The Build Quality & Value Is Incredible
As a Graphic Designer and DJ by trade, it’s impossible for me not to notice photoshop retouching when it’s used to advertise products, or, in dealing with lighting, not to notice when it’s been enhanced in product videos. This is simply not the case here, as the photos are 100% identical to the actual product, and it looks even better in person. The first thing you’ll notice is the matte texture of the mask which keeps it from looking shinny, as well as its weight. Overall, the materials here are nothing short of superb. The value of everything it includes is also surprising given that it’s also at the same level of quality and craftsmanship as the mask. To offset the heavy weight, there’s an included set of Velcro pads that attach the harness for the mask. Once you put the included battery in, the Velcro pads should be put in next. The harness is made out of a very soft stretchy nylon, and it makes the whole thing feel very good on your face. They even made it a point to put loose netting around where your mouth goes so it doesn’t have to make contact with the nylon directly. My only compliant here is that the mask is very wide, and using any form of heat to make it more flexible is not recommended at all because you’d be damaging the LED lighting system it has in the process. The included hoodie is folded heavily in the package, but once you open it up and put it on, it does a decent job of hiding some of the mask’s width. It’s also nicely designed to hide your neck in your costume, with a solid build quality that’s largely wrinkle free. The only thing that’s not the same as the photos is the width of the hoodie. It’s slightly tight on the sides when the mask is on. Again, it’s not much of a problem at all though, when you factor in the amount of value it adds to the product. While Mortal Combat, which is always spelled with a K intentionally, used Motocross and Airsoft masks as inspiration for Scorpion’s mask in Mortal Combat 2, it’s clear that this mask definitely draws its influences from Mortal Combat 2 as well. It’s essentially Scorpion’s mask, but in a solid black matte color. Painting it with a worn shade of yellow brings this out even more, as does the hoodie, which became a part of Scorpion’s costume design in Mortal Combat 10, as well as the 2021 film reboot. The last thing to note here is the stunning LED lighting on the mask. The on and off button basically sits flush on the chin area of the mask, so it’s easy to use. Once it’s on, that’s when the mask really stands out. They managed to place the lighting around the edges of the mask vents so there’s a darker orange tone on the inside, and a vibrant yellow around the edges. If you’re using this for a Scorpion costume, this gives it the look of of an internal fire which is very well done. The material covering the LED lit vents is also a clear, textured matte surface which basically diffuses the LED lighting to keep it from looking too bright in photos, though it’s just bright enough to stand out in a dark room. This is easily a 5 star product in every category, especially considering the fact that there simply isn’t any other mask in this price point that’s built to the same quality standards, or, that comes with a well stitched, wrinkle free hoodie, a comfortable material that won’t dig into your face, and top tier LED lightning. If you want that classic Mortal Combat 2 Scorpion look, the mask already has a matte finish, so applying the right paint will make it look perfect. Read more
