Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat

Comments about Spencer's Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat:

I didn't like that the suit was bigger than expected. There should be a recommended height for this costume. Im 5'11 and the costume was still a bit big.

Comments about Spencer's Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat:

Great place to get anything you need for dress up!

Comments about Spencer's Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat:

It was a great costume the only problem was that the hat broke not even half way through trick or treating.

Comments about Spencer's Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat:

I decided to order Raiden this year because I was Scorpion from Mortal Kombat last year. I tried to order this in store but they refused to help me order it, saying it was online only.

After seeing the price online, I decided it was worth the buy. I created an account only to find out that the price is in USD (I live in Canada), and there were 'international economy' charges on top of the conversion rate, pushing the costume itself almost twice the original cost if I wanted express shipping. There was an option for free shipping at one point but I found out it was US only. Have to read the fine print I suppose.

Even after I used a 20% off coupon, it still came out to be way overpriced after the currency conversion, tax, and shipping costs. Being the stubborn person that I am and wanting to be unique due to the 'online only' status of the costume, I purchased it anyways.

Since getting the Scorpion costume last year, I had a hunch there was work to be done to the costume as it is not 'wear right out of the box' as they say. And I was completely correct. There are a lot of aspects that need modification. All the pieces that come with the costume look good in pictures but are flimsy and can break easily.

The jumpsuit for Raiden fits fine as a one size. The design looks very authentic with the Mortal Kombat logo on the left chest. The moulded shoulders, gauntlets, and shin pads all require refitting: aka. padded with craft foam and reglued to give it structure, and the straps that come with the costume had to be removed. New, thicker, velcro was put in place so that the gauntlets and shin guards don't slip off your body. The belt that is included is too big for me, so I had to adjust it as well. The hat fits perfectly and is really cool looking. Looks like an authentic rice farmer hat.

The worst part about this costume is the back where the velcro comes to close the suit together near the upper back and neck area. If you are wearing something underneath the suit (which you should), it is clearly visible here. To solve this, I created a cape made out of a frosted shower curtain to cover it up so you can't see the clothes worn underneath.

Using the costume is great, but walking is a real pain as the shin guards move around even after I added craft foam to give each pad support and structure. They shift everywhere and are not wide enough. This costume is overall really good for posing/pictures.

For the best effect, I also added blue colored contact lenses, an extra cloth portion to cover the lower half of my face, a bamboo staff, and fingerless gloves. I really do look the part. I went to one Halloween party and received a lot of good reception from MK fans who thought I looked amazing and spot on.

Overall rating for this costume:

Pros:
*Looks good when complete
*Authentic looking
*Unique when purchased online only so it's unlikely someone else is wearing it.

Cons:
*Expensive after currency conversion, taxes, and shipping. $$$.
*Is not fully complete. Can't wear right out of packaging. Extra velcro, foam, accessories, need to be bought to make this costume amazing which costs $$$.
*Flimsy armor pieces need extra support
*Hard to walk in. Good for posing/pictures

I rated this costume a 3 out of 5. I would have given it a 4 out of 5 if the price were cheaper for what is in the box (quality). Overall I would not recommend to a friend due to price as a lot of effort and extra supplies were taken to make this costume look good.

Comments about Spencer's Adult Raiden Costume Deluxe- Mortal Kombat:

The front of this costume looks great! The back is pretty bad. The "decorations" don't extend to the back so it looks like you're wearing a giant white onesie with a black belt.