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*Ninjinister* · 08-06-2011, 08:44 AM

Was it ever actually pointed out to be trunks? I thought it was just a different color on the spandex or whatever.

*Turo602* · 08-06-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Was it ever actually pointed out to be trunks? I thought it was just a different color on the spandex or whatever.

lol, I thought the same thing. I think people just started to call them trunks so it kinda stuck.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-07-2011, 02:04 AM

Well, there's belt loops all the way 'round, so it kind of suggests being a separate layer, but then again a lot of pro wrestlers have gear that look like tights/trunks/belt nowadays and it's just one piece, so maybe it's an illusion with Superman.

Actually though, he carries his spare cash in his belt buckle (Obscure Superman Fact #190), so the belt itself is probably real at least. Trunks still could be just a color patch and not a separate article of clothing, but that sure would make the belt even more out of place.

This is why it's not healthy to think about stuff like this for too long.

*KROW* · 08-07-2011, 11:06 PM

At least there aren't any nipples.

*Slap-Happy* · 08-08-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Actually though, he carries his spare cash in his belt buckle (Obscure Superman Fact #190), so the belt itself is probably real at least. Trunks still could be just a color patch and not a separate article of clothing, but that sure would make the belt even more out of place.

You'd think that after all he's done for Metropolis, he'd never have to carry cash ever again (at least as Superman).

~~Leo656~~ · 08-08-2011, 02:05 AM

I'unno, he does do a lot for everyone but A) sometimes a guy just has to have a cup of coffee or a hot dog, and Superman of course supports small local merchants, always has, and B) I promise you he spends a fortune paying off the people whose cars/stores/shopping malls/garden parties are wrecked by his weekly super-villain fistfights all over Metropolis.

Like in Superman Returns he spends all that energy saving Metropolis, then decides to just casually flatten a few cars with the Daily Planet globe. You couldn't have just, I'unno, flown up and put it back, you prick?

*Raph's Girl* · 08-31-2011, 01:35 AM

So. If you ever wanted to know what the DCNu Superman costume would look like in live action.... *sighs* Take a look at these shots from the set of Man of Steel:

http://www.kryptonsite.com/manofstee...perman-costume

**Jester** · 08-31-2011, 01:46 AM

So, crap... Good to know.

*Slap-Happy* · 08-31-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

So. If you ever wanted to know what the DCNu Superman costume would look like in live action.... *sighs* Take a look at these shots from the set of Man of Steel:

http://www.kryptonsite.com/manofstee...perman-costume

Oh, come on. It doesn't look anything like the DCNU costume besides the fact that both don't have the underwear, and both are red and blue.

I think it looks great. Very alien like. Only problem I have is the coloring. There should be more saturation in there. You can barely tell that his belt is supposed to be a yellowish color.

*Turo602* · 08-31-2011, 12:17 PM

I hate when they add stupid designs to the costumes. First Spider-Man now this? That first Superman pic was very decieving. Superman never needed a change in costume to begin with. It's too iconic.

*Zachatello00* · 08-31-2011, 02:05 PM

Superman, Superman, does whatever a Super can, can he swing, from a web...

*Raph's Girl* · 08-31-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Turo602

Superman never needed a change in costume to begin with. It's too iconic.

Well we're losing the original costume design to the heirs in 2013 so we get a new costume in both the comics and the movie (which arrives to theatres in 2013).

*Revan* · 08-31-2011, 02:56 PM

I think the costume looks fine. It's really not any less practical than the original costume. When you really think about them both, they seem silly. Blue spandex with a big red cape?! K...

That being said, I do think superman should stay with the blue costume and red cape. I'm just saying...

I do agree that the original costume was iconic, but it might be time for a change. The last 3 superman movies were mediocre and best. Time for a change, IMO. I'm more interested in the script and direction than the costumes anyway. Just make a good superman movie

*Candy Kappa* · 08-31-2011, 03:37 PM

Not overly impressed with the costume in that picture

*ToTheNines* · 08-31-2011, 09:03 PM

Complete with cape and Kryptonian chode.

**Jester** · 08-31-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Revan

I do agree that the original costume was iconic, but it might be time for a change. The last 3 superman movies were mediocre and best. Time for a change, IMO. I'm more interested in the script and direction than the costumes anyway. Just make a good superman movie

Because the reason the last 3 movies were bad was the costume?

*KROW* · 09-01-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Complete with cape and Kryptonian chode.

That hair just screams, "Rimmer" to me.

*Revan* · 09-01-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Because the reason the last 3 movies were bad was the costume?

The costume was good. The movies weren't so much.

Similar to this.

I thought the designs were good but the movie wasn't very successful. And not surprising, they are not using these designs again.

