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Guy Fawkes mask is epic win.
Guy Fawkes mask is epic win.
Masks are essential for all anons wishing to join in the pickets against Scientology. The Guy Fawkes mask as seen in the movie V for Vendetta has become somewhat iconic to Anonymous (think EFG). Uniform 'V' masks look good for the media, but in the end, choice of mask is up to the individual. If you can't wear a mask, then a thick scarf and sunglasses is strongly recommended.


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[edit] Why wear a mask?

Masks and/or scarves ARE recommended at all Anonymous protests for four good reasons:

  1. Anonymous is Legion, no one is more important than the whole and no one's ideas are more important than when we speak in one voice. Your individual identity is insignificant compared to Anonymous' identity.
  2. For your safety, you may scoff at stories of OSA harassment but this is VERY real. They WILL try to find out who you are and they WILL try to ruin your life. It's as simple as that. Whether you are an instigator or just a voice in the crowd they will want to find out who you are. They are having difficulties with Anonymous so they will try to look for a weak link. Research what Tory Christman or Paulette Cooper went through. Fair Game is not fun.
  3. As a publicity stunt, it's fun, it's interesting and it makes us different from other protesters, we need that.
  4. If you listen to old school Scientology critics they will all tell you one thing. Tory Christman, Mark Bunker, Molly Bloom have all said "Anonymity is your greatest weapon", we are like nothing they have tried to combat before. They have no clue how to fight a faceless, identity-less body of people. We have them confused and, yes, scared so let's not lose that by becoming a protest group like any other, they know how to deal with those.

[edit] Suppliers

The V for Vendetta style Guy Fawkes masks which have become such a staple of Anonymous are (supposedly) available at the following locations. Please add any other locations you know of that might have masks in stock. Because of the success of the worldwide Anonymous protests, masks are difficult to obtain right now.

NOTE: Due to MASSIVE global demand, manufacturers have been unable to produce enough masks to keep stores supplied. Malabar, for example, may not have any before Halloween. We may have something in the works, though...

[edit] Malabar Limited

Available as of April 20th ($15 each + $10 shipping)
http://www.malabar.net
1610 Merivale Road
Nepean, ON K2G 3K3, Canada
(613) 225-8374

[edit] The Comic Book Shoppe

Available as of June 22nd ($12.99 each + tax)
http://www.thecomicbookshoppe.com/
228 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X1
(613) 594-3042


[edit] Audrey's Costume Castle & Dancewear

Currently SOLD OUT of V Masks (called Feb. 20)
http://1-800-costume.com
9-1435 Cyrville Road
Gloucester, ON K1B 3L7
(613) 744-7742

[edit] Dani's Cosplay Supplies

Masks in Stock
The online store Dani's Cosplay Supplies sells Guy Fawkes masks for $25 which includes shipping costs for Canadian customers, and quantity discounts down to $15. Item code PM-RU4418. Direct link.

[edit] Other Suppliers

Or use Google by searching for "V for Vendetta mask" or "Guy Fawkes mask" (or something to that effect).

[edit] Papercraft

If you have 1337 papercraft skillz, you can make your own V mask using the following template: http://www.kimpix.net/2006/11/25/guy-fawkes-paper-craft-mask/
Apparently, they're not bad. You'll need something to keep them on your face like glasses. Use a strong paper glue rather than a gluestick; otherwise the glue will loosen up because of the heat of your breath. Also, don't print in black & white. It sucks.

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