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Quick Answer: What Do You Need For A Dungeon Crawler Carl Costume?
A Dungeon Crawler Carl costume needs three things to read from across a room: white boxer shorts with red hearts over black shorts or leggings, pink Crocs, and a black vest (or a fanny pack, a fan extra that holds your phone). Spirit Halloween sells the only officially licensed Carl costume, and every piece of that look can be bought separately. For Princess Donut, wear tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, and a cape. For Mongo, carry a velociraptor plush or wear an inflatable dinosaur, or put your dog in a dinosaur costume.
Halloween in the dungeon: who are you crawling in as?
As of October 16, 2026, of 71 crawlers: Carl (boxers out, dignity optional) 58%, Princess Donut (the tiara is not optional) 15%, A deep cut only real crawlers will get 27%.
Going as Carl? Here is the full Carl build, piece by piece.
Going as Donut? Here is the human Donut build: ears, tiara and cape.
Deeper cut? Try Mongo, Mordecai, or the after-Book-2 looks.
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Licensed, Homemade, Or An Unofficial Set?
There are three routes. The licensed costume is the official one, the homemade build lets you fit it to yourself, and the unofficial Amazon sets are the one-box gamble.
| Route | What you get | What you still need |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed (Spirit Halloween)Best if you want the official costume and your size is in stock. | A vest, heart-print shorts, a cape, a bandana, knee pads, a glove, and a patch. | Pink Crocs. Shoes are not included. |
| Built yourselfBest if your size is sold out or you want your own fit. | Whatever you pick: heart shorts over black shorts, pink Crocs, and a black vest, then a glove, knee pads, and a cape from the licensed look. | Nothing beyond the build list. |
| Unofficial set (Amazon)Best if you want one box and accept that it is not licensed. | A vest-and-shorts set from a third-party seller, with few or no reviews. | Pink Crocs, plus whatever your set leaves out. The licensed look also has a cape, a bandana, knee pads, a glove, and a patch, so check the listing and fill gaps from the build list. Read the note on these sets first. |
Plan Your Costume In Three Decisions
1. Licensed or homemade? Use the table above. If Spirit has your size, it is the official version and you only add shoes. If not, the homemade Carl is the same look, bought piece by piece.
2. Who is your Donut? A partner can wear the human version: tortie cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, and a cape (the full Donut build). A real cat can model a pet tiara or cape for a photo (for your actual cat). Going solo, carry a plush Donut on one shoulder. A dog makes a good Mongo (dog dinosaur costumes), and bigger groups can split up the Book 1 cast (couples and groups).
3. Where are you wearing it? At a house party, comfort wins: wear black shorts or leggings under the heart boxers on a cold night. At a convention, keep every prop soft and light, like foam, rubber spikes, and plush, and wear real shoes on the floor. Either way, pink Crocs and heart boxers are what make people say "Carl."
Still deciding who to go as? Take the crawler class quiz and see which class you would pick on Floor 3. Shopping for a DCC fan instead of a costume? The gift guide sorts gifts by who they are for, and the shop guide covers official merch, books and collectibles.
The Licensed Carl Costume, And The Unofficial Ones
The only officially licensed Carl costume is Spirit Halloween's Adult Dungeon Crawler Carl Costume: a vest, heart-print shorts, a cape, a bandana, knee pads, a glove, and a patch. Shoes are not included, so add pink Crocs. Sizes sell out unevenly, so check Spirit for yours. Amazon has no licensed version. It does carry several unofficial vest-and-shorts sets from third-party sellers, which is the kind of listing we would normally tell you to skip: they have few or no reviews and ship from the seller, so check the delivery date on the listing before you order.
Can't Find Your Size, Or Want To Build Your Own?
You can match the licensed costume piece by piece. Its look is a black sleeveless vest, white shorts with red hearts, a black cape, a black bandana, knee pads, a glove, and a patch. A black biker vest is the closest match, and a sleeveless black hoodie is the cheaper stand-in. On a cold night, wear black leggings under the shorts and keep the cape on. Building it also gets around sizing: vests and capes come in big-and-tall cuts.
