Bear in the Big Blue House Costume
Bring the warm, friendly giant of the Big Blue House to life.
Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House is the gentle, seven-foot-tall orange-brown puppet who loves to sniff the camera and chat with his friends. This costume is a nostalgic favorite for 90s kids and families alike. The look centers on a fuzzy, oversized golden-brown bear suit with his signature friendly face.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Bear in the Big Blue House costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bear in the Big Blue House costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Brown or Orange-Brown Bear Onesie
A plush, oversized fleece hooded jumpsuit in a warm golden-brown or orange-brown shade.
DIY: Dye a white oversized fleece hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants set using golden-brown fabric dye.
Felt for Face Details
Sheets of craft felt in white, black, and light pink to construct Bear's facial features on the hood.
Light Brown Belly Patch
A large oval of light tan or cream felt or fleece to attach to the front of the jumpsuit.
DIY: Cut an oval from an old cream-colored t-shirt and fabric-glue it to the chest.
Bear Paws and Claws
Matching brown plush mittens or gloves with small white felt triangles glued on as claws.
DIY: Add white felt triangles to the fingertips of plain brown winter gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bear in the Big Blue House costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the oversized golden-brown plush bear onesie or jumpsuit.
- 2
Cut a large oval from light tan felt and fabric-glue or sew it onto the center chest of the jumpsuit.
- 3
Using craft felt, cut out two large white circles, two smaller black circles for pupils, and a large black rounded triangle for the nose.
- 4
Glue the felt eyes and nose onto the hood of the onesie, ensuring they sit high enough to be visible when the hood is up.
- 5
Cut two small pink felt semi-circles and glue them inside the hood's ears to mimic Bear's inner ears.
- 6
Put on the matching brown plush mittens with felt claws attached to the fingertips.
- 7
Complete the look with comfortable brown shoes or plush slipper boots.
Makeup & hair
Since the hood covers your head, makeup is optional. You can paint a small black circle on the tip of your nose and add light brown face paint on your cheeks for a cute, integrated look.
Bear in the Big Blue House for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Luna the Moon, wearing a glowing crescent moon headband and a dark blue starry dress.
- group
- Add characters like Tutter the mouse (blue ears and a pink nose), Ojo, Treelo, or Pip and Pop.
- kids
- A cozy brown fleece toddler onesie with felt eyes and a nose glued to the hood makes a warm and adorable kids' costume.
- Plus size
- An oversized plush union suit or onesie provides a comfortable, roomy fit that naturally matches Bear's large, cuddly silhouette.
- pet
- A small brown dog sweater with a felt nose and eyes attached to the hood.
Tips
- Keep the hood lightweight so it doesn't pull back or block your vision while walking.
- Wear lightweight clothing like a t-shirt and shorts underneath the onesie, as plush fleece can get very warm indoors.
- Practice your best 'sniffing the camera' pose for nostalgic photos with friends.
- If you are trick-or-treating, swap the plush mittens for fingerless brown gloves so you can easily hold bags or cups.
Bear in the Big Blue House costume FAQ
- What color is Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House?
- Bear is a warm, golden orange-brown color, often described as apricot or honey-brown.
- How do you make a DIY Bear in the Big Blue House costume?
- Start with a brown hooded onesie, fabric-glue a tan felt oval to the chest, and use black, white, and pink felt sheets to recreate his friendly face on the hood.
- Is this costume suitable for warm weather?
- Plush onesies can get hot. For warm weather, substitute the fleece jumpsuit with a brown t-shirt and shorts, and wear a brown baseball cap decorated with Bear's felt face instead.
Did you know? The original Bear puppet was a full-body costume that weighed 45 pounds, operated by puppeteer Noel MacNeal who wore the head and controlled the mouth with his hand.