Carbon Costume Men
Christian from Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Much like his movie counterpart, the musical’s Christian is driven by love and by a sense of wonder in the world that many around him no longer share. His outcome is no less tragic and his loss no less heartbreaking than his movie counterpart, but he brings a different energy to the dynamic of Moulin Rouge that is unforgettable.
Christian’s writing may be hard to reproduce but his style is a wonderful closet cosplay. Button front slacks and a linen button down under a dark vest make up the majority of the costume. Finish off the look with a neck scarf and Oxford-style ankle boots. You’ll be the toast of the Moulin Rouge and all of the pieces can transfer easily to other costumes.
Nabbit from Super Mario U Deluxe
Nabbit (voiced by Natsuka Yokoyama) is probably one of the best-named characters in the world of Mario. A rabbit who nabs things, Nabbit slips into Toad houses and makes off with their things, though his heavy bag usually gets in his way. He might not be the nicest guy but he’s still a fun playable character in certain games and he makes for a great costume.
Creating a Nabbit cosplay takes a little bit of DIY. The first step is to glue two white felt circles to the front edge of the hoodie’s hood, then gluing a black circle over the top of either white circle. The felt circles are self-adhesive but the fabric glue will ensure they won’t fall off. You can also use the fabric flue to adhere the rabbit ears to the top of the hood.
Next, use the fabric markers to make Nabbit’s mouth on the white bandana. After that it’s just a matter of putting all the pieces together! Just do yourself a favor and don’t try to act out Nabbit’s exploits. It’ll probably go even worse than it does for Nabbit.
Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington (voiced by Chris Sarandon with Danny Elfman providing his singing voice) is the main character in the stop motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas. The King of Halloween, Jack finds himself dissatisfied with his usual holiday shenanigans, and with the help of his fellow Halloweentown residents, including Sally, Jack takes over Christmas. His bid to spread holiday cheer doesn’t go exactly as planned, but everyone ends up with a greater appreciation for the holiday season. Jack is a tall, skinny skeleton with a pinstripe suit. If you don’t want to wear a plastic mask, you could always paint your face, though that won’t achieve his immediately recognizable round face.
Justin from Total Drama Island
Justin is a character in the first iteration of Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island. He was a member of the Screaming Gophers, but he speaks very little, so not much is known about his personality. However, as a member of the Killer Grips on Total Drama Action, the show sees a new side of him. Using his supermodel looks, Justin can manipulate others. This makes him an antagonist of the season. What people may not know is that he’s insecure about his appearance, knowing it’s the only thing that gets him by. Unlike Alejandro or Heather, he isn’t necessarily always mean-spirited, and he tends to be friendlier towards the other contestants.
Fat Freddy Freekowtski from The Freak Brothers
Of The Freak Brothers, Fat Freddy Freekowtski (voiced by John Goodman) is the one most likely to get burned on a drug score, perhaps because he’s always preoccupied with food. He has curly yellow hair and mutton chops that connect to his mustache. Fat Freddy has a bulbous nose and a similarly bulbous belly.
“Think About Things” Elf from Just Dance 2022
In Just Dance 2022, Daði Freyr’s pop song “Think About Things” is accompanied by a music video featuring a dancing holiday elf named Flake. The elf wears a blue outfit, with a single green glove and mismatched shoes. We opted for royal blue rather than the more accurate light blue since items are easier to source in this color. Add faux fur trim to your sweater and pants, and you’re ready to dance.
Freewheelin’ Franklin Freek from The Freak Brothers
In The Freak Brothers, Freewheelin’ Franklin Freek (voiced by Woody Harrelson) is the street-smart member of the titular trio. He’s tall, skinny, with a waterfall mustache and a ponytail. In “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” comics, his hair can be red, blonde, or light brown depending on the colorization. In the Tubi animated series, it’s more of a light orange.
Luke Skywalker from A New Hope
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is a main character in the Star Wars franchise. We first meet him in Episode IV: A New Hope on the planet Tattooine. Following the loss of his aunt and uncle, as well as his home, Obi-Wan starts training Luke to be a Jedi. Together with his robot companions, C-3PO and R2-D2, and his new allies Han Solo and Chewbacca, he must rescue Princess Leia from the Imperial Forces, led by none other than Darth Vader.
Phineas T. Phreak from The Freak Brothers
The Freak Brothers are the titular characters of an animated series currently streaming on Tubi based on the comic book “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” by Gilbert Shelton that ran from 1968 to 1997. It follows the wacky misadventures of a trio of hippies and their cat. Phineas T. Phreak (voiced by Pete Davidson) is the idealist of the group. He sports a big, bushy beard and a nose shaped like a joint.
Carl from Family Guy
Carl (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) the convenience store guy manages the Quahog Mini-Mart on the Fox animated series Family Guy. Carl is friends with both Brian and Peter, though he does not get along with Meg. Carl is a pudgy man with dark blonde hair. He wears a blue vest is part of his uniform and he also sports a backward trucker hat.
