Costume makers Rubies have released their mammoth 2015 Licensed Catalog, including a section dedicated to coming designs based on Mortal Kombat X. Along with previews of evergreen mascots Sub-Zero & Scorpion - the catalog teases an unrevealed Sonya Blade costume!
Still offered in the catalog is a range of costume attire, masks and accessories inspired by Mortal Kombat (2011). They include deluxe latex masks based on Reptile, Baraka & Shao Kahn!
Male Mortal Kombat X costumes come with mask, tabard, belt and gauntlets in a range of sizes. The Sonya costume is comprised of shirt with vest attached, pants, belt, gauntlet and hat.
Sonya has not yet been confirmed as a playable character in the game, but the design description matches her recent appearance in the Mortal Kombat X comic series. Set between the events of MK2011 and MKX, the comic bridges the story between games. A character believed to either be daughter Cassie Cage or Sonya was seen wearing a beret in the recent Mortal Kombat X: Next Trailer promoting the persistent Faction War mode.
Sonya with the Special Forces in Mortal Kombat X #2 by Dexter Soy.
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He's battled his way through demons, cyborgs and Namco's Soulcalibur II. Could the comic book anti-hero Spawn be eyeing up the warriors of Mortal Kombat X next? Creator Todd McFarlane says it's an open possibility in a Toy Fair interview with GamerFitNation.
"We've actually had a short deal with them, so they may put [Spawn] in there..."
The multimedia savvy toymaker and part-time comics artist threw Spawn's spikey gauntlet into the ring this time last year. Where an Injustice guest spot seemed unlikely, this time McFarlane says an outstanding agreement with Warner Bros. is already in place:
"That means that they have access to be able to use the character in a couple of their games if they want to. Again, it's up to their discretion. So, uh... I gave them a window of time. And, so, I'll just leave it to them to be able to do what it is that they want. So, eventually they'll phone me and say 'Hey. We want to use him here. Is that okay?' Well, technically it's okay because we've already said yes."
The Spawn creator also explains he's looking for ways to relaunch the character before expanding back into video games and other merchandising. Based on the interview, no call has been made by WB or MKX with just two months to go, but with an alleged open licensing agreement and 2 guest characters confirmed for post-game DLC, it may also be unnecessary.
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Concept Artist Justin Murray was one of several creators featured during the last NetherRealm Studios Kombat Kast. He shared more of his Reptile & Kitana work after the show, including an interesting look at an Acid Spit concept [below]:
The images offer a closer look at some of the artwork already seen in galleries released for Kitana & Reptile - including the latter alternate costume that is said to have special story mode significance. The artist shared his infectious excitement with Mortal Kombat Online, via Twitter:
See both characters in action by watching the Kombat Kast stream archive, or by revisiting the Reptile or Kitana reveal trailers! Examine the finished designs further with Reptile and Kitana design spotlights, as well.
Murray is currently an artist for Vainglory developer Super Evil MegaCorp. He also contributed designs to NetherRealm's 2013 fighter: Injustice: Gods Among Us. Find more of his work on Facebook. Discuss his current work further on the Mortal Kombat X forum!
Mezco Toyz impressed in New York late last year with the unveiling of their new Mortal Kombat X action figures [full story]. The toymaker shined, showing exactly what they could bring to a new era of MK collectibles. They were back in NYC this weekend for Toy Fair, where Figures.com reported a massively expanded line.
Joining perennial favorites Scorpion, Sub-Zero & Raiden in the standard 6" line are a second wave of confirmed characters: Kotal Kahn, Quan Chi & Kitana! Like the figures before them, each preview shows off a greater level of detail than previous series - right down to the ornate carvings of Kitana's jewellery and Quan Chi's chest skull!
Note: The original trio of Scorpion, Sub-Zero & Raiden will now also make-up a scaled down series of 4" action figures baring similar sculpts at a reduced size. September 2015 will also see the arrival of 12" super-sized Scorpion & Sub-Zero dolls. Mezco reportedly aim to fill each variant line with the full Mortal Kombat X roster.
