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Well guys , I hate to give a negative review , but having just received my latest mask I feel I must to help people avoid headaches and disappointment. 1313FX sells a line of silicone foam half masks. I was worried when I got the box in the mail and it was incredibly light. I asked for a custom "mummy" paint job on their "Dee Composed" mask. Which they sorta did , I actually like the look of the mask itself , but it's the materials it's constructed of and it's performance ( or lack thereof) that's the downside. The most interesting thing is the "silicone foam" , it's definitely silicone based because it's a little more resilient than foam latex, but probably not by much. The paint job is so-so , not very detailed , but it was what I asked for as far as not being the typical bloody zombie mask. 1313fx sells their half masks with either straps or a hood , in this video the hood appears to be made of lycra : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841zghtRF0Y , but for the one I received it's constructed out of some very thin poly packing material mesh that does not hold the mask very tight to the face. Even if you had straps I do not think you could get much movement out of this type of mask ( see video) . The whole mask seems a bit rushed , not very well attached to the hood, and considering It took about a month and a half from placing order to receiving mask It's not what it could have been. I bear them no ill will , but for the price ($99 plus shipping ) I expect a much better product. If you want a cheap mask for your haunt just buy the foam latex ones they sell for $20 , you get no real added value for the silicone foam for $99. I knew this was sort of an experiment going in so I'm not going to bother asking for a replacement or partial refund. ( I've gone through too much hassle lately with other commissioned projects that weren't up to par or never received and don't need the stress :P )
So for 1313fx I'd have to say just stick with the foam latex , or drop the price on the silicone foam , there is very little difference. 1313fx.jpg
So for 1313fx I'd have to say just stick with the foam latex , or drop the price on the silicone foam , there is very little difference. 1313fx.jpg
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