Sid from Toy Story Costume
Bring Toy Story's infamous toy-destroying neighbor to life with this easy DIY.
Sid Phillips is the notorious, toy-disassembling antagonist from Disney-Pixar's original Toy Story. This costume is highly recognizable, incredibly easy to put together, and relies on simple everyday clothing paired with iconic toy props. The look centers around his signature black skull graphic tee, dark jeans, and a mischievous attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Sid from Toy Story costume
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Black Skull T-Shirt
A black crewneck t-shirt featuring a large, white, stylized cartoon skull graphic printed on the chest.
DIY: Use fabric paint or a white paint marker to draw the cartoon skull onto a plain black t-shirt.
Dark Blue Jeans
Standard straight-leg or relaxed-fit dark denim jeans.
Black Combat Boots
Rugged black lace-up combat boots or high-top black sneakers.
DIY: Use any dark high-top sneakers or work boots you already own.
Fake Braces
Temporary costume braces or metallic foil teeth inserts to mimic Sid's metallic grin.
DIY: Carefully shape small pieces of clean silver foil over your front teeth for photos.
Toy Action Figures
A classic cowboy doll or space ranger action figure to carry as hostage props.
DIY: Use any old, slightly scuffed-up plastic action figures or green army men.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark wash denim jeans and secure them with a simple dark belt.
- 2
Slip on the black skull graphic t-shirt.
- 3
Lace up the black combat boots or high-top sneakers over the jeans.
- 4
Apply the fake costume braces over your front teeth.
- 5
Carry a cowboy doll or space ranger action figure, holding them upside down or bound with string for character effect.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a short, messy buzz cut or a simple, unstyled short look. No makeup is required, but a mischievous, wide-eyed grin is essential to channel the character.
Sid from Toy Story for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, or a DIY mutant toy like Babyface.
- group
- Form a Toy Story group with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and Sid as the villain.
- kids
- An excellent, comfortable choice for kids using a youth-sized skull tee and a plastic toy.
- Plus size
- The standard t-shirt and relaxed-fit jeans look is highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog up as Scud, Sid's aggressive bull terrier, using a simple red collar.
Tips
- To make the look more authentic, use a bit of string or tape to bind the hands of your toy props.
- Keep the outfit comfortable by wearing broken-in combat boots or black canvas sneakers.
- For photos, hold a magnifying glass or a toy tool like a plastic wrench to emphasize the 'toy doctor' theme.
Sid from Toy Story costume FAQ
- What shirt does Sid wear in Toy Story?
- Sid wears a black short-sleeved crewneck t-shirt featuring a large, white, stylized cartoon skull on the front.
- How do you make a DIY Sid costume?
- You can easily make this costume by painting a white skull onto a plain black tee using fabric paint, wearing dark jeans, and carrying a classic cowboy or astronaut toy.
- What props should I use for a Sid costume?
- The best props are classic Toy Story figures like Woody or Buzz Lightyear, ideally tied up with string, or a plastic toy tool like a wrench or hammer.
Did you know? Sid Phillips is the only character in the original Toy Story who discovers that the toys are actually alive, which traumatizes him into becoming a garbage man in Toy Story 3.