Heart-Print Boxers Are The Costume Anchor
Buy the boxers first. Pink Crocs help, but the heart-print layer is what turns "person in Crocs" into Carl. The licensed costume uses white shorts with red hearts, so that is the look to match. Amazon's heart-print results mix boxer briefs and looser boxer shorts; either cut works.
Halloween 2026 Costume Ideas
You don't need to have read the books to pull this off. Pick a look people recognize, keep it to a few pieces, and add one DCC detail so fans know you're not just a generic cat or a guy in boxers. Start with who you are going with, then build the base and add one prop.
Pick Your Crew
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Carl In 15 Minutes
Heart-print boxers over black shorts, pink Crocs, and a fanny pack (a fan extra, not part of Carl's Book 1 outfit). Once you have the pieces it takes 15 minutes to put on. Need it tonight? Shipping varies, so check your closet, a thrift store, or a local store for the same three pieces.
Carl With Donut On His Shoulder
In Book 1, Donut rides on Carl's shoulder and leaps off it into fights. A tortie-style cat plush pinned or strapped to one shoulder turns a solo Carl into the whole duo.
Carl And Princess Donut
One person goes full Carl. The other goes human-scale Donut: tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, a cape, and royal contempt. It works even for people who have only seen the covers.
Your Cat As Princess Donut
A tiara set beside your cat, maybe a light cape, one photo, then release the cat from royal duties. Pet comfort beats accuracy every time. Donut would disagree. Donut is wrong about labor law.
Your Dog As Mongo
A dog dinosaur costume reads as Mongo instantly. Pick a pink one if you can: when Donut finds Mongo in Book 1 he is a small dinosaur with pink downy feathers.
Carl, Donut, Mongo, Mordecai
The most readable group: Carl has the boxers, Donut has the crown, Mongo has the dinosaur shape, and Mordecai is the Book 1 rat in a black vest and blue pants.
Donut In A Dress, Or Carl In Heart Shorts
Human Donut works as a tortie-print cat dress with tortie-colored ears and a tiara. Carl's look works just as well in women's heart boxer shorts with the vest and cape.
Low-Exposure Carl
Wear the boxers over leggings or athletic shorts, keep the Crocs and fanny pack, and let one patch do the fandom work. Same joke, fewer HR meetings.
Carl Halloween Costume
Heart-print boxers over black shorts, pink Crocs, and a fanny pack (a fan extra, not part of Carl's Book 1 outfit). Add knee pads or the pedicure kit if you want people to stop asking whether you are "just a guy in Crocs."
Princess Donut Halloween Costume
Tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, a cape, and a tortie-print base. In Book 1 her crown is cat-sized with smoky dark gems and a deep purple center stone. This is the better party choice if you want DCC recognition without wearing Carl's uniform.
Carl, Donut, And Mongo
For a three-person Halloween group, make one Carl, one Donut, and one Mongo. Mongo can be a carried plush, a puppet, or the person willing to wear an inflatable dinosaur costume all night.
What DCC Fans Are Actually Building
The best DCC cosplay does not look like a retail costume. It looks like a fan solved a specific problem: Carl needs readable underwear and patches, Donut needs royal accessories, Mongo needs to be visible in photos, and the whole group needs to pass a convention prop check without looking like a fake merch table.
Patches And Battle-Vest Details
Where do Carl's patches go, and how do you make the vest look specific without buying bootleg DCC designs? The clean route is official patches when they exist, blank patches for generic labels, and a black vest that can survive travel.
Temporary Tattoos
Planning a Carl tattoo look? For cosplay, temporary tattoo paper is safer than permanent commitment and easier to change after rereads. Keep designs generic or handmade unless you are using official art you have rights to use.
Search tattoo paperRings, Charms, And Fake Piercings
Small accessories make a low-effort outfit feel intentional. Carl gets toe rings or fake barefoot details. Human Donut gets rhinestone jewelry, pearls, and sunglasses for the diva look. Keep anything branded official or handmade.
