Freddy Fazbear Costume
Bring the eerie leader of the Fazbear band to life.
Freddy Fazbear is the main animatronic antagonist from the hit horror game series Five Nights at Freddy's. Fans of all ages choose this costume to bring a perfect blend of nostalgic arcade fun and jump-scare horror to Halloween. The look consists of a brown bear suit, a signature black top hat, a black bow tie, and a vintage silver microphone.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Freddy Fazbear costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Freddy Fazbear costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Freddy Fazbear Mask
A molded brown bear mask featuring a light brown snout, black nose, thick black eyebrows, and wide blue eyes.
DIY: Use a brown baseball cap, attach brown felt ears, a small black felt hat, and draw the face on with fabric markers.
Brown Sweatshirt and Sweatpants Set
A matching set of dark brown fleece or cotton sweats to serve as the animatronic body.
DIY: Use any plain brown long-sleeve shirt and matching pants from your closet.
Light Brown Felt Belly Patch
A large, light brown or tan oval patch to represent Freddy's lighter underbelly.
DIY: Cut an oval out of light brown felt or fabric and safety pin or fabric-glue it to the center of the sweatshirt.
Mini Black Top Hat
A small, stiff black top hat that sits securely on the head or attaches to the mask.
DIY: Roll black cardstock into a cylinder, glue it to a circular cardboard base, and paint it matte black.
Black Bow Tie
A classic black satin pre-tied bow tie worn snugly around the collar.
DIY: Fold a strip of black fabric or ribbon into a bow shape and safety pin it to the neckline.
Silver Toy Microphone
A vintage-style silver plastic microphone to hold as Freddy's signature stage prop.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard paper towel tube in black tape and top it with a crumpled ball of aluminum foil.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Freddy Fazbear costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching dark brown sweatshirt and sweatpants to establish the base animatronic body.
- 2
Attach the light brown felt oval patch to the center chest of the sweatshirt using safety pins or fabric tape.
- 3
Fasten the black bow tie around your neck, positioning it directly above the tan belly patch.
- 4
If your mask does not have a built-in top hat, secure the mini black top hat between the ears of the mask using hot glue or pins.
- 5
Put on the Freddy Fazbear mask and adjust the strap for a secure fit and clear visibility.
- 6
Pick up the silver vintage-style toy microphone in your right hand to complete the lead singer look.
Makeup & hair
If you are using a half-mask or face paint instead of a full mask, paint your face brown, add a light tan circle around your mouth, paint your nose black, and add black freckles on your cheeks.
Freddy Fazbear for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Chica the Chicken, Bonnie the Rabbit, or Foxy the Pirate for a terrifying duo.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the entire original Five Nights at Freddy's animatronic lineup, including Golden Freddy.
- kids
- Use a comfortable brown zip-up hoodie with ears sewn onto the hood and a printed face for an easy kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Opt for an oversized brown fleece jumpsuit or matching oversized sweat set for a comfortable, bulky animatronic silhouette.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a simple brown pet shirt with a small black bow tie and a tiny black top hat headband.
Tips
- Ensure your mask has adequate ventilation and eyeholes, especially if you plan to wear it in dark environments.
- Practice moving with stiff, robotic, jerky movements to mimic the classic animatronic movement style from the game.
- Carry a small flashlight to recreate the eerie glowing-eye effect when posing for photos in low light.
Freddy Fazbear costume FAQ
- What color is Freddy Fazbear's bow tie?
- Freddy Fazbear canonically wears a solid black bow tie and a matching black top hat.
- How can I make a cheap Freddy Fazbear costume?
- You can easily make a budget version using a brown hoodie, sticking a tan felt oval on the chest, wearing a cheap black bow tie, and crafting a microphone out of foil and a cardboard tube.
- Is Freddy Fazbear a hard costume to make?
- It is moderately easy if you buy a pre-made mask and build the rest of the outfit using basic brown clothing and simple felt cutouts.
Did you know? Freddy Fazbear's design was heavily inspired by real-life animatronic restaurant mascots from the 1970s and 1980s, such as those at Chuck E. Cheese and ShowBiz Pizza Place.