Globo Gym Costume
We're better than you, and we know it.
Step onto the court as a member of White Goodman's elite Purple Cobras from the comedy classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. This athletic villain look is a massive hit for group outfits and 2000s nostalgia fans. The costume features a distinct purple and black athletic uniform topped with faux-tactical armor pieces.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Globo Gym costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Globo Gym costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Purple athletic shirt
A short-sleeved purple compression shirt or athletic t-shirt.
DIY: Use a plain purple t-shirt and cut off the sleeves for a gym-ready look.
Black athletic pants or leggings
Snug-fitting black compression pants, leggings, or athletic sweatpants.
Globo Gym logo patch
The yellow and purple Globo Gym cobra logo, placed on the center chest.
DIY: Print the logo onto iron-on transfer paper or paint it onto yellow felt and pin it to the shirt.
Black chest and shoulder armor
Faux-tactical body armor, chest protector, or black foam shoulder pads.
DIY: Cut shoulder and chest plates out of black EVA foam and hot-glue them to black nylon straps.
Purple headband and wristbands
Matching purple terrycloth sweatbands for the head and both wrists.
Black knee pads
Standard black athletic knee pads worn over the pants.
Red dodgeball
An inflatable red rubber playground ball to carry as a prop.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Globo Gym costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black compression pants or leggings.
- 2
Pull on the purple athletic shirt over the leggings.
- 3
Affix the Globo Gym cobra logo patch to the center chest of the shirt or armor.
- 4
Strap on the black chest protector and shoulder armor over the purple shirt.
- 5
Pull the black knee pads up over your knees.
- 6
Slide on the purple headband and matching wristbands.
- 7
Put on clean athletic sneakers and grab your red dodgeball prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair sporty and slicked back, or wear a feathered brown wig with a handlebar mustache if you are channeling White Goodman himself.
Globo Gym for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as White Goodman and Kate Veatch in her matching Purple Cobras uniform.
- group
- Gather a full team of Purple Cobras, or face off against friends dressed as the Average Joe's team in yellow and red.
- kids
- A scaled-down version using a purple t-shirt, black leggings, and a foam-constructed chest plate.
- Plus size
- Use highly stretchable compression wear or loose-fitting purple and black athletic jerseys for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Practice your best intimidating glares and dodgeball stances for photos.
- Wear comfortable athletic sneakers since this outfit is built for movement.
- If you are going as White Goodman, carry a inflatable dodgeball and keep an inflated sense of confidence all night.
Globo Gym costume FAQ
- What color is the Globo Gym uniform?
- The Globo Gym Purple Cobras uniform is primarily deep purple and black, accented by a yellow and purple cobra logo.
- How do I make the Globo Gym chest armor DIY style?
- You can easily make the armor by cutting shapes out of black EVA foam sheets, detailing them with a silver paint pen, and gluing them to black elastic straps.
- What are the 5 D's of dodgeball?
- As taught by Patches O'Houlihan: Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge!
Did you know? The iconic 'Purple Cobras' entrance scene in the movie was heavily improvised by Ben Stiller and the cast to make their team look as hilariously over-the-top as possible.