The Mask The Riddler Wears in THE BATMAN is Based on This US Army Cold Weather Face Mask
For those of you curious about the mask that Paul Dano wears as The Riddler in The Batman, the design was obviously inspired by this U.S. Army cold weather face mask. I was just cruising around the Internet and this mask happened to pop up and I’m like “Hey! That’s exactly what The Riddler is wearing!”
The actual mask was designed for use in the coldest weather conditions, and they are worn by the US Army during operations in coldest frigid climates.
For those of you who might want one for cosplay purposes or if you just want to keep your face warm during winter and look creepy as hell in the process, you can buy one at Kommandostore for only $15.
Here are the details:
Produced lovingly by the US Government to give our brave soldiers frontline fetish gear, the cold weather face mask is so much more than protection from the elements — it is an all-in-one barracks entertainment device.
Thoughtfully designed to conceal the soldier's identity, each cold weather mask is equipped with a generous and easily accessible mouth hole. For those who are differently inclined, nose access is also provided via a snap-secured flap.
The soft cotton lining and waterproof vinyl provide superior user comfort and easy cleaning versus your traditional leather gimp mask. The life-cycle cost of the USGI mask is also superior, with no expensive leather-cleaning products needed after each "deployment."