I still break out the old PS2 and play Mortal Kombat with my 5 yo son. He calls it the "ninja game" and loves every minute.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
LOL. It brings back a lot of memories playing as a kid with my older brother. Good times.
@scottb45094 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Good times, indeed. BTW thanks for all your hard work over the years cranking out awesome builds and offering the templates. it is much appreciated. I mean you do get paid... haha so obviously more motivation than our simple adoration, but still we are very grateful nonetheless.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
LOL. The ad revenue for a channel my size doesn't even come close to covering the cost of builds. It is laughable how little I make from KZbin.
@scottb45094 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps haha but at least it helps to perpetuate the hobby. and possibly appease the wife for spending money on the hobby lol. gotta work every angle we can. ;) plus I'm sure you are the favorite teacher at the school likely always going above and beyond on dress up days and spirit week and such.
@respuli4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your makes.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching and commenting
@grimm_destroyer55664 жыл бұрын
Perfect to wear during this corona virus 🦠 😆
@terencehoward79444 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the samething bro
@grimm_destroyer55664 жыл бұрын
Terence Howard for sure
@seththelion55364 жыл бұрын
@exukit 92 I already did
@grimm_destroyer55664 жыл бұрын
I would have a sub-zero mask for me my older brother can be Rain ☔️ or Tremor and my little bro loves Scorpion 🦂 😆
@thehorridtruth52034 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my eva foam, the grocery store won't know what hit them 😂😂
@kalenhouse4 жыл бұрын
Just finished assembling the subzero mask and the details. Tomorrow is painting, adding LED wire lights, and black cloth to cover the LEDS. will take pics and give a PHAT SHOUT OUT TO MUCH PROPS!!! My son is so psyched to wear it. Much love thanks for the template and all your vids.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Cool. Can't wait to see it.
@frankbingham533 жыл бұрын
I love your mortal Kombat mask making videos keep it up.
@MuchProps3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@sophroneo69604 жыл бұрын
Awesome job
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fgbfghvnvjnvb3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!
@MuchProps3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@anthonyesquivel52113 жыл бұрын
Awesome job 👏
@MuchProps3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@pastaroni96344 жыл бұрын
Flawless Victory
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
LOL. Brings back some memories as a kid playing against my older brother.
@moisesmelendez90294 жыл бұрын
I want a scorpion mask forsure
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Scorpion and Subzero were always my favorite
@blizatrex5 жыл бұрын
They look great. Scorpion was always my favorite with his 'Get Over Here' battle cry
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
We used to say that phrase even when we weren't Scorpion. Oh the nostalgia
@imperialsith78235 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps the guy who lost his girlfriend: im so sad :( Scorpion: *GET OVER IT*
@IceDragon9784 жыл бұрын
Scorpion and Sub-Zero are the obvious choices, but Reptile has always been my favorite MK ninja, so thanks for this video because it's highly relevant to my interests.
@martinveloso56184 жыл бұрын
Increíble. Es excelente la terminación. Ahora con la pandemia juro que en la calle usaría el de Sub-Zero tranquilamente!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Gracias. El Subzero fue mi favorito también.
@genesismagallanes22914 жыл бұрын
x favor materiales nombre
@chris.r1015 жыл бұрын
They are so cool
@CHUKDEPHATTE4 жыл бұрын
how are you not at a million subs? this was epic and the rest of your vids. new sub here glad i found you
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Welcome to the channel. I have over 300 builds, and new builds every Tuesday and Friday
@10jetstorm4 жыл бұрын
SUPERB!!!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@HDBrown-wc9xt4 жыл бұрын
The Scorpion mask looks happy upside down.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
lol
@canalinactivo59785 жыл бұрын
That Scale effect Is sick!
@DrMahon034 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the patterns!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 Make sure you let people know where you got them when you build something awesome.
@TheRoseLine5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!!! My little one wants to be Reptile for Halloween and this is it!! thanks!
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. You might have to reduce the size of it a bit because my head is massive. Glad I could be of some help.
@childsofchristsongtutorial48525 жыл бұрын
Good job
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think they look pretty cool.
@jqckiscool5 жыл бұрын
They look SICK!!
