Iron Man 3 Hero Maker Revell Model Kit #55-6529 Review

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Iron Man 3 Hero Maker Revell Model Kit #55-6529 Review

  

Review and Photos by Doug Cole

Revell has long been an innovator in marketing products for young people just entering the hobby of model building. In the “Hero Makers” Series they have partnered with Marvel to bring the characters that kids (of all ages) love and turned them into easy-to-assemble model kits. This is a great introduction to the process of building models aimed at small hands with big imaginations. The best thing about these kits is that the parts are made of pre-decorated rubberized vinyl that is nearly indestructible. That ensures that they are ready to play immediately after construction and will provide endless hours of entertainment. As an added bonus these figures come apart easily (for those “exploding” play sessions) and reassemble for another round. Iron Man 3 also features “extra” pieces that mimic his removable armor plates to reveal the electronics and metal armor underneath the “hot rod” red exterior.

For the Modeler: This is a Revell “Hero Maker” Series Marvel Iron Man 3 Skill Level 1 Model kit #55-6529.
  This model kit features pre-painted friction-fit pieces that go together to make a durable pre-decorated Iron Man 3 figure! Rated for ages six and up the model takes some force to assemble the first time with subsequent  construction getting easier. There is an exploded view and assembled diagram on the box and the parts come in a tray that lays out the parts as they would be connected together. Start with the torso section and add the parts one at a time working out to the extremities and the “kit” can be assembled by most children in minutes. An adult may need to use some stronger fingers for parts that go together with difficulty but most fit very well and snug. The model is about 5.5 inches tall when finished and his left hand is poised for blast of Arc Reactor justice. If straightened out the model would be close to 1:12 scale. These kits are usually available at larger toy stores and online as well.

Overall: You’re going to love watching your youngster put this kit together but the real fun starts after it has been built.

 

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