# DIY Ironman Fan Takes Cosplay to a Whole New Level With This War Suit By TopDog | Published 2010-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ironman References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2010/01/impressive_homemade_war_machine_costume.php) & [forums.superherohype](http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=328786) Think you're a do it yourself kind of person? Take a look at this dude's DIY Ironman project. Judging by the intricate details and accuracy, this high impact urethane Ironman war suit must have taken quite a while to complete. Not to mention he used over 600 rivets in the design. Prior to the release of Ironman II, this fan decided to engage in some [serious cosplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit), building this suit utilizing leaked images from Comic-Con San Diego 2009. **Implications** - This is absolutely an unbelievable DIY Ironman project that you are unlikely to see again. This is certainly one of the most impressive [comic book inspired suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Ironman Projects:** Opportunity for individuals to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship by building their own Ironman suits. - **Cosplay Innovation:** Innovation in cosplay as fans take their costumes to new levels of accuracy and detail. - **Inspired Comic Book Suits:** Growing interest in creating real-life versions of comic book suits for cosplay and other events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosplay Industry:** Opportunity for companies to provide resources, materials, and tutorials for DIY Ironman projects. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for movie studios and comic book publishers to collaborate with fans to create official cosplay replica suits. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate elements of cosplay and comic book suits into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hero-Inspired Armored Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulkbuster.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-man-helmet.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Branded Superhero Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noblechairs-hero-iron-man-chair.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md)