How do you make the Boov ears?

Cut spiral shapes out of thick purple craft foam, run a piece of craft wire along the back to help them hold their shape, and hot glue them to a purple headband.

What color is Oh the Boov?

Oh is naturally a light purple or lavender color, but Boovs change colors based on emotions (yellow for fear, red for anger, green for lying).

Is there an official Boov costume?

Inflatable Oh costumes are sometimes available commercially, but a DIY version using a purple bodysuit and an orange t-shirt is highly customizable and comfortable.

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Boov Costume

Bring the friendly, color-changing alien Oh to life this Halloween.

Dress up as Oh, the lovable, misfit alien from DreamWorks' animated film Home. Popular for its bright colors and family-friendly appeal, this costume captures Oh's signature purple skin, spiral ears, and simple orange shirt. It is a fun, comfortable choice for kids and adults alike.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $20–60

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What you need for a Boov costume

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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Boov costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.

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Purple bodysuit
A full-body spandex suit in light purple or lavender to represent the Boov skin.
DIY: Wear a matching purple long-sleeve shirt and purple leggings.
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Orange T-shirt
A plain, bright orange short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt worn over the bodysuit.
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Purple craft foam or felt
Thick sheets of lavender or purple craft foam to construct the spiral-shaped ears.
DIY: Use sturdy purple cardboard cut into spirals.
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Headband
A plain plastic headband, preferably purple or wrapped in purple ribbon, to mount the ears.
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Purple face paint
Skin-safe lavender face paint to cover your face if you choose not to wear a full head mask.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the purple full-body spandex suit, or your matching purple shirt and leggings.
2
Layer the bright orange short-sleeve T-shirt directly over the purple top.
3
Cut two matching spiral shapes out of the purple craft foam to create the Boov ears.
4
Use hot glue to attach the base of the foam spirals to the sides of the headband, pointing outward.
5
Place the headband securely on your head, positioning the spirals just above your actual ears.
6
Apply lavender face paint evenly to any exposed skin on your face and neck to match the bodysuit.

Makeup & hair

If your face is exposed, apply light purple face paint evenly. Keep your hair slicked back or tucked under a purple wig cap so the headband and spiral ears stand out clearly.

Boov for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair Oh with Tip Tucci, wearing her signature green jacket, red curls, and carrying a toy cat.
group: Have friends dress as other Boovs in different colors (like Captain Smek in red/purple with a crown) to represent different emotions.
kids: A purple fleece onesie with a yellow-orange tee layered over it and soft felt ears attached to a hood.
Plus size: Use a comfortable, stretchy purple two-piece set instead of a restrictive one-piece bodysuit.
pet: A simple purple dog sweater paired with a small orange tee.

Tips

Boovs change color with emotion! Use temporary fabric markers to add yellow (fear) or red (anger) spots to your costume.
If using a full morphsuit, ensure you have help zipping it up and that you can see clearly through the fabric.
Keep the spiral ears lightweight so the headband doesn't slip off during your event.

Boov costume FAQ

How do you make the Boov ears?: Cut spiral shapes out of thick purple craft foam, run a piece of craft wire along the back to help them hold their shape, and hot glue them to a purple headband.
What color is Oh the Boov?: Oh is naturally a light purple or lavender color, but Boovs change colors based on emotions (yellow for fear, red for anger, green for lying).
Is there an official Boov costume?: Inflatable Oh costumes are sometimes available commercially, but a DIY version using a purple bodysuit and an orange t-shirt is highly customizable and comfortable.

Did you know? In the movie Home, the Boov's skin changes color like a mood ring, with yellow representing fear, red representing anger, and blue representing sadness.