Super Grover Costume
Unleash your inner Muppet superhero with a cape and knight helmet.
Super Grover is the well-meaning, clumsy superhero alter-ego of everyone's favorite fuzzy blue Muppet from Sesame Street. Choosing this costume brings nostalgic joy to any crowd, combining classic childhood memories with a fun superhero twist. The signature look consists of a fuzzy blue base, a flowing red cape, a yellow 'G' crest, and a medieval knight's helmet.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Super Grover costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Super Grover costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Fuzzy blue jumpsuit or sweatsuit
A bright royal blue plush jumpsuit, or a matching set of a blue fleece hoodie and sweatpants.
DIY: Use a royal blue sweatshirt and matching sweatpants you already own.
Red superhero cape
A simple, lightweight red fabric cape that fastens around the neck or shoulders.
DIY: Cut a length of red felt or knit fabric and attach it with safety pins to your shoulders.
Super Grover 'G' emblem
A yellow shield-shaped crest featuring a bold red letter 'G' in the center.
DIY: Cut the shield shape out of yellow felt, cut a 'G' out of red felt, glue them together, and pin to the chest.
Knight helmet
A silver plastic toy knight helmet with a movable visor.
DIY: Construct a simple helmet shape out of cardboard, paint it metallic silver, and attach a cardboard visor.
Pink nose and googly eyes
Large white craft eyeballs with black pupils and a large pink pom-pom nose.
DIY: Glue large white felt circles with black centers and a pink felt oval onto the front of a blue beanie.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Super Grover costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the royal blue fleece jumpsuit or matching sweatshirt and sweatpants.
- 2
Attach the yellow and red 'G' shield emblem securely to the center of the chest using fabric glue, safety pins, or double-sided tape.
- 3
Fasten the red cape around your neck or pin it directly to the shoulders of your blue top.
- 4
If using a blue beanie with DIY eyes and a pink nose, pull it onto your head; otherwise, prepare your face paint.
- 5
Place the silver plastic knight helmet on your head, keeping the visor flipped up so your face is visible.
Makeup & hair
If not using a character hood or decorated beanie, paint your nose bright pink with face paint and wear blue face paint around your eyes to mimic Grover's fuzzy face.
Super Grover for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another Sesame Street favorite like Cookie Monster, Elmo, or Rosita.
- group
- Form a Sesame Street superhero team with Super Grover, Trash Gordon (Oscar), and regular Elmo.
- kids
- Use a cozy, one-piece plush character utility suit with an attached hood and soft fabric helmet.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized royal blue fleece sweatsuit provides an incredibly comfortable and accurate base.
- pet
- A simple blue dog shirt with a printed 'G' logo and a lightweight red cape tied around the neck.
Tips
- Keep the helmet lightweight so it stays balanced on your head while walking around.
- If attending an outdoor event, the fleece sweatsuit base will keep you warm without needing an extra jacket.
- Practice your best 'It is I, Super Grover!' voice to entertain friends and kids at the party.
Super Grover costume FAQ
- What does Super Grover wear on his chest?
- He wears a yellow shield-shaped emblem with a bold red letter 'G' in the center.
- How do you make a DIY Super Grover helmet?
- You can use a silver plastic toy knight helmet, or craft one out of cardboard painted with metallic silver spray paint.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, using a soft fleece sweatsuit or plush jumpsuit makes it one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes to wear.
Did you know? Super Grover made his heroic debut on Sesame Street in 1973, parodying classic comic book superheroes with his signature clumsy charm.