Rocket Raccoon Costume
Assemble the galaxy's favorite hot-tempered, weapon-wielding raccoon.
Rocket Raccoon is the brilliant, sarcastic, and heavily armed tactician of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Popular for his fiery attitude and iconic look, this costume is a hit for Marvel fans of all ages. The signature style features his bright orange space-jumpsuit, a tactical chest harness, and his massive signature blaster.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Rocket Raccoon costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Rocket Raccoon costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Orange jumpsuit
A bright orange utility jumpsuit or flight suit, ideally with zippered pockets.
DIY: Use an orange long-sleeve shirt and matching orange scrub pants.
Tactical chest harness
A black or dark grey shoulder harness or utility vest worn over the jumpsuit.
DIY: Cross two black webbing straps or belts over your chest and secure them with safety pins.
Raccoon mask and ears
A realistic or comic-style raccoon face mask with pointed ears.
DIY: Use grey, black, and white face paint to draw a raccoon mask around your eyes, and clip on faux-fur ears.
Faux-fur tail
A striped grey and black fluffy raccoon tail attached to the back of the jumpsuit.
DIY: Stuff a grey knee-high sock, paint black stripes on it with fabric marker, and safety-pin it to your waist.
Dark grey gloves
Fingerless or full-fingered dark grey or black gloves to mimic raccoon paws.
DIY: Cut the fingertips off an old pair of black knit gloves.
Sci-fi blaster prop
A large, futuristic toy gun painted in metallic silver, grey, and black.
DIY: Paint a large plastic water gun with matte black and metallic silver spray paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Rocket Raccoon costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange utility jumpsuit and zip it up to the chest.
- 2
Adjust and buckle the black tactical harness over the shoulders and chest.
- 3
Secure the striped raccoon tail to the back waistband of the jumpsuit using a heavy-duty safety pin.
- 4
Put on the dark grey gloves, pulling the sleeves of the jumpsuit slightly over them.
- 5
Carefully position the raccoon mask over your face, ensuring the eye holes align comfortably.
- 6
Pick up your sci-fi blaster prop to complete the combat-ready look.
Makeup & hair
If you choose not to wear a full mask, apply dark grey and black face paint around your eyes in a mask shape, paint the tip of your nose black, and add white face paint highlights on your cheeks. Slick your hair back or wear a grey faux-fur headband with attached raccoon ears.
Rocket Raccoon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Groot—one person wears the Rocket jumpsuit while the other dresses in a bark-textured brown outfit.
- group
- Form the full Guardians of the Galaxy team with Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Mantis.
- kids
- An orange hooded sweatshirt with printed-on tactical straps and a built-in raccoon hood makes a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Choose a relaxed-fit orange flight suit or utility coveralls with adjustable waist tabs for comfort.
- pet
- A small dog or cat can wear a step-in orange pet shirt with a tiny plush raccoon tail attached.
Tips
- Keep the blaster lightweight, especially if you plan to carry it around a convention or neighborhood all night.
- If wearing a full latex mask, make sure the nostrils and mouth area have adequate ventilation before heading out.
- Add a small plush Baby Groot to your shoulder or backpack as a fun, character-accurate detail.
- Wear comfortable black combat boots or sneakers since the jumpsuit legs will cover most of your footwear.
Rocket Raccoon costume FAQ
- What does Rocket Raccoon wear?
- Rocket typically wears a bright orange flight suit or jumpsuit, a black tactical chest harness, dark gloves, and sometimes a small backpack, paired with his signature oversized space blaster.
- How do you make a DIY Rocket Raccoon tail?
- You can make a quick tail by taking a grey long sock, stuffing it with polyester fiberfill or newspaper, painting black horizontal stripes on it, and pinning it to your pants.
- Is Rocket Raccoon a good costume for kids?
- Yes, it is highly popular for kids. Comfortable jumpsuit versions with printed details and soft masks are widely available and easy to move around in.
Did you know? Rocket Raccoon's name and character traits were directly inspired by the 1968 Beatles song 'Rocky Raccoon'.