Proton Pack Image credit: Courtesy Ani-Mia & Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures) Premade options can be found through Rubies, Mattel or Hollywood Collectibles group, depending on price point. From there, the addition of piping to the lens, creates the iconic look of the Ghostbusters goggles. The goggle base can be made from anything from basic science goggles to welder’s goggles. Now comes some of the more complicated parts of the cosplay to create but luckily there are also many premade options due to the continued popularity of the movies and cosplay in general. Goggles Image credit: Courtesy Ani-Mia & Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures)
There is also a piece of tubing that runs from the left leg of the uniform to the back and is connected with rubber piping connectors.
These include the logo patches and name tags.Īccessories to complete the uniform include, knee pads (volleyball ones work best), black shirt, combat boots, PVC coated chemical resistant gloves and military style belt. If you don’t have an embroidery machine handy, premade patches can be found online, with the most screen accurate ones available through independent sellers on Etsy. To complete the uniform, patches need to be added. Jumpsuit Accessories Image credit: Courtesy Ani-Mia & Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures) If you want to go the extra mile and create your own jumpsuit from scratch Cosplay by McCalls Resistance pattern or Simplicity pattern 8722 can get you headed in the right direction. The most commonly used brand is Tru-Spec and it’s easy to find online through many retailers. The main differences being the weight of the material used and the placement of pockets and zippers. Khaki mechanic coveralls can be used in a pinch but the coveralls used in the films are actually flight suit coveralls.
The base uniform is fairly simple to put together from existing materials. Ghostbusters Jumpsuit Image credit: Courtesy Ani-Mia & Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures)
#GHOST BUSTER COSTUMES DIY HOW TO#
Here’s some tips and pointers on how to create your own basic Ghostbusters cosplay, with resources on how to make it as screen accurate as possible. Ghostbusters cosplayers are always a thrill to see at a convention and they get a lot of love from attendees. The Ghostbusters uniform is not only iconic on-screen but in the convention scene as well. Image credit: Courtesy Ani-Mia & Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures)
#GHOST BUSTER COSTUMES DIY SERIES#
Ghostbusters is a cinema classic that’s spawned a Saturday morning cartoon series, an ongoing comic book series and just recently, a new film continuation of the franchise story, Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
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