as a voice assistant like Jarvis or Edith. That way Downey could return as the character without cheapening the sacrifice Tony made in Avengers: Endgame. Perhaps, like Edith, Stark’s voice assistant could aid Peter Parker on future missions. Or perhaps he could help Iron Heart, a new character being introduced in her very own show coming to Disney+ sometime in the near future. In the comics, Iron Man was a mentor to Iron Heart so there is precedence here. Regardless, as far as the public knows, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is done for now. Despite this, his legacy lives on thanks to dedicated fans who are willing to spend hours building their own iron suits, much like Tony Stark himself.

Source:  Abb_eliten / Reddit