Carbon Costume Cartoons
Numbuh 362 from Codename: Kids Next Door
Rachel T. McKenzie (voiced by Rachael MacFarlane), better known as Numbuh 362 is a recurring character on the Cartoon Network series Codename: Kids Next Door. As the Supreme Leader of the KND organization, Numbuh 362 is serious but fair, always concerned for the well-being of the operatives under her command before she retires and Numbuh 5 takes over at Supreme Leader. Numbuh 362 has blonde hair and wears a colander with two blue sabers and an orange decal with her designated number on it as a hat. Her uniform consists of a teal jumpsuit and orange sweater, with grey sandals. To recreate Numbuh 362’s hat, cut craft foam pieces to look like her number plate and sabers before gluing them to a grey colander. A tiger stripe sweatshirt or plain orange pullover can help evoke her costume look depending on your preference.
Gus Porter from The Owl House
Augustus Porter (voiced by Isaac Ryan Brown) is a witch on the Disney Channel series The Owl House. He is close friends with Luz Noceda and Willow Park. Gus has a dramatic flair, which serves his track as an illusionist. He is excitable and enthusiastic. When recreating Gus’ look, you’ll want to focus on either his more casual appearance or his Hexside uniform, though both rely on layering different pieces with a medieval feel to them.
Abby Park from Turning Red
Abby Park (voiced by Hyein Park) is the shortest, feistiest member of the friend group at the heart of Disney-Pixar’s Turning Red. As one of four best friends, Abby spends much of her time with Mei Lee, Miriam Mendelsohn, and Priya Mangal. Abby truly wants to help Mei, but can sometimes misremember crucial information. She’s a big fan of Mei’s red panda form, though, and is very supportive. Abby wears purple overalls layered over a sweater. To make your overalls look more like hers, you can add iron-on flower patches.
Henrietta von Marzipan from Codename: Kids Next Door
Henrietta von Marzipan (voiced by Candi Milo) is a recurring antagonist from the Cartoon Network show Codename: Kids Next Door. Henrietta appears as Heinrich for most of the episodes she is in. Henrietta was once Numbuh 5‘s best friend before the incident that transformed her into Heinrich. Henrietta wears army green pants and sturdy boots, with brown gloves, vest, and safari hat. Her blonde hair is worn in braided pigtails and she dons a monocle over her left eye.
Princess Melody from The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Princess Melody is a character in the Disney animated movie, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, a sequel to the 1989 The Little Mermaid. Melody is the daughter of Princess Ariel and Prince Eric, who opposite of her mother, longs to live under the sea. A tomboy with an adventurous spirit, Melody attempts to reconnect with her Atlantican half. You can recreate her old-fashioned pajamas with a cropped tank top and sweatpants. Attach the teal bow to the center of the top’s neckline.
Manny Garcia from Handy Manny
Manny Garcia is the main character of the Disney Junior cartoon series Handy Manny. He lives in Sheetrock Hills and works as the local handyman. His talking tools help him with his projects, which teach basic Spanish words. Lessons include teamwork, problem-solving, and education about Latin culture. Wilmer Valderrama, who you may recognize as Fez from That 70’s Show, voices Manny.
Matt from Cyberchase
Matt is one of the three main characters of Cyberchase on PBS Kids. He is part of the Cybersquad alongside Inez, Jackie, and Digit. He is an eleven year old boy who lives on Earth. His interests include sports and Greek mythology. His red backpack contains helpful objects to go into the technological Cyberspace.
Inez from Cyberchase
Inez is one of the three main characters of Cyberchase on PBS Kids. She is a Latina girl who lives on Earth. Inez is part of the Cybersquad alongside Matt, Jackie, and Digit. At nine years old, she’s the youngest member of the bunch. She loves to read, in which she often quotes from books. Inez possesses a wide vocabulary, and can speak both English and Spanish. Iron on the star patch in the middle of the pink shirt, and you’re set!
Inomata Babayaro Yutaka from Re-Main
Inomata Babayaro Yutaka (voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka and Lee George) is a kind-hearted student at Yamanami High School in the anime series Re-Main. Inomata’s father is from Nigeria. Inomata wears a standard school uniform consisting of a blue blazer, blue and white striped tie, and lighter blue slacks.
Malaria from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Malaria (voiced by Jeannie Elias) is a gothic woman who fell in love with Grim on an episode of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy before realizing he was the actual Grim Reaper and running away. Malaria and Grim meet when he goes to the beach with Billy and Mandy. Malaria wears black opera gloves and a long black strapless dress. She uses an umbrella at the beach and wears purple eye shadow and red lipstick.
