But is Extremis in the movie? Why should they be beholden to make a comic-accurate figure in a line that isn't about the comics?
No kidding, Can't wait to see Jungle armor or Ninja armor Iron Man! @grumpy@
Maybe it's a specialized form of Space Armor?
I get the cries of 'no comic accuracy!' here... but this is the movie line. It's not comic-accurate.
And frankly, it'd be no different than some of the nonsensical armors that Toy Biz put out for the cartoon line. He had a Samurai Armor, for Pete's sake! In the canceled fifth wave, there was a Lava Armor- mind you, there was already an Inferno Armor in the line... as if there's a difference?
Sometimes it's just about what looks cool- especially in the the lines that aren't completely comic-based. Iron Man is Marvel's Batman, in that he can be put in a million ridiculous suits, and technically, it makes sense.
What makes the whole thing ironic is that while some here complain about the toy-only armors and want only comic-based stuff, some of the creators complain about the variety of armors in the comics. For years, Bob Layton has vocally stated his disdain for Hulkbuster armor, not seeming to realize (or care) that it is one of the most popular armor variations.
...and the fact that it served a good purpose...! I understand the need to create "snazzy" looking armors, but if it's garish, it's garish. How many neon orange and green batman figs were peg-warmers at kaybee for years? Mind you, I don't think satellite Armor is as garish as those, but it is like looking at a stormtrooper-space station-man. . I guess it would be fun to create these variations if i worked for the 'Bro, but the geek in me would want to hold restraint on doing "Submarine-deep-artic-jungle-exploration armor with spring-loaded elephant net-trap"