The SOLO CUP Lobster!

by chill105

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Intro: 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!

22 Comments

JoeAconite 12 years ago

Taste like lobster, talk like people. Lobster People!

skinnymonkey 12 years ago

Amazing costume! Any tips on duplicating that fierce lobster face?

AlysiaMakes 12 years ago

Ingenious use of materials! Bravo, sir :)

bas061 14 years ago

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!

jongaduet 14 years ago

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!




jongaduet 14 years ago

  pic here

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee277/johngilbreth/Photo146.jpg

sorry thought i had the pic embedded

masonrulz 14 years ago

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

seth01 15 years ago

any instructions on this one? It looks pretty self explanatory but yours came out so well

Shifrin 16 years ago

HAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA

nanor11395 16 years ago

thats definitely the best lobster face ever

teh darkcloud 16 years ago

Very cool. :) Maybe I'll switch from pirate to lobster next halloween. :D Or maybe I'll be a pirate-lobster! :D

thecheatscalc 16 years ago

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?

chill105 16 years ago

I'm working on some brief instructions & pictures. Probably won't be able to post until this weekend though... stay tuned!

Honus 16 years ago

Now that is a creative use of found materials! :D

Darkshot 16 years ago

COOL!! i thought this would be lame when i clicked it but its FREAKIN AWSOME!!!

canida 16 years ago

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.
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