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10 Awesome Costumes You'll Never Make

Halloween is our favorite time of year here at Instructables HQ. One of the best parts is seeing all of the epic costumes roll in. While they may not be projects you're going to whip out for your last minute party, they are truly inspiring. Check out these amazing costumes and marvel at the commitment and craftsmanship they each exhibit.

Transformers Soundwave Costume by Incrxtc

Aliens Powerloader Halloween Costume by flaming_pele!

Werewolf costume by missmonster

Big Daddy from Bioshock by mikoto

Optimus Prime Costume by dannyeurena

Creating a Demon Costume by dragonfyredawn

RATCHET AND CLANK: costume for halloween / cosplay videogame by solipsism

Effective prosthetics for your YouTube videos by marshon

Cardboard/Fiberglass Halo 3 inspired Master Chief Costume by rickgyver

How to build a MYSTIC from THE DARK CRYSTAL by solipsism

35 comments

Jun 7, 2011. 6:57 AMmbuenaventura says:

I have a Transformers Long Haul and Transformers Barricade Movie version costume..

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Aug 24, 2011. 11:38 AM

fungus amungus says:

Please tell me you have build photos.

Mar 26, 2012. 11:48 AMLegoScorpion381 says:

It says "top ten costumes that you will never build" so no

Aug 25, 2011. 1:26 PMPuckstoppingPoke says:

Count me as one of the many that also made an Optimus Prime.

And if you want an easy costume that will impress everyone, check out the original plastic green army man.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Green-Army-Man-Halloween-Costume/

Aug 24, 2011. 2:44 PM

Lindie says:

I will not make one. But then again, I never make costumes anymore. But they're very cool! I once made an M & M costume! lol!

Aug 24, 2011. 11:52 AMSykomonkey says:

Marginally disappointed to not see my Dragon costume in the list ;-)

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Train-er-Build-your-dragon/

Jun 22, 2011. 10:10 PMDoctronic says:

one down, nine to go.

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Aug 24, 2011. 11:39 AM

fungus amungus says:

Impressive!

May 15, 2011. 4:32 PMPastTheVoid says:

Challenge Accepted!

Mar 29, 2011. 8:53 AMjcksparr0w says:

who says we will never make any of these?!!!?!?!??!!

Dec 29, 2010. 12:23 PMgibsoncrazed14 says:

i made a optimus prime costume too check it out

http://www.instructables.com/id/Optimus-Prime-Costume/

Nov 5, 2010. 4:30 PMHjala says:

Why will i never make a Halo costume???

Nov 3, 2010. 3:59 PMmissfy says:

oops I was wrong

Nov 3, 2010. 3:58 PMmissfy says:

here you are roceifin[i think]

Oct 29, 2010. 8:39 AMjbonyman says:

HAA! So true. I attempted to make the oprtimus prime costume this year, I got half way through and realized it's may too friggin' hard!! Job well done to him, and WAY more patience than I have.

Nov 2, 2010. 8:33 PMel greeno says:

I made an optimus costume last year. It took forever and on the night, someone decided to dance with me using the exhausts as handles, which obviously broke them off. Not a happy bunny...

Nov 1, 2010. 12:53 PMMrTearApart says:

I made a transformers costume last year, but it was autobot Ratchet. And This year I made the Brotherhood of Steel Outcast armor from fallout 3. This website is where I got all of my inspiration from. You can check them out at wastelandoutpost.com.

Oct 31, 2010. 6:31 PMfunkybassman105 says:

thanks for underestimating us, im actually making mjolnir armor right now.

Oct 28, 2010. 6:46 AM

macgeek says:

Hey My zoltar costume was pretty good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI1twxnLV5s

(sniff sniff)

Jonathan

Oct 29, 2010. 7:14 PMdung0beetle says:

Your Zoltar Rocks!!!

Oct 31, 2010. 5:02 PMchrizw123 says:

Is it true that you are the mighty beetle that created the ''country" we know as Canada?

Oct 29, 2010. 6:35 AMtrailgrind says:

no, your zoltar costume was totally awesome!!!!

Oct 29, 2010. 8:47 AMFerd64 says:

I agree with most of these, but my friends and I at 405th.com would not agree with the halo costume being on this list as something you will NEVER make.

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Oct 29, 2010. 9:38 AM

fungus amungus says:

Well, all of these costumes were made and have the documentation to prove it. It's just that for most people these are a bit out of range of the amount of time they have for a costume.

Oct 29, 2010. 5:10 AMheihechi says:

hehe,i luv that Aliens Powerloader Halloween Costume! >////<

Oct 28, 2010. 9:03 AM

ModMischief says:

Two Transformers on the list?
I agree that they are both totally awesome but my top 10 picks would have a bit more variety.
How about the Death Becomes Her Costume or Hindu Goddess Costume by nicemag?

Oct 28, 2010. 3:15 PMcherry6goddess1 says:

I agree! The Kali costume takes the cake!