Expanding the line into even further realms are a series of super-deformed variations on Scorpion & Sub-Zero. Bobbleheads bring the highly detailed MKX designs to life with a wink and literal nod. Simplified versions coming in plush and Mini Mez-Itz formats - the latter standing just 2" high!
Visit Figures.com for an extensive gallery of display images! Special thanks to MKOmmunity forum user andy88 for sharing the source. Register to follow and discuss more products on the Media & Merchandise forum!
Mortal Kombat Online's review cycle is drifting back from the current digital release schedule, but be warned: the following article will contain spoilers! Visit DC Entertainment to purchase Chapter 5 before continuing!
Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties continues with Part 2 of the digitally divided "Caged" story. Note: This 2-part story will appear in its entirety in print editions of Mortal Kombat X #2.
Per the trifurcated nature of the digital series, this instalment picks up pretty much where Chapter 4 left off. In doing so, it quickly answers some of the structural questions raised by the last chapter, but does so again suffering for the limited space afforded by digital chapters. Fortunately, Chapter 5 starts to create the sense of story momentum, making it clear these aren't strictly disparate tales that will come together in crescendo at the end. For all the set-up, Raiden appears to be emerging as the through line fans have seen in previous incarnations.
The real meat of the chapter is Cassie Cage's continuing misadventures in the world of underground cage fighting. Last chapter ended with a Frost deathmatch bombshell, and that's picked up and concluded in Chapter 5.
Dexter Soy is really on point with the fighting that ensues and his energetic layouts. As observed previously, Shawn Kittelsen seems to be doing his best work when dealing with the introduction of new characters. These two chapters really tell us a lot about Cassie Cage, who emerges as an individual, as much as a product of her two iconic parents. This character is loud and obnoxious, but when it comes to the crunch, she's tough, gritty and a good soul. The challenge will be for the character in the games to live up to these expectations.
Surpassing all expectations is Frost - who will not yet be joining the dead pool!
An underground deathmatch involving a third-tier ice wielder seemed like a shoo-in for a cheap fatality -- especially when we're not even sure which Sub-Zero is making the cut -- but hope springs eternal as Cassie not only spares her opponent - but helps her out of another deadly encounter! The threat storming the MMA arena? Jarek & Tasia of the Black Dragon Clan!
Last year, a couple of folks took offense to MK Online's cheeky (and still infamous) Special Forces April Fools gag [full story]. Opportunity played a part in the choice, but the fact is, we went with MKSF because it's always been an under valued, valid piece of the canon!
The oddball MKSF villains who fleshed out the Black Dragon's supposedly international criminal organization have been waiting for a serial situation to finally make them work. The characters who came before them all had opportunities to be properly revamped in subsequent outings. This is a nice start for a couple of the easier options!
We're a little disappointed Jarek has his slightly baffling, bulky chested Armageddon design. Something closer to MK4, or completely new, might have been appreciated. The chances of Jarek & Tasia flip jumping their way back into the core games' spotlight is pretty slim, so there's not much use complaining. It reads like a cameo for cameo's sake, but here's hoping the Black Dragon get a chance to develop in hypothetical future appearances.
The chapter ends with Cassie Cage snapping smart phone selfies while running from her and Jacqui Briggs's pursuers. It's a pretty brilliant 'bread crumb' device that makes good use of Cassie's overtly millennial status. Momma Sonya Blade discovers the phone after Cassie & Jacqui are abducted in a portal. It looks like the Black Dragon are working for Kotal Kahn - as evidenced by another voiceless single panel appearance by the elusive Erron Black.
It turns out Kotal Kahn has himself a nifty portal stone, which he's clearly using to hop from place to place with relative ease. Does Erron Black have Black Dragon ties? Is he an Earthrealm gunslinger, or a survivor of a realm where the wild west is alive and well? Questions we will continue ponder as we count down to the April 14th release of the new game.
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