Cosplay Photoshoot Kits
Going as a group? The trick is helping the group look coherent in one photo: Carl base, Donut accessories, one Mongo prop, and a Mordecai to roll his eyes at all of it.
Gifts That Do Not Feel Like Slop
For branded DCC gifts, use official or licensed channels. For generic costume pieces, use Amazon, craft stores, thrift stores, or sporting goods aisles.
Carl Cosplay
Carl cosplay is the easiest cosplay in fiction. The man fights through an interdimensional dungeon in his underwear and his ex-girlfriend's too-small pink Crocs. That's the costume. You're done.
Pieces That Show Up In Fan-Made Carls
Look at enough homemade Carls and the same pieces keep appearing: white boxer shorts with red hearts, a black sleeveless vest (often a cut-off denim one), black knee pads with studs, a black bandana, one black gauntlet or bracer on a forearm, pink Crocs, a plush Donut or Mongo riding on a shoulder, and a round Earth patch like the one on the licensed vest. Get the shorts and vest right and the rest is seasoning.
Carl has three looks worth knowing, and fans mix them freely. The book look starts on page 1 of Book 1: boxers, a leather jacket, and his ex-girlfriend's pink Crocs. As Book 1 goes on he picks up more gear, not all worn at once: a hooded Nightgaunt cloak (p58), a black, angular, spiked gauntlet for his right hand (p200-202), sticks of goblin dynamite (p93), and his homemade moonshine firebomb, Carl's Jug O' Boom (p274). The licensed look is Spirit Halloween's costume: black vest, white shorts with red hearts, cape, bandana, knee pads, glove, and patch, the same white-and-red boxers the Book 2 cover art shows. The homemade look, below, is what the fan-made Carls we looked at have in common.
How Fans Make Carl At Home
Thrift a vest, denim or not, and dye it black. Iron red vinyl hearts onto plain white shorts, or buy them already printed. Glue soft studs onto cheap black knee pads. A work glove with craft foam and paint makes a convincing gauntlet. For the props, keep it to soft foam or cartoon-style versions for private photos, and leave anything that looks like a real explosive at home for conventions, bars, and travel: replicas are commonly banned and can alarm people who have not read the books.
Pink Crocs
The single most recognizable piece of DCC cosplay. Bea's too-small pink Crocs. At conventions, you will be recognized instantly. Other DCC fans will point. Photos will be taken. The Crocs are non-negotiable.
Find on Amazon EssentialBoxer Briefs
Carl's entire wardrobe for most of the series. For convention-appropriate cosplay, wear them over shorts or leggings. Or don't. We're not the Borant Corporation. We don't make your decisions for you.
Find on Amazon Optional upgradeFanny Pack (Inventory Bag)
Carl carries loot in an inventory system. At a convention, you need somewhere to put your phone, wallet, and badge. It is not part of Carl's Book 1 outfit, so this is a fan extra, but it is the practical one. Label it "Inventory" and every fan gets the joke.
Search fanny packs Book-accurateLeather Jacket
Carl enters the dungeon in boxers, a leather jacket, and Bea's pink Crocs. That is the first page of Book 1. A black faux-leather jacket over the boxers is the most accurate Carl you can build, and the warmest one for an October night.
Search leather jackets Deep cutNightgaunt Cloak
In Book 1, Carl loots the Enchanted Nightgaunt Cloak of Stoutness: nearly weightless, hooded, made from a demon's wing, with long finger bones running its length. A black bat-wing hooded cape gets you most of the way there.
Search bat-wing capes Party propRecordable Achievement Button
Record your own "New achievement!" announcement and press it whenever someone at the party earns one. Generic hardware, no fake DCC branding. The voice acting is your responsibility.
Search recordable buttonsBlack Utility Vest / Battle Vest
A black fishing vest, utility vest, or thrifted battle jacket gives you somewhere to mount handmade patches and soft props without buying fake DCC merch. Keep the patches generic or buy official branded ones when they exist.
Spiked Knee Pads
A common upgrade: black knee pads with soft costume spikes. Do not rely on sharp metal spikes if your convention has prop checks. Soft, rounded, or removable details are the smarter build.
