ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Ultron</title> <meta content="Mark Patraw" name=Author> <meta content="Images of, and information about, a Marvel Comics 'Ultron' mini action figure, made by Mark Patraw." name=Description> <meta content="Ultron,Marvel Comics,robot,android,machine,super villain,fan art,action figure,miniature,sculpture,model,toy,Mark Patraw." name="Keywords"> </head> <body link=black text=white bgcolor=black background="http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/MAP/MVL_bg.png" bgproperties=fixed> <br> <br> <table width=85% align=center cellpadding=10 border=10 bordercolor=black bgcolor=cf0404> <tr> <td> <br> <center><img src="http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/MAP/MVL_logo.gif"> <br> <br> <br> <br> <font size="7" color=gold><b><i>Ultron</i></b></font> <br> <br> <EMBED src="CAatA_stage2.mid" width="144" height="60" autostart="true" loop="true" hidden="true"></center> <br> <p align=center><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/kramwartap001/MVL_ultron_rotation_zps063a4743.gif~original" border=3 alt="To quote Futurama's Bender: 'Bite my shiny metal ass!'"></p> <br> <p align=left> A deadly robot that first appeared in Marvel Comics' <i>Avengers</i> #54, published in July, 1968. Ultron's original design/concept was the product of the combined talents of Roy Thomas (writer) and John Buscema (artist). Accidentally created by the Avengers' resident genius, Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym (a.k.a., Ant-Man, Giant-Man/Goliath, Yellowjacket), in an experiment involving his own brainwaves and robotic artificial intelligence, Ultron quickly turned on his creator and has been a constant threat to Earth's superheroes, and the general populace, ever since. Ultron's ultimate goal is to eradicate all organic life, or, failing that, transform it into mechanical constructs like himself. <br> <br> Ultron is nearly impossible to truly defeat, as he keeps his memory backed up in virtual storage, can transfer his digital consciousness into a variety of electronic devices, and often has replacement bodies standing by if the current one gets destroyed. He's also constantly upgrading his systems, always looking for ways to improve both his offensive and defensive capabilities. As such, Ultron's powers vary, but, typically, he possesses incredible strength (he can lift/press roughly 100 tons), near-indestructibility (his outer shell is often composed of the fictional, ultra-hard metal adamantium or other highly-durable alloys), and he has the ability to emit a wide variety of energy types from his eyes or hands (lasers, concussive blasts, hypnosis beams, etc.) Ultron frequently constructs robotic minions to do his dirty work, although, like Ultron himself, the more sophisticated ones have shown a tendency to rebel against their creator (most notably Vision, Jocasta, and Alkhema). Every time Earth's champions square off against this murderous robot they can be certain that he's added new tricks to his repertoire since the last time they met. <br> <br> Ultron's weaknesses are few in number, but they do exist. First and foremost, it's impossible to construct a highly-sophisticated machine like Ultron out of adamantium alone, and those lesser internal components, if one can manage to reach them, are much easier to damage than his armored exterior. Second, a Molecular Rearranger device can render adamantium temporarily malleable, making it possible to injure Ultron with attacks that couldn't normally pierce his armor (indeed, the evil robot typically has one of these units built inside his body so that he can perform maintenance or repairs on himself.) Third, Antarctic Vibranium, a rare ore that destabilizes and breaks down any metal it comes into close contact with, even adamantium, can really ruin Ultron's day. </p> <br> <br> <p align=center><b><font size=+1 color=gold>Materials:</font></b> <br> Lined white notebook paper, metal foil from a candy wrapper,<br>white glue, wire twist ties, super glue, and acrylic paint.</p></p> <p align=center><b><font size=+1 color=gold>Dimensions*:</b></font> <br> 1.5 cm (0.5") x 3.7 cm (1.5") <i> [widest point x highest point]</i> <br> <i>* The numbers given assume a neutral standing pose; the values<br>will vary depending on how the figure's joints are positioned.</i></p> <p align=center><b><font size=+1 color=gold>Articulation:</b></font> <br> 14 Points: Neck, shoulders x 2, elbows x 2, waist, hips x 2, knees x 4, and ankles x 2.</p> <p align=center><b><font size=+1 color=gold>Time:</font></b> <br> One day: July 21, 2013.</p> <hr width=650 size=3 color=gold> <p align=center><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/kramwartap001/MVL_ultron_zps9af6b0c3.jpg~original" border=3."></p> <hr width=650 size=3 color=gold> <br> <center> For comparison/informational purposes, below are several relevant images: <br> <br> <table align=center cellpadding=10> <tr> <td valign=center> <center><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/MVL_ultron_bust_zps3d8d3cdd.jpg~original" border=3> <br> Ultron bust.</center> </td> <td valign=center> <center><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/MVL_ultron_card_zpsa9baa935.jpg~original" border=3> <br> Ultron trading card.</center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=center colspan=2> <center><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/kramwartap/MVL_ultron_select_zps77a0a980.jpg~original" border=3> <br> Marvel Select Ultron action figure.</center> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <hr width=650 size=3 color=gold> <br> <center><font size=+1 color=gold><b>REFERENCES:</b><br></font></center> <br> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.google.com">Google</a> Ultron image search. <br> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://marvel.wikia.com/Ultron_(Earth-616)">Marvel Comics Database</a> Ultron (Earth-616) article. <br> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvel Comics 1990 Ultron trading card. </li> <br> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.oafe.net">OAFE</a> Ultron toy reviews. <br> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultron">Wikipedia</a> Ultron article. <br> <br> <br> <p align=center><a href="misc_art.html"><font size="5">&laquo; Return To My Miscellaneous Gallery Index Page</a></font> <br> <br> <br> <font size="2"><i>This is a nonprofit web site. <br> <br> Any and all copyrighted imagery, terminology, etc., depicted on this page belongs to its respective holders/owners, namely Marvel Comics. <br> <br> The repeating background graphic is one of Marvel Comics' older logos. <br> <br> The midi music playing is the Stage 2 theme from Data East's Captain America & The Avengers video game<br>(Ultron appears as a boss in said title).</i></p> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
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