Carbon Costume Books
Thomas from The Maze Runner
Dropped in “The Glade”, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) finds himself unsure of who he is or why he’s been sent to spend eternity in a field surrounded by a labyrinth in The Maze Runner. When curiosity gets the best of him, he becomes a runner and finds a way out of the maze. Little does he know that his adventure is just beginning.
Danny Torrance
In The Shining, Danny Torrance (Danny Lloyd) has horrific premonitions about the Overlook Hotel, which his father Jack was hired to take care of for the winter. When Danny first arrives at the hotel and explores it on his Big Wheels trike, there’s something that draws him to Room 237.
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart, as the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, was a pioneer in both senses of the word. Tragically, she disappeared during her 1937 attempt to circle the globe, and mysteries about what happened linger to this day.
Little Orphan Annie
Little Orphan Annie first started as a comic strip then expanded to Broadway and the movie screen. Annie is a plucky orphan who’s known for her mop of red curly hair and catchphrases like “leapin’ lizards!”. Together with her dog Sandy, she eventually becomes part of “Daddy” Warbucks’ family.
Sookie Stackhouse
In True Blood, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is a telepathic waitress who lives in Bon Temps, Louisiana, a town that is dealing with the revelation that vampires have been living amongst them. She becomes entangled in the vampire world after she saves a vampire, Bill Compton, from humans who have become addicted to vampire blood.
Mario Batali
Mario Batali is an American chef who specializes in Italian cuisine. He’s known for wearing his bright orange Crocs with everything. With that fashion sense, we’ll ask that he just stick to cooking.
Inigo Montoya
In The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) is a Spanish swordfighter who seeks revenge on Count Rugen for the murder of his father, as he will so often remind you: “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”
Dread Pirate Roberts
In The Princess Bride, Dread Pirate Roberts (Cary Elwes) is a pirate with a mythical reputation who is feared across the seven seas for his swordfighting skills. It’s revealed that Dread Pirate Roberts is actually a succession of individuals who pass on the name, with farm boy Westley as the latest.
Shae
In Game of Thrones, Shae of Lorath (Sibel Kekilli) is a prostitute who becomes involved with Tyrion Lannister. As with all relationships, theirs has its ups and downs like having to hide from Tyrion’s father who wants to kill her, having to avoid Cersei Lannister who is trying to turn her against Tyrion, and having to compete for Tyrion’s attention after he’s forced to marry.
Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who’s best known for her works involving repetition of patterns and psychedelic colors. You can take a cue from her artwork and create your own costume by repeating a polka dot pattern on a red dress.
