Goomba Costume
Transform into Super Mario's most iconic, mushroom-shaped video game minion.
The Goomba is one of the most recognizable enemies from the Super Mario Bros. franchise, making it a nostalgic and hilarious choice for gamers. This guide helps you recreate the classic brown mushroom-like look using either a simple printed tunic or a creative DIY approach. The final outfit features a distinct dome-shaped head, angry eyebrows, and two sharp fangs.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Goomba costume
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Brown Goomba Tunic or Bodysuit
A dome-shaped, mushroom-like brown tunic or a oversized brown t-shirt that mimics the Goomba's body shape.
DIY: Use a large brown felt fabric sheet cut into a bell shape and stuffed with batting, or wear an oversized brown t-shirt.
Tan or Light Brown Pants
Comfortable tan, beige, or light brown sweatpants or leggings to represent the Goomba's stem-like base.
DIY: Any khaki pants or beige leggings from your closet will work perfectly.
Goomba Face Details
Large white eyes with black pupils, thick black angry eyebrows, and two white fangs pointing upward.
DIY: Cut the eyes, eyebrows, and teeth out of felt sheets and fabric-glue them to the front of your brown shirt or tunic.
Brown Beanie or Hat
A simple dark brown beanie to round out the top of the head if you are using a t-shirt instead of a full tunic.
Brown Shoes
Dark brown sneakers or boots to match the Goomba's round, simple feet.
DIY: Wear any dark brown or black sneakers you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tan or light brown pants to serve as the Goomba's stem.
- 2
If using a DIY t-shirt, glue the felt Goomba face pieces (angry eyebrows, wide eyes, and two upward fangs) onto the center chest of the brown shirt.
- 3
Slip on the brown Goomba tunic or your decorated DIY brown t-shirt.
- 4
If your tunic requires stuffing to hold its mushroom shape, gently pack it with tissue paper or polyester fiberfill.
- 5
Put on the dark brown beanie, pulling it down slightly to emphasize the rounded dome shape.
- 6
Finish the look by putting on your brown shoes or sneakers.
Makeup & hair
No complex hair or makeup is needed. If your face is visible, you can use black face paint to draw thick, angled angry eyebrows above your own for a fun, expressive touch.
Goomba for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Goomba and a Koopa Troopa, or go as Mario and a Goomba for a classic hero-versus-enemy dynamic.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as a horde of Goombas, with one person chasing everyone else as Mario or Luigi.
- kids
- A simple brown Goomba face t-shirt paired with a brown beanie and khaki pants makes a comfortable, school-friendly outfit.
- Plus size
- An oversized brown fleece poncho or unstructured bell-shaped tunic provides a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A small brown dog sweater decorated with felt Goomba eyes and fangs makes an adorable pet outfit.
Tips
- If your costume is a stuffed tunic, ensure you have armholes that allow for a full range of motion.
- Keep the stuffing lightweight so the costume doesn't get too hot or heavy during a party.
- For outdoor nighttime trick-or-treating, add reflective tape to the back of the brown tunic for safety.
Goomba costume FAQ
- How do I make a quick DIY Goomba costume?
- Get a large brown t-shirt, cut angry eyebrows, large eyes, and two fangs out of felt sheets, glue them to the front, and wear it with tan pants.
- What color are a Goomba's feet?
- Goombas have simple, round feet that are dark brown, matching the color of their cap.
- Is a Goomba costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, especially if you use the t-shirt and pants method, which allows for normal movement and temperature control.
Did you know? Goombas were the very last enemy added to the original Super Mario Bros. game; they were created because developers realized the game needed a simple, easy-to-defeat enemy to teach players how to play.