Carbon Costume

Huang Lee is the main protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.  The spoiled son of a Triad leader, Huang finds himself embroiled in a mystery as he tries to recover a stolen family heirloom and unearth the person responsible for his father’s murder.  Huang has short-cropped hair and some scattered facial hair including a soul patch, which you can mimic with a little eyebrow pencil if you aren’t interested in growing your own.  He wears blue jeans, green sneakers, and a white t-shirt.  Though the red button-down he wears unbuttoned is sometimes mistaken for the lining of his jacket, it’s actually a separate piece.

Claude is the silent protagonist of the Grand Theft Auto III game.  Also a minor character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Claude is a mysterious criminal with vague origins.  By the end of the game, Claude is one of the most notorious men in Liberty City, with many gangs and other criminals hoping to take him out.  Claude has dark hair and a barely-there five-o’clock shadow.  If you don’t want to grow one of your own, a little eyebrow pencil dotted over your chin and cheeks can achieve a similar effect.  Claude’s main costume consists of green cargo pants, a bomber jacket with bronze zippers, black t-shirt, and a pair of blue sneakers.

Johnny Thunder is the main protagonist of LEGO Adventurers. Known also as Sam Grant or Joe Freeman, he is an Australian adventurer and passionate archeologist who travels with Dr. Kilroy and Pippin Reed. The three go around discovering treasures while outwitting bad guys. After finding these treasures, Johnny donates them to museums. His archenemy is Sam Sinister, steals instead. Johnny appears in multiple LEGO video games, Studios sets, and even the LEGO movie. This is his outfit in his appearances in the Egypt, Jungle, and Dino Island themes.

Ranni, also known as the Snow Witch (voiced by Aimee-Ffion Edwards) is a character in the Elden Ring video game.  Ranni provides the Tarnished with the Spirit Calling Bell after receiving the Torrent from Melina. Ranni’s costume includes an oversized hat that can be difficult to pin down unless you purchase a pre-made cosplay set.  If you’re looking to build your own costume, you may need to scale down the hat size or scour handmade shops on Etsy.  Either way, adorning the brim with an adjustable silver headpiece can help it look more like Ranni’s from the game.  Whether you decide to make your own costume with different pieces such as a medieval-inspired dress and faux-fur trimmed cloak or purchase a full set pre-made, you can always take your outfit to the next level by adding pale blue body paint and a matching wig.  Likewise, if you’d like to create extra arms–Ranni has four–you can follow a tutorial like this one if you’re feeling a bit crafty.

Jacob Bressler is the protagonist of the mobile game Subway Surfers. Better known by his nickname, Jake, he is the leader of the Subway Surfers, suited to his confidence and charm. His creative spirit is restless, as he’s always dreaming of the next cool thing to do. Jake enjoys street art and inventing new skate tricks that are often a bit dangerous. Use fabric markers or paint to draw the “Sub Surf” logo on the cap.

Spike is a character in the mobile game Subway Surfers. He can be unlocked with 200 Spike’s Guitars tokens. His appearance is based on rock and metal music, complete with leather vest, combat boots, and a red mohawk.

Fresh is a character in the mobile game Subway Surfers. Intelligent and perceptive, he’s a deep thinker prone to cynicism, as communicated through his song lyrics. Fresh loves all things 80s, as indicated by his huge boombox that’s always playing music. Above all, he’s the glue that holds the Surfers together.

Elena is a character from the Street Fighter video games. She first appears in Street Fighter III: New Generation. She is from Kenya and is currently studying abroad. Light-hearted and nature loving, she specializes in the Brazilian-African martial arts style called capoeira, which combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.