The Cubone Pokemon Mask is Perfect for Nostalgic Adult Fanboys
Michael Hines — March 9, 2015 — Life-Stages
When it comes to cosplaying, it doesn't get much more detailed than the Cubone Pokemon mask. This mask is designed to look just like Cubone's and is made by the Etsy shop Faust and Company. Unlike the real deal, this mask is made of rubber, not bone.
Pokemon is still a strong force, but its heyday was quite a few years back. Still, all that means is that its most hardcore fans are now nostalgic twenty-somethings who likely have some extra cash to burn. Why buy Pokemon cards when you can buy an awesome Cubone Pokemon mask that you can wear to conventions or costume parties? That being said, $150 (the price of the mask) buys a lot of holographic cards, so choose wisely.
Pokemon is still a strong force, but its heyday was quite a few years back. Still, all that means is that its most hardcore fans are now nostalgic twenty-somethings who likely have some extra cash to burn. Why buy Pokemon cards when you can buy an awesome Cubone Pokemon mask that you can wear to conventions or costume parties? That being said, $150 (the price of the mask) buys a lot of holographic cards, so choose wisely.
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