Carbon Costume

Most people know Robin Wright as Princess Buttercup from the movie The Princess Bride. In 2017’s Wonder Woman audiences discovered that Buttercup had transformed into the mighty Antiope. Sister to Queen Hippolyta and aunt to the fearsome Diana, Antiope is the beloved general of the Amazonian warriors. Her own sister calls her the greatest warrior their people have ever known. And without her Wonder Woman would never have become the hero she is today.

Unfortunately it’s hard to get Antiope’s armor without spending a large chunk of change. Leather armor is pricy and there are many distinct and custom pieces to this costume. There are, however, a few pieces you can use to get close and recreate her look pretty closely without making a huge investment. This will let you upgrade your costume over time if you find yourself reaching for your Antiope costume pretty regularly.

One piece – Antiope’s helm or crown – comes from Etsy and is custom made. It is fairly pricy for a single piece. But it is one of her most iconic pieces and well worth the investment.

You’ll want a long blonde wig to wear as well, given that Robin Wright wore her signature blonde hair long for the role. A Roman base costume gives you the general look of Amazon body armor which you can then add leather wrist bracers, a leather shoulder guard, and dark brown leather boots too. Wielding an Amazon sword and a couple of costume daggers, you’re ready to lead your sister Amazons into battle!

Peggy Cleary is the practical, loving mother every sitcom needs. Especially one featuring eight boys living the “out until the street lights come on” life of the 1970s. Played by Mary McCormack she is a take-no-nonsense woman who is here to make sure that the kids really are alright.

Peggy’s hair is a classic look you can either style your hair into or recreate using the wig listed above. With that signature piece taken care of, the rest of her look is fairly easy to replicate. You need a comfortable and practical house dress, a thin leather belt to go over the top, and a pair of low heels to match.

Stinky Pete (voiced by Kelsey Grammer) is Woody’s complete opposite. He can’t stand children, was never loved or played with, and (at least for a time) finds life with children unbearable. He comes around eventually. But not before making life hard for everyone’s favorite cowboy-spaceman duo. And their friends.

Pete’s costume comes together pretty quickly but there are a few key bits you’ll have to factor in before you buy the pieces. Stinky Pete is a larger older man which might mean ordering a larger size than you normally wear. But if you skip a stomach cushion and order clothes to your usual size, you can still get Pete’s look while holding onto the pieces for another costume.

The costume also works best with a costume pickaxe. But as with most costume weapons, check your convention’s rules before you take it on the floor. If you’re wearing this costume to a private party you’re probably fine.

Once you’ve got all that sorted, you’ve only got a few costume pieces to buy. A prospector’s hat, a red button down work shirt, a pair of blue denim coveralls, and a yellow neckerchief. You’ll also need a pair of black boots. Western boots are very expensive, however, so I’ve listed an alternative that will work fine with the pants are worn over the top of the boots.

Finally you’ll want a fake white beard with thick white brows. You might have to trim the hairs a bit to avoid being tickled. But with the beard and brows in place and your costume on, you’ll be the most feared prospector in the toy box!

Arthur Kirkland, also known as England, is a main character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. Despite his name, he represents all of the United Kingdom. He claims he’s a gentleman, but he’s really cynical and sharp-tongued. He is easily misunderstood which makes him disliked by others. However, there’s another side to him, one that believes in folklore and fairies, and he is able to communicate with magical spirits. A running joke is that England is a terrible cook.

Present Mic (real name Hizashi Yamada) is the Voice Hero with a quirk that allows him to amplify the volume of his voice to devastating levels.  Present Mic is a teacher at U.A. High School, where he leads the English class for students like Izuku Midoriya and his classmates.  Present Mic is also a childhood friend of Shoto Aizawa, who is the homeroom teacher for Class 1A.  Present Mic’s outfit includes a lot of black leather with red and yellow highlights.  His most noticeable feature is his tall blond hair.

Alma Beers Del Mar (played by Michelle Williams) is the wife of Ennis in the film Brokeback Mountain.  Though initially very happy despite their financial struggles, Alma eventually discovers Ennis’ affair with Jack and subsequently divorces him and take custody of their two daughters before remarrying.  Alma often wears casual dresses layered with tights and a sweater.

In the Sandlot, Ham Porter (Patrick Renna) is the type of person where you hear them before you see them. He’s a heckling catcher with a super outgoing personality. Ham is part of a friendly gang of kids who play baseball all summer long. That is, until THE BEAST gets a hold of possibly the most precious baseball ever. He can’t imagine anyone not knowing the “Great Bambiiiinoooo”, which is why all he can say is “You’re Killing me Smalls!” to the clueless new kid in town.

Carter (played by Tone Bell) is the security guard at Ruth’s Alternative Caring on the show Disjointed. He is also a character with one of the biggest development arcs in the show. And he is, for many, the character with the most heart wrenching backstory. An Iraq veteran with untreated PTSD, Carter struggles to process what he has been through and find peace. He does, thankfully, but it’s a long journey that Tone Bell plays phenomenally.

Carter’s look changes throughout the show, usually in a way that reflects where he is in his character arc. This version of his costume is toward the end of the first season. He’s relaxed a little and doesn’t wear a full security uniform but he’s also not entirely relaxed into casual clothes as he occasionally is in the second season.

The main pieces here are his black “Security” shirt and his combat boots. Adding in a pair of black Dickies and a black hoodie completes the look. Of course Carter is rarely without his word search book as well. Any other accessories you might want to add from the shows are entirely up to your discretion!

In the game Dead by Daylight, Adam Francis is a resourceful teacher who was transported to the realm of the Entity when he attempted to shield a girl from harm with his own body during a train derailment.  Adam hails from Kingston, Jamaica, where he was raised by his uncle after his father’s death.  He worked hard and used his intelligence to gain a position teaching overseas in Japan.  Now he uses that intelligence to evade the many killers of the game.

People all over the world have fallen in love with Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, the elves of Lothlorien and Rivendell, and the fierce Dwarves of Middle Earth. And if it weren’t for J.R.R. Tolkien, none of those beings would exist at all.

Born January 03, 1892 Tolkien lived through the most tumultuous times of the 20th century. It was not an easy period and Tolkien used every bit of it to inspire his books. They, in turn, have gone on to inspire millions.

This year on his birthday – or for Tolkien Reading Day on March 25th – you can honor Tolkien by dressing up as him or one of his many characters and enjoying a Lord of the Rings-themed party!

If you choose to dress as Tolkien your costume will be pretty straight-forward. You’ll need a three-piece tweed suit and white shirt, a ties, and some Oxford shoes. Slick your hair back with a little pomade and grab some round glasses, then find your favorite writing pen and a nice book of blank paper.