Boxy Boo Costume
Transform into the creepy, spring-loaded jack-in-the-box from Poppy Playtime.
Boxy Boo is the terrifying, colorful jack-in-the-box monster from the hit horror game Poppy Playtime. Popular among gamers and horror fans, this costume features a bright, blocky aesthetic contrasted with sharp teeth and springy limbs. The look consists of a square box torso, striped limbs, long spring-like joints, and a wide-mouthed monster mask.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $30–85
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What you need for a Boxy Boo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Boxy Boo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Boxy Boo Mask
A square, box-shaped overhead mask featuring Boxy Boo's wide, toothy grin and large black eyes with white pupils.
DIY: Paint a square cardboard box blue and red, cut out a large mouth opening, and add white foam teeth.
Striped Jumpsuit or Base Layer
A red and blue striped long-sleeve jumpsuit or matching shirt and pants to mimic the toy's body.
DIY: Use a solid red long-sleeve shirt and pants, and paint thick blue horizontal stripes using fabric paint.
3D Box Torso
A square, hollow box worn around the waist or torso, painted bright blue with red trim to look like a jack-in-the-box.
DIY: Cut the bottom and top out of a large square cardboard box, paint it blue with a yellow star on the front, and attach shoulder straps.
Springy Arm and Leg Covers
Coiled, spring-like fabric sleeves or metallic-looking tubes worn over the arms and legs.
DIY: Wrap flexible silver dryer ducting or grey foam tubing around your arms and legs over your base clothes.
Red Gloves
Simple red three-fingered or standard gloves to match the character's toy hands.
DIY: Use plain red winter gloves and fabric-glue yellow felt circles to the palms.
Red Boot Covers
Blocky red shoe covers or oversized red boots to complete the toy aesthetic.
DIY: Wrap red felt or foam sheets around your existing sneakers and secure them with hot glue or safety pins.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Boxy Boo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red and blue striped base layer jumpsuit or matching shirt and pants.
- 2
Slide the springy arm and leg covers over your limbs, securing them at the shoulders and thighs with safety pins if needed.
- 3
Step into the 3D box torso component, pulling the shoulder straps over your shoulders so the box sits squarely around your midsection.
- 4
Put on your shoes and slip the blocky red boot covers over them.
- 5
Put on the red gloves, ensuring they tuck neatly under the arm springs.
- 6
Place the Boxy Boo mask over your head, adjusting it so you can see clearly through the eye or mouth mesh.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required if you are using the full overhead Boxy Boo mask. If using a face-paint alternative, paint your face black with a wide, red-lipped grin and sharp white teeth around your mouth.
Boxy Boo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Boxy Boo with Huggy Wuggy or Mommy Long Legs for a terrifying Poppy Playtime duo.
- group
- Form a full Playtime Co. toy group with Huggy Wuggy, Kissy Missy, Mommy Long Legs, and Player characters.
- kids
- Spirit Halloween offers an official licensed kids' Boxy Boo jumpsuit with a lightweight foam box and mask.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting red jumpsuit as a base and construct a larger cardboard box torso for a comfortable custom fit.
Tips
- Ensure the eye holes in the square mask align well with your eyes, as box masks can limit peripheral vision.
- If DIYing the box torso, use lightweight corrugated cardboard or foam board to keep the costume comfortable for walking.
- Keep the arm and leg springs flexible so you can easily bend your elbows and knees while trick-or-treating.
- Add a small hand-crank music box prop to play the classic jack-in-the-box tune for an extra creepy effect.
Boxy Boo costume FAQ
- What is Boxy Boo from?
- Boxy Boo is a toy-like monster character from the multiplayer horror game Project: Playtime, which is a spin-off of the Poppy Playtime series.
- How do you make a DIY Boxy Boo box?
- You can make the box by cutting arm and body holes into a square cardboard box, painting it bright blue with red edges, and adding a yellow star on the front panel.
- Is the Boxy Boo costume comfortable to wear?
- The official jumpsuit versions are very comfortable, though the cardboard box torso and overhead mask can slightly limit your movement and vision.
Did you know? Boxy Boo was first introduced in 2022 as a surprise addition to the Poppy Playtime lore, instantly becoming a fan favorite alongside Huggy Wuggy due to his classic jack-in-the-box design.