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• Amazon WarriorRed, blue, and gold with star accents and cuff bracelets: battle-ready like a kid goddess.⏱️ 40 min
• AstronautWhite sweats, a paper-bag helmet, and a flag patch.⏱️ 25 min
• Aussie Dog FamilyDog-ear headbands and blue-or-orange shirts: mama, dad, and the pups.⏱️ 25 min
• Baby DinosaurGreen hoodie, felt spikes down the back, stuffed tail.⏱️ 20 min
• Baby PumpkinAn orange onesie, green felt leaves, and the easiest first Halloween ever.⏱️ 20 min
• Backyard SuperheroShort cape plus a first initial on the chest, mask optional.⏱️ 15 min
• Bacon & EggsWavy bacon stripes and a sunny-side-up egg yolk.⏱️ 20 min
• BallerinaA tulle tutu tied onto elastic, a leotard, and a neat ballerina bun.⏱️ 20 min
• Bamboo-Muzzle DemonPink robe, long dark wig, and a cardboard bamboo muzzle tied with ribbon.⏱️ 20 min
• BananaYellow sweatsuit with a green felt stem hat.⏱️ 10 min
• Basketball StarJersey, shorts, eye-black stripes, and a ball that never leaves your hand.⏱️ 5 min
• Beekeeper & BeeOne goes as the beekeeper in white with a mesh veil; the other wears yellow and black stripes with antennae.⏱️ 25 min
• Black Cat BurglarBlack sweatsuit, cat-ear headband, eye mask. Add a toy sack for burglar.⏱️ 20 min
• Block Game CrewCardboard-box heads: pick your blocky hero.⏱️ 45 min
• Block MonsterWear all one solid color, square up your silhouette with foam or cardboard blocks on shoulders/limbs, draw a pixelated face.⏱️ 30 min
• Block Party DuoTwo interlocking tetromino shapes built from painted cardboard boxes, worn like sandwich boards.⏱️ 45 min
• Blue Alien OhanaA blue hoodie and an antenna headband turn the kid into the alien.⏱️ 30 min
• Blue Heeler PupBlue-gray hoodie, felt ears, and a painted nose for the littlest pup.⏱️ 25 min
• Board Game PiecesEach person picks a piece: cardboard die, playing card, pawn, or domino over monochrome clothes.⏱️ 45 min
• Bowling PinsWhite outfits with red neck stripes, plus one bowler in black.⏱️ 15 min
• BoxerBathrobe, toy gloves, bruise makeup, and entrance music.⏱️ 10 min
• Breakfast BuffetEveryone picks a breakfast: egg, bacon, toast, pancake, OJ, coffee. Cardboard signs over normal clothes.⏱️ 25 min
• Bumble BeeBlack sweats with yellow tape stripes and soft felt antennae.⏱️ 20 min
• Burger & FriesSesame-seed bun top for one, red fry carton with yellow fry sticks for the other.⏱️ 35 min
• Burger Joint CoupleWhite apron plus fake mustache, curly red wig plus glasses. Burger shop owners.⏱️ 10 min
• ButterflyPainted cardboard wings on black sweats: the garden's prettiest visitor.⏱️ 40 min
• Caped DuoMatching sheet capes, felt masks, and your own emblems.⏱️ 30 min
• Cardboard KnightSilver-painted cardboard armor and a pool-noodle sword.⏱️ 60 min
• Cardboard Robot CrewBoxy robots built from cardboard boxes, foil, and bottle-cap buttons.⏱️ 45 min
• Cat & MouseCat ears versus mouse ears. Spend the night chasing each other.⏱️ 15 min
• Cereal CrewSolid-color clothes plus a cereal-box front you decorate.⏱️ 20 min
• CheerleaderTeam colors and pom-poms made from cut plastic bags.⏱️ 15 min
• Chill Painter with FroA big brown afro wig, denim shirt, and a palette you painted yourself.⏱️ 20 min
