Carbon Costume Movies
Pinocchio from Shrek
Pinocchio is a recurring character in the Shrek movies. Like the Big Bad Wolf, he first appears as one of the fairy tale characters that was exiled to Shrek‘s swamp. In the sequel, Pinocchio becomes one of his best friends. He often gets into trouble by lying, which makes his nose grow. He gets turned into a real boy by Fairy Godmother‘s magic wand, but he ultimately gets turned into puppet again. Pinocchio appears in several of the Shrek video games as well. Attach three yellow felt circles down the shirt to resemble his buttons. You can sew them on or simply use hot glue. For added detail, you can also glue a leaf sprig to the fake nose.
Duke Caboom from Toy Story 4
Duke Caboom, voiced by Keanu Reeves, is a new character in Toy Story 4. Dressed in red and white, Duke Caboom is Canada’s greatest stuntman. He makes his debut in the pinball machine of Second Chance Antiques. Woody and Bo Peep seek his help to retrieve Forky from the clutches of Gabby Gabby. At first, he’s uncertain he’ll make the jump because of his failed attempt with his kid, Rejean. But the other toys point out that he’s best at crashing, and help him find some confidence. He is known for his many action poses. Use the red tape for the stripe on his helmet. Paint the stripes on his suit and bottom of the sneakers red. Tip for the cape: Print out a picture of a maple leaf and make a stencil, then paint the white around it.
Éomer
Éomer is a minor character in Lord of the Rings. As the son of King Theoden, he leads the Riders of Rohan, who serve as calvary to the army of Gondor led by Aragorn. He is an ally for the forces of good, as he fights alongside the Fellowship and other men against Mordor. When his father dies in the Battle of Pelennor Fields, he becomes King of Rohan. His sister is the shieldmaiden Éowyn. In the movie adaptations, Karl Urban plays this role. For this costume, sling the brown belt around your shoulder to cross over your body.
Marsellus Wallace from Pulp Fiction
Marsellus Wallace played by Ving Rhames is the mob boss running all of LA. He is married to Mia Wallace who he is extremely protective of. Recently Marsellus has lost something very important of his briefcase and has hired two hitmen to get it back for him. The bandaid on the back of his head is not explained in the film but is an important characteristic.
The Roxbury Guys
Before the movie A Night at the Roxbury premiered, the Roxbury Guys were tearing up the dance floor on Saturday Night Live. While Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan played the brothers Steve and Doug Butabi, they were also often joined by other SNL cast members and hosts including Jim Carrey in one of the most iconic versions of the skit. To hang at the Roxbury, you need a fitted black t-shirt, thick silver chain, and an oversized two-piece suit (the shinier the better), not to mention plenty of hair gel to keep your strands in place while you bop along to “What is Love.”
Prince Charming from Shrek
Prince Charming is the antagonist of the second Shrek movie. Unlike the Cinderella fairytale, he has malevolent intentions. He ventures to the tower where Princess Fiona had been imprisoned, but instead he finds the Big Bad Wolf sleeping in her bed. The wolf explains Shrek rescued and married her already. Prince Charming tricks her into thinking he’s Shrek, having been turned human from a potion, and almost gets away with it. However it’s revealed his mother is the Fairy Godmother, who wanted her son to marry Fiona so he could become king. Use the gold trim on the wrists of the striped shirt and along the blue waistcoat for some added royal flair. And don’t forget that charming smile!
Elvira from Scarface
In Scarface, Elvira played by Michelle Pfeiffer was a mistress of Frank Lopez a noted drug lord in Miami. After Frank’s death and countless pursuits, she ends up marrying Tony Montana. As their marriage dissolves Elvira, fed up with being controlled, leaves Tony. Elvira struggles with addiction but has always had an independent spirit and won’t be bossed around because of it. Optionally for this costume, I included a Rhinestone Application Kit. If you choose to you can mimic the gem pattern on her dress.
Daisy Fuller from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Benjamin ages backwards, while Cate Blanchett’s Daisy Fuller ages forwards, like any normal person would. After observing each other’s lives go by in their respective directions for years, the day their ages finally become compatible arrives, and they meet for dinner as peers. Love blossoms for as long as it can without seeming terribly weird, and that’s all that can be said without spoiling the entire film for you.
Robert Michael Fischer from Inception
Robert Michael Fischer (played by Cillian Murphy) is a wealthy businessman and son of Maurice Fischer, making him the heir to the latter’s multi-billion dollar business empire. Fischer is targeted by Cobb, Arthur, Eames, and Ariadne after being hired by Saito. Fischer is rich and wears smartly tailored suits to match.
Batman (1989)
The 1989 version of Batman found Michael Keaton beneath the cowl and Tim Burton behind the camera. It’s a movie you either love or hate thanks to its striking visual style, signature ’80s vibe, and the way Keaton plays Bruce Wayne. Love it or leave it, though, there is no denying that this movie has one of the most iconic versions of the joker and some great action sequences that set it apart from other Batman films.
Getting an accurate Batman look does not come cheap or easy and that’s something to keep in mine with costumes like this. Starting with the basic suit you can switch out the belt to match the 1989 film. Items like the cowl and neck guard can be made using patterns from Etsy or you can order premade versions though the price tag runs much higher. Finally some killer boots and a grappling gun rounds out the ’80s Batman vibe!
