Cyberdyne Corp Makes HAL "Iron Man" Suit


	Cyberdyne Corp Makes HAL "Iron Man" Suit

wildcat

10-29-2008 7:07 AM

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10-29-2008 9:07 AM

bignosemousie

But can it fly?

10-29-2008 12:07 PM

The REAL Napster

Flying is easy. Ask any pilot. Landing is the part that's difficult.

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