Ming the Merciless (Flash Gordon) Costume for Cosplay & Halloween
How to Make Ming the Merciless Costume
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Silk Pants | Look as flashy as Ming with a pair of red silk pants. |
| 2 | Red Medieval Tunic | Keep it comfortable by wearing a red medieval tunic. |
| 3 | Red Robe | Ming looks like a true emperor with his flowing red robes. |
| 4 | Red Boots | Stay with the red theme with this pair of red boots. |
| 5 | Bald Cap | Ming has no hair on his head so wear a bald cap if you must. |
| 6 | Fake Beard and Mustache | Get Ming’s iconic Chinese-style beard and mustache with this et. |
| 7 | EVA Foam Sheets | Use EVA foam to create Ming’s ostentatious collar and shoulder details. |
| 8 | Gold and Red Acrylic Paint | Paint your collar red and gold to really look like the flashy emperor. |
| 9 | Red Gloves | Keep your hands protected with pair of red gloves. |
| 10 | Rings Set | Look ever more regal with many gold rings on your fingers. |
Ming the Merciless, also known as Emperor Ming, is the archenemy of Flash Gordon and the tyrannical dictator of Mongo. His ultimate goal is to conquer Earth and become the Ruler of the Universe. He is ruthless, megalomaniacal, and your typical comic-strip villain.
Ming the Merciless is the kind of leader you do not want for your nation, that’s for sure. He wears a red tunic, red pants, a red robe with ornate gold details, a Chinese-style beard and mustache, and a few gold rings.
About Ming the Merciless
Ming the Merciless was portrayed by Max von Sydow. Morgan is also known for his roles in The Seventh Seal, Minority Report, and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.
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