Fingerless Glove / Gauntlet
A gray glove, light gauntlet, or foam-built hand piece gives Carl's loadout more shape without turning your costume into a security problem. Keep it flexible and non-sharp.
Toe Rings / Fake Barefoot Detail
Carl barefoot cosplay is accurate. Convention-floor barefoot cosplay is a bad idea. Wear shoes, Crocs, clear-strap sandals, or a fake-foot layer, then add toe rings if you want the joke to land.
Pedicure Kit (Weapon)
The System AI gave Carl an enchanted pedicure kit. Carry one as your "weapon" prop. Only real fans will get it. Those fans will lose their minds.
Find on AmazonPrincess Donut Costume & Cosplay: For You Or Your Cat
Princess Donut is a tortoiseshell Persian cat, and her tiara is the piece that makes the costume: in Book 1 it is a cat-sized crown with smoky dark gems and a deep purple center stone. There are two approaches. Dress yourself as a human-scale Donut with tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, and a cape, or dress your actual cat as Donut for a quick photo.
For yourself (human-scale Donut)
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Cat Ear Headband + Tiara + Cape
Cat ears, a jeweled tiara, and a cape, with whiskers drawn on in eyeliner. Heart-shaped sunglasses are party styling, not something we know of from the books, and they read instantly. A black outfit or a tortie-style onesie finishes it. Done in 10 minutes. It reads as Donut from across a room.
For your actual cat
Cat Tiara / Crown
Princess Donut's tiara is her identity, and one with a purple stone is closest to her Book 1 crown. Set it beside your cat for the photo, and only put it on a cat that genuinely doesn't mind. Most cats would rather supervise.
Search pet tiaras OptionalCat Cape
A light pet cape can make the royal read land in photos, if your cat is relaxed in it. Take it off the moment they object. Your cat's patience is a non-renewable resource.
Search pet capes BonusCat Backpack (Bubble Window)
For photos or travel, a carrier can help your Donut survey the room like royalty. Check event rules before bringing a real cat anywhere crowded, loud, hot, or stressful.
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Mongo Costume & Cosplay
Mongo is Donut's pet velociraptor. When Donut finds him in Book 1 he is a small dinosaur with pink downy feathers, beady eyes, and clawed feet, so a raptor plush, a puppet, or an inflatable dinosaur all read as Mongo, and your dog can wear a dinosaur costume. In a group, Mongo is the thing that makes people stop for photos.
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Dog Dinosaur Costume
The easiest Mongo in the room is already on a leash. Hoodie-style dog dinosaur costumes come in green and pink, and pink matches baby Mongo in Book 1. Pick one that leaves the face and legs free, keep it on for photos rather than the whole night, and take it off the moment your dog says no. Your dog gets a vote.
Search dog dinosaur costumes The plushie approachVelociraptor Plushie (Carry-Along)
Carry a velociraptor plushie as your companion. Tuck it under your arm or strap it to your backpack. Simple, recognizable, and it won't eat anyone's booth display.
Search raptor plushes UpgradeRaptor Puppet
A hand puppet is more interactive than a plushie and easier to carry than a full inflatable costume. This works especially well for photos, panels, and group cosplay.
Search raptor puppets Full sendInflatable Dinosaur Costume
An inflatable T-Rex/raptor costume is the maximum-effort Mongo cosplay. You won't be able to sit down, use your phone, or navigate crowded aisles. Mongo wouldn't care. Mongo eats aisles.
Search inflatables Photo magnetRide-On Raptor Inflatable
The ride-on style puts a raptor under you instead of around you, so you can still use your hands and hold a drink. It is the version people stop to photograph at parties. Check the doorways before you commit.
Search ride-on raptors Book 1 detailPink Feathers For Baby Mongo
When Donut finds Mongo in Book 1 he is a small dinosaur with pink downy feathers. Wrap a pink feather boa around a raptor plush or a dog's dinosaur costume and fans will clock it as baby Mongo immediately.
