ConnorKon-El
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Wow I really like Zod's armor.
YeapAlso is that the 1st look of Faora's emblem?
please post anywayZod's armor does look pretty ballin'.
I didn't post the Superman statue as honestly...it looks like crap.
...Is it a stretch to presume they are from a different planet or race of people?
I had thought that -- perhaps Jor-El's isn't military grade -- but Jor-El's suit is most certainly armor (see the gauntlets -- and his use of a rifle of some sort). What would he use it for other than for military use? What practical difference in use could account for one having biological elements to it and the other not having any biological elements at all?Yeah, it's a huge stretch. Jor-El's armor might be suited for something different than Zod and Faora's.
The TDKR promo shots and stills got a wider audience. These will only be seen by us hardcore types. They're not ruining anything for us -- and they're much less concerned about marketing to us. 98+% of people that see the movie will have never seen these, so the "backwards" nature of their release is kind of irrelevant.It's so good to finally get a real look at Zod and Jor-El's armor and even some Kryptonian weapons. However, I feel like it was a mistake that we are getting such detailed looks through toys and statues instead of stills or trailers. We had multiple official stills and promo shots of Bane and Catwoman before we saw their toys if I recall correctly. Moreover, during the lead-up to TDKR, everyone on the Bat-boards was complaining about how minimal the marketing and coverage was and somehow MOS's marketing is even further behind. Warner Bros needs to really get its act in gear.
Also, I wonder how Russell Crowe is going to match that statue in the film. We've all seen the shots of him straining the waistline of his Kryptonian robes on set. Is Snyder going to CGI his belly or something? With action figures, of course you assume the physique is not going to be very representative of reality, but I don't think they would completely change Jor-El's body for one of these highly detailed, replica statues.
I had thought that -- perhaps Jor-El's isn't military grade -- but Jor-El's suit is most certainly armor (see the gauntlets -- and his use of a rifle of some sort). What would he use it for other than for military use? What practical difference in use could account for one having biological elements to it and the other not having any biological elements at all?
Maybe. It's all speculation at this point.I think you're just reading way too much into it. Zod and Faora are soldiers. I think it's safe to assume that what they're wearing is standard gear for the Kryptonian military. Jor-El, on the other hand, is a scientist. His armor can look however he wants it to. The biological elements might exist because his armor is able to (for example) form weapons out of pieces of itself; monitor his vitals; and other things of that nature. It might even be a prototype armor that he designed for the military that he, for whatever reason, is forced to use at some point.
Either way: everyone you're looking at is Kryptonian and the fact that their armor looks different probably doesn't mean anything significant.
I don't think so. I think it's part of what makes them different and is part of why they're fighting.Intentional, yes, but the significance of it probably isn't as large as you think. We'll see.
He probably couldn't wear it and still be physically active and agile, though.i demand an explanation from WB why Zod's armor is CGI. based on this new toy there is no way that an actor couldnt wear it or that Legacy Effects(Stan Winston) couldnt build it.
it sounded like they used a CGI suit for every zod armor scene. why couldnt they use the suit for close ups and simple movement?I don't think so. I think it's part of what makes them different and is part of why they're fighting.
He probably couldn't wear it and still be physically active and agile, though.
Zack prefers the CGI because it looks more real. As long as he delivers on that, who cares? Judging by his past films, it's hard to tell where the CGI begins and the makeup ends.it sounded like they used a CGI suit for every zod armor scene. why couldnt they use the suit for close ups and simple movement?
physicall active ? then why not make a male version of Ursa's suit? her is not bulky.
The TDKR promo shots and stills got a wider audience. These will only be seen by us hardcore types. They're not ruining anything for us -- and they're much less concerned about marketing to us. 98+% of people that see the movie will have never seen these, so the "backwards" nature of their release is kind of irrelevant.