Tag: Video game

Making of MKX Scorpion cosplay – PART 4

Making of MKX Scorpion costume – PART 4 The man behind the mask I’ve been wanting to integrate new technologies into my costumes for a while and since 3D printing is everywhere these days, I was really looking forward to finding the appropriate project to use this technology. Back in 2009, when I made my […]

Making of MKX Scorpion cosplay – Part 3

Making of MKX Scorpion costume – PART 3 Adding some metal:  When jewelry meets costuming The final touches on the costume were all the silver pieces custom made by Vincent Zimmermann from Joaillerie Zimm’s in Québec City. The reference pics for Scorpion’s costume were so detailed, especially since Scorpion is the character on the game’s […]

Making of MKX Scorpion Cosplay – PART 2

Making of MKX Scorpion costume – PART 2 The easy part:  The pants Previous versions of Scorpion showed him wearing very tight pants that would have been, in real life, made out of a stretch fabric.  This version of the costume, though, shows loose pants that are way closer to the traditional ninjutsu uniform  (shinobi […]

Making of MKX Scorpion cosplay – PART 1

Mortal Kombat came into my life about 20 years ago.  I was really into it as a teen, then had less and less time to play, but had always kept an eye on it.  When I started cosplaying, it didn’t take long before I considered creating a Scorpion cosplay. I had even started sculpting the […]

MKX Scorpion Cosplay at PGL Cosplay Open

I never thought that I would visit Romania in 2015! I was delighted to be received as a cosplay guest and judge for the PGL Cosplay Open costume contest that was organized during Dreamhack Romania at the end of October. A cosplay contest in a video game competition deserved a judge wearing a video game […]