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
*cough**cough* Thanks. :)
@fjpz4 жыл бұрын
These are more useful than ever.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
It's funny how quite a few of my builds are now pretty relevant. I have definitely seen a jump in some of the videos. Mainly masks, so I came up with some more ideas this weekend. They should be coming out pretty soon
@joshuamz4 жыл бұрын
Wow you are very talented dude !!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@williamoliveira20244 жыл бұрын
Muito muito legal 👍😉.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
muito obrigado Estou feliz por ter gostado
@brandyh87465 жыл бұрын
Cold as ice!
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
You're cold as ice. :)
@noobsaibot95244 жыл бұрын
Nice
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, means a lot coming from Noob Saibot himself. Sorry I didn't make your version. :)
@noobsaibot95244 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps its fine mines is boring anyways 😂
@antoinettecoetzer96574 жыл бұрын
Great masks, I bet you never thought that one day you would be able to wear them in real life and no one will think you're crazy. In fact, they will you are bamn cool.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
It is surprising to see a video from a year ago jump from a little over 1000 to over 200,000 in a month and a half.
@gweedas4 жыл бұрын
Damn i need scorpion mask for quarantine!!!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
😄 working on som more menpo style builds
@retrozip4 жыл бұрын
Stay over there!
@TheSpectre.244 жыл бұрын
Perfecto para la cuarentena xD
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Es curioso cómo mi video de hace un año ya no es relevante de repente. Me lo llevo
@daviddeane31634 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I just happened to come across your channel and thanks to you, I discovered the creative cloud/adobe site! I had no idea it existed. I've wasted so much time on the net watching other people be creative and showing off their work. I could've accomplished sooo much by now. I know there are more sites like that I need to discover and start doing something of my own instead of just watching. Thanks for the spark!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I found it by chance looking for a easy way to share templates. Tried a couple out and this one seemed to work best.
@LePopCollectibles4 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Got some more mask ideas going soon.
@pictureeyecandy4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I can give these a try! Right now I have no PVA foam might try with plastic!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Just look around for things of a similar shape to use as a base.
@stringz2774 жыл бұрын
True I like Subzero Mask I wish I had it in This Lockdown time
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Made me want to play some old school MK.
@stringz2774 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps I still play MK I had all series
@patrickcaceres42604 жыл бұрын
great video , now i need to get the stuff ...
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Yes you do. It's a super fun hobby to get into.
@EdwardMLee4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the templates. I was doing myself in tissue but it's not stable on trials, so I will use your templates on cardboard 1st. then if I got it like you did it I will do it with leather. Greetings from a Peruvian living in France. Muchas Gracias . Edward Fajardo.
@leolizard31525 жыл бұрын
COOL!!!!! I love the first three mortal Kombats
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
This game used to be my jam. We would spend ours trying to play a perfect tournament
@leolizard31525 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have One and two on the Sega Genesis
@AnthonyTatsu4 жыл бұрын
That was fudging awesome!!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@drkahara4 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff dude. Keep up with it.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
😁 Thanks. Will do
@KxngxSav224 жыл бұрын
New Subscriber
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Hooray. New vids every Tuesday and Friday
@jefferybeauchamp13554 жыл бұрын
Those are awesome, I’m probably going to do these but add LED lighting to spice them up a bit
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see it.
@ricardobatistafrazao19604 жыл бұрын
Cara muito bom parabéns Manda uma do Sub Zero pra mim
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
RI MUITO. todos eles venderam um tempo atrás. Ainda bem que você gosta deles
@chaycehanzlovic79675 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome keep up the awesome work!!!!
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I will try my best to keep em coming
@theclonewhopunchedadroid75015 жыл бұрын
Literally you by yourself at the intro made me subscribe keep up the good work and maybe try to do more mk in the future if you want to
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the channel. I am a bit cheesy at times but truly love sharing my builds with people and seeing others get creative.
@raimundosilva62234 жыл бұрын
belo trabalho
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado. Tem outra máscara legal saindo na sexta-feira.
@alfredblessed20304 жыл бұрын
congratulation de Peru
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Texas
@byaiden95425 жыл бұрын
Good video bro
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it. I'm looking at some others items from the game. With over 80 characters, there is a lot to pick from.
