Carbon Costume Cartoons
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.
Simon 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 Simon, wear a blue hoodie, a headband with ears, a chipmunk fuzzy tail, and black round frame glasses. For pants and shoes, anything goes but khaki shorts or pants might fit best.
Gwimbly from Smiling Friends
Gwimbly is a character in the Adult Swim cartoon Smiling Friends, now streaming on HBO Max. In the late 90s, he was once the main character of the popular Gwimbly video series. Afterwards, he fell into poverty, relying on filming Cameos for income. Pim and Allan team up with him to relaunch his career. Ask Gwimbly to do his signature victory dance – he’ll usually do it once (or twice) for free.
Alvin 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 red hoodie, a headband with ears, a chipmunk fuzzy tail, and a mic headset. To create the A on his sweatshirt, take yellow flocked iron-on material and draw an A to the size you want. Simply cut out the A and iron onto the sweatshirt. For pants and shoes, anything goes but khaki shorts or pants might fit best.
