When The deadly beating Live-action reboot releases later this month, Scorpio will play a pivotal role in the film. To promote the upcoming film, Warner Bros. sponsored Hacksmith Industries to build a functional version of the character’s Kunai Spear that forces opponents to “get over here!” In the video, host James Hobson and his team can be seen putting the gun together. Once the weapon has been completed, the end result is truly impressive. Hobson is even able to snatch a box and a mannequin from him after hitting them with the chain attack! The video can be found at the top of this page.
The 12-minute video reveals more details about the actual construction and how Hacksmith Industries managed to pull it off. Hobson and his team previously developed a launch mechanism, which they were able to reuse for construction. The team designed and built a tin glove to house the chain and spear. The construction also has a laser-engraved version of the Mortal Kombat logo, along with the Scorpio name.
For those unfamiliar with Hacksmith Industries, the company’s YouTube channel specializes in taking weapons from popular culture and turning them into reality. Hobson and his team even created an Iron Man work glove that works in real life last year. By comparison, Scorpio’s chain attack doesn’t seem that difficult! Anyway, the video is really impressive and is a must for fans who are looking forward to The deadly beating restart!
Scorpio is one of the most important characters in the Mortal Kombat tradition, so it’s not surprising to see the character used to promote the film like this. Scorpio has existed since the first game in the series, appearing as a playable fighter in every game since. While the role of the character in the 1995 film was quite minor, it seems that Scorpio’s rivalry with Sub-Zero will play a key role in the restart.
Fans will be able to see Scorpio using his Kunai in The deadly beating restart when it hits theaters and on HBO Max April 23rd. Readers can learn more by checking out the rest of ComicBook.com’s coverage The deadly beating restart right here.
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