@byaiden95425 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Bro, you know you were so cool, shao kahn's helmet.
@AidanCaDrago5 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! those are well made and TOASTY!!!
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there. LOL.
@terencehoward79444 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
😁👊 thanks.
@JGomezabino5 жыл бұрын
awesome job again bud!! looking forward to the next build :)
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Started making a custom helmet yesterday that I hope everyone will dig. It is my own design so it makes me a little nervous putting it out there but I like where it is going so far.
@SixPathsPyro5 жыл бұрын
YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOREVER my main in MKX is Kenshi and Scorpion
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the wait. Trying to work my way through over 300 requests takes a while. Hopefully it was worth the wait and I did them justice
@certifiedaustralian96055 жыл бұрын
I like Subzero
@jannadrawz16022 жыл бұрын
Much props, what can I use to replace the metal mesh part and can I use perforated vinyl to replace it?
@MuchProps2 жыл бұрын
Use whatever you want. You could also just glue cloth, cross-stitch mats, or anything with a cool texture. I've seen some dinner placemats with cool cutout patterns that would look good. What ever it is just hot glue it on the inside of the mask in those recessed areas.
@jannadrawz16022 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Ah okay, thank you for your help! The masks look really cool btw!
@tellme7084 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Perfect. Congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@inevitablexpansion4 жыл бұрын
I’m making on and going to see if I can put a charcoal filter bring the mesh parts and bam good to go to the store lol
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
While you yell at groceries to "GET OVER HERE" LOL.
@inevitablexpansion4 жыл бұрын
Much Props haha yes!! Mines almost done!
@monstermorguetutorials31395 жыл бұрын
Ufffffff killer so rad.
@anthonypayne21014 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you do a tutorial on turning these into COVID prevention masks.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
while it is an interesting idea, I don't want to mislead people into thinking that this mask will offer a lot of protection. Because it won't. If you wanted to just put this over an N95 mask, sure.
@anthonypayne21014 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps that's what I was referring to. For example, painting a COVID mask with an MK design. BTW, one of your constituents actually made an MK-shaped COVID mask, but after seeing the vid I have the same concern as you.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that paint or putting markers on the N95 mask compromised the integrity of the fiber and makes them less protective. I've seen people doing it, and I don't think it is a good idea. But I love the suggestions.
@anthonypayne21014 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps what about a properly made overlay?
@FugitiveSVK4 жыл бұрын
Good day, I would like to ask what kind of glue it is at 3:10. The can read BARGE. I also noticed that you use a hand grinder with a stone attachment and a wood burner. can these things be replaced by something else? I will not buy unnecessarily one or two masks. And where i can find templates for this masks? Well thank you
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Barge is the brand of contact cement that I use. You could always score the lines of the helmet and hit it with a heat gun instead. The template for the menpos is in the description of the video.
@alsjka5 жыл бұрын
Can I say you are awesome...you show us how to .... provide the template...you actually teach full circle.. that’s great! I would really like to see your take on Star Wars grenade face knights of ren mask.... keep up the great work...
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's a lot of work, on top of a full time job as a junior high teacher, it is a busy schedule. I will add your request to my very long list. I did see William Jakespeare made one on his channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOYi5iVasifjaM
@majarupinomaja44734 жыл бұрын
Good jop men 👍 👍 👍 ✨✨✨✨✨✨
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
thanks.
@vharrald4 жыл бұрын
Yea, Thomas, I like subzero too... he's definitely one cool dude... I could see him saying, "chill out" when he was blasting his opponent with his freeze blast
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Subzero's day job, refrigerator repair man
@vharrald4 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps I'm surprised mortal combat didn't make one that was the complete opposite of subzero, and call him heatwave
@gigask94 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOW thanks man!! I'l try to do one to play airsoft with!! maybe use your templates to make a Noob Saibot one!!
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Making this out of foam will not protect you from airsoft. It will go right through the foam.
@albertduff21005 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos! I'd love to see you do the ocean master helmet.
