User blog comment:Sai333/Hello/@comment-4758157-20130514162847

i don't think so. Tony Stark will be always Iron Man, even without armors. just like Peter Parker is always Spider Man, even without his costume.

Tony Stark did that because he wanted to spend more time with Pepper. Although, take note that Iron Patriot is the only armor that is left currently. Tony Stark won't be given up currently, it's just the beginning of the mega Marvel Cinematic Universe. :D