Carbon Costume Men
Theodore Roosevelt from Night at the Museum
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, and naturalist, who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the 2006 American fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum. This costume guide is aimed at recreating that look.
Kyle Spencer
Originally a fraternity boy who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Kyle Spencer (Evan Peters) ends up a zombie put together from parts of his fellow fraternity brothers in the TV series American Horror Story: Coven. A kind, smart, resourceful boy with a promising future, Kyle becomes rather stoic and barbaric after transforming into a zombie, possessing incredible strength. This guide covers his after-death outfit, plus an optional fraternity jacket.
Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez from The Sandlot
Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez (Mike Vitar) is the leader of a neighborhood baseball team in the film “The Sandlot.” As the most talented player in the group, Benny is often their hero, and grows up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. To add some authenticity to the costume, scribble “Babe Ruth” on the baseball.
Samurai Jack
Samurai Jack is the protagonist of the Cartoon Network/adult swim cartoon of the same name. He is a samurai thrown into the future by the evil Aku. His fight to get back to the past and defeat Aku spans over fifty years. To get his authentic samurai bun, consider a long black wig and style it to match his.
Clarence Worley
In True Romance, Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) is an Elvis fanatic who’s on the run from all kinds of trouble. It’s at a kung-fu flick that he strikes up a conversation with pretty Alabama Whitman and which leads to so much more.
Gene in Wreck-It Ralph
In Wreck-It Ralph, Gene (voiced by Raymond S. Persi) is the rotund mayor of Niceland in Fix-It Felix, Jr. Despite being a pompous, tiny man, he and the town begin treat Ralph with respect after learning how important his role is in their game. He eventually allows Ralph to live in the penthouse after he returns with the gold “HERO” medal. His general outfit is an embroidered purple cardigan, a white button-up shirt, a matching blue tie, with black dress pants and black dress shoes; he changes into a white outfit for the 30th anniversary party.
Heffer Wolfe in Rocko’s Modern Life
Heffer Wolfe is Rocko’s best friend in Rocko’s Modern Life. Although he has many different jobs, he is more likely to be found munching down a bag of potato chips than working. Despite his size, Heffer is very nimble on roller skates and is well-known at the skating rink. You could opt for a yellow chub suit instead of the bodysuit if you want to be a little larger.
The Tick
The Tick (Patrick Warburton) is a superhero in a blue bug suit. Square-jawed, muscular, bright blue-costumed figure with antennae sticking up from his head, The Tick is a surrealistic parody of superheroes. Wear the fake muscle suit under the blue suit for the requisite physique, and download the digital pattern and craft your Tick helmet out of blue foam.
Kenshin Himura
Kenshin Himura is the protagonist of the classic anime/manga/live action film series Rurouni Kenshin. Kenshin has spent ten years traveling Japan as a rurouni in search of redemption, carrying a sakabatō with the vow to never kill again. Kenshin Himura voiced by Mayo Suzukaze in the original Japanese anime and Richard Cansino in the English dub is a kind-hearted traveler. He is secretly also the swordsman known as Samurai X. He fights for justice, and to protect those that are weak. He does not kill his enemies and therefore either has a wooden sword or reverse blade sword on him at all times. You will need to add a little texture and tease the wig with a comb for extra volume then tie it up in a low ponytail. Create the X scar using special effects makeup and you’re ready for a cosplay event during any season.
Tom DeLonge in First Date Video
In Blink-182’s music video for “First Date,” Tom DeLonge assumes his alter-ego Boomer, a crude and inconsiderate dimwit. Not much is known about Boomer other than that he has kissed his own brother, and is currently in prison for “undisclosed reasons.” For this costume, pretty much any lightly-colored yellow shirt will work.
