Carbon Costume Men
Zardy from Zardy’s Maze
Zardy might be hard to avoid in his maze, but out there on Halloween night, nobody is going to want to run from this cosplay. Or if they do, at least they’ll be running for the right reasons.
Zardy is a little inhuman, but copying his look is possible. A black witch’s hat and a pumpkin mask start things off on the right track, though you can opt for face paint if the mask will be too warm. A shoulder cowl, a pair of scissors – to cut off the hood and create the V at the bottom – , some fabric glue, and orange fabric paint creates the iconic top detailing. It’s a bit of a DIY project but it layers easily over a versatile black long-sleeve pullover sweatshirt. Finish off with a pair of jeans, some shoe covers in the style of brown boots, and a farming hoe. If you don’t want to carry an actual farming tool around, you can use a costume scythe instead.
C.W. Longbottom from Mythic Quest
C.W. Longbottom (played by F. Murray Abraham) is a Nebula Award-winning writer thrust into the world of game development in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. C.W. is a master of his craft and sets out to imbue each game release with a a richly detailed backstory, sometimes to the detriment of the production process, much to the chagrin of both Poppy Li and Ian Grimm. C.W.’s wardrobe harkens back to the bygone era in which he still feels rooted, favoring turtlenecks, blazers, and scarves over his co-w0rkers’ much more casual attire.
Ethan Winters from Resident Evil Village
Ethan Winters (Todd Soley/ Hidenobu Kiuchi/ Raphael Rossatto) isn’t used to giving up, least of all where Rosemary is concerned. And if that takes him into the heart of Lady Alcina Dimitrescu’s castle, well, that’s a risk he’ll have to take.
Ethan is a simple man who just wants to do right by his family. And maybe stop a few global threats in the process. His clothes are as utilitarian as his goals. They consist of a work jacket, a zip-up pullover, a t-shirt, jeans, and work boots. A brown leather belt holds a hip holster complete with a costume pistol.
Ian Grimm from Mythic Quest
Ian Grimm (played by Rob McElhenney) is the narcissistic video game creator at the heart of the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. As the Creative Director for a popular MMORPG game, Ian often butts heads with his lead engineer Poppy Li and other members of the team. Ian has a dark beard and wears primarily black and charcoal colored clothing, he also dons a number of chunky silver rings and beaded bracelets to complete his look.
Dani Rojas
Dani Rojas (Cristo Fernandez) is a character in the soccer comedy-drama, Ted Lasso. He is from Mexico. Cheerful and energetic, Dani plays forward for AFC Richmond. His talent makes him destined to be a star. After an incident in the second season, he loses confidence in his abilities. But with therapy, he’s able to get it back.
Roy Kent
Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) is a character in the soccer comedy-drama, Ted Lasso. Prior to his knee injury, Roy used to be a midfielder for AFC Richmond. In lieu of his retirement, Roy becomes a commentator on Sky Sports. He returns to Richmond as an assistant coach. Roy has quite the temper, as he’s known for swearing and throwing things. Fortunately, his girlfriend Keeley Jones softens his irritable demeanor. His wardrobe consists of all black, from formal suits to leather jackets. A stipple sponge and black eyeshadow will help achieve his stubble.
Sam Obisanya
Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) is a character in the soccer comedy-drama, Ted Lasso. He plays right back defense for AFC Richmond. Having moved to the UK from Nigeria, he gets homesick while trying to find his place on the team. After becoming a leader in the dressing room, he pursues a relationship with team owner Rebecca Welton. At the conclusion of the second season, Sam buys a building to open his own Nigerian restaurant.
Mach Rider
In the year 2112, planet Earth is overrun by the evil Quadrunners. It’s up to Mach Rider to travel from sector to sector on his superbike, destroying these enemies and searching for survivors in this Nintendo Entertainment System game from 1985. A more affordable option for the shoulder armor is to form red EVA foam into the right shape.
Hank J. Wimbleton from Madness Combat
Hank J. Wimbleton is the main fighter of the Madness Combat series. He has killed over 600 people in the series, and has died in nearly every episode, including three times by Tricky. Hank is excellent with hand-to-hand combat, and takes no greater pleasure than brutal combat.
Geoff from Total Drama Island
Geoff (voiced by Dan Petronijevic) is a camper on team Killer Bass in the Cartoon Network show Total Drama Island. Along with fellow teammates Courtney, Duncan, Izzy, Sadie, Tyler, and the other members of Killer Bass, Geoff attempts to outsmart and outplay the other inhabitants of Total Drama Island in search of a $100,000 prize. Geoff wears a cowboy hat and blue shorts along with a bright pink button down shirt, left open. If you aren’t feeling confident enough to walk around with your torso showing, you could always snag a six-pack t-shirt to layer underneath.