**Jester** · 09-01-2011, 08:01 AM

True, but there are a lot of design similarities between that and the Returns costume...a whole lot more differences, but whatever.

I guess I'm just of the "INSERT SUPERHERO HERE's costume is iconic. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." mindset. I know the big thing with Clark is copyright now...which in itself is kinda dumb. Is the estate of Shuster and Siegel planing on releasing a competing comic book called Shuster and Siegel's Superman. Heck, how long before the Superman copyright is split between them. "Jerry created the look. Joe, the backstory...time to separate them to the respective parties."

~~Leo656~~ · 09-01-2011, 11:33 PM

Superman Returns was good. It wasn't perfect but there wasn't much "wrong" with it either. Definitely not "bad".

This thing though... ehhh, I'm suddenly not as optimistic as I was. I always get what they try to do but damn it, I just wanted to see "the" Superman costume finally done right in a movie and now I never will, ever, and it bugs me. There were little things I didn't like about each of the suits, even Reeve's, but I was hoping the new one would finally nail it. Wasn't counting on a redesign. Bah.

They'll get my money either way, and I'm sure I'll end up liking the movie but damn, I just hate when people change things that I was perfectly happy with in the first place.

08-06-2011, 08:44 AM	#81
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Was it ever actually pointed out to be trunks? I thought it was just a different color on the spandex or whatever. __________________

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KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	At least there aren't any nipples. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-31-2011, 01:35 AM	#87
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	So. If you ever wanted to know what the DCNu Superman costume would look like in live action.... sighs Take a look at these shots from the set of Man of Steel: http://www.kryptonsite.com/manofstee...perman-costume __________________

08-31-2011, 01:46 AM	#88
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	So, crap... Good to know. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-31-2011, 12:17 PM	#90
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	I hate when they add stupid designs to the costumes. First Spider-Man now this? That first Superman pic was very decieving. Superman never needed a change in costume to begin with. It's too iconic. __________________

08-07-2011, 02:04 AM	#83
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Well, there's belt loops all the way 'round, so it kind of suggests being a separate layer, but then again a lot of pro wrestlers have gear that look like tights/trunks/belt nowadays and it's just one piece, so maybe it's an illusion with Superman. Actually though, he carries his spare cash in his belt buckle (Obscure Superman Fact #190), so the belt itself is probably real at least. Trunks still could be just a color patch and not a separate article of clothing, but that sure would make the belt even more out of place. This is why it's not healthy to think about stuff like this for too long.

08-08-2011, 02:05 AM	#86
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'unno, he does do a lot for everyone but A) sometimes a guy just has to have a cup of coffee or a hot dog, and Superman of course supports small local merchants, always has, and B) I promise you he spends a fortune paying off the people whose cars/stores/shopping malls/garden parties are wrecked by his weekly super-villain fistfights all over Metropolis. Like in Superman Returns he spends all that energy saving Metropolis, then decides to just casually flatten a few cars with the Daily Planet globe. You couldn't have just, I'unno, flown up and put it back, you prick?

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08-31-2011, 02:56 PM	#93
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I think the costume looks fine. It's really not any less practical than the original costume. When you really think about them both, they seem silly. Blue spandex with a big red cape?! K... That being said, I do think superman should stay with the blue costume and red cape. I'm just saying... I do agree that the original costume was iconic, but it might be time for a change. The last 3 superman movies were mediocre and best. Time for a change, IMO. I'm more interested in the script and direction than the costumes anyway. Just make a good superman movie __________________

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08-31-2011, 09:03 PM	#95
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366	Complete with cape and Kryptonian chode.

09-01-2011, 08:01 AM	#99
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	True, but there are a lot of design similarities between that and the Returns costume...a whole lot more differences, but whatever. I guess I'm just of the "INSERT SUPERHERO HERE's costume is iconic. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." mindset. I know the big thing with Clark is copyright now...which in itself is kinda dumb. Is the estate of Shuster and Siegel planing on releasing a competing comic book called Shuster and Siegel's Superman. Heck, how long before the Superman copyright is split between them. "Jerry created the look. Joe, the backstory...time to separate them to the respective parties." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-01-2011, 11:33 PM	#100
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Superman Returns was good. It wasn't perfect but there wasn't much "wrong" with it either. Definitely not "bad". This thing though... ehhh, I'm suddenly not as optimistic as I was. I always get what they try to do but damn it, I just wanted to see "the" Superman costume finally done right in a movie and now I never will, ever, and it bugs me. There were little things I didn't like about each of the suits, even Reeve's, but I was hoping the new one would finally nail it. Wasn't counting on a redesign. Bah. They'll get my money either way, and I'm sure I'll end up liking the movie but damn, I just hate when people change things that I was perfectly happy with in the first place.