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American actor Robert Downey Jr needs no introduction. He has earned worldwide popularity as Iron Man/Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has received numerous awards for his captivating performance and is loved by fans as a superhero. Well, there are several superheroes in the MCU, however, Iron Man/Tony Stark is one of the most beloved characters.
Moviegoers have seen these superhero characters fighting with villains and saving the world, on screen. Even, these superheroes are portrayed as having a soft corner for kids. But, in real life, the character may differ from person to person.
However, recently, a video surfaced on the internet that shows Robert Downey Jr turning into a 'real superhero' for a 7-year-old kid Alex, who was born with a partially developed right arm. Alex loves superheroes and riding his bike.
As claimed in the video, Albert Manero is a college student who builds and donates low-cost, 3D-printed bionic limbs to kids around the world. After coming across Alex's case, he decided to help him, but, in an innovative way that Alex would love.
The scroll on the video reads: For the last two weeks, Albert has been asking for support as a part of the #CollectiveProject. A leading bionics expert heard his story and wanted to help. Robert couldn't resist getting involved too." (sic)
The video shows, Robert Downey Jr, in his most beloved character Tony Stark, can be seen opening the curtains on a window. Meanwhile, Alex is seen walking along with his parents and entering the room. At first, Tony Stark shakes a hand with Alex and greets him saying, "Hey Alex, pleasure to meet you." Next, he added, "I had a bionics expert on hands, so I thought to drop on."
As the kid thanked him, Robert complimented his bow tie and said, "Well, I thought, I would bring one of my gauntlets to match it up with yours."
Next Tony Stark opens two boxes and the kid finds two Iron Man's Arms.
The surprised kid says, "Each one looks the same."
"Actually, I think yours might be better than mine, said Robert and takes a pause. Next, he continues, "What do you say, we both try them on and..."
Well, when the kid was asked if he recognised Robert Downey Jr, he smiled and replies, "Iron Man."
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This reply makes everyone in the room happy but Robert seems to be elated.
Again when the kid was asked his (Robert) name, he immediately replied, "Robert." To this Robert expressing his excitement says, "Great."
Next, both Robert and Alex put on their respective arms of Iron Man. To make the moment more special, Robert shows his Iron Man's arm and says, "I'm having a technical glitch...As you can see, my light isn't working. Half the time, you know, I design one of these..."
Next, he adds, "But, I think, yours is still little bit more right than mine because at least...You know..."
The kid instantly replies, "The light works..." and Robert agrees to it.
Next, the duo bumps fists with their Iron Man arms with high excitement.