Search pink feather boasMordecai Costume
When Carl first meets him in Book 1, Mordecai is a rat creature: the guildmaster who teaches Carl and Donut how the dungeon works, in a black vest, blue pants, and a pair of well-worn sandals (p25). That makes him one of the easiest costumes in the series. Rat ears, a black vest over a plain shirt, blue jeans, and sandals. Add a painted nose and whiskers, carry a clipboard, and look deeply tired of everyone.
Rat Ears, Black Vest, Blue Jeans
The ears do the identifying, the vest and jeans do the accuracy. A black denim vest works here too, so a Carl and a Mordecai can share a shopping trip.
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Spoilers after Book 2 More costumes, for characters and moments after Book 2 Opening this names them. Tap to open.
Group Cosplay: The Party
The most readable four-person DCC group is Carl, Princess Donut, Mongo, and Mordecai, all of whom appear in Book 1. Here's how to assemble it.
Carl
Heart-print boxers over shorts, pink Crocs, a fanny pack (a fan extra), knee pads, and an optional glove or pedicure kit. Easiest costume in the group. Hardest character to play at a convention without getting cold.
Princess Donut
Tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, a cape, and a tortie-print base outfit. The person playing Donut must commit to being imperious for the entire night. This is not optional.
Mongo
An inflatable raptor costume, a raptor puppet, or a backpack-mounted velociraptor plush. No volunteer? A dog in a dinosaur costume counts. Whoever plays Mongo should periodically attempt to eat things that are not food.
Mordecai
When Carl first meets him in Book 1, Mordecai is a rat creature in a black vest, blue pants, and well-worn sandals. Rat ears, a black vest, blue jeans, and sandals do it. Then look exhausted by everyone.
Last-Minute Costume Builds
If you are shopping for Halloween, LA Comic Con, or a last-minute party, start here. These shopping lists get you a recognizable costume fast, using generic parts rather than fake official merch.
Carl, the Quick Build
Pink Crocs, boxer briefs over black shorts, and a black fanny pack (a fan extra, not part of Carl's Book 1 outfit). Add knee pads if you want the con-ready version. This is the most recognizable costume for the least work.
Princess Donut, the Quick Build
Tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, sunglasses, and a cape for the human version. For a pet photo, skip anything over the eyes and quit while your cat still tolerates you.
Deep-Cut Prop Kit
Soft spikes, EVA foam, Velcro, and a glove can turn a simple Carl into something fans recognize up close. Keep metal, sharp edges, and barefoot plans out of the convention center.
Convention Deadline Calendar 2026
The official TTRPG ran a record-breaking campaign and is now in pre-order, and the fall calendar still has real costume deadlines, listed below. Check each event's current rules before bringing props, pets, or anything that looks like a weapon.
LA Comic Con + Halloween
LA Comic Con runs October 30-November 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and Halloween lands October 31, so one Carl, Princess Donut, or group costume covers both.
San Diego Comic-Con 2027
San Diego Comic-Con returns July 22-25, 2027, with Preview Night on July 21. Treat SDCC as a long-lead build: comfort first, then official merch, better patches, temporary tattoos, and photo-ready props.
C2E2 2027
Chicago's C2E2 returns April 30-May 2, 2027. That leaves time for a more ambitious build, better patches, and official merch.
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Why Use This Guide Before Amazon?
Amazon can sell you a pink clog, a cape, or a random cat crown. It cannot tell you which pieces make a DCC fan say "Carl," which branded items should come from Matt's ecosystem, or which props are likely to survive a convention bag check. This guide sorts that out: the pieces from the books first, generic supplies second, and official merch from official stores.
The Authenticity Filter
Buy Branded DCC From Licensed Sources
Official shirts, pins, stickers, collectibles, and future figures belong in Matt's ecosystem or licensed retail. The official DCC store has apparel and accessories, and Kingdom of Threads carries licensed DCC pieces.
Buy Costume Parts Anywhere
Crocs, boxers, knee pads, black shorts, fanny packs, craft foam, clay, Velcro, and pet-safe costume pieces are generic supplies. Amazon is convenient, but thrift stores, craft stores, hardware stores, and sporting goods aisles can be better for last-minute Halloween builds.
