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[Cosplay 101] SKS Props Builds A Soldier Mask from Squid Game

by April Carvelli October 11, 2021

written by April Carvelli

One of the most popular shows on Netflix this month is Squid Game, a series where hundreds of deeply indebted contestants accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a chance at a huge jackpot, but the stakes are deadly.

Steven over at SKS Props has done a tutorial for the Solider mask and he has provided a free template to help you along.

SKS Props is owned by Steven K. Smith a professional fabricator and artist. He and his company are well-known across the cosplay community for his detailed builds and foam creations from across all genres.

You can find SKS across all media channels:
Website: https://www.sksprops.com/
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October 11, 2021 0 comment

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Woman Cracking Up Laughing in Chewbacca Mask Goes Viral – Nearly 100 Million Views!

by Jason Bennett May 21, 2016

written by Jason Bennett

Candace Payne, a mother of two and Star Wars fanatic, wanted to treat herself for her birthday. What did she get? A Chewbacca mask featuring sound effects. She was so excited about her new acquisition that the moment she entered her car in the parking lot, she just had to video record her purchase and share. Little did she realize that her sharing would go viral and reach nearly 100 Million views!

Why would something as seemingly meaningless as the purchase of a novelty mask garner so much attention? It’s all in Candace’s reaction.

“Hey, I’m really excited to share with you something I got,” Payne says at the beginning of her video. “I’d like to say that I bought this for my son that would really, really want it — and let’s be honest, he’ll probably [confiscate] it from me. However, this is mine. When it’s said and done, at the end of the day, this is mine that I bought, and I’m gonna keep it for my own.”

Upon putting the Wookiee’s mask on, she opens up her mouth wide to reveal that the mask also opens its mouth and emits the purrs of Chewbacca so recognizable from the Star Wars films. It doesn’t take long to see just how much she loves this purchase and finds it hilarious! Candace bursts into uncontrollable laughter for nearly two minutes straight.

“Oh, I’m such a happy Chewbacca!” she exclaims between contagious chuckles.

The comical viral clip even caught the attention of Peter Mayhew, the actor who has played Chewbacca in all of the Star Wars films. “Absolutely wonderful!” he commented on a Reddit post of the video.

But it was Candace who summed up the moment perfectly: “It’s the simple joys in life.”

May 21, 2016 0 comment

M.A.S.K. Returning to IDW Publishing This Fall – Did You Have Any of These Toys?

by Jason Bennett May 3, 2016

written by Jason Bennett

The partnership between Hasbro and IDW Publishing is looking more and more like a great deal for fans. 80s franchise M.A.S.K., a part of the upcoming Hasbro cinematic Universe, is returning as a new comic book series from IDW, writer Brandon Easton and artist Tony Vargas. This new origin story will take all the best of what M.A.S.K. had to offer in the eighties, update it with a modern feel, and give it a fresh “Fast and Furious” flavor to it.

Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards

Writer Easton assures fans this won’t be a simple rehashing of the original rivalry between Matt Trakker, leader of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand), and Miles Mayhem, head of V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem).

“This is a M.A.S.K. for the 21st century with a diverse team of specialists who are chosen for a top-secret program with a painful learning curve,” said Easton. “Ultimately, each participant will have to choose a side — and no matter which side they choose, the consequences will be great.”

Easton points out what he feels has always been the appeal of the series. “Imagine if your car, motorcycle, SUV or yacht could change into a more powerful vehicle complete with state-of-the-art weapons systems and other cutting-edge technology. The possibilities are as fun as they are disastrous.” As for this new series, the writer proclaims this will certainly have a different feel. “We won’t be going too grim, gritty or dark. However you’re not going to see a teenage kid riding a cowardly robot across the battlefield.”

Easton depicts protagonist Matt Trakker as a mix of Elon Musk and Idris Elba stating he is “an engineering genius and intellectual bad boy who has been in search of stability since the loss of his father at an early age.” Miles “Mayhem” Manheim, head of V.E.N.O.M., won’t be a slouch however, and the vile leader will be quite the schemer. “V.E.N.O.M. will be a true force,” Easton adds. “They don’t lose often nor do they accept defeat with grace.”

When a synopsis and/or release date are announced, PopCultHQ will be certain to update you with that information. The new M.A.S.K. series is slated for a fall release.

M.A.S.K. – S01E01 – The Deathstone (Pilot Episode)-

After the death of his teenage brother Andy, multi-millionaire Matt Trakker uncovers an international criminal organization known as V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem) Trakker gathers a group of friends who, like himself, possess extraordinary talents and creates M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) Their objective; to destroy V.E.N.O.M. and its mastermind – Miles Mayhem, the man responsible for Andy’s death.

For fans of the 80s cartoon, when these M.A.S.K. toys became available, they were the hottest thing out. For those who never experienced these, here’s one of the reasons the 80s were great for childhoods. Who had any, or all, of these?

May 3, 2016 0 comment