Perry the Platypus Costume
A platypus? No, it's Agent P! Assemble the ultimate spy look.
Perry the Platypus from Disney's Phineas and Ferb is a fan-favorite character known for his dual life as a mindless pet and a suave secret agent [1.1.2]. This costume is a hit at conventions and Halloween parties because of its instantly recognizable teal color scheme and humorous vibe. The look consists of a teal bodysuit or jumpsuit, an orange duck-bill mask, a flat orange beaver tail, and his signature brown fedora.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Perry the Platypus costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Perry the Platypus costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Teal adult onesie
A comfortable, solid teal or turquoise fleece jumpsuit with a front zipper.
DIY: Use a plain teal sweatshirt and matching teal sweatpants.
Brown felt fedora
A classic brown felt fedora featuring a thick black ribbon band around the crown.
DIY: Take an old fedora, paint it brown, and glue a strip of black ribbon around the base.
Orange felt fabric
Stiff orange felt sheets used to construct the flat, beaver-style tail.
DIY: Cut two matching paddle shapes from orange cardboard and draw a brown cross-hatch pattern on them.
Orange duck bill mask
A simple orange half-mask or rubber duck bill that covers the nose and mouth.
DIY: Cut a bill shape out of orange craft foam and attach an elastic band to wear it around your head.
Orange canvas sneakers
Bright orange low-top sneakers to represent his webbed feet.
DIY: Wear plain white sneakers covered with orange felt or orange socks pulled over your shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Perry the Platypus costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the teal onesie or the matching teal sweatshirt and sweatpants as your base layer.
- 2
Cut two matching beaver-tail shapes from the orange felt, draw a brown cross-hatch grid on them, and glue them together with a piece of cardboard inside for stiffness.
- 3
Attach the completed orange tail to the back of your waistband or onesie using safety pins.
- 4
Put on the orange sneakers or slide your DIY orange felt covers over your shoes.
- 5
Secure the orange duck bill mask over your nose and mouth.
- 6
Place the brown fedora firmly on your head to complete the transition from regular platypus to Agent P.
Makeup & hair
If you choose not to wear a mask, paint your nose and mouth area bright orange with face paint, and add small white circles with black centers on your cheeks to mimic his wide, wall-eyed gaze.
Perry the Platypus for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Dr. Doofenshmirtz in a white lab coat and a black turtleneck.
- group
- Form a group with friends dressed as Phineas, Ferb, Candace, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
- kids
- A cozy teal fleece zip-up hoodie with an attached orange felt bill on the hood and a felt tail on the back.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting teal fleece pajama onesie offers a comfortable, warm, and highly accommodating fit.
- pet
- A small teal dog sweater paired with a miniature brown doll fedora strapped under their chin.
Tips
- Use a stiff cardboard insert inside the felt tail to keep it flat and prevent it from dragging or folding.
- Keep the fedora secure during active parties by sewing a thin elastic chin strap to the inside band.
- Opt for a zippered onesie rather than a skin-tight bodysuit if you plan to wear this outdoors in cooler weather.
Perry the Platypus costume FAQ
- How do I make Perry the Platypus's tail?
- Cut two matching beaver-tail shapes out of orange felt, draw a cross-hatch pattern on them with a brown fabric marker, insert a piece of cardboard or craft foam between them for stiffness, and glue or sew the edges together.
- What color is Perry the Platypus?
- Perry's body is a distinct teal or turquoise color, while his bill, webbed feet, and flat tail are bright orange [1.1.2].
- How do I turn a regular platypus costume into Agent P?
- Simply add a brown felt fedora with a black band. Without the hat, he is just a regular domestic platypus; with the hat, he is Agent P.
Did you know? Perry the Platypus's signature chattering sound was created by veteran voice actor Dee Bradley Baker by pressing his tongue against the roof of his mouth.