How do you make a DIY Nyan Cat Pop-Tart body?

Cut two large rectangles out of cardboard or foam board, paint the borders light brown, paint the center pink, and add dark pink felt pieces or paint for sprinkles. Connect them at the shoulders with thick elastic straps.

What color is Nyan Cat?

Nyan Cat has a light gray body, a pink frosted Pop-Tart torso with dark pink sprinkles, and a trailing rainbow of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Is this costume comfortable for walking around?

Yes, if you use lightweight materials like foam or felt for the toaster pastry. Avoid heavy wood or thick cardboard if you plan to wear it for hours.

Dress your cat or small dog in a lightweight pink felt pastry saddle with a small rainbow ribbon trail.

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Nyan Cat Costume

Bring the legendary 2011 internet meme to life with rainbow energy.

Nyan Cat is the beloved 2011 internet sensation featuring a gray cartoon cat with a pink Pop-Tart body flying through space. People choose this costume for its nostalgic, cheerful meme status and eye-catching colors. The look consists of a toaster-pastry torso, a flowing rainbow trail, and cute gray cat features.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~90 min
Budget: $20–60

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Pop-Tart Torso Board
A rectangular piece of pink foam board or cardboard painted light brown with pink frosting and dark pink sprinkles.
DIY: Cut two large rectangles from cardboard, paint them tan with a pink frosted center, add pink felt sprinkles, and connect them with shoulder straps.
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Gray Bodysuit or Outfit
A solid gray long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or pants to represent the cat's body.
DIY: Use a plain gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants from your closet.
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Gray Cat Ears and Tail
A matching set of plush gray cat ears on a headband and a long gray cat tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from gray felt, glue them to a headband, and stuff a gray knee sock with cotton for the tail.
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Rainbow Trail Cape
A long cape or streamer attachment featuring the classic horizontal stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
DIY: Safety-pin long lengths of colorful satin ribbons (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) to the back of your waist or shoulders.
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Pink Cheek Makeup
Bright pink face paint or highly pigmented blush to mimic the cat's rosy pixelated cheeks.
DIY: Use bright pink lipstick or heavy pink powder blush applied in a circular shape.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the base layer of solid gray long-sleeve shirt and gray pants.
2
Attach the gray cat tail to your waistband or belt using a safety pin.
3
Slip the DIY Pop-Tart cardboard sandwich board over your shoulders so it covers your torso.
4
Secure the rainbow ribbon trail or cape to the back of the Pop-Tart board or your waistline so it flows behind you.
5
Place the gray cat ears headband securely on your head.
6
Apply pink circular spots to your cheeks using face paint or makeup to complete the pixel-art look.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair simple or tucked back under the headband. Paint a small black cat nose and whiskers on your face, and add two bright pink circles on your cheeks to match the original animation.

Nyan Cat for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as Nyan Cat and the other dresses as Tac Nayn (the black/red keyboard cat rival).
group: Have friends dress as other early 2010s memes like Keyboard Cat, Grumpy Cat, or Doge.
kids: Use a comfortable pink felt tunic with a printed Pop-Tart design over a gray pajama set.
Plus size: Use a wide, flexible foam board for the Pop-Tart torso to ensure a comfortable, breezy fit over a gray base layer.
pet: Dress your cat or small dog in a lightweight pink felt pastry saddle with a small rainbow ribbon trail.

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Nyan cat costume: Dress your cat or small dog in a lightweight pink felt pastry saddle with a small rainbow ribbon trail.

Tips

Make the cardboard Pop-Tart lightweight so it is easy to wear and walk around in all night.
If wearing this to a crowded party, keep the rainbow trail short or detachable so people don't step on it.
Wear comfortable gray sneakers to match the cat's paws.
Practice your best 'Nyan' pose with hands curled like paws for photos.

Nyan Cat costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Nyan Cat Pop-Tart body?: Cut two large rectangles out of cardboard or foam board, paint the borders light brown, paint the center pink, and add dark pink felt pieces or paint for sprinkles. Connect them at the shoulders with thick elastic straps.
What color is Nyan Cat?: Nyan Cat has a light gray body, a pink frosted Pop-Tart torso with dark pink sprinkles, and a trailing rainbow of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Is this costume comfortable for walking around?: Yes, if you use lightweight materials like foam or felt for the toaster pastry. Avoid heavy wood or thick cardboard if you plan to wear it for hours.

Did you know? Nyan Cat was created in 2011 by illustrator Chris Torres, who combined his own cat Marty with a Pop-Tart and a retro rainbow trail, set to a catchy Japanese vocaloid song.