Starscream Costume
Rule the skies and overthrow Megatron in this iconic Decepticon look.
Starscream is the treacherous, jet-transforming second-in-command of the Decepticons from the Transformers franchise. A favorite for retro cartoon fans and cosplayers, this costume captures his classic Generation 1 look. The outfit centers around a red, white, and blue robotic frame complete with wings, arm blasters, and a cockpit chest piece.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Starscream costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Starscream costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Grey or white jumpsuit
A solid grey or light white long-sleeve jumpsuit or morphsuit to serve as the robotic base layer.
DIY: Use a plain grey long-sleeve shirt and matching sweatpants.
Red chest armor
A red vest or foam chest plate featuring a yellow rectangular cockpit window in the center.
DIY: Cut a chest plate out of cardboard, paint it red, and glue a yellow felt rectangle to the center to mimic the jet cockpit.
Blue jet wings
Large blue wings with red and white stripe decals, worn on the back.
DIY: Cut wing shapes from sturdy cardboard, paint them blue with red and white stripes, and attach elastic backpack straps.
Null ray arm blasters
Two grey or black cylindrical blasters attached to the forearms or shoulders.
DIY: Paint two cardboard paper towel tubes grey or black and secure them to your forearms with black elastic bands.
Starscream helmet or mask
A black helmet with a silver faceplate, black vents, and red eyes.
DIY: Paint a hockey mask silver and wear a black hood or helmet over it, adding red translucent film over the eye holes.
Blue boot covers
Blue fabric or foam covers to slip over your shoes to represent his jet-engine feet.
DIY: Wrap the lower legs of your pants and shoes in blue duct tape over a protective layer of plastic wrap.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Starscream costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey or white base jumpsuit or matching shirt and pants.
- 2
Strap on the red chest piece, ensuring the yellow cockpit detail is centered on your torso.
- 3
Attach the blue jet wings to your back using the backpack straps, adjusting them so they sit high on your shoulders.
- 4
Secure the null ray blasters to your forearms using the elastic bands, pointing them forward.
- 5
Pull on the blue boot covers over your regular shoes.
- 6
Put on the black and silver Starscream mask or helmet to complete the Decepticon look.
Makeup & hair
If you are not using a full mask, apply silver face paint to your face, use black eyeliner to draw robotic panel lines, and wear red costume contact lenses.
Starscream for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Megatron for a classic, dysfunctional leader-and-subordinate dynamic.
- group
- Form a Seeker squadron with Thundercracker and Skywarp using blue and black color swaps of the same design.
- kids
- Use a printed Starscream jumpsuit with soft foam wings for comfort and easy movement.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting grey jumpsuit paired with oversized foam armor plates ensures a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A small grey dog harness fitted with lightweight felt jet wings and a tiny red chest plate.
Tips
- Keep the wings lightweight by using cardboard or EVA foam so they do not drag you down during long events.
- Ensure your arm blasters are securely fastened but loose enough to allow full elbow movement.
- If wearing a full helmet, make sure there are adequate ventilation holes to prevent fogging and overheating.
Starscream costume FAQ
- How do I make Starscream's wings?
- Cut wing shapes out of sturdy cardboard or lightweight EVA foam, paint them blue with red and white stripes, and attach them to a backpack harness.
- What are Starscream's main colors?
- His classic Generation 1 design features a white or light grey body, a red chest, blue legs, and blue wings.
- How do I make the null ray arm blasters?
- You can use empty cardboard shipping tubes or PVC pipes painted grey or black, secured to your arms with elastic straps.
Did you know? Starscream's original Generation 1 alternate mode is a modified F-15 Eagle fighter jet.