How do you breathe and see inside the Jabba the Hutt costume?

The costume features a face opening right under Jabba's mouth, allowing your face to remain completely exposed for easy breathing, speaking, and visibility.

Can you sit down in the inflatable Jabba costume?

Sitting is difficult because of the air pressure and the large tail. It is best to remain standing, or gently deflate the suit slightly if you must sit.

Is the Jabba the Hutt costume hot to wear?

Yes, the nylon fabric traps heat. Wearing shorts and a t-shirt underneath helps keep you cool while the fan circulates air.

Jabba the Hutt

Jabba the Hutt Costume

Bring the galaxy's most notorious alien crime lord to life.

Jabba the Hutt is one of the most memorable and imposing villains from the Star Wars saga. Fans choose this costume for its hilarious scale, instantly recognizable silhouette, and crowd-pleasing humor. The look centers on a massive, slug-like green and brown body, complete with a wide, toothy mouth and a long, heavy tail.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $60–120

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Inflatable Jabba the Hutt Suit
A full-body, fan-operated inflatable suit in olive green and tan, featuring Jabba's face, arms, and massive tail.
DIY: Sew a large, oversized sleeping-bag-style body out of green and tan felt, stuffing the bottom with polyfill to create the tail.
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Battery-Operated Fan
The small fan that comes with the inflatable suit to keep it fully expanded during wear.
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Green Face Paint
Olive green face paint to blend your exposed face with the costume's neck opening.
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Salacious B. Crumb Plush
A small plush toy of Jabba's cackling Kowakian monkey-lizard pet to carry or shoulder-mount.
DIY: Print a color cutout of Salacious Crumb and attach it to a stiff cardboard backing.
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How to put it together

1
Insert fresh AA batteries into the costume's fan pack and clip it securely to your waistband.
2
Step into the legs of the inflatable Jabba suit, pulling it up over your torso.
3
Slip your arms into the costume's sleeves, ensuring the elastic wrists are snug to prevent air leaks.
4
Pull the headpiece over your head, adjusting the face opening so it frames your face comfortably.
5
Turn on the fan switch and allow the suit to fully inflate around you, which takes about one minute.
6
Apply olive green face paint to any exposed skin on your face and neck to blend in with the suit's color.
7
Carry your Salacious B. Crumb plush or perch him on your shoulder to complete the court of Jabba look.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair pulled back and hidden inside the costume's hood. Use olive green and yellow face paint on your face to match the reptilian, mottled skin tone of the outer suit.

Jabba the Hutt for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Princess Leia in her iconic gold metal bikini/captive outfit.
group: Combine with Boba Fett, Han Solo in Carbonite, and Gamorrean Guards for a complete Tatooine palace crew.
kids: An inflatable kids' version or a cozy green fleece bunting with a stuffed tail for toddlers.
Plus size: The inflatable suit is naturally very roomy and accommodates most body types comfortably.
pet: Dress a small dog as Salacious B. Crumb or a mini Bantha.

Tips

Bring extra AA batteries, as the built-in fan needs to run constantly to keep the suit inflated.
Because the suit is wide and bulky, navigate doorways sideways and watch out for crowded spaces.
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing underneath, as inflatable suits can trap body heat quickly.
Keep your hands free for photos by securing your prop plush to the shoulder of the suit with safety pins.

Jabba the Hutt costume FAQ

How do you breathe and see inside the Jabba the Hutt costume?: The costume features a face opening right under Jabba's mouth, allowing your face to remain completely exposed for easy breathing, speaking, and visibility.
Can you sit down in the inflatable Jabba costume?: Sitting is difficult because of the air pressure and the large tail. It is best to remain standing, or gently deflate the suit slightly if you must sit.
Is the Jabba the Hutt costume hot to wear?: Yes, the nylon fabric traps heat. Wearing shorts and a t-shirt underneath helps keep you cool while the fan circulates air.

Did you know? In the original 1983 production of Return of the Jedi, the Jabba the Hutt puppet was a massive, three-ton creation that required up to seven puppeteers inside and outside to operate.