Coolest Optimus Prime DIY Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime DIY Costume

I began this Optimus Prime DIY Costume project about a month ago after seeing a photo of someone online in an Optimus costume. I immediately took on the project and realized just how difficult it would be very early on. The entire costume is made out of a hard hat, tights, lots and lots of … Read more

Coolest Transformer Costume

Coolest Transformer Costume

My sister and I made this coolest Transformer costume in one day!! And the majority of this costume was made out of recycled cardboard. We started with a red long sleeved t-shirt, grey leggings and silver shoes. Then we made the two calf boxes and the two arm boxes using beer boxes and red duck … Read more

Coolest Transforming Optimus Prime Halloween Costume

Homemade Transforming Optimus Prime Halloween Costume

After watching the movie I was inspired to build my very own transformers costume that can actually transform. It took several attempts and several weeks of collecting cardboard boxes, that I was able to put together a functional costume. I modeled my costume from the old Optimus prime. I used cardboard of all shapes and … Read more

Coolest Homemade Optimus Prime Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime Costume

From start to finsih this Homemade Optimus Prime Costume took me over 6 weeks to complete. Its the first major costume I’ve ever made…but in doing so has inspired me to make more. Using some ideas online I made the decision to make the Optimus Prime from the 80’s, he just had that really old … Read more

Cool Optimus Prime Transformers Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime Costume

I was a big fan of Transformers as a kid. One day I saw several boxes in my garage and decided that I could use them to make a Transformers costume. I took seven of the boxes and cut them into the various shape, using an Optimus Prime picture as a guide. I used duct … Read more

Coolest Optimus Prime Child Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime Child Costume

My 5 year old LOVES Transformers! When he asked me a few months ago to make him an Homemade Optimus Prime Child Costume, I started to collect boxes and took on the challenge! We decided to create a costume from the original Optimus Prime (the one from the cartoons when I was a kid!). I … Read more

Cool Optimus Prime Halloween Costume

Optimus Prime Halloween Costume

I saw your site and loved it. I also wanted to be part of your costume contest. This year for 08, I custom made a costume of my own. ( keep in mind the only things not fabricated by me was the head $30 at Wal-mart and the stilts than I bought on eBay. Attached … Read more

Coolest Optimus Prime Transformers Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime Costume

When first beginning my search for the most AWESOME Halloween costume ever created, I wanted to pick something I’ve always loved… this lead to my childhood amore for Transformers which eventually became my love for Magnus Opus or Optimus Prime to be exact. Once I had the idea I shared it with my family and … Read more

Cool Optimus Prime Costume

Homemade Optimus Prime Costume

Warning: This took some time constructing. Also the taxi I called would not pick me up as I was unable to get in the car in costume – put the body on once you get there. I made this Optimus Prime Costume on a budget so it’s entirely made from recycled cardboard and a heap … Read more

Cool Transforming Optimus Prime Costume

Coolest Transforming Optimus Prime Costume 33

There are a few transforming costume designs out there, but it seems like they usually just settle for the idea that any arrangement of pieces that looks like a car or truck when it is on the ground is good enough. My goal was to build a costume accurate to the design of Optimus Prime … Read more

Coolest Optimus Prime the Cartoon Version Homemade Costume

Optimus Prime the Cartoon Version Homemade Costume

I made this Optimus Prime the Cartoon Version Homemade Costume mostly out of wood and cardboard, but it is much too heavy. I would recommend the use of Styrofoam next time. I made my boots out of wood on platforms with weights in them to make a rattling sound when I walk. Then I glued … Read more

Coolest Transformers Optimus Prime Costume

Homemade Transformers Optimus Prime Costume

I made this Homemade Transformers Optimus Prime Costume with nothing but beer boxes, beer cans, and hot glue. I looked at a picture of Optimus Prime to make the helmet and get the wings on the helmet to the correct angle. I won best costume at a Halloween party for the first time in my … Read more