@mahendradputra98774 жыл бұрын
hi, this is so great, simple, very inspired, can i use your template to make my video?, i will write your link in my video.. thankyou
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
I don't mind you making a video using my templates as long as you clearly state that I, Much Props, made the template. Link the to my video for the template, please do not copy my template link and post it on your description.
@ricafrentejr.mervicm.40765 жыл бұрын
i ade out of cardboard really good when turned on its east to do you deserve a sub
@og95205 жыл бұрын
"Fatality!"
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
FINISH HIM. Brings back some great memories of playing games with my older brother. Hours and hours of fun.
@joshbrowning34884 жыл бұрын
OMG I need the Reptile menpo!!!! ❤️❤️
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
LOL. Glad you like it. These all sold a while back. Funny how this video is all of a sudden relevant again.
@shaunhunter16684 жыл бұрын
Those are bad to the bone. Thanks for the tutorial.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
You bet. Glad you like them. The revisited MK menpo video has a new model I made.
@benjaminkruger584 жыл бұрын
I would love to get a hand on that templates! :D
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Its free. There always in the description under the video
@benjaminkruger584 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps thx mate! Didn't see it 😅
@marthingonzalez48605 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for all
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it.
@flavioferreira94284 жыл бұрын
Incrível 👏👏😲
@angelarias41304 жыл бұрын
Exelen
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've done a few more menpo style masks recently.
@lazzycheetah8295 жыл бұрын
My bro loves mortal Kombat and said see if they look any good Amazing work btw
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Nostalgia making me want to go back and play some.
@Arigato_Aj5 жыл бұрын
Hey! You should do a style of a cyborg arm of some sort. I haven’t seen anything like that on your channel so itd be really interesting to see how you handle that.
@thiaggosep4 жыл бұрын
Coronavirus: " You never win "😎👊
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
lol
@animecommander94334 жыл бұрын
Everybody gangster until Sub Zero pulls up looking like Shredder in Armageddon.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@wilberjesusvelasquezromero96634 жыл бұрын
muy buena
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
gracias
@SpiderDrummer244 жыл бұрын
Can you use just regular rubber cement for gluing or does it need to be this type of cement?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Not sure. Rubber cement is a little more flexible, contact cement is a sturdier bond. You could try it but I don't really use rubber cement.
@PDesigner4 жыл бұрын
Really good but what material did you use to make the masks?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
EVA. I said it in the video, its listed in the description and on the template at the bottom of the description
@emehcomp4 жыл бұрын
Sensacional. 👏👏👍😁😁🇧🇷🇧🇷
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@Hershy155 жыл бұрын
Could you make scorpions chain dart
@xerxesszone35435 жыл бұрын
It's not a chain dart , it's called a " kunai "
@kharielcrider74614 жыл бұрын
Should have done mk9 scorp mask
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
That is a pretty cool mask
@MikeyDunksMusic4 жыл бұрын
Hey, in the sub zero mask, you skipped a step. What did you use to make the little cylinder respirator pieces in the middle of the circular parts of the mesh?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
I do skip some steps so my videos don't run long. The little cylinder is just a round piece of EVA with the edges beveled over with a sanding drum plunged into it. You could also use the cap off of something like a squeeze apple sauce pouch
@MikeyDunksMusic4 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Ok cool. Thanks bro. Much props! 😎👍🔥🔥🔥
@Ken-Oh.4 жыл бұрын
Thanks KZbin recomendations.
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks. It's nice to start getting more recommendations of my channel. New builds every Tuesday and Friday.
@thehorridtruth52034 жыл бұрын
When you're bored of regular face coverings and want something to spice up your social distancing (and scare the crap out of the folk at the grocery store). Was looking for something to wear over my crappy neoprene mask, think I found it 🤣🤣👍🏼
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Got lots of different options out there. I have a playlist of masks and helmets that you should definitely check out.
@thehorridtruth52034 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Cthulhu & Deathstroke here I come 💀😂
@thehorridtruth52034 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Have you thought about doing a series specifically of half masks/half mask variants of your other builds, as covers for covid masks? Or adapting the design with HEPA material lining? Just an idea 😁
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
@@thehorridtruth5203 i just recently did 3 variants off the same half mask. Majora's mask, spiderman 2099 and a cyberpunk respirator
@agudimasmods2594 жыл бұрын
Sub zero❤
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
It was always a toss up for me between him and Scorpion.
