Carbon Costume Cartoons
Wild Bill from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Wild Bill (voiced by Frank Welker) is the pilot of the Dragonfly helicopter. After service in the Vietnam War as William S. Hardy, he received specialized training and joined the GI Joe team. He’s also an expert scout and tracker, skills he acquired hunting as a child in Texas. In his off time, he enjoys telling tall tales and singing country western songs.
Vanitas from The Case Study of Vanitas
Vanitas (voiced in Japanese by Natsuki Hanae and in English by Zeno Robinson) is the titular protagonist of the anime/manga series The Case Study of Vanitas.
He proclaims himself as a medical specialist in regards to vampires, and uses his ‘Book of Vanitas’ to cure the Malnomen curse that said vampires have fallen under. During his journeys he is joined by Noé, a vampire who he then recruits into helping with the researching of various Malnomen cases and the following treatment of them.
Vanitas has black hair that he wears in a long, low ponytail, and very vibrant blue eyes. He wears several earrings, mostly around the shell of his ear, as well as a gold and blue dangling hourglass and gem on his left ear. His under outfit consists of a two-toned blue vest over a white button-up shirt that he wears with the collar flared up, and a giant light blue bowtie around it. Around his waist he wears a holster for his knives and the book, with an enormous bluey-white ribbon underneath for padding, and then just a simple pair of black pants with a pair of black and white spat boots. His gloves are very long to cover the markings on his hand, and the nails are extremely sharp. Over top of everything he wears a very oversized, billowing black coat with a blue lining on the inside.
Mr. Frog from Smiling Friends
“Hello, I’m Mr. Frog.” Mr. Frog is a recurring character in the Adult Swim cartoon Smiling Friends, now streaming on HBO Max. Once the star of his own television show, he got fired due to eating a reporter. Pim and Charlie try to help him clean up his reputation, such as appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, but it isn’t much of a success. Later on, Mr. Frog runs for president against the incumbent President Jimble. Mr. Frog usually begins and ends his sentences with “hello.” Use the black fabric marker to draw the nostrils and the dark green fabric marker to draw the mouth.
Gung-Ho from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Gung-Ho (voiced by Chris Latta) is a member of the Joe Team. Real name Ettienne R. LaFitte, he was born into a large cajun clan in Louisiana. After serving the US Marine Corps, he joined the Joe team where he became famous for his expertise in jungle warfare and his unwavering bravery.
Jen Masterson from 6teen
Jen Masterson is a main character in the Cartoon Network show, 6teen. She is also Jonsey’s stepsister. Responsible and sporty, Jen works at the mall store called Penalty Box as a sales associate. She is the tomboy among the friend group, though she can be invasive about their business.
Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks is a popular children’s film from 2007 that follows three musical chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore who find a new home in Dave’s house, a singer songwriter that helps them gain popularity and show off their talents to the world.
To dress like Alvin, wear a green hoodie, a headband with ears, a chipmunk fuzzy tail, and a mic headset. For pants and shoes, anything goes but khaki shorts or pants might fit best.
Cutter from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Cutter (real name Ronald “Skip” A. Stone) was an elite Coast Guard patrolman. When he learned the Joe Team didn’t have a Coast Guard representative, he made it his mission to become one. Cutter is known for his iron will, wry humor, and skillful piloting of the WHALE Hovercraft.
Valentina from Despicable Me 4
Valentina is a character from the new Despicable Me: 4 and voiced by Sofia Vergara. Valentina is the girlfriend of the character, Maxime Le Mal. Maxine is nicknamed the ‘insect man’ and was a student at a school for villains. He is part cockroach and is seeking revenge on Gru.
To dress like Valentina , wear a pink double-breasted coat and use white piping at the edges. Pair this with a purple mock-neck shirt, oversized silver sunglasses, white gloves, and carry a stuffed poodle. This would make a fun duo costume with Maxime.
Bazooka from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Bazooka (voiced by John Hostetter) is a sergeant on the Joe Team and its missile specialist. Real name David L. Katzenbogen, he was originally a tank operator before applying for a transfer. Despite his clumsy and forgetful nature, he is known to be a quick-witted strategic mind.
Shipwreck from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Shipwreck (voiced by Neil Ross) is a member of the Joe team. Real name Hector X. Delgado, he grew up near the San Diego Navy Yards and enlisted in the navy at age 16. Accompanied by his loyal parrot Polly, he now serves on the Joe Team where he goes by the simple motto “See the target, shoot the target”. His design is said to be inspired by Jack Nicholson’s character from The Last Detail.
