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Kubo from Kubo and the Two Strings
In Kubo and the Two Strings, Kubo (Art Parkinson) is a young musician with the unearthly ability to transform simple paper into animated origami creations with the power of music. He supports his ailing, widowed mother by entertaining crowds in the marketplace by playing his stringed Shimasen instrument, but he always has to be home before nightfall. The day he breaks that rule, he embarks on a supernatural adventure where he learns about the true magical power of family and friendship.
Patrick Jane from The Mentalist
In his old life, Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) made a name for himself as a psychic. After messing with the wrong serial killer, Jane reinvents himself as a mentalist (master manipulator of thoughts and behavior) and consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, much to the chagrin of Agent Teresa Lisbon. His true motive is exacting revenge on the murderer of his wife and daughter. Jane’s blunt mannerisms, penchant for herbal teas, and three-piece suits make him an iconic character, to say the least.
Claudia from The Dragon Prince
Claudia (Racquel Belmonte) is an eccentric dark magic sorceress in training, known for her off-beat sense of humor and general take on things. It is she who gives Callum the mysterious orb known as the Primal Stone, which comes to use during his quest to bring peace between the kingdoms of Xadia and Katolis.
In the first season of The Dragon Prince, Claudia wears a full black gown underneath what’s later revealed to be a black and gold tunic. Once she begins adventuring on her own, she loses the hem length and opts for the tunic and breeches she continues to wear for most of the second and third seasons.
Pikotaro from Pen Pineapple Apple Pen
Pikotaro is a fictional singer portrayed by comedian Daimaou Kosaka in the bizarre viral music video for “Pen, Pineapple, Apple, Pen.” Though it has spawned numerous parodies and derivatives, some involving Pikotaro himself, the original music video has earned its fair share of accolades. What’s not to love about a man wearing animal print singing about common household items?
Pablo Picasso
For a man so well-known for his asymmetrical artwork, Pablo Picasso sure liked to wear stripes later in life. The Spanish artist rose to fame creating provocative, unusual paintings, ranging from fruit-headed people to cubic portrayals of war’s horror. Although replicating the renowned painter’s artwork is a tad beyond the scope of our website, this guide shows you how to recreate Picasso’s casual clothing style from his later years. Pair his casual style with a portable easel, paintbrush and palette set, and a print of a real Picasso work, and you’ve got an iconic but comfortable costume!
Two-Bit Matthews from The Outsiders
Goofy, lighthearted Two-Bit (brought to life onscreen by Emilio Estavez) is the ray of sunshine in the lives of Ponyboy Curtis and his friends, the titular Outsiders in S.E. Hinton’s breakthrough novel. When you’re constantly marginalized by the upper-crust Socs (pronounced so-sihez) on the other side of the tracks, sometimes a little humor is just what’s needed to get through a bad situation. Two-Bit is every bit as Greaser as the rest of his friends (although one might argue that Dallas outdoes the lot of them), but he lends a whimisical touch to his “tuff” getup with a Mickey Mouse T-shirt.
Callum from The Dragon Prince
Thoughtful and earnest, Callum (Jack De Sena) is the older half-brother of Katolis’s crowned prince Ezran. Despite implicitly troublesome early years, Callum lives a comfortable life in the castle of his step-father, the king, and hones his skills as an artist (or lack thereof) and a swordsman. For centuries, Katolis has warred with the neighboring kingdom of Xadia, which is ruled by dragons. When Callum and Ezran accidentally discover the unhatched egg of Xadia’s Dragon Prince, they embark together on a peacekeeping mission to return the baby dragon to its mother.
Throughout the series, he becomes the first human to ever wield primal magic on his own. He is in a relationship with Rayla. Jack De Sena voices this character. You may recognize him as the voice of Sokka from Avatar the Last Airbender.
Make Your Own: Belle’s Chipped Cup from Once Upon a Time
I really enjoyed when ABC’s Once Upon a Time would do its own unique spin on classic and Disney fairytales. […]
Max Dillon from The Amazing Spider-Man II
Mild-mannered electrical engineer Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx) lived an uneventful life until one day, when he was rescued by his hero, Spider-Man. That was shocking enough, but then he fell prey to a freak accident at Oscorp Industries, which turned him into pure electrical energy! He became Electro, a pawn of Harry Osborn, who mobilizes Dillon’s starvation for attention against the city.
Mr. Gold from Once Upon a Time
Rumplestiltskin followed all the people of Snow White’s storybook realm into Storybrook, Maine after the evil Queen Regina’s vengeful curse. Unlike the rest of them, however, he remembers everything. His true impish self hides behind the thuggish persona of Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle), the proprietor of the local pawn shop who isn’t above using brute force to get his way in Storybrook. Despite his prickly beginnings, the Once Upon a Time series chronicles his redemption arc as the monstrous beast realizes he has a heart of gold.