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King Harold from Shrek
King Harold is a supporting character in the Shrek movies. He is the king of Far Far Away and the father of Princess Fiona. Inspired by “The Princess and the Frog,” Harold was born a frog, and a kiss from Queen Lillian turned him human. In the second movie, it’s clear the king doesn’t like Shrek, prompting a fight at the dinner table. He conspires to kill Shrek with the Fairy Godmother because she wants her son, Prince Charming, to marry Fiona. When he sees his daughter’s unhappiness, the king feels guilty, and makes a last minute decision not to use the magic potion against her. He makes the ultimate sacrifice by jumping in front of her wand blast towards Shrek, which kills the Fairy Godmother but turns him back into a frog. He apologizes to Shrek and gives his blessing to marry Fiona. In the third movie, on his deathbed, Harold tells Shrek to find Arthur Pendragon if he doesn’t want to be the next king. King Harold was voiced by comedian and Monty Python member John Cleese. Use the white face paint to color your brows and draw on a goatee.
The Wraith from Dead by Daylight
The Wraith, whose real name is Philip Ojomo, is one of the original trio of killers introduced in the video game Dead by Daylight. Ojomo was an immigrant fleeing conflict in his homeland of Nigeria who had the misfortune of working at a mob-owned junkyard. Eventually, Ojomo realized the cars he was being asked to crush had people inside and he had been used as a pawn to dispose of their bodies. Horrified, Ojomo put his boss in the crusher and killed him. He then pulled his boss’ head and spine from his body, which became the weapon known as Azarov’s Skull, now used by the Wraith as his primary weapon. If you’re willing to shell out some big bucks, you can find replicas of this weapon for your costume. Otherwise, it may take a little creativity, but with a little patience, you can create a lookalike yourself by disassembling a plastic skeleton and gluing a fake blade into the skull portion. Likewise, you could purchase a pre-made mask or DIY one with a twisted-looking tree mask and some skill with a paintbrush.
Bakesale Barley from Brawl Stars
Barley is a character in the mobile video game Brawl Stars. He is a Rare Brawler. Don’t underestimate his low health, because his attacks have potential to do critical damage. His main attacks include throwing bottles of poison or flaming liquid which does damage to enemies in that area over time. His Gadget is the Sticky Syrup Mixer that creates a sticky puddle around himself and thus slow his enemies down. This is his Bakesale skin added in 2019, where he trades in bottles of poison for fruit pies.
El Primo from Brawl Stars
In Brawl Stars, El Primo is a luchador pro wrestler. As a brawler, he has high health and is able to inflict serious damage to anyone within his grasp. His super is the flying elbow drop, which allows him to close the gap with ranged fighters.
Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Aang is a youthful Avatar, originating from the lost Airbender tribe. He’s discovered by a young Water Nation girl named Katara, mysteriously encased in a block of ice. His childhood began ages ago, with most of his friends from his early memories having grown up. Luckily for him, he finds friendship and camaraderie with Katara, her brother Sokka, and even an old foe. But can they keep his childish nature in check so he can save the world?
Kubo from Kubo and the Two Strings
In Kubo and the Two Strings, Kubo (Art Parkinson) is a young musician with the unearthly ability to transform simple paper into animated origami creations with the power of music. He supports his ailing, widowed mother by entertaining crowds in the marketplace by playing his stringed Shimasen instrument, but he always has to be home before nightfall. The day he breaks that rule, he embarks on a supernatural adventure where he learns about the true magical power of family and friendship.
Muichiro Tokito
Muichiro Tokito is a character in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. Known as the Mist Pillar, he is one of the nine Hashiras of the Demon Slayer Corps. At fourteen years old, he is the youngest Hashira. He is aloof and unaware, usually staring at the sky instead of paying attention. Although he takes his position very seriously and proves to be an excellent swordsman. While we don’t know much about him in the anime, the manga reveals more. For instance, when he was eleven, demons killed his twin brother. And when Nezuko regains her humanity, she distinctly remembers Muichiro.
Fifteen Million Merits
“Fifteen Million Merits” is the second episode of the dystopian thriller, Black Mirror. The plot revolves around a group of people who ride stationary bikes to earn merits that pay for their daily activities. Bing (Daniel Kaluuya) inherits fifteen million merits from his deceased brother, which he uses to buy Abi (Jessica Brown Findlay) a ticket for the televised talent show, Hot Shot. She sings “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand),” a song that’s used throughout the series.
Patrick Jane from The Mentalist
In his old life, Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) made a name for himself as a psychic. After messing with the wrong serial killer, Jane reinvents himself as a mentalist (master manipulator of thoughts and behavior) and consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, much to the chagrin of Agent Teresa Lisbon. His true motive is exacting revenge on the murderer of his wife and daughter. Jane’s blunt mannerisms, penchant for herbal teas, and three-piece suits make him an iconic character, to say the least.
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne is a singer, actor, and television personality. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath. This gave him his famous nickname “Prince of Darkness.” While he had a successful solo career, he has since reunited with the band on various occasions. The Osbourne family became the focus of reality TV show including his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Kelly and Jack. We’ve given various options for an Ozzy costume in this guide. You can follow an outfit based on the cover image, or you can mix and match different elements to create your own Ozzy inspired look.
