April 2, 2008 2:41 PM PDT

'Iron Man' gets his own phone

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Pocket-lint)

It seems as if the hype over Iron Man has been going on forever, so we're surprised that it's taken this long for someone to release a phone dedicated to the movie. (Side note: Are we the only ones who think Robert Downey Jr. is totally miscast?)

Like other promotional movie phones, including Homer Simpson's cellie, this customized LG Shine will bear the colors of its hero and include exclusive footage from the film. The main difference is that this handset is finished in 18k gold (not iron) and will be given away in an online drawing, according to Pocket-lint, which spotted it on display at the CTIA trade show in Vegas.

As for us, we're holding out for the next Superman movie to see if they issue phones made of kryptonite.

Originally posted at CTIA show
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by rcast1986 April 3, 2008 10:23 PM PDT
Yes, you are alone in that thought.

Downey Jr. IS Tony Stark.
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by rcast1986 April 3, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
Yes, you are alone in that thought.

Downey Jr. IS Tony Stark.
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by rcast1986 April 3, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
Yes, you are alone in that thought.

Downey Jr. IS Tony Stark.
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by rcast1986 April 3, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
Yes, you are alone in that thought.

Downey Jr. IS Tony Stark.
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by rcast1986 April 3, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
Gah! Sorry for the multiple posts. Someone please delete.
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