When the mortal Kombat Live action reboot releases later this month, Scorpion will play a full role in the film. To promote the upcoming film, Warner Bros. sponsored Hacksmith Industries to build a working version of the iconic Kunai spear of the character that forces opponents to “get here.” In the video, you can see host James Hobson and his team putting the gun together. Once the weapon is finished, the end result is really impressive. Hobson is even able to throw a box and a mannequin at him after hitting them with the chain attack. The video can be found at the top of this page.
The 12-minute video reveals several details about the actual construction and how Hacksmith Industries managed to pull it off. Hobson and his team previously made a launch mechanism that they could reuse for construction. The team designed and built a sheet metal glove to house the chain and spear. The version also includes a laser-engraved version of the Mortal Kombat logo, next to the Scorpion name.
For those unfamiliar with Hacksmith Industries, the company’s YouTube channel specializes in taking weapons from popular culture and making them a reality. Last year, Hobson and his team created an Iron Man glove that works from real life. In comparison, Scorpion’s chain attack doesn’t seem that difficult. However, the video is really awesome and is a must for fans waiting mortal Kombat restart!
Scorpion is one of the most important characters in the Mortal Kombat tradition, so it’s no surprise to see the character used to promote the film as well. Scorpion has existed since the first game in the series, appearing as a playable fighter in every game since. While the character’s role in the 1995 film was quite minor, it looks like Scorpion’s rivalry with Sub-Zero will play an integral role in the reboot.
Fans will be able to see Scorpion use his Kunai al mortal Kombat reboot when it hits theaters and HBO Max on April 23rd. Readers can learn more by checking out the rest of ComicBook.com coverage mortal Kombat restart right here.
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