I had noticed that myself. I was just assuming it was because of the camera and possibly the way the acrylic and/or dye reacts to a flash (as was widely discussed when frugal corner introduced their version of Isle of Skye)

So since we have confirmed the existence of dark nightstalkers, can anyone confirm that these brighter ones are not just illusions?

I have been wanting stillwater to make a nightstalker thrifty or economy since I first saw the thing, seeing as I love it but could never wear a standard without destroying it with sweat. But if they have lightened it I might just change my mind.