Blaze and the Monster Machines Costume
Let's blaaaze! Transform into everyone's favorite red monster truck or AJ.
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a beloved Nick Jr. animated series featuring AJ, a tech-savvy driver, and Blaze, his high-speed red monster truck. Kids love dressing up as these characters for Halloween to bring the high-octane, educational adventures to life. This guide covers how to create a wearable cardboard Blaze truck or put together AJ's signature racing driver look.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Blaze and the Monster Machines costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blaze and the Monster Machines costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red cardboard box
A medium-sized rectangular box large enough to fit around a child's torso with the top and bottom flaps removed.
DIY: Paint any shipping box with bright red acrylic paint or wrap it in red butcher paper.
Yellow and blue felt sheets
Stiff felt sheets in yellow, orange, and blue to cut out Blaze's signature flame decals and headlights.
DIY: Use colored construction paper or print out Blaze flame templates.
Black paper plates
Four large black paper plates to serve as the monster truck tires.
DIY: Cut circles out of cardboard and paint them matte black.
Suspender straps
Two thick black utility straps or wide ribbons to suspend the cardboard truck over the shoulders.
DIY: Use strips of duct tape folded in half so they aren't sticky.
AJ racing helmet
A white youth multisport helmet decorated with a blue stripe down the center.
DIY: Apply blue painter's tape or a blue vinyl decal to a plain white bicycle helmet.
AJ racing shirt
A long-sleeve white t-shirt with red sleeves and a blue collar or detailing.
DIY: Draw AJ's chest logo onto a plain white t-shirt using fabric markers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blaze and the Monster Machines costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut the top and bottom flaps off the cardboard box so it forms a hollow sleeve that fits over the child's body.
- 2
Paint the entire exterior of the box bright red and let it dry completely.
- 3
Cut flame shapes out of yellow and orange felt, then glue them to the sides of the box to replicate Blaze's decals.
- 4
Glue two black paper plates to each side of the box near the bottom corners to act as the giant monster truck wheels.
- 5
Attach two thick black ribbons or straps from the front inner rim of the box to the back inner rim so the box can hang comfortably from the child's shoulders.
- 6
Dress the child in the red-and-white raglan shirt, blue jeans, and the white-and-blue helmet to complete the AJ driver look inside the truck.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required. If dressing as AJ without a helmet, style hair in a neat, short natural look or a simple dark brown wig.
Blaze and the Monster Machines for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as AJ in a white and red racing suit, while the other wears a red outfit with flame decals as Blaze.
- group
- Have friends dress as other Axle City monster trucks like Crusher (blue), Stripes (tiger print), or Starla (purple cowgirl).
- kids
- This costume is highly popular for toddlers; ensure the cardboard box is lightweight and cut high enough so they can walk and run safely.
- Plus size
- Scale up the cardboard box dimensions for an adult-sized Blaze, or wear a red t-shirt with printed flame decals for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A red dog harness decorated with small felt flames and tiny black felt wheels on the sides.
Tips
- Keep the cardboard box lightweight so toddlers do not get tired of wearing it during trick-or-treating.
- Ensure the shoulder straps are securely taped or stapled to the inside of the box so they do not snap mid-walk.
- Add reflective tape to the front and back of the cardboard truck for high visibility during nighttime trick-or-treating.
Blaze and the Monster Machines costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Blaze and the Monster Machines costume?
- You can make a wearable Blaze truck using a cardboard box painted red, black paper plates for wheels, and yellow felt for the flames, suspended by shoulder straps.
- What does AJ wear in Blaze and the Monster Machines?
- AJ wears a white and red racing shirt with blue accents, blue pants, white gloves, and a white helmet with a blue stripe.
- Is there an official Blaze costume available?
- Licensed costumes are occasionally discontinued or hard to find, making a DIY cardboard truck or an AJ racing suit the most reliable and fun option.
Did you know? Blaze and the Monster Machines is the first preschool show on television to comprehensively cover all areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in every single episode.