@Zekinator4 жыл бұрын
Nice Job !!! Name of Song ??
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Song title and artist are always listed at the bottom of the screen when the build video starts after the intro
@Zekinator4 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Sorry I did not see it ! thanks for answering! Excellent videos I subscribe! greetings from Argentina!
@williamtackett38143 жыл бұрын
Did you use CA glue when you were adding the mesh
@MuchProps3 жыл бұрын
Yes. My brand of choice is Gorilla Glue, for me it's easier to buy were I live.
@Blaecy5 жыл бұрын
Epic
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
It has been a long time since I have played MK, but was always a big fan of all the character designs
@Blaecy5 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps uhhh
@kumitas23165 жыл бұрын
Wow, cool! Get it?
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
CAUSE of Sub Zero. Yep, got it. Glad you liked the video.
@gonzaler994 жыл бұрын
Question, were there more 45° cuts on the foam than in the templates? Like the mouth piece and side?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
This build is from over a year ago and I have literally done over 100 more builds since then, so please forgive me if I tell you wrong. But it looks like the should be a 45 inward cut on the curved end of the jaw piece where it meets the mouth piece. I caught a glimpse of it when the video shows the glue up. You could also heat form it a little after you have assembled the whole thing to make it fit a little better. It was kind of bulky around the cheeks.
@gonzaler994 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps cool, no worries on being 100+ builds since. I appreciate it.
@alfredogaming5 жыл бұрын
Can you do the gears of war locust mask please
@Thomiqe4 жыл бұрын
Hello there, I am just curious, if the EVA foam is "health friendly". You know, when you are planning to have the mask on for several hours for example. In that case do you have idea what material can replace/substitute this foam? Thanks a lot
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
Not sure. I have never worn a mask for more than a couple of minutes. If you uncomfortable with having the foam on you face, you could line the inside with fabric. I would also recommend adding holes or mesh as the inset so it is more breathable
@Thomiqe4 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Thank you for prompt response ;). Not exactly about problem with foam itself, just trying to get some information, if it is not toxic in some way (I know it is used as a mat for kids, so shouldn't) when you are breathing through it. You know, current situation is tough and this may help us, to cover face masks and look good or at least better :D.
@dominquegooden30264 жыл бұрын
Can u do the mileena and kitana mask
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
It is possible. I've got a different base mask that may work for that one.
@thecougar23835 жыл бұрын
What is the subzero’s gauze? Where is it from? It look awesome. They all came up well. Nice job.
@thecougar23835 жыл бұрын
Never mind, just read the description. Cool.
@mikepercival74244 жыл бұрын
I know the template doesn't say so, but did you cut the top of the cheeks at a 45 degree angle as well?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
It was over 100 videos ago so forgive me if I am wrong, but looking at the video and the angel of the mask, the jaw piece, where it connects to the mouth, should also have a 45 degree inward cut
@mikepercival74244 жыл бұрын
@@MuchProps Awesome, Thanks so much for getting back to me and for all the great templates
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
@@mikepercival7424 thanks for watching 😁👊
@jgreeny_games13835 жыл бұрын
Can you make scorpions spear or swords
@AnthonyTatsu4 жыл бұрын
Hmm...this was awesome,but,if I ever have a question on building...do I ask here or other places?
@MuchProps4 жыл бұрын
You can ask it here. I try and stay on top of comments as they come in.
@drecklemus41924 жыл бұрын
Me encantaría aserlas pero las medidas exactas me encantaría ver si las puedes compartir
@JENNIFERZARTE4 жыл бұрын
you can make the daedric skyrim helmet !! Please!! you can?
@Officiallynelsonrivera5 жыл бұрын
I love this and love your passion for your creations your really talented. I think that if you made it smaller it would of framed your face better but in cosplay it’s a perfect match I love this!!! Also could you possibly maybe do a sailor moon 🌙 scepter 😅?
@MuchProps5 жыл бұрын
It does bulk up a little at the cheeks. Some of the reference images I looked at, actually kind of looked like that. But I totally agree. Some of the newer ones also have the ends covered by hoods. Menpos are so cool.