Monchhichi Costume
Bring the beloved 1970s Japanese plush monkey doll to life.
Monchhichi is a classic Japanese plush monkey doll known for its adorable face, soft fur, and signature bib. Perfect for retro toy fans and nostalgic events, this costume captures the sweet, vintage aesthetic of the 1970s icon. The look centers around a brown fuzzy bodysuit, monkey ears, and the iconic Monchhichi bib.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Monchhichi costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Monchhichi costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown fuzzy onesie
A warm, plush brown fleece or faux-fur hooded jumpsuit to replicate the doll's soft body.
DIY: Use a plain brown hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.
Monchhichi bib
A red or blue felt bib with white trim and the word 'Monchhichi' printed on the front in white.
DIY: Cut a bib shape out of red felt, write the name with white fabric paint, and attach white ribbon ties.
Monkey ears headband
Plush brown round monkey ears attached to a headband, or built directly into the onesie hood.
DIY: Cut circles out of brown felt, stiffen them with cardboard, and glue them to a brown headband.
Yellow hair bows
Two bright yellow ribbon hair clips, traditionally worn by the girl Monchhichi character.
DIY: Tie yellow satin ribbon into two small bows and attach them to hair clips.
Toy pacifier prop
A classic pink or blue toy pacifier on a string, referencing the doll's signature thumb-sucking pose.
DIY: Carry a simple plastic pacifier or pose with your thumb near your mouth.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Monchhichi costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown fuzzy onesie or the brown sweatshirt and sweatpants combination.
- 2
Secure the red or blue Monchhichi bib around your neck so it sits flat on your chest.
- 3
Place the monkey ear headband on your head, or pull up the hood if using a hooded onesie.
- 4
If going for the girl Monchhichi look, clip the two bright yellow hair bows just in front of or on the monkey ears.
- 5
Use makeup to paint a soft brown button nose and dot small freckles across your cheeks.
- 6
Complete the look by posing with your thumb near your mouth or holding your toy pacifier.
Makeup & hair
Paint the tip of your nose soft brown and add a cluster of dark brown freckles across your cheeks and the bridge of your nose. If your natural hair is visible, style it in two high pigtails to blend with the monkey ears, or tuck it completely under a brown wig or hood.
Monchhichi for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Go as a Monchhichi pair: one wearing a blue bib (boy) and one wearing a red bib with yellow hair bows (girl).
- group
- Create a vintage toy group with Monchhichi, Care Bears, and My Little Pony.
- kids
- Use a cozy brown fleece toddler onesie, a felt bib, and draw gentle freckles with face paint.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized brown plush union suit or onesie provides a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A brown dog sweater paired with a miniature red felt bib.
Tips
- Choose a lightweight fleece onesie if you plan to wear this indoors to avoid overheating.
- Use fabric paint or iron-on vinyl transfers to get the clean, classic 'Monchhichi' logo font on your bib.
- Keep your makeup simple and water-resistant so the freckles don't smudge throughout the night.
Monchhichi costume FAQ
- What is a Monchhichi?
- Monchhichi is a line of stuffed toy monkeys first released in Japan in 1974 by the Sekiguchi Corporation, famous for their cute faces and ability to suck their thumbs.
- How do I make a DIY Monchhichi bib?
- Cut a rounded bib shape from red or blue felt, paint the word 'Monchhichi' in white fabric paint, and sew or glue white ribbon to the top corners to tie it around your neck.
- What are the key features of a Monchhichi costume?
- The essential elements are a brown fuzzy body, round monkey ears, a signature colored bib with the logo, painted freckles, a brown nose, and yellow hair bows.
Did you know? Monchhichi dolls were created in Japan in 1974 by Koichi Sekiguchi to inspire love and respect in children, and they became a global pop culture sensation in the 1980s.