• Chipmunk TrioLetter sweaters, felt ears, and whiskers for a singing trio of chipmunks.⏱️ 25 min
• Chips & GuacGreen guac tunic with red tomato dots for one, giant triangle chip hat for the other.⏱️ 30 min
• Classic GhostA white sheet with cut-out eyes.⏱️ 10 min
• Classic VampireBlack cape, fangs, slicked hair.⏱️ 25 min
• Classic WizardTall black pointy hat, flowing plain black robe, tall straight wooden staff, gray beard optional.⏱️ 20 min
• Coffee CupWhite trash bag over a cardboard tube, brown lid hat.⏱️ 20 min
• Cowboy and CowgirlDenim, cardboard hats, and bandanas for the pair that rides together.⏱️ 25 min
• Crowd CamouflageGray hoodie, dark pants, blank expression. Vanish into any crowd.⏱️ 5 min
• CupcakeBrown tunic for the wrapper, white pillowcase for frosting, cherry on top.⏱️ 15 min
• DaisyA yellow petal headband and a green dress: a walking flower.⏱️ 30 min
• Deadpan DivaBlack dress, two braids, pale makeup, and a stare that ends conversations.⏱️ 15 min
• Decades CrewEach person picks a decade and dresses from their own closet.⏱️ 20 min
• Demon Boy BandMatching streetwear-idol outfits with glowing patterns for your whole boy band.⏱️ 40 min
• Deviled EggWhite shirt with a felt yolk, devil horns, and a red tail. Half egg, half devil.⏱️ 20 min
• Dino HerdGreen ponchos with felt spikes and stuffed-sock tails.⏱️ 30 min
• Dino RangersKhaki outfits for the grown-ups, dino hoods for the kids. Leash a toy raptor.⏱️ 15 min
• Dino TouristHawaiian shirt, dino tail, camera around your neck, and a fanny pack. The meteor missed this one.⏱️ 10 min
• Dinosaur FamilyMatching dino-hoodie sweatsuits for the whole crew, spikes down every back.⏱️ 25 min
• DonutPink cardboard ring with sprinkles, worn like a sandwich board.⏱️ 35 min
• Donut & CoffeePink frosted ring tunic for one, takeout coffee cup for the other.⏱️ 35 min
• Dragon Rider DuoA viking rider and a cardboard dragon, ready to fly over the neighborhood.⏱️ 60 min
• Eight-Legged SpiderBlack sweats with stuffed sock legs attached at the sides.⏱️ 45 min
• Emerald WitchAn all-green-everything gown, dramatic makeup, and a pointy hat gone couture.⏱️ 45 min
• Emoji CrewEveryone picks an emoji: a yellow tee plus a big printed face.⏱️ 15 min
• Emotion CrewOne loud color per person: each of you is a different emotion.⏱️ 25 min
• Emotional Support DinosaurDino-spike vest over normal clothes with a badge that says Emotional Support Dinosaur. Do not pet.⏱️ 25 min
• Enchanted Castle CrewThe bookish princess, the cursed prince, the talking candelabra, the talking clock, the talking teapot: pick your role.⏱️ 40 min
• Error 404Wear all black with a blank white page taped to your chest; carry a phone with a cracked-screen prop.⏱️ 10 min
• Extinct Party AnimalFelt dino spikes on a normal jacket, plus a party hat and a badge that reads Last seen 66 million years ago.⏱️ 20 min
• Fairy Tale PrincessesA dress or a crown from the closet. Every princess works.⏱️ 15 min
• Fossil HunterKhaki vest, toy brush, magnifying glass, and cardboard fossil bones in a belt pouch.⏱️ 25 min
• Friendly ScarecrowPlaid shirt, straw poking out, and a stitched smile.⏱️ 25 min
• Fruit Salad CrewEach person picks a fruit color, wears it head to toe with a leaf hat.⏱️ 20 min
