Carbon Costume Men
Otto from Rocket Power
Highly competitive and great at almost any extreme sport, Oswald “Otto” Rocket is zooming around Ocean Shores with his friends. Otto doesn’t mind a challenge, so he constantly tries out new tricks. He usually does surfing, skate boarding, cycling, and long boarding. He is also captain of the youth league street hockey team, and can often be seen at at his dad’s shop, the Shore Shack.
Jason Mendoza from The Good Place
Lovable yet painfully unintelligent, Jason Mendoza (Manny Jacinto) is one of the supporting characters in The Good Place. Like Eleanor, he was inducted by mistake. He must pose as a silent Tibetian monk, but in reality, he’s a “pre-successful” DJ from Florida. When faced with a problem, his solution is to toss a Molotov cocktail at it. Another option for an outfit is a Jacksonville Jaguars football jersey. Bonus points if you rep Blake Bortles, aka Jason’s favorite player.
Captain Sea Hawk from She-Ra and The Princesses of Power
Captain Seahawk voiced by Jordan Fisher is a quirky character in the She-Ra universe. He tends to over-exaggerate his heroic nature but never the less has a good heart and works alongside the princess alliance. He is infatuated with princess Mermista who eventually warms up to him as well. This costume is comfortable and casual. For a little extra flair mimicking seahawk’s mustache with a brow pencil could complete the look.
Tai Kamiya from Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
In Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, Tai Kamiya and his friends have reached adulthood when they learn the news that the partnership with their Digimon is ending and they’ll forever be separated. Tai is wearing a light blue short-sleeved button-up shirt, white t-shirt, black trousers, blue shoes and his old goggles
Riff Raff from Rocky Horror Picture Show
Described in the opening credits as “a handyman,” Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien) is a resident of Frank n Furter’s mansion in Rocky Horror Picture Show. A fellow Transylvanian, he acts as a butler, but has something sinister up his sleeve. He is the brother of Magenta, “the domestic” (maid). He introduces and leads the “Time Warp.”
Baljeet from Phineas and Ferb
Baljeet Tjinder is smart and always dreams of being #1. He’s around to see what Phineas and Ferb are up to. Baljeet can be nervous at times, but he still enjoys Phineas and Ferb’s ideas like most of the neighborhood kids. When he’s not checking out the creative mayhem of his neighbors, Baljeet is studying to get top grades.
Sam Wilson from Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie) has been a staple in the MCU since his introduction in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Using the code name Falcon, he has been at Steve Rogers’ side through every battle since the resurgence of Hydra. In the comics he is as close to Steve as Bucky is, sharing such a deep bond with the original Captain America that the two can formulate plans with little more than glances and nods of the head. They have a similar relationship in the MCU, though it is a little more understated.
It is no wonder, though, that Sam is the one Steve chooses to carry on the legacy of Captain America when he retires. Although fans still aren’t sure exactly how that will work out, we got a few hints when Disney+ dropped its Super Bowl spot. Viewers got a glimpse of Sam in a grey pullover and comfortable jeans with his iconic shield on his arm. It’s a simple look but the understated costume just highlights how comfortable he feels with the shield on his arm!
Tai Kamiya from Digimon Adventure Tri
In Digimon Adventure tri, during the battle against Alphamon, Taichi Kamiya wears a casual outfit, an orange short-sleeved denim blazer with folded sleeves and a sign “17” in each sides, a white long sleeved undershirt, dark blue capris, and black and white high-top sneakers and white socks. Tai gains a new goggles given by Izzy where he could see the distortions. He often seen wearing the goggles on his head or hanging loose on his neck.
Bowser Jr. from Super Mario
In the Super Mario Bros. series, Bowser Jr. is the only child of Bowser and an unknown mother. He’s not to be confused with the infant form of his father – Baby Bowser – or the Koopa Troopas. For most of the franchise he struggles to live up to his father’s expectations but every now and then a different side shows through. It’s what makes him such an interesting character.
For his cosplay you will want a yellow body suit and yellow Bowser feet, though you’ll want to seal the feet with a waterproof spray before wearing them to a convention. Black cuffs adorn either wrist which are easy to get in a variety of sizes.
His bib will take a bit of DIY however, especially in order to get one big enough for an adult. The easiest way is to get a large square of white fabric like the table cloth listed above, then fold and trim it down to the right size. From there you just need some fabric markers to copy over the snarling mouth on Bowser Jr.’s bib and your version is good to go!
His shell is easy to replicate with a shell backpack (always handy at a convention) and spikes you can add yourself. His hair is another spot where you will have to do some DIY. You can go for a bald cap and then make a top ponytail or you can put your own twist on it with something like the orange wig pictured above!
Fievel from An American Tail
Adventurous and inquisitive Fievel Mousekewitz meets challenges with courage in An American Tail. Fievel is a middle child. His journey begins with his family leaving his home country, Russia, to move to America. After a bad storm, Fievel arrives in New York separated from his family, and is on his own. The quest to find his family begins, as he tries to understand the new landscape of America.
