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Multibillionaire industrialist Tony Stark has lived a double life as the hero Iron Man for decades. He is an engineering genius, the best weapons designer on the planet. He personally builds every iteration of the Iron Man armor, trusting no one but himself with the powerful technology he harnesses. He has used his dual role for both personal gain and the glory of mankind, as a solo adventure, and a founding member of the Avengers.

When news first hit of a new Marvel Line in 3 3/4 scale I instantly cleared a shelf and made room. Well today I got to add my first Fury Files Figures to their new home. I have a feeling there will be many more to follow in the near future.

The new packaging is similar to the G.I. Joe 25th/ Modern Era Line of Action Figures also produced by Hasbro Inc. There are a few very cool design features that I would like to point out. The first is a numbering system that I hope becomes a Hasbro Boys Toys Standard. The first figure in the line is Iron Man 001 ending with Human Torch 011 (for Wave 1). The second is going to be very useful while searching out figures while on peg hooks at your local retailer. If you notice it the package images above, you will see each figure has a picture thumb nail and its series number located on the side profile. This is a very useful design when looking for a new character you are missing.

Iron Man: When I first saw this figure online I will admit I had second thoughts about the design. Now that I have him in-hand I can honestly say its one of the best Iron Man toys ever made. The construction of the new Marvel Universe Fury Files is similar to G.I. Joe 25th/ Modern Era Body style with lots of articulation and detail.

As you can see from the pictures above you can do some of the signature Iron Man poses and the yellow weapon blast accessory works well with very litte effort in setting up the pose. All of the joints are super tight allowing for maximum balance when you decide to change the position of the figure.

The one thing that I hope gets corrected is figures stands. The new Fury Files Marvel Figures do have the new standard peg hole and will fit onto G.I. Joe Stands. It would be a good feature for Hasbro to include a stand with each package.

Over all I would score this figure a solid 9 out of 10. The detail from front to back added with a tight solid body construction makes this a winner. I would have liked to see more gear included but all things come to those who support. If we buy these Hasbro can only make them better in the future. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself when these hit in March 2009.

Hasbro has a massive success on their hands. There is a lot of hype and buzz around the web about this line. Not only are the Marvel core base of fans talking, so are Star Wars, Transformers and G.I. Joe boards. I have a feeling this line will span and hit a cord with all of these fan bases. I just hope Hasbro and the rest of the retailers understand the demand that this line is going have. Nobody wants to wait 3 months for a restock on Wave 1. Hasbro if your reading this GREAT JOB! Retailers be ready for March Madness 2009!

Stay Tuned to The Toyark for the Complete break-down of Marvel Universe Classics Fury Files 2009 Waves 1 and 2. Next Up Spider-Man Series 002.

Check out the photo shoot pics for this review here: Iron Man Images.