Etsy trader Epic Leather has a rather impressive Cthulhu mask for sale. The work that has gone into this leather creation cannot be understated. The leather has been worked, coloured and shaped. There are very many different pieces to the mask which looks exactly like the face plate to some medieval cultist. It’s not cheap […]
Real Rorschach mask
Rorschach is the plucky and sanity challenged hero from Watchmen. In the movie they successfully re-created the simple but effective Rorschach look. Now one fan has managed not only to re-create the moving ink blot mask but has shared the how-to intrustions. The mask works by making use of thermochromic paint pigment and a clear […]
Steampunk gas masks
These leather works of art are by Tom Banwell. They’re fantastic. They’re slightly spooky – in an “are you my mummy?” sort of way. They’re also fantastic inspiration for a whole host of steampunk RPG ideas. Do check out his site.
Dr Who – Free Silurian mask
The BBC have published a colour PDF designed to be printed off, cut out and turned into your very own Silurian mask. It’s a good idea for a freebie even if it is rather simple. It was released to support the showing of the The Hungry Earth. Here’s a prediction. We’ll see lots of Silurian […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #12 Danger Mouse
Crikey, DM! It’s far too late to order any geeky masks for Halloween this year but I’ve saved the best for last. What horror villain could it be? What computer game hero will take the prestigious number 12 slot? We have a surprise winner, a blast from the past, an icon of geek culture; Danger […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #11 Rorschach
We’re not worthy. We are dirty scum, sinners and pathetic worms who pollute the cities. If that’s not you then perhaps you’re one of the good guys; perhaps you’re Rorschach. The iconic “anti-hero” of the Watchman was hugely popular in geek culture long before the movie. This Halloween even the jocks will get the reference […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #10 Darth Vader
If you’ve not yet used a Vader mask for Halloween or for a prank then this upcoming Halloween gives you the chance to catch up. Cliche? No! Classic? Yes! There’s no doubt in my mind… Darth Vader makes it into the 12 Masks of Halloween! Can’t wait until the next mask appearing? Try a […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #9 Marcus from Gears of War
The computer game masks are doing well this year. The 9th entry in the 12 Masks of Halloween is Marcus from Gears of War. The beauty of the gamer mask is that it’s an injoke. Does Marcus look spooky enough to work as a generic Halloween mask? Maybe not! People might wonder what you’re up […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #8 World of Warcraft Troll
This must be one of my favourite masks in the entire 12 Masks of Halloween collection. The World of Warcraft troll works because it’s a good, general, halloween mask for everyone. WoW players, of course, get the inside joke and should recognise the creature. Here’s the prediction: This year World of Warcraft Halloween costumes will […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #7 Master Chief
He may not be in this year’s Halo hit – ODST – but he’s very much still the blood and soul of the amazing series. Mainly the blood part, perhaps. This Halloween, with ODST still being played over the interwebs by XBL buddies, a Master Chief half-mask seems like a sure in. That’s why it’s […]
