Toy Story Army Man Costume
Bring the classic plastic green toy soldier to life.
The Green Army Man from Toy Story is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing costume choice for Disney fans and cosplay events. This look relies on a completely monochrome, high-gloss green finish to mimic the appearance of a molded plastic toy. With a matching helmet, stand, and uniform, you will look like you just stepped out of Andy's toy box.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Toy Story Army Man costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Toy Story Army Man costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green military jacket and pants
Matching army fatigues, cargo pants, and a button-up BDU jacket, all spray-painted a uniform semi-gloss kelly green.
DIY: Buy used military surplus fatigues and spray paint them with green fabric primer and paint.
Plastic army helmet
A classic military-style toy helmet painted the exact same shade of kelly green.
DIY: Take a plastic costume helmet and spray paint it with green gloss paint.
Green combat boots
Heavy-duty boots or boot covers painted completely green, including the soles and laces.
DIY: Spray paint an old pair of rain boots or work boots with green primer and paint.
Green web belt and pouches
A military-style utility belt with attached pouches, all colored in matching green.
DIY: Paint a cheap canvas belt and small foam blocks or pouches green.
Cardboard stand base
A flat, oval-shaped piece of cardboard or thin wood painted green to mimic the plastic stand of a toy figurine.
DIY: Cut an oval shape out of sturdy cardboard, paint it green, and carry it to stand on for photos.
Green gloves and face paint
Solid green stretch gloves and full-coverage green cream makeup for any exposed skin.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Toy Story Army Man costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Lay out your jacket, pants, helmet, belt, and boots in a well-ventilated area.
- 2
Apply multiple light coats of kelly green spray paint to all clothing items and accessories, ensuring complete, solid coverage with no original fabric showing.
- 3
Cut a large oval base from thick cardboard or foam board, sand the edges, and paint it the same shade of green.
- 4
Once all painted items are completely dry, put on the green pants, jacket, and boots.
- 5
Secure the green utility belt around your waist and put on the green gloves.
- 6
Apply green face paint evenly over your face, neck, and ears, ensuring no bare skin is visible.
- 7
Put on the green helmet and step onto your cardboard base to strike a classic frozen toy pose.
Makeup & hair
Cover all exposed skin on your face, neck, and ears with solid green cream makeup. No hair should be showing; tuck it completely under the green helmet or wear a matching green wig cap.
Toy Story Army Man for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another Green Army Man in a different classic pose, or go with Woody or Buzz Lightyear.
- group
- Gather a squad of friends to form a full platoon of Green Army Men, each holding a different classic toy soldier pose.
- kids
- Use a green morph suit underneath green painted youth-sized fatigues and a lightweight plastic helmet for an easy kids' version.
- Plus size
- Look for oversized military surplus jackets and cargo pants, which are highly adjustable and easy to paint.
Tips
- Use flexible fabric spray paint or fabric primer on the clothes to prevent the paint from cracking and peeling when you move.
- Carry your cardboard base by hand while walking, then drop it on the ground and step onto it whenever you pose for photos.
- Ensure your face paint is smudge-proof or set with a translucent powder so it doesn't rub off on your green collar.
Toy Story Army Man costume FAQ
- How do you make the clothes look like shiny plastic?
- Use a semi-gloss or gloss green spray paint designed for plastic and fabric, or apply a clear glossy topcoat over your green paint.
- Can you see and breathe easily in this costume?
- Yes, because your face is painted rather than covered by a mask, breathing is normal. Avoid getting face paint too close to your eyes.
- What kind of paint should I use for the DIY version?
- Acrylic fabric paint or flexible spray paint works best on the clothing, while standard plastic-bonding spray paint works well for the helmet and boots.
Did you know? In the original Toy Story movie, the Green Army Men are treated as highly disciplined professional soldiers, led by Sarge, and are modeled after the classic plastic toys popular since the 1950s.