Carbon Costume Posts by Mandy
Tesla Strong
Tesla Strong is a superhero in the DC Comics Universe. She first appears in Tom Strong #1. She is the daughter of Tom Strong, the famous science superhero of Millennium City, and Dhalua Strong, the princess of Attabar Teru. She was raised by both her parents in Her abilities, which are similar to those of her parents, include decelerated aging, super strength, super speed, aviation, and genius level intellect. Tesla goes on to marry Val Var Garm, who is the King of the Volcano Men. Use white fabric paint to draw the design on the t-shirt.
Vladislav from What We Do in the Shadows
Vladislav a main character in What We Do in the Shadows, a horror mockumentary about the lives of four vampires. Known as Vladislav the Poker, he was once a tyrant with incredible powers. Vladislav can turn into a cat, but he never gets the face right. He enjoys chaos and taking selfies. Jemaine Clement plays this role, and wrote and directed the movie alongside Takia Waititi, who plays Viago. This is his outfit from the party fight scene, when the other vampires try to eat their human friend, Stu. To make the jacket pop, use silver puff paint to draw the design along the sides.
Dutch
Dutch is a character from the anime Black Lagoon. He’s an ex-Navy captain and served in the Marines in the Vietnam War. In his new line of work as a mercenary for hire, he founded the Lagoon company. Composed and pragmatic, Dutch is the one who gives out orders and negotiates contracts. He often works alongside the show’s protagonist, Revy.
Bonnie Anderson from Toy Story 3
Bonnie Anderson is the new protagonist of Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4. Known for her trademark pink tutu, Bonnie attends kindergarten at Sunnyside Daycare. In the third movie, when Andy goes off to college, he gives all his toys to Bonnie. Despite her shyness around adults, she has an active imagination when playing with the toys. In the fourth movie, she creates her own toy named Forky.
Bizarro
Bizarro is a villain in the DC comics. He is the parallel antithesis of Superman. He was created in an accident involving Superboy and a duplicating ray. Years later, Lex Luthor creates another Bizarro. Superman comes to find out about multiple Bizarros who originate from Bizarro World, or planet Htrae. Place the iron on superman logo backwards, or simply paint over it. Bizarro is often seen with a sign that says “Bizarro #1” around his neck. Use the chalk to write on the chalkboard and hang it around your neck. You might need a longer piece of twine.
Karl Mordo
Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is an antagonist in Marvel’s Doctor Strange. In the comics, he is referred to as Baron Mordo, though a few different characters make up the movie’s portrayal. Once a sorcerer, he is a former member of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. At first, he is a student under the Ancient One and a mentor to Stephen. But when he realizes the truth about the Ancient One, Mordo cannot cope, which gives way to his reveal. In a post credit scene, Mordo confronts Pangborn and steals the mystical energy he uses to walk, which hints at his larger role as a villain in the upcoming sequel. Cut one sleeve off of the gray sweater. You can use the blue arm sleeve in the guide, or sew on a sleeve from a separate blue sweater.
Havok
Havok is a fictional character who appears in Marvel comics in the X-Men universe. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, his real name is Alexander Summers. If that surname sounds familiar, then yes, he is the older brother of Gabriel (Vulcan) and younger brother of Scott (Cyclops). Although he often clashes with Scott, as he resents his reputation in the X-Men. His powers include cosmic energy absorption and plasma discharge, which have been proven to exceed those of his two brothers. Paint the suit with the lines and circle in the middle; add white in the center of the circle for highlight. Cut the top of the face mask for the wig. For the sweatband, cut ut a little ‘v’ in the front and use the glow in the dark paint to add accents.
Canada from Hetalia
Matthew Williams, also known as Canada, is a side character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. While he sometimes gets mistaken for his brother, America, he acts nothing like him. Whereas America is bold and outspoken, Canada is shy and passive. Other countries tend to forget he exists, which makes him nostalgic for when England and France used to pamper him. Even pet polar bear, Kumajirou, asks “who are you?” to which he sheepishly responds, “I’m Canada.”
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Viago from What We Do in the Shadows
Viago is a main character in What We Do In The Shadows, a horror mockumentary about the lives of four vampires. His full name is Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg (né von Blitzenberg) and he is 379 years old. As suggested by his clothes, he lived in the 18th century. He traveled to New Zealand to find his true love, Katherine. He’s the most endearing vampire in the group, but he can be uptight, especially when it comes to keeping the house clean. Not only did Taika Waititi write and direct the film, but he stars as Viago himself.
