Earlier this year I was accepted for sponsorship with CosplaySky, who kindly sent me a Hitman: Absolution Nun inspired cosplay. Being a fan of the Hitman franchise, I was delighted at the opportunity to take photos in this costume.
Just to clarify, I was not obliged to provide a good review. This is something I would never agree to, and I simply wish to give an honest opinion of my experience (which was a positive one overall). Not only that, but I’ve previously purchased a cosplay from CosplaySky & it’s one of my favourite costumes that I own.
Quality
CosplaySky offer two different Hitman: Absolution Nun inspired cosplays, and the version I chose was with the full jumpsuit. The cosplay I received was Size M and fit me comfortably (usually I wear a UK size 10-12).
In real life, does the cosplay look like the photos on the website? Yes, and it’s fitted – but not skintight.
The main difference from the game character’s outfit is that the cosplay fabric is some sort of PVC, not latex. A tailored latex catsuit (plus accessories) would be significantly more expensive but also more accurate to the game, if that is what you’re going for.
All accessories are included with this cosplay including; wimple, veil, necklace & boot covers. I particularly like the fact the “wimple” has velcro and sits snugly under your chin. The boot covers were adjustable, looked great on, & have two elastic straps that fit underneath your shoes (so they pass as thigh high ‘boots’ convincingly enough).
The boot covers take some time to lace up, but otherwise the costume is easy enough to put on. Once on, the cosplay is comfortable to wear & move around in.
The prop gun you can see in the photos is a toy gun from Amazon, that I purchased & repainted myself.
Any Issues?
Upon wearing the entire cosplay for the first time, a couple of the eyelets on the boot covers fell off without much encouragement. They need to be secured properly when the cosplay is being made, however this can be easily rectified with eyelet pliers (if you have some).
As the jumpsuit is all-in-one & the gloves are not separate, this presents an issue with air pockets in the gloves. The gloves would be better off separate to the jumpsuit.
Customer Service
CosplaySky were extremely friendly, responsive & prompt with delivery. The costume arrived within 2 weeks of being sent out & a tracking number was provided for the parcel.
Overall Rating
3.5/5
In summary, I would definitely recommend CosplaySky as a company. Prior to applying for a sponsorship with CosplaySky, I had already purchased a Yennefer cosplay from them (which I was happy with the quality of).
A couple of minor things need improvement on this particular Hitman: Absolution Nun cosplay. While the issues were minimal, it was a little disappointing for parts of the costume to be falling off on first wear. That being said, the overall fit & quality of fabric was good. Really love how this cosplay looks on, and I will definitely be wearing it again in the future.
While the cosplay is a little expensive (around £70 exc. shipping) it’s comparable to the cost of what you can purchase in fancy dress shops. Many fancy dress costumes on the high street can range from £40-£60. This cosplay is far better made for the the price, & offers a complete cosplay look with multiple accessories included.
If you are purchasing from CosplaySky’s online store, please feel free to use my discount code “ulbandi”. 😊
All the photographs featured in this article were taken by Oli Harkness.
