kelton. : Raiden from Metal Gear Rising Cosplay

Cosplayer: kelton.

Character Name: Raiden

Series Name: Metal Gear Rising

Comments:

My name is Kelton and I am an American cosplayer currently residing in Singapore.

I made this costume for the release of Metal Gear Rising earlier this year in 2013. I am a huge fan of the Metal Gear Solid series and initially planned to cosplay Raiden from MGS4 however, when I saw the new design for Rising, I fell in love with it immediately.

The armor is mainly EVA foam mat and craft foam. The visor is fully functional and there are magnets that allow the visor to close. The heels have magnets on the right foot so I am able to pose with his combat knife and ‘hold’ it with his foot like he does in the game. The cyborg spine contains small flashlights so they can light up.

Country and State: North Carolina, USA

Photographer: Brian Lim