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Why Didn't Tony Stark Design A Vibranium Iron Man Armor?

Tony Stark's drive to create the ultimate Iron Man suit begs the question of why he never created Vibranium armor. The MCU's first hero was famed for many things, including his unrivaled intelligence, which is why he was instrumental in enabling the time heist in Avengers: Endgame. His innovations had an influence on the condition of the brand till the very end, maintaining loyal to his love for developing and producing diverse tech.
nullTony's armaments for Stark Industries were first employed for the wrong purposes, as they were used in wars against the people he was supposed to defend. When the genius, wealthy Avenger had that revelation after his near-death experience in Afghanistan when the Ten Rings kidnapped him, he chose to employ his abilities in a new way, preferring to construct a better Iron Man suit that allowed him to become a superhero himself. This drove Tony throughout the remainder of his MCU arc; as he faced increasingly difficult foes, his armors became more sophisticated. Due to his growth, he never had the opportunity to construct a suit made of Vibranium, one of the world's strongest metals.
nullFollowing the opening of Wakanda under King T'Challa's dominion in Black Panther, using the unbreakable element looked like a natural next step for the Iron Man suit. Tony had a personal relationship with the advanced nation's leader, and he might have asked for a personal favor and purchased part of it for himself. He didn't, though, and for good cause. Vibranium is exceedingly uncommon and precious, hence it is not cheap.
nullVision, whose body was built of Vibranium and synthetic flesh, cost roughly $3 billion worth of Wakandan material, according to WandaVision. Given that he held the Mind Stone, it was apparently justified to spend so much money on him; Vision needed to be durable since it is the character's purported eternal body. Meanwhile, Tony went through his suits swiftly - he showcased at least one every time he appeared on screen, and rather than repairing them after each combat, he just trashed them and manufactured a new one. This meant he'd need a limitless supply of Vibranium to keep the cycle going, which wasn't feasible given the Vibranium's scarcity and the fact that it still belonged to Wakanda.
nullOff-screen, it's also logical for Marvel Studios to prohibit the usage of Vibranium by outsiders, such as Iron Man. This emphasizes that it is just for Black Panther and the Wakandan people. Only Vision and Captain America's shield are created of the durable element at this time, making them especially exceptional. Tony had access to other materials and was free to utilize and incorporate them into his technology, but Vibranium is a symbol of Wakanda and the Black Panther, and it's a part of their identity, given how much of it is used in various forms around the nation. It allows them to showcase the origins of Vibranium by keeping it distinct. In any event, it might be employed in a future Iron Man costume, such as Rescue, Pepper Potts' alter-ego in the comics, or Riri Williams' Ironheart, which would convey a thematic message given her status as a young Black woman.
nullNow that Iron Man is no longer a part of the Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios is concentrating on solo storylines, with Black Panther 2's new title, Wakanda Forever, implying that the sequel would dive further into the intriguing country as a whole. This might indicate that the Ryan Coogler-directed film would look into the country's position in the globe once it has opened, including how much Vibranium will be shared.
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