Thumb Thumb Costume
Become Floop's surreal, thumb-headed henchman from the classic movie Spy Kids.
The Thumb Thumbs are the bizarre, thumb-headed henchmen created by Fegan Floop in the movie Spy Kids. People choose this costume for its nostalgic 2000s humor, surreal aesthetic, and guaranteed laughs. The look consists of a giant thumb-shaped headpiece and a matching thumb-textured bodysuit.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~180 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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See yourself as Thumb Thumb
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What you need for a Thumb Thumb costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Thumb Thumb costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Nude or tan bodysuit
A full-body spandex suit in a skin-tone shade to serve as the base of the thumb body.
DIY: Wear a matching tan long-sleeve shirt and leggings.
Thumb headpiece
A large, dome-shaped headpiece shaped like a thumb tip, complete with a fingernail and knuckle creases.
DIY: Shape upholstery foam into a thumb dome, cover it with tan fabric, paint knuckle lines, and cut out a mesh viewing screen.
Thumb-shaped hand covers
Oversized mittens shaped like thumbs to replace your hands with more thumbs.
DIY: Sew simple thumb-shaped mittens out of matching tan felt or fleece.
Fabric paint or markers
Brown and pink fabric paint to draw knuckle creases and fingernail details onto the suit and headpiece.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Thumb Thumb costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the nude or tan full-body spandex suit as your base layer.
- 2
Use fabric paint to draw horizontal knuckle creases across the knees, elbows, and torso of the suit to mimic skin folds.
- 3
Construct or put on the oversized thumb headpiece, ensuring the mesh viewing port aligns with your eyes.
- 4
Slip on the oversized thumb-shaped hand covers over your hands.
- 5
Wear matching tan or nude shoes to keep the seamless, monochromatic look intact.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as your entire head and face will be completely covered by the large thumb headpiece.
Thumb Thumb for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another Thumb Thumb, or go as Fegan Floop alongside his creation.
- group
- Form an army of Thumb Thumbs marching in unison behind a leader dressed as Floop or Minion.
- kids
- Use a tan hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants, adding a felt fingernail to the top of the hood.
- Plus size
- The stretchy nature of spandex bodysuits makes this easily adaptable; sizing up ensures a comfortable fit.
Tips
- Ensure your headpiece has adequate ventilation and a clear mesh screen so you can navigate crowded parties safely.
- Since your hands will be encased in giant thumb mittens, bring a small bag or have a friend help you handle drinks and phones.
- Add shading with airbrushing or fabric markers to give the thumb texture more depth and a slightly creepy, realistic look.
Thumb Thumb costume FAQ
- What is a Thumb Thumb from Spy Kids?
- Thumb Thumbs are robotic henchmen whose heads, arms, and legs are all shaped like giant human thumbs, serving the antagonist Fegan Floop.
- How do you make a DIY Thumb Thumb head?
- You can carve upholstery foam into a thumb dome, hollow out the inside, cover it in tan fabric, paint a fingernail on the back, and cut a mesh-covered slot to see through.
- Is the Thumb Thumb costume hard to wear?
- It can be warm and limits your dexterity due to the oversized hand covers, so it is best for short wear periods or photo ops.
Did you know? The Thumb Thumbs were actually based on drawings that director Robert Rodriguez made when he was a child.