Kinger Costume
Bring the most anxious chess piece in the Digital Circus to life.
Kinger is the eccentric, long-surviving chess piece from the hit indie animation series The Amazing Digital Circus. Fans love him for his frantic personality and chaotic energy, making him a standout choice for cosplay. The look consists of a light-wood king chess piece head with frantic googly eyes, paired with a royal purple robe.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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See yourself as Kinger
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What you need for a Kinger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kinger costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
King Chess Piece Headpiece
A tall, cylindrical light-brown headpiece shaped like a king chess piece, complete with a cross on top.
DIY: Roll light brown poster board or craft foam into a cylinder, cap it with a dome and a cardboard cross, and paint it a light wood brown.
Frantic Googly Eyes
Large, oversized plastic googly eyes attached unevenly to the front of the headpiece.
DIY: Cut white and black felt circles and glue them to the front of the headpiece to mimic his wide-eyed look.
Royal Purple Robe
A long, royal purple velvet cape or robe featuring a white collar and trim with black spots.
DIY: Use a purple sheet or fabric, and hot-glue white felt trim with black fabric marker spots along the edges.
White Cartoon Gloves
Oversized, white four-fingered plush gloves to match his classic animated look.
DIY: Wear oversized white winter mittens or stuffed white gardening gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kinger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Construct or purchase the cylindrical light-brown headpiece shaped like a king chess piece, ensuring there are hidden eyeholes to see through.
- 2
Attach the giant, uneven googly eyes to the front of the headpiece to capture Kinger's signature anxious expression.
- 3
Drape the royal purple cape over your shoulders, securing it at the neck.
- 4
Draw small black spots onto the white trim of the cape using a fabric marker if your cape does not already have an ermine pattern.
- 5
Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves.
- 6
Adjust the headpiece to ensure it sits securely and comfortably for walking.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as the entire head is covered by the cylindrical Kinger chess piece headpiece.
Kinger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Queenie (a magenta queen chess piece) or Pomni in her classic jester outfit.
- group
- Gather a full Digital Circus cast including Pomni, Jax, Ragatha, Caine, and Gangle.
- kids
- Use a lightweight foam hat and a shorter purple cape for a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- The flowing royal cape is naturally loose-fitting and accommodates all body types comfortably.
Tips
- Ensure you cut discreet ventilation and viewing holes in the headpiece if you are making it from scratch.
- Keep the cape at ankle length to avoid tripping while walking around conventions or trick-or-treating.
- Carry a small prop 'insect collection' box to reference Kinger's obsession with bugs.
Kinger costume FAQ
- How do you see out of the Kinger headpiece?
- If crafting the headpiece, cut a viewing slit at eye level and cover it with black mesh or sheer fabric to keep it hidden while allowing you to see.
- What color is Kinger's body?
- Kinger's body is a light alder-wood brown, shaped like a traditional king chess piece, which is worn under his royal purple cape.
- Can I buy a pre-made Kinger costume?
- Yes, pre-made Kinger cosplay robes and masks are available online, but you can easily DIY the headpiece using foam or cardboard for a custom fit.
Did you know? Kinger is the longest-surviving human trapped in the Digital Circus, which explains his highly unstable and eccentric personality.