Rex Splode Costume
Bring the explosive energy of Invincible's hot-headed hero to life.
Rex Splode is the brash, kinetic-energy-manipulating member of the Teen Team and Guardians of the Globe in the animated series Invincible. Fans choose this costume to stand out with a vibrant, action-packed superhero look. The outfit centers around a bold orange and yellow suit paired with a signature hood, goggles, and explosive hand props.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–120
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What you need for a Rex Splode costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Rex Splode costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Orange and Yellow Superhero Jacket
A cropped, athletic-style jacket featuring a bright orange torso with yellow sleeves and collar accents.
DIY: Use a plain orange zip-up jacket and fabric paint or yellow fabric tape to add the yellow sleeve panels.
Yellow Hooded Mask
A form-fitting yellow spandex hood or cowl that covers the head and neck, leaving the face open.
DIY: Cut the face opening out of a standard yellow morph mask.
Black Goggles
Large, dark-tinted tactical or motorcycle goggles with a black frame and strap.
DIY: Modify a pair of swim goggles by painting the frames black and darkening the lenses.
Orange Pants
Matching bright orange athletic pants, leggings, or slim-fit trousers.
DIY: Dye a pair of white cotton sweatpants or scrub pants using bright orange fabric dye.
Black Utility Belt
A black tactical web belt with pouches to hold his explosive charges.
DIY: Thread black canvas pouches onto a standard black belt.
Yellow Gloves
Bright yellow, wrist-length gloves, ideally made of spandex or faux leather.
DIY: Use yellow dishwashing gloves trimmed at the wrist for a structured look.
Glowing Hand Props
Translucent pink or orange spheres or energy spikes to mimic his kinetic charging power.
DIY: Place pink LED finger lights inside translucent pink plastic ornaments.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Rex Splode costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange pants and a black undershirt.
- 2
Pull the yellow spandex hood over your head, ensuring it sits comfortably around your neck and face.
- 3
Layer the orange and yellow superhero jacket over the undershirt.
- 4
Secure the black utility belt around your waist, adjusting the pouches to the sides.
- 5
Slip on the yellow gloves, tucking the cuffs under the jacket sleeves.
- 6
Position the black tactical goggles over your eyes, securing the strap snugly over the yellow hood.
- 7
Hold the glowing pink energy props in your hands to complete the kinetic charge effect.
Makeup & hair
Since the yellow hood covers your hair entirely, no hair styling is needed. Keep facial makeup minimal, or add some light cosplay dirt/smudge makeup to your exposed face to look battle-ready.
Rex Splode for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Atom Eve in her pink superhero suit or Dupli-Kate in her black and white gear.
- group
- Form the Teen Team or the Guardians of the Globe with friends dressed as Invincible, Omni-Man, and Atom Eve.
- kids
- A simplified version using an orange tracksuit, a yellow winter beanie, and swim goggles.
- Plus size
- Opt for a flexible, two-piece spandex suit or a relaxed-fit orange track jacket and matching joggers for comfort.
Tips
- Ensure the goggles have good visibility, especially if you plan to wear the costume at night or indoors.
- Use lightweight, breathable spandex for the hood so you don't overheat during conventions or parties.
- Carry a few small, harmless props like playing cards painted pink to look like charged kinetic projectiles.
- Wear comfortable black athletic shoes or boots, as you'll be standing and posing a lot.
Rex Splode costume FAQ
- He can charge inanimate objects with kinetic energy, causing them to explode upon impact, often using small items like marbles or jacks.
- How do I make his hands look like they are glowing?
- You can use pink or orange LED cosplay props, or wrap battery-operated fairy lights around your gloves under a layer of colored tulle.
- Can I wear my hair out with this costume?
- In the comics and show, Rex's hair is completely covered by his yellow hood, so a bald cap or tucking your hair into the hood is best.
Did you know? Rex Splode's character design and explosive, projectile-charging powers are a direct homage to the popular X-Men mutant Gambit.