MrWeatherby said:According to some leaked script for the new Robocop (the authenticity of which I doubt anyone can vouch for), concerning the suit:
They run through several variations and even focus group a few of them. The first set looks very similar to the original Robocop design, but is rejected because it reminds the focus group of a "toy from the 80s." After that they make it more sleek and black.
I'm assuming this is meant to be a commentary on remakes, but I'm probably giving these people too much credit.
Whoever was in that focus group must not have been a fan of the original Robocop movies. The original suit was, and still is iconic, along with being an instant visual cue for anyone who isn't a fan of the series. Even if they'd updated the suit, while keeping the same look and feel, it would've been a fantastic marketing tool. Not a bastardised version of Shepard's N7 armor.