Skip Bootlegs And AI-Slop Prints
If a listing uses DCC names, stolen-looking art, distorted character faces, nonsense text, or "inspired by" branding to sell unofficial merch, skip it. A handmade generic prop is fine. A fake official shirt is not the move. The one exception we make is a complete Carl costume, labeled above.
What Should You Buy Officially vs. On Amazon?
Buy DCC-branded shirts, stickers, patches, pins, and collectibles from Matt Dinniman's official channels or licensed partners whenever possible. Use Amazon for generic build pieces only: Crocs, boxers, knee pads, soft spikes, costume gloves, pet capes, collars, EVA foam, Velcro, and other supplies that are not pretending to be official Dungeon Crawler Carl merchandise. The one exception is a complete Carl costume, above.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Costume FAQ
Common questions: what Carl wears, whether there is an official costume, what works for couples, groups, cats, and dogs, and which details make fans recognize the build without resorting to bootleg merch.
What does Dungeon Crawler Carl wear for a costume?
In Book 1, Carl goes into the dungeon in boxers, a leather jacket, and his ex-girlfriend's pink Crocs. The officially licensed Spirit Halloween costume adds a black vest, heart-print shorts, a cape, a bandana, knee pads, a glove, and a patch. The fastest version is heart-print boxers over black shorts or leggings, pink Crocs, and a fanny pack, a fan extra rather than part of Carl's Book 1 outfit. See Carl's profile or build the licensed look.
Is there an official Dungeon Crawler Carl costume?
Yes. Spirit Halloween sells the officially licensed Adult Dungeon Crawler Carl Costume: vest, heart-print shorts, cape, bandana, knee pads, glove, and patch. Sizes sell out unevenly, so check Spirit for yours. The vest-and-shorts sets on Amazon are unofficial, and every piece of the look can be bought separately. Licensed and unofficial options.
What should I buy first for an easy Dungeon Crawler Carl cosplay?
Buy the three pieces people recognize first: pink Crocs, heart-print boxers, and a fanny pack. The boxers and Crocs make it read as Carl; the fanny pack is a fan extra, not part of his Book 1 outfit, but it holds your phone. Knee pads, soft spikes, a glove, and a cape are upgrades after the base outfit is solved.
What underwear does Carl wear in Dungeon Crawler Carl?
Carl spends most of the series in his boxers. The licensed costume uses white shorts with red hearts, so heart-print boxers or boxer shorts are the look to match. Wear them over black shorts, bike shorts, or leggings for a convention-safe version.
What is a good Dungeon Crawler Carl Halloween costume?
Carl is the easiest choice: heart-print boxers over black shorts, pink Crocs, and a fanny pack (a fan extra), or the licensed Spirit costume. Princess Donut works as a party costume with cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, and a cape. For a group, add Mongo with a velociraptor plush, puppet, or inflatable dinosaur costume.
What is a good Dungeon Crawler Carl couples costume?
Carl and Princess Donut. One person wears Carl's boxers, Crocs, and vest; the other goes as a human Donut with tortie-colored cat ears, a purple-stone tiara, and a cape. A solo Carl can carry a tortie-style cat plush on one shoulder, which is where Donut rides in Book 1. Pick your crew.
What is a good Dungeon Crawler Carl group costume?
The most readable group is Carl, Princess Donut, Mongo, and Mordecai. Carl needs boxers and pink Crocs, plus a fanny pack as a fan extra. Donut needs cat ears, a tiara, and a cape. Mongo needs a velociraptor plush, puppet, or inflatable. Mordecai first appears in Book 1 as a rat creature in a black vest, blue pants, and worn sandals, so rat ears and that outfit do it. Group builds, or read Mordecai's profile.
Can I dress my cat as Princess Donut for Halloween?
