IRON MAN & LG Suit-Up To Bring The “ALLY”

By: Edward Jackson (Senior Editor)

May 11, 2010. Tuesday night in New York, LG unveiled the ALLY, their upcoming Android-powered device! As usual, MRT was there to cover the insane coolness of the event. Not only does the LG Ally come with the ultra-cool Android 2.1 operating system, it’s the only phone with the Iron Man 2 Augmented Reality app!

Utilizing the Augmented Reality app on the ALLY as well as downloadable desktop versions, Iron Man fans can now connect with Tony Stark in all-new ways. Combined with a limited edition Iron Man comic book, you can Iron Man Yourself, play Sky Thruster and watch the issue come to life! We were able to experience it all tuesday night in NYC and in the videos below, you’ll get to see some of the action.

LG Mobile Phones Joins Forces With Marvel Entertainment to Create a Multi-Media Marketing Campaign for “Iron Man 2″

Movie Tie-In Features “Stark-Worthy” TV Spots, Futuristic Micro Site and Game, Special Edition Marvel Comic Book and Robust Movie Promotion Program

Campaign Culminates with Film-Themed Event Highlighting Augmented Reality Technology and the New LG Android Device

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A, Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), in partnership with the summer blockbuster, “Iron Man 2,” from Marvel Studios, is launching a multi-platform marketing campaign that celebrates the film’s theme of heroism through technology and gadgets that push the limit. Proving that life is good when you’re connected, LG will implement a comprehensive campaign focusing on how innovation can help bring people together and make everybody a Super Hero.

Kicking off the campaign’s many initiatives will be Super Hero themed television commercials that showcase the superhuman capabilities of LG’s first Android mobile phone, LG ALLY. In-store gift-with-purchase promotions will allow consumers nationwide to receive a special edition Augmented Reality enabled “Iron Man 2″ comic book with the purchase of selected LG handsets. LG will also launch a movie-themed micro site, www.lgim2.com, which includes an engaging online film-themed game with built-in Augmented Reality experiences and text-to-win consumer sweepstakes. The company’s “Iron Man 2″ marketing programs will also include special retail promotions at Best Buy for LG LED HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

LG Concept Phones

  

Russell Bobbitt, Prop Masters Choice “The FLUTTER Phone”

The campaign will culminate with an exclusive New York event that will celebrate the launch of LG ALLY and will feature futuristic technology from the LG Design the Future Challenge. In addition, the event will allow attendees to interact with a variety of Augmented Reality experiences, as well as provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the “Iron Man 2″ film.

“LG and Marvel have come together once again to empower audiences with a thrilling account of technology and its endless possibilities,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation, LG Mobile Phones (LG MobileComm USA Inc.). “Allowing LG to display its innovation expertise and most advanced devices, ‘Iron Man 2′ is the perfect fit for LG’s sophisticated handsets and smart products.”

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored super hero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military in “Iron Man 2.” Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances–and confront powerful enemies. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and is in theaters nationwide now.

Advertising Campaign

Challenging audiences to ask themselves, “Is it a lifesaver…a Smartphone, or something better?” the LG Iron Man 2 advertising campaign brings the power of an LG Android device to life. Centered on five friends caught in the cross-hairs of battle between alien drones and Iron Man himself, each character must use their LG phones to find the right mobile applications to save themselves and capture a bit of glory along the way. Showcasing LG handset capabilities such as instant Internet access, music player portability, turn-by-turn navigation, photo and video sharing, and even the ability to make online purchases and restaurant reservations, each ad is a tribute to the endless possibilities of the LG Ally.

LG Micro Site

LG has developed a micro site that will give movie fans a much deeper and interactive experience than the usual movie tie-in website. In addition to information about LG Ally, site visitors can download Augmented Reality applications and enter a consumer sweepstakes with the chance to win tickets, phones and incredible LG prizes. There is also an online game, where fans can participate in exciting film-themed activities using the latest Augmented Reality technology. The site can be visited at www.lgim2.com.

Limited Edition Marvel Comic Book

A special edition “Iron Man 2″ comic book created by Marvel will be given away with the purchase of an LG Ally.  The comic book will feature a variety of Augmented Reality experiences and will also provide consumers with text messaging short codes to access exclusive Iron Man 2 content.

   

With the Ironman app and the limited edition comic book you can make Ironman come alive on your phone in 3D. Or if you have a WebCam and the Ironman Game, You can control Tony Stark through the skies just like in the movie.

Movie Promotion Program

Dovetailing with its “Something Better” brand marketing campaign LG Electronics will be implementing a comprehensive movie promotion program with Marvel, including TV advertising, in-store point-of-purchase materials, retailer circular ads, dealer sales incentives, and digital and mobile campaigns, begins April 30.

Consumers can text LGIM2 from their mobile phone to 95173 to receive exclusive Iron Man content, download the Augmented Reality application on their LG ALLY phone and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the ultimate Iron Man 2 prize package:

• LG ALLY
• 2 tickets to the U.S. premiere of a Marvel movie
• 55-inch class LG “Infinia” LED HDTV and LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater System

Additional elements of the movie promotion program are special Iron Man 2 consumer electronics promotions with Best Buy. From April 25 through May 8, Best Buy shoppers can purchase a specially priced package consisting of LG’s LE5400 LED HDTV and BD570 Blu-ray Disc player. Starting on May 9 and running through May 22, Best Buy also will offer a similar LG Iron Man 2 package which bundles together the LE5400 and LG’s Network Blu-ray Home Theater LHB335.

LG’s LE5400 LED LCD HDTV offers superior picture quality, advanced energy saving options and flexible access to content-on-demand. LG’s BD570 Blu-ray Disc player includes NetCast Entertainment Access with wireless connectivity for convenient access to online content such as Netflix, CinemaNow, VUDU, YouTube, Picasa, AccuWeather and Pandora.  LG’s LHB335 Home Theater System delivers a stunning entertainment experience with NetCast streaming content, Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback, 1080p up scaling of standard DVDs, and Pure HD audio performance including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio Essential.

Consumers interested in learning more about the Best Buy product bundles can visit www.lgironman.com. LG and Best Buy also are supporting the co-branded promotion with a broadcast, online and mobile advertising campaign on ABC networks.

LG’s Android “Ally”

Consumers who purchase LG Ally can download the Augmented Reality app, featuring exclusive Iron Man 2 content, at www.lgim2.com or by texting 95173 from their mobile phone. Present throughout “Iron Man 2,” LG Ally allows users to explore and experience Augmented Reality. A touch screen handset featuring a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, the Ally is the ultimate compliment for technology enthusiasts who, like Tony Stark, expect nothing but the best.

And now for all the other comic/techno-geeks here is what you have been waiting for. Up close pictures of all Tony Starks Gadgets and Gizmos… (try not to drool…)

The LG/IRONMAN event was indeed very cool, and we can’t wait to review all the new products that LG has to offer. For those that are interested, we’re also planning to give away one fully loaded LG ALLY phone in June, along with an even cooler collectors comicbook & action figure package! Details should be available soon. So until then “Straighten Up and Fly Right!”