How do I make a cheap Aku Aku prop?

Cut a shield shape out of cardboard, paint it brown to look like wood, add colorful painted features (green eyebrows, red nose, yellow eyes), and glue craft feathers to the top.

What kind of jeans does Crash Bandicoot wear?

He wears simple, slightly baggy blue denim jeans, often depicted with rolled-up cuffs showing his orange ankles.

How do I get Crash's signature spiky hair?

Use an orange cosplay wig styled with heavy-duty hairspray, or apply orange temporary color gel to your natural hair and style it straight up in messy spikes.

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Crash Bandicoot Costume

Spin into action with this classic 90s gaming icon look.

Crash Bandicoot is one of the most recognizable platforming heroes of the 1990s, making him a nostalgic and high-energy choice for gamers. His signature look is simple yet distinct, featuring bright orange fur, blue jeans, and red sneakers. To pull off this costume, you will focus on matching his vibrant color palette and expressive, cartoony features.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Orange bodysuit or morphsuit
A form-fitting, bright orange spandex bodysuit to represent Crash's bandicoot fur.
DIY: Wear a bright orange long-sleeve shirt and matching orange leggings.
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Light brown felt stomach patch
An oval-shaped piece of light brown or tan felt to mimic Crash's lighter belly fur.
DIY: Cut an oval out of a tan t-shirt or felt sheet and safety pin or fabric glue it to the chest of the bodysuit.
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Classic blue jeans
Slightly baggy, medium-wash blue denim jeans worn over the orange bodysuit.
DIY: Use any old pair of blue jeans you already own, rolling up the cuffs slightly.
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Red high-top sneakers
Bright red canvas high-top sneakers with white laces and white soles.
DIY: Use any red shoes you have, or wrap old shoes in red duct tape for a cartoonish look.
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Brown fingerless gloves
Simple brown fingerless utility or leather-look gloves with a small strap.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of cheap brown knit or jersey gloves.
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Bandicoot ears headband
Plush orange triangular ears with pink inner lining attached to a headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and pink felt, stiffen them with cardboard, and glue them to a plain black headband.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the orange spandex bodysuit or your orange base layers.
2
Attach the tan felt oval patch to the center of your chest using fabric tape or safety pins.
3
Pull the blue jeans on over the bodysuit, securing them with a simple black belt if needed.
4
Put on the red high-top sneakers and tie them with visible white laces.
5
Slip on the brown fingerless gloves, adjusting them to sit comfortably on your wrists.
6
Place the orange bandicoot ears headband on your head, positioning them slightly forward.
7
Style your hair or a wig into messy, spiky peaks between the ears to mimic Crash's wild hair.

Makeup & hair

If not using a full mask, style your hair into messy, vertical orange spikes using temporary color hair wax or heavy-hold gel. Use face paint to draw a small black triangular nose on the tip of your nose, and optionally paint a light tan muzzle around your mouth.

Crash Bandicoot for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Coco Bandicoot wearing a blonde wig, white t-shirt, and blue denim overalls.
group: Add Neo Cortex in a lab coat with an 'N' on his forehead, and Aku Aku holding a wooden tiki mask.
kids: Use an orange zip-up hooded onesie with attached ears and a tan belly patch for an easy, warm option.
Plus size: Opt for relaxed-fit denim jeans and a loose-fitting orange sweatshirt instead of a tight bodysuit for maximum comfort.
pet: An orange dog sweater paired with a small, lightweight cardboard Aku Aku mask attached to the collar.

Tips

For photos, strike Crash's signature thumbs-up pose with a wide, goofy grin.
Carry a cardboard box painted like a 'TNT' or 'Nitro' crate as a lightweight, thematic prop.
If wearing a full morphsuit, make sure you choose one with a removable hood so you can eat and drink easily at parties.
Keep the jeans slightly loose to capture the baggy, 90s platformer character aesthetic.

Crash Bandicoot costume FAQ

How do I make a cheap Aku Aku prop?: Cut a shield shape out of cardboard, paint it brown to look like wood, add colorful painted features (green eyebrows, red nose, yellow eyes), and glue craft feathers to the top.
What kind of jeans does Crash Bandicoot wear?: He wears simple, slightly baggy blue denim jeans, often depicted with rolled-up cuffs showing his orange ankles.
How do I get Crash's signature spiky hair?: Use an orange cosplay wig styled with heavy-duty hairspray, or apply orange temporary color gel to your natural hair and style it straight up in messy spikes.

Did you know? Crash Bandicoot was originally codenamed 'Willie the Wombat' during early development before Naughty Dog settled on a bandicoot and named him after his signature habit of smashing crates.