Yes, but make it a quick pet-safe photo, not an all-night costume. Use a light cape or a simple collar, and set a tiara beside the cat rather than on it unless your cat genuinely does not mind. Skip anything that covers the eyes, tight costumes, small chewable pieces, crowds, and heat. Pet-safe Donut pieces.
Can my dog be Mongo for Halloween?
Yes. A dog dinosaur costume reads as Mongo, and a pink one matches how he looks when Donut finds him in Book 1: a small dinosaur with pink downy feathers. Choose a loose hoodie-style costume that leaves the face and legs free, and take it off when your dog has had enough. Dog dinosaur costumes.
Is there a kids' Dungeon Crawler Carl costume?
Not a licensed one that we have found: Spirit Halloween sells its Carl costume as an adult costume. For a kid, Mongo is the easy pick: any kids' dinosaur costume reads as him, and a pink one matches how he looks when Donut finds him in Book 1. For Princess Donut, use cat ears, a tiara and a small cape. Pair either one with an adult Carl for a family costume.
Is there a women's Dungeon Crawler Carl costume?
Build one. Princess Donut works as a tortie-print cat dress with tortie-colored ears and a tiara. Carl works just as well in women's heart boxer shorts with a black vest and cape.
What is a good Dungeon Crawler Carl costume for work or a bar?
Keep it wearable: Carl boxers over black shorts or leggings, pink Crocs, a fanny pack (a fan extra), and one patch or prop. For Princess Donut, use cat ears, a tiara, and a removable cape instead of a full costume.
Where should I buy official Dungeon Crawler Carl merch instead of Amazon costume parts?
Buy DCC-branded shirts, patches, pins, stickers, and collectibles through Matt Dinniman's official site, the official DCC store, Kingdom of Threads, Hot Topic, or other licensed channels. Use Amazon for generic costume supplies only, such as shoes, boxers, knee pads, pet accessories, craft foam, and props. The one exception is a complete Carl costume: Spirit Halloween sells the licensed one, and the vest-and-shorts sets on Amazon are unofficial. Official and licensed shops.
What should I buy for a Princess Donut cosplay?
Start with tortie-colored cat ears, a tiara, and a cape. In Book 1 her crown is cat-sized with smoky dark gems and a deep purple center stone, so a purple-stone tiara is the accurate pick. Add a tortie-print onesie or dress as the base. Princess Donut's profile has more on her look.
Where do I get white boxer shorts with red hearts for a Carl costume?
White boxer shorts with red hearts are the look the licensed Spirit costume and the Book 2 cover art use. Amazon has plenty under searches like men's white boxer shorts with red hearts; boxer shorts and boxer briefs both work. You can also iron red vinyl hearts onto plain white shorts. Fan-build checklist.
How do I make a homemade Carl costume?
Fans usually thrift a vest and dye it black, iron red hearts onto plain white shorts, glue soft studs onto cheap black knee pads, and turn a work glove plus craft foam into a gauntlet. Add a black bandana, pink Crocs, and a plush Donut on one shoulder. Keep props soft and cartoonish, and leave anything that looks like a real explosive at home for conventions and travel. How fans make Carl at home.
What props does Carl carry in Book 1?
Over the course of Book 1, Carl picks up a hooded Nightgaunt cloak, a black spiked gauntlet for his right hand, sticks of goblin dynamite, and his own moonshine firebomb, Carl's Jug O' Boom. He does not carry them all at once, and for a costume, soft foam or cartoon versions are the safe choice. Carl's three looks.
How do I dress as Mordecai from Dungeon Crawler Carl?
When Carl first meets him in Book 1, Mordecai is a rat creature in a black vest, blue pants, and well-worn sandals. Wear rat ears, a black vest over a plain shirt, blue jeans, and sandals, then add a painted nose and whiskers. Mordecai costume.
What Dungeon Crawler Carl props are safe for conventions?
Use soft and lightweight props: EVA foam, Velcro, rubber spikes, flexible gloves, plush companions, and plastic or foam accessories. Avoid metal spikes, sharp edges, realistic weapons, bare feet on convention floors, and anything that would fail a prop check. For tabletop fans, see the DCC TTRPG guide.
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