Introduction: The SOLO CUP Lobster!
Here's my lobster costume for Halloween ... for under $25!
Step 1: Supplies
1) Approx. 30 large red plastic plates... < $5
2) Approx. 40 9oz red plastic cups... < $5
3) Red hat (fleece)... ~ $6
4) Red duct tape & clear packing tape ~ $4
5) Red string ~ $2
6) 4 small squares of red felt... ~ $1
7) 2 Styrofoam balls and googly eyeballs... ~ $2
TOTAL COST: < $25 !
I can't even begin to describe the 8 hours that went into making this costume... but you get the general idea. Probably more tedious than difficult. The packing tape adheres quite well to the plastic, so you can get pretty creative with the layout and appendages. Just make sure to leave some room for flexing so your tail doesn't crack!
...and if all else fails, you can just volunteer to bring the cups and plates to the party!
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22 Comments
1 year ago
Is there instructions?
10 years ago on Introduction
I wish this had instructions!!
11 years ago on Introduction
Taste like lobster, talk like people. Lobster People!
11 years ago on Introduction
Amazing costume! Any tips on duplicating that fierce lobster face?
11 years ago on Introduction
Ingenious use of materials! Bravo, sir :)
13 years ago on Introduction
This was a fantastic idea. I wore this in Madison for Halloween and got more of a reaction that I could have ever hoped for. People thought it was hilarious and loved it. Thank you!
13 years ago on Introduction
I did it!!! it was a big hit. thanks for the inspiration. I attached the arms with fishing line to the shell, and then attached the other end of the line to my wrist so they would move with me on the dance floor! thanks again!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
pic here
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee277/johngilbreth/Photo146.jpg
sorry thought i had the pic embedded
13 years ago on Introduction
wow, this is... wow. im not sayingits bad AT ALL its very original, but when i saw the pic, i roflmfaowacot ed. very original :D
14 years ago on Introduction
any instructions on this one? It looks pretty self explanatory but yours came out so well
14 years ago on Introduction
Wow, I laughed so hard when I saw this. That's awesome.
15 years ago on Introduction
HAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA
15 years ago on Introduction
thats definitely the best lobster face ever
15 years ago on Introduction
Very cool. :) Maybe I'll switch from pirate to lobster next halloween. :D Or maybe I'll be a pirate-lobster! :D
15 years ago on Introduction
Wow... just wow... I have NEVER seen cheap dinner plates and cups used for so worthy a cause! Any chance at a vauge how to make it?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I'm working on some brief instructions & pictures. Probably won't be able to post until this weekend though... stay tuned!
15 years ago on Introduction
Great job! Love it.
15 years ago on Introduction
Now that is a creative use of found materials! :D
15 years ago on Introduction
COOL!! i thought this would be lame when i clicked it but its FREAKIN AWSOME!!!
15 years ago on Introduction
That's awesome!!!
I'd love to see some close-ups of the claws and feet if you get the chance to take more pictures.