What gets me is the total blanking of the subject by "officials" etc., at least try and save a bit of face explain why they cost so much!

To fund Neverwinter like the rest of the C-store's items.

I think what you propose would be tricky, actually. Really, for any of this to work, it would need to be a costume slot item.

The default would be opaque helmet.

If you choose a transparent helmet, the sliders would be restricted.

And while maybe the parts wouldn't mix and match, it would be nice to adjust the accent color on these outfits.

I know, I know, character data storage... But why ever have someone appear in an uncustomized avatar?

It's also being mentioned that PW effectively considers Cryptic to be their "R&D" lab for the Western MMO market - basically, seeing how far they can push pricing models of in-game virtual goods before the players start complaining.

Well they certainly do a good job with that.
Like the screenshot as the suits are good and hats off to the designers but unless we are super lucky we will never see them in any events unless the zen price drops or they become account wide etc.

As for the guy who says he will try the exchange anyone who buys it for the exchange will charge triple if not quadruple the price since they will be a rare commodity until the zen price drops.

Or if one is very patient at grinding dil / answering zen surveys.

I have the Zen to buy it and one for my KDF character but it's not worth it at all

Yippee! Looks awesome.