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The Cardboard Androids
Beep boop. Mostly recycling.
Boxy retro-robot builds in metallic spray and dryer-vent arms - a perfect duo or crew.
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Costume from
$28
Effort
Moderate
Good for
Adults, Kids
Where to buy this look
EmberMartBEST PICKDIY supply kit💸 Budget Pick🚚 Fast Shipping
$28Visit store
Howl WorkshopPre-built pair👑 Premium Quality✋ Handmade
$90Visit
About this costume
Beep boop, mostly recycling - the cardboard robot costume is the DIY Halloween costume idea for families who want a funny, last-minute Halloween costume built almost entirely from the recycling bin. A great pick for parents searching for an easy group Halloween costume for kids and adults.
DIY this look
The cardboard robot costume is the DIY Halloween costume idea for families who'd rather raid the recycling bin than a costume shop.
- Cut a large box for the torso and two smaller boxes for arm and leg pieces.
- Spray everything metallic silver and let it dry fully before tape goes on.
- Add foil tape detailing and stick on the light-up button set for the control panel.
- Attach the dryer-vent tubes at the shoulders for bendable robot arms.
Complete the look
The finishing touches that take this from "a costume" to "whoa."
metallic spray + foil tape
Metallic spray + foil tape
The whole shine comes from here.
$18
light-up button set
Light-up button set
Stick-on blinking panels.
$12
dryer-vent arm tubes
Dryer-vent arm tubes
Instant robot limbs.
$9
Add all 3 accessories to your The Cardboard Androids look
+ $39
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