The advertising industry has gotten their hooks into us with memorable commercials and jingles that get stuck in our head. Commercials take on a life of their own and have become a real part of our pop culture. To that end, we bring you this awesome collection of homemade commercial character costumes.
Does the thought of dressing up as the Kool Aid man make you smile? Wait until you see the people who have done it here. Have a special spot for the Geico money man? He’s here too! The Energizer Bunny also hops through these pages as do some dark versions of Ronald McDonald.
It’s amazing how much affection we have for these iconic characters who hang out in the background of our television shows. It really comes through when looking at these DIY costumes. So check out these awesome homemade commercial character costumes. As Tony the Tiger says, “They’re grrrreat!”
Latest Commercial Character Costumes
- Our 100% Handmade McDonalds Family Costumes
Dad as “The Large McDonalds Drink,” Mom as “The Happy Meal,” and Baby as “The Small Fry” This year, our … Read more - Cap’n Crunch and Cereal Costumes: Crunch-a-tize me Cap’n!
We create homemade costumes every year for our annual Halloween camping weekend! The cereal box was hand-painted on cardboard that … Read more - The Best Wendy and Dave Couple Costume
We decided on this Wendy and Dave couple costume last minute while we were eating fast food. I have the … Read more - D.I.Y. McDonald’s Hamburglar Costume
This costume took me 4 days to create for a Halloween event at my job. The only two things that … Read more - Cool Homemade Couple Costume Idea: Tootsie Roll Pop and Ms. Owl
The Mr. Owl Tootsie Pop commercial is such a memorable commercial for those of us born between the 60’s and … Read more - Cool Homemade Energizer Bunny Costume
This homemade Energizer Bunny costume was a last minute costume idea. I stressed out quite a bit about what I … Read more - Cool Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Chester the Cheetos Cheetah
DANGEROUSLY CHEESEY! I always strive for the most creative costumes that girls my age have never thought of. Most of … Read more - Unique Costume Idea for a Woman: Morton Salt Girl
I really wanted to break away from the traditional Halloween costumes and do something different. I decided I wanted to … Read more - Coolest Homemade Chef Boyardee Costume Ideas
I saw something similar on this site and thought this Chef Boyardee costume would be the perfect costume for my … Read more - Super Easy Jolly Green Giant Costume
I think the inspiration for this super easy Jolly Green Giant costume came from a day working in the yard. … Read more - Awesome Homemade Geico Money Man Costume
After watching the Geico Money Man commercial I knew what this year’s Halloween costume had to be! We started with … Read more - Coolest Kia Soul Hamsters Couple Halloween Costumes
A friend of mine wanted her and her husband to be the Kia Soul “Hamstars” (the hamsters in the Kia … Read more
Featured Costumes
Kia Soul Hamsters Group Halloween Costume
This halloween three of my very good friends of mine decided that we would dress up as the Kia Soul and the three hamsters. We were inspired by the very popular Kia Soul commercials that we have grown to love over time from seeing them on tv so often. They are hilarious. These costumes are homemade, they did not cost too much to make, but they certainly took a lot of time and effort. Read more »
Original Last Minute Ernie Keebler Costume for a Woman
Living in a foreign country has always proved to be a bit challenging. It takes much more effort to find what you need to produce a costume then going to your local thrift shop or craft store. Supplies are limited, and finding things that fit you is even more difficult, not to mention the hours you work and the hours business operate never seem to be in your favor. I always want to do something really cool, but then before I know it, Halloween is at the end of the week, I have not been able to find what I want and I am stuck scrambling for an outfit that is awesome, original, and makes people say something. Read more »