• Fuzzy Gremlin PlushA furry brown onesie, big felt ears, and googly eyes.⏱️ 25 min
• Fuzzy MonsterA pastel fuzzy sweatsuit with giant googly eyes and an oversized stitched smile.⏱️ 15 min
• Galaxy KnightsRobes, belts, and toy energy blades for knights of a far-off galaxy.⏱️ 10 min
• Garden FairyTulle wings, a flower crown, and a wand: the backyard turns into a fairy tale.⏱️ 20 min
• Garden GnomeWear earth tones, make a pointy hat from cardboard, draw a white beard, carry a tiny fishing rod or garden shovel.⏱️ 30 min
• Ghost HuntersKhaki jumpsuits, cardboard ghost-catching backpacks, name patches.⏱️ 30 min
• Gloom & BloomBraids and black for Gloom, color-pop and smiles for Bloom.⏱️ 15 min
• Glow SkeletonBlack sweats with glow-in-the-dark bone tape, plus glow bracelets.⏱️ 20 min
• Goggle CrewYellow tees, denim overalls, goggles, black gloves.⏱️ 10 min
• Good Witch, Bad WitchGreen face paint and black for one, pink gown and crown for the other.⏱️ 20 min
• Goth Girl with BraidsBlack dress, two tight braids, and a stare that ends conversations.⏱️ 20 min
• Goth SchoolgirlPlaid skirt, black cardigan over a white collar, and braided pigtails with pale makeup.⏱️ 30 min
• Haunted AnimatronicsGlitchy mascot heads from cardboard boxes, flickering LED eyes, jerky moves.⏱️ 60 min
• Haunted PortraitsGray makeup, old-timey clothes, hold a gilt frame.⏱️ 25 min
• Headless HorsemenBlack capes, jack-o-lanterns held at shoulder height, group gallop.⏱️ 20 min
• Hero SquadColor-coded capes and masks, one team pose for photos.⏱️ 40 min
• Hot DogTan foam pool noodle bun, red shirt for the dog, mustard squiggle.⏱️ 15 min
• Ice Cream ConeA tan paper cone hat and a sprinkle-dotted scoop shirt.⏱️ 20 min
• Ice Kingdom CrewThe ice queen, the snow princess, the talking snowman, the reindeer: pick your role.⏱️ 30 min
• Ice SkaterA white dress, tights, and a perfect bun: gold-medal energy, no ice required.⏱️ 10 min
• Jester VillainessA red-and-black split outfit, playful villain makeup, and pigtails tied with ribbons.⏱️ 45 min
• Juke-Joint VampiresSharp vintage suits, fangs, and a trumpet one of you never puts down.⏱️ 30 min
• Kart RacersCardboard karts and racing caps for a full starting grid of friends.⏱️ 45 min
• Ketchup & MustardRed bottle tunic and cap for one, yellow for the other.⏱️ 15 min
• LadybugRed sweats, black felt dots, and little spotted wings.⏱️ 20 min
• Little ArtistA beret, a cardboard paint palette, and a splatter-painted smock.⏱️ 15 min
• Little BakerA paper chef hat, an apron, and a toy whisk.⏱️ 15 min
• Little LifeguardRed tee, whistle, and a rescue buoy made from a pool noodle ring: an everyday hero costume.⏱️ 20 min
• Little LionTan sweatsuit plus a fuzzy mane hood.⏱️ 20 min
• Little Pig FamilyPink clothes and a snout headband; little brother brings the dinosaur.⏱️ 25 min
• Little PrinceCrown, cape, and a royal sash from the dress-up box or the craft drawer.⏱️ 20 min
• Little SharkGray hoodie with a felt fin glued on the back.⏱️ 25 min
• Little WitchBlack cape, pointy hat, striped tights, green face paint.⏱️ 15 min
• Lost TouristWear wrinkled clothes, carry a crumpled map, add one luggage tag backwards on your shoulder.⏱️ 10 min
• Macabre Goth CoupleLong black gown and calm stare for one, sharp suit for the other.⏱️ 30 min
