This year I decided to make a costume that would really challenge me and no one else would be able to believe. I decided to go with a beloved Pixar Toy Story Character, Buzz Light year. I built the Home Made Buzz Lightyear Costume from scratch – all from materials bought from home improvement stores.
For the main breast plate, I used insulation foam sandwiched together and sculpted. I then covered the foam with liquid plastic to make it rigid. The legs and arms are made of traffic cones painted white and green and purple craft foam glued on. The cod piece is a flimsy gardening tote, cut to fit like a diaper and covered with white duct tape.
The rings in the center are pipe insulation. The wings are detachable and also made of the same foam. They come complete with blinking lights on the end and led lights all down the wing. It took 2 months to build and 10 minutes to be sick of wearing it, but was a sensation around the neighborhood with all the kids. I now know what a character at Disneyland feels like. Thanks for holding the contest.
What a wonderful costume!!!
You’re amazing. I bet you could’ve used a cooling pump wearing that thing! It would be a deadly costume in AZ.
soooo great!
Your awesome cuz! Love the costume. Miss ya!
Best ever
That is by far the best one you have ever made
That is by far the best one you have ever made
What an awesome costume!!! I bet you did know what it felt like to be a Disney character with all that stuff on you.
Very cool!!! Best costume this year!!!
That is so cool!
How did you make the helmet?? gonna make this but the i cant figure out the helmet, what to use!