New Concept Art From THOR Reveals 'Balder,' Initial Designs For 'Sif' And More!

New Concept Art From THOR Reveals 'Balder,' Initial Designs For 'Sif' And More!

More conceptual art from Marvel's praised-cinematic adaptation of THOR has hit the net, revealing initial designs for Sif as well for an Asgardian absent from the film: Balder.

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Jul 04, 2011 09:07 AM EST
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Likely used in the art book based on Marvel and Kenneth Branagh cinematic adaptation of Thor, more conceptual designs for the God of Thunder and his Warriors Three have hit the net. However, more interestingly, the art also features Balder the Brave, a well-known Asgardian who didn't make the final cut. And theres initial designs for an African American Goddess of War, Sif, likely considered to keep the mythology of her brother Heimdall, Guardian of the Bifrost, respectively accurate.






























With THOR 2 slated for theaters July 26, 2013, hopefully Balder the Brave will be included this time around. What do you think?
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cashsteele
cashsteele - 7/4/2011, 9:21 AM
Balder, yes....
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/4/2011, 9:24 AM
excellent pieces of art,balder the brave for thor 2.
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 7/4/2011, 9:24 AM
Interesting that Sif was a black woman for so many takes... I wonder if they were considering a specific actress at the time.

Also interesting to see characters that never made the final film.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/4/2011, 9:31 AM
@ chewtoy

on sif being a black woman.it may of been because heimdall was black in the film & heimdall & sif are brother & sister in the comics.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 7/4/2011, 9:33 AM
Is that Mjolnir... or are you just happy to see me?
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 7/4/2011, 9:35 AM
Balder is probably my favorite Asgardian. I was a bit upset he didnt make it into the film.
JatevinM
JatevinM - 7/4/2011, 9:36 AM
Can someone tell me why most of these character designs weren't used? I mean seriously that armor especially Loki's is amazing.

Also I like that they were considering making Sif black for the movie, which means at some point they thought about keeping the whole brother sister thing that she and Heimdall have.

For Thor 2 I am hoping to see Balder, The Enchantress, and the Executioner.
SmokinIndo
SmokinIndo - 7/4/2011, 9:38 AM
If Sif was black then they should definitely have gotten Jessica Lucas to play her.

I like how Sif was drawn with a bodacious bootie.
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 7/4/2011, 9:50 AM
Why did they ditch Hogun's facial hair? Not that it's important I am just curious
Wildaniel
Wildaniel - 7/4/2011, 9:59 AM
Jaimie Alexander was perfect as Sif, but I do wish she had her crown!!!
Fantine
Fantine - 7/4/2011, 10:05 AM
I hate the fact that concept art always looks AMAZING for any film, and then the final product is well....a little underwhelming. (that its the concept art is released before, if its after you always feel a little disappointed about the final outcome) That image of the girl in the white dress, who is kinda of Asian looking, is STUNNING!
Akercocke
Akercocke - 7/4/2011, 10:11 AM
@CatwomanLover agreed. LOTR being the only exception. Peter Jackson and his team are geniuses. Thor should ALWAYS wear his helmet. Hopefully we'll get to see that in the Avengers and Thor 2.
BezierCurve
BezierCurve - 7/4/2011, 10:12 AM
Loved the weird armor plating that Thor's Cape has in pic 5, but wow would that be hard to fabricate.
Also like the more reptilian arm plating in pic ten but it would've made our look a tad villainous.
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 7/4/2011, 10:16 AM
@Akercocke: To wear his heavy looking helmet, he would need a chin strap to keep it on, which might piss off fans. I just think going helmetless was the best idea because of how bulky, uncomfortable, and distracting it could of been.
gambgel
gambgel - 7/4/2011, 10:42 AM
the Sif design with long hair is amazing.

All are amazing, really.

But Sif should have looked better than the movie version.
TheDarkKnightWing
TheDarkKnightWing - 7/4/2011, 10:43 AM
Dang. Those were all amazing looking. Too bad Balder wasnt in the film. Ah well. He'll be in the second one for sure.

Now personally I wouldnt care if Sif was black but you know after the reaction with Heimdall you know people wouldve been complaining.
ednamode
ednamode - 7/4/2011, 11:16 AM
Even in concept art little Thor and Loki are so cute. Cool concept art.
OtakuPapi
OtakuPapi - 7/4/2011, 11:19 AM
Love The Hogun design i hate they totally fricked him up in the movie
batmanrises
batmanrises - 7/4/2011, 12:03 PM
They should've gone with the 5th picture's helmet. I love that design. It's awesome. Maybe he would've wore it more then. Funny how when his costume magically came back, the helmet was missing...lol

And Black SIf? OH MAN....The fanchildrens' heads would have exploded.
HULK2099
HULK2099 - 7/4/2011, 12:37 PM
Uh yeah some of these would've been perfect for the movie, there's always the sequel ;)
werty
werty - 7/4/2011, 12:40 PM
I like Sif 28 E and F. But our Sif with the gorgeous Jaimie remains the best
Kolossus
Kolossus - 7/4/2011, 12:56 PM
Balder looks as if he likes to play dress up and hang out at the local Asgardian gay bar.
SageMode
SageMode - 7/4/2011, 1:25 PM
Thor should've looked like this in the movie. Badass with the freakin' HELMET!
ClarkFarley2012
ClarkFarley2012 - 7/4/2011, 1:37 PM
Nice concepts. Balder will be in Thor 2. The one with Thor's armor coming together is my favorite. Thor is my favorite CBM to date.
njferns
njferns - 7/4/2011, 1:56 PM
@DCMarvelFreshman AWESOME post!!! Hey but where can I get the HQ images for these?? Also I think many of these artworks were done after casting...Its a refreshing change to see the likenesses of Chris, Tom & Jaimie! And the costumes are ALL so freakin RAD!!! On a side note, black Sif's got a hot ass ;)
warlock
warlock - 7/4/2011, 2:35 PM
Woooo cant wait for thor 2, finally with the helmet...
billnye69
billnye69 - 7/4/2011, 2:47 PM
That is some pretty sick shit.
BorisSenna
BorisSenna - 7/4/2011, 3:39 PM
The Black Sif stuff looks a lot like I imagine Storm's old-school look would be like in the real world. Some really nice stuff there
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 7/4/2011, 3:47 PM
http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10616/322024268.jpg
Is Thor forming voltron in this.
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 7/4/2011, 3:47 PM
http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10616/322024268.jpg
Is Thor forming voltron in this.
dahamma
dahamma - 7/4/2011, 3:59 PM
Black Sif is sexyyy yummmm
Blackmatter
Blackmatter - 7/4/2011, 5:55 PM
Im betting we'll see alot more of the helmet the 2nd go round
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 7/4/2011, 6:48 PM
IN THE SEQUEL CAN YOU USE THIS DESIGN...



I DUNNO, FOR SOME REASON HE LOOKS MORE MASSIVE..
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