• Masked Night HeroA dark cowl and a cape cut from an old t-shirt, ready for rooftop patrol.⏱️ 35 min
• Mermaid CrewThe mermaid, the prince, the sea king, the sea witch, or the crab: pick your role.⏱️ 20 min
• Milk & CookiesWhite carton tunic for one, brown cookie with felt chips for the other.⏱️ 25 min
• Moonwalking Pop StarRed jacket, one glitter glove, and the lean everyone attempts.⏱️ 25 min
• Moth and Porch LightOne wears neutrals with cardboard wings; the other wears yellow and carries a lampshade.⏱️ 40 min
• Mystery CrewAssign the leader, the style icon, the brains, the goofball, and one very good dog.⏱️ 15 min
• Mystery-Solving TeensColor-coded outfits, a toy magnifying glass, and one giant sandwich.⏱️ 20 min
• Neon Demon HunterStreetwear with glowing sigils, a foam sword, and pop-idol hair and makeup.⏱️ 25 min
• NinjaAll black with a belt sash and a slit headband.⏱️ 10 min
• Numbered PlayersGreen tracksuits, numbered bibs, and a survival-game attitude.⏱️ 30 min
• Office CoupleWhite shirts, name tags, and a teapot. The office's finest.⏱️ 10 min
• Party PinataA cardboard box wrapped in rainbow fringe, with real candy inside.⏱️ 40 min
• Peanut Butter & JellyOne in brown with a PB label, one in purple with a J label.⏱️ 20 min
• Peas in a PodGreen shirts in a row under one long felt pod sash.⏱️ 60 min
• Penguin HuddleBlack shirts, felt bellies, beak headbands. Waddle together.⏱️ 35 min
• PickleGreen tunic, bumpy texture, smug grin.⏱️ 30 min
• Pirate CaptainStriped shirt, cardboard captain hat, and a treasure map you drew yourself.⏱️ 30 min
• Pixel GhostA white sheet cut in chunky pixel squares with felt eyes.⏱️ 30 min
• Pizza SliceA big cardboard triangle, painted golden with felt pepperoni.⏱️ 45 min
• Plague DoctorLong coat, wide hat, beaked mask.⏱️ 60 min
• Plastic Dream CrewHead-to-toe pink outfits with plastic accessories for the dream crew.⏱️ 15 min
• Player One & TwoMatching tees with 1 and 2, toy controllers in hand, ready for co-op.⏱️ 20 min
• Plug and SocketCardboard plug and outlet worn front and back.⏱️ 45 min
• Plumber DuoOveralls, red and green caps and shirts, drawn mustaches.⏱️ 15 min
• Pocket Plush MonsterA fuzzy one-piece, giant ears, a stitched smile, and an oversized collector tag.⏱️ 25 min
• Pop StarA sparkly jacket, a toy microphone, and the biggest hair in the room.⏱️ 15 min
• Pop Star Demon HuntressesMatching stage outfits, toy microphones, and demon-hunter poses for three.⏱️ 40 min
• Popcorn BucketA striped cardboard-box body with balloon popcorn on top.⏱️ 30 min
• Prince & PrincessA crown and cape, a thrifted gown and tiara.⏱️ 10 min
• Pumpkin Groom and Patchwork BridePinstripe suit and pumpkin mask for one, patchwork dress and yarn hair for the other.⏱️ 45 min
• Rain Cloud and RainbowOne wears gray with cotton clouds and paper raindrops; the other wears rainbow stripes.⏱️ 30 min
• Ramen BowlCardboard bowl rim, noodle-yarn hair, a foam egg on top.⏱️ 50 min
• Raptor & RangerOne khaki ranger, one green dino hood. The ranger holds the leash.⏱️ 25 min
• Raptor BaristaGreen hoodie with a dino snout hood, tiny T. rex arms strapped on, and a coffee cup you can barely hold.⏱️ 10 min
• RefereeA striped shirt, a whistle, and a yellow penalty flag.⏱️ 20 min
