# Pics of Captain America's costume have been leaked **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 2, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690 "2010-06-02T20:58:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jihi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jihi/32/17768_2.png) [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/1 "2010-06-02T20:58:26Z")
It would seem pictures of Captain America’s costume for next years movie have been leaked. These aren’t photographs of the actual suit unfortunately, but artists renderings of what the suit actually looks like. These were posted at AICN and they seem pretty convinced that these are 100% legitimate. I know we have some fellow Dopers around here who are also interested in Marvel’s film projects so I thought I’d throw this out there. [Cap’s suit.](http://aintitcool.com/node/45326) Thoughts? Personally, I like this a lot. I’ve enjoyed most of Marvel’s movies, but Cap is hands down my favorite superhero in the MU and I’ve been awaiting a movie worthy of the character for some time. It’s very evocative of the classic costume with the expected touches of the realism needed for live action. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/2 "2010-06-02T21:05:36Z")
Pretty much red, white and blue riot gear body armor. I’ll accept it. He needs the little bitty wings on the ear covers (I could handle them being flat to the head or painted on) but that looks like Cap. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/3 "2010-06-02T21:05:52Z")
Thank god those little wings are gone. ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/4 "2010-06-02T21:12:41Z")
He needs the wings. The costume doesn’t look complete without them. Also, he should have a motorcycle helmet. Ducks and runs. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/5 "2010-06-02T21:18:32Z")
The costume is…ok, I guess. I don’t like the straps on the sides of the chest leading to the shoulder armor. Visually, they just clutter the image for me. Also don’t like the image showing him wearing what appears to be a pistol hostler on his right hip. Maybe WWII Cap used a sidearm at some point, but I don’t remember it. Adding another vote for the wings. Cap needs wings, and won’t look quite right without them. ---
**Author:** ![Rrose\_Selavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bcef8e/32.png) [@Rrose\_Selavy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rrose_Selavy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/6 "2010-06-02T21:25:57Z")
Well at least he has somewhere to keep his sandwiches. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/7 "2010-06-02T21:29:15Z")
Wings. Definitely has to have wings. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/8 "2010-06-02T21:37:49Z")
Seriously, guys. If you want to market the film to guys like me - who’ve never read a Captain America comic, who are only vaguely familiar with the character - then no wings. As far as I’m concerned, even the “A” on his forehead is pushing it. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/9 "2010-06-02T21:42:29Z")
Will we get to hear _When Captain America throws his mighty shield, all those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!_? Cuz I never watched the cartoon but that line has stuck with me forever. ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/10 "2010-06-02T21:43:40Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > Seriously, guys. If you want to market the film to guys like me - who’ve never read a Captain America comic, … Why would they want to market the film to geeks like you? I kid, I kid. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/11 "2010-06-02T21:46:08Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Will we get to hear _When Captain America throws his mighty shield, all those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!_? Cuz I never watched the cartoon but that line has stuck with me forever. You don’t have to wait for the movie. You can see/hear it [here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpufNT8I-SU). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/12 "2010-06-02T21:49:39Z")
I’m not digging the suspenders. Will his pants fall down without them? ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/13 "2010-06-02T21:54:39Z")
> [@Skammer](#): > > I’m not digging the suspenders. Will his pants fall down without them? Probably some kind of load-bearing vest, designed to give him more places to attach stuff he can carry. Soldiers wear something similar (but much cheaper, of course). ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/14 "2010-06-02T22:00:37Z")
The “helmet” looks a bit odd to me. ---
**Author:** ![Stuffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/15 "2010-06-02T22:01:23Z")
> [@Raguleader](#): > > Probably some kind of load-bearing vest, designed to give him more places to attach stuff he can carry. Soldiers wear something similar (but much cheaper, of course). Yep, looks like a WEB belt. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/16 "2010-06-02T22:22:18Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > You don’t have to wait for the movie. You can see/hear it [here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpufNT8I-SU). > > 😃 Damn we watched some crappy animation when we were young. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/17 "2010-06-02T22:44:31Z")
I like it. It looks practical, while also still looking like Captain America. And I think the hip-holster in the one picture is for a knife, not a gun. Cap’s primary weapon should always be his shield, but a knife is a tool, not a weapon. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/18 "2010-06-02T22:45:17Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > The costume is…ok, I guess. I don’t like the straps on the sides of the chest leading to the shoulder armor. Visually, they just clutter the image for me. Also don’t like the image showing him wearing what appears to be a pistol hostler on his right hip. Maybe WWII Cap used a sidearm at some point, but I don’t remember it. The guy’s supposed to be a WWII infantryman. Be kind of odd for him _not_ to use a gun. I don’t know if it was part of his original conception, but a casual Google image search for “captain america gun” turns up [lots](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RM1nTPpMDEc/Sr2Wbq4YaqI/AAAAAAAAMgE/BTg5WbJ-Cjo/s400/CA321cov.jpg) [of](http://lrpctech.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/bucky-cap.jpg) [hits](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EdoQZaiGj-g/RxiAwZgS8bI/AAAAAAAAAG0/6lUKTV0VjAk/s320/Captain%2520America%2520with%2520gun.jpg). I can’t decide if [this](http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/8/28/633555272246380250-CaptainAmericaFuckyeah.jpg) is my favorite, or if [this](http://www.saturdayactionmatinee.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/captainamerica-ch1-5.jpg) is. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/19 "2010-06-02T22:47:56Z")
> [@JThunder](#): > > He needs the wings. The costume doesn’t look complete without them. > > Ducks and runs. Yep Wings or something, The condom head look is no good. I like the rest though. ---
**Author:** ![torie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690/20 "2010-06-02T22:53:12Z")
Dudes, the wings look fine in print, but would look stupid on screen. My vote is for no wings. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pics-of-captain-americas-costume-have-been-leaked/541690.md?page=2)