Dino Costume
Yabba-Dabba-Doo! Bring the Flintstones' favorite purple pet dinosaur to life.
Dino is the energetic, dog-like purple dinosaur from the classic animated series The Flintstones. A popular choice for cartoon fans and group costumes, his look is instantly recognizable by his bright purple skin, black spots, and blue collar. This guide covers how to assemble a comfortable, vibrant Dino costume using a bodysuit or a cozy onesie.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Dino costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dino costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Purple bodysuit or onesie
A solid, bright purple full-body jumpsuit, morphsuit, or hooded fleece pajamas.
DIY: Use a plain purple sweat suit as your base.
Black felt spots
Large, irregular oval shapes cut from black felt to mimic Dino's dinosaur spots.
DIY: Cut spots from an old black t-shirt and safety pin them on.
Blue collar with yellow tag
A thick light blue band worn around the neck with a circular gold or yellow tag.
DIY: Cut a strip of blue felt, velcro the ends, and attach a yellow cardstock circle.
Dino headpiece or hood
A purple hood featuring Dino's snout, large cartoon eyes, and three small black hairs on top.
DIY: Glue white and black felt eyes and three black pipe cleaners to a purple baseball cap.
Purple tail
A stuffed purple fabric tail attached to the back of the waist.
DIY: Stuff a purple long sock with cotton batting and safety-pin it to your pants.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dino costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple bodysuit, onesie, or sweat suit.
- 2
Attach the black felt spots randomly across the back and shoulders using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 3
Secure the stuffed purple tail to the lower back of the jumpsuit.
- 4
Fasten the light blue collar with the yellow circular tag around your neck.
- 5
Put on the purple hood or custom baseball cap to complete the head details.
- 6
Wear simple purple or black shoes to keep the color scheme consistent.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling is needed if using a hood. If your face is exposed, apply purple face paint around the eyes and nose to blend in with the costume.
Dino for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Fred Flintstone, Wilma, or Pebbles for a classic Bedrock duo.
- group
- Form the ultimate Flintstones group with Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, Pebbles, and Bamm-Bamm.
- kids
- A purple dinosaur plush zippered romper is perfect and warm for toddlers.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting purple fleece onesie provides a comfortable, stretchy, and warm fit.
- pet
- A simple purple dog hoodie with black spots and a small plush tail.
Tips
- Opt for a fleece onesie if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather, as it layers easily.
- Keep the tail lightweight so it doesn't pull your pants down or feel too heavy while walking.
- If using adhesive felt spots, test them on a small area of fabric first to ensure they don't leave sticky residue.
Dino costume FAQ
- What color is Dino from the Flintstones?
- Dino is a bright, vibrant purple (sometimes depicted as a pinkish-purple) with black spots on his back.
- How do I make Dino's head hair?
- Dino has exactly three thin black hairs on top of his head. You can easily recreate this by twisting three black pipe cleaners together at the base and sewing or gluing them to your hood.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, using a fleece onesie or sweat suit base makes this one of the most comfortable and mobile costumes for Halloween.
Did you know? Despite being a prehistoric dinosaur, Dino acts entirely like a spoiled domestic dog, famously jumping on Fred Flintstone and licking his face whenever Fred returns home from work.