Modern "hyper realistic" masks can be so convincing that people often can't distinguish them from a real face, say researchers. The latest masks can cost around £1,000 and experts say they could be ...

Social media users claim Spirit Halloween is selling a mask of Florida woman and far-right provocateur, Laura Loomer.

Some sillicone masks are now so realistic that they can easily be mistaken for real faces, research suggests. In this study, led by Jet G. Sanders while at University of York (now Assistant Professor ...

A Japanese store has released a novel twist on the concept of face disguise, a hyper-realistic mask replicating every person's facial feature in three-dimensional art.

Okawara told Reuters last month that initial inquires suggested the demand for the masks would be high. The masks based on his own face have already sold out once. If you’re interested in buying a ...

Cosplay is truly easier to participate than ever before. And now there’s the ultimate easy way out: hyper-realistic masks of movie characters. As Adam Savage found out, just add an appropriate t-shirt ...

(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) SHOP OWNER, SHUHEI OKAWARA, SAYING: "I own a mask shop so I thought it would be fun selling and buying people's faces. That's why I do it." The masks will go on sale for $950 ...

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Curiously, the store includes a note of caution on the masks’ product pages. It reminds people that this is a real face, and it does deserve a degree of respect. The advisory also asks customers to ...