• Rescue Pup TeamColor-coded pup vests and felt ears for the whole preschool crew.⏱️ 30 min
• Robot RangerSilver boxes, dryer-vent arms, and sticker dials.⏱️ 60 min
• S'mores DuoTwo graham-cracker tunics with a marshmallow and chocolate candy square between you.⏱️ 30 min
• Safari / Zoo CrewEveryone picks an animal: closet clothes in matching colors plus an ear headband.⏱️ 25 min
• Safari PhotographerKhaki vest, toy camera and binoculars, plus a stuffed lion cub under one arm.⏱️ 20 min
• Salt & PepperWhite and black outfits with shaker tops made from cardboard.⏱️ 15 min
• Soccer SquadJerseys for the players, black for the ref, one red card.⏱️ 25 min
• Spaceship CadetColored sweatsuit plus a cardboard backpack.⏱️ 20 min
• Spaghetti & MeatballWhite shirt with yarn spaghetti glued on, brown pom-pom meatballs.⏱️ 40 min
• Sun and MoonOne in yellow with cardboard rays, one in navy with paper stars and a crescent.⏱️ 40 min
• Superhero FamilyRed sweatsuits, black eye masks, felt logo. The whole family goes super.⏱️ 30 min
• Sushi & Soy SauceWhite rice tunic with orange fish sash for one, dark soy bottle for the other.⏱️ 30 min
• Sushi RollA white-sheet wrap with felt salmon and pom-pom wasabi. Chopsticks optional.⏱️ 40 min
• Tall Hat CrewA striped stovepipe hat, a bow tie, and two wild blue-haired Things.⏱️ 20 min
• Tennis DuoAll-white outfits, headbands, toy rackets, and a tube of balls.⏱️ 20 min
• The Doctor & the BrideGreen face paint and neck bolts for one; tall streaked wig and torn gown for the other.⏱️ 25 min
• The OlympiansBedsheet togas, gold rope belts, laurel crowns. Pick your god: lightning bolt, owl, or trident.⏱️ 45 min
• The Tin HeroRed and gold plus a glowing chest circle: the suit does the talking.⏱️ 25 min
• Tiny FirefighterRed sweats, a plastic helmet, and a toy hose.⏱️ 25 min
• Tiny SnailNeutral clothes plus a lightweight spiral shell from cardboard worn like a backpack.⏱️ 30 min
• Tooth FairyOne all-white with a cardboard tooth outline; the other adds wings and an envelope of tooth money.⏱️ 45 min
• Toothy Plush MonsterA fuzzy onesie with tall ears and a huge felt-tooth grin, plus a keychain ring for collecting.⏱️ 40 min
• Toy Box CrewA cowboy sheriff, a space ranger, and the rest of the toy box: pick your favorite.⏱️ 35 min
• Under the SeaJellyfish from an umbrella with ribbon tentacles, crab from red clothes and claw mittens, plus fish, seaweed, and waves.⏱️ 40 min
• Walking TacoTan vest painted like a taco shell with felt toppings.⏱️ 45 min
• Wayfinder PrincessA printed sailcloth top, grass skirt, and a cardboard hook.⏱️ 35 min
• Web HeroRed sweatsuit, tape web lines, big white eye lenses.⏱️ 25 min
• Web Hero CrewRed, black, and pink hoodies plus masks. Pick your spider.⏱️ 30 min
• Web Hero DuoRed-blue sweatsuit plus web mask; partner gets the black jacket and attitude.⏱️ 25 min
• Wine & CheeseBurgundy wine glass tunic for one, yellow cheese wedge with holes for the other.⏱️ 25 min
• Witchy Sister TrioThree color-coded witch dresses: green, purple, and orange.⏱️ 35 min
• Yellow Henchmen CrewYellow shirts, blue overalls, and swim goggles for the whole crew.⏱️ 25 min
• Zombie CoworkerTorn button-down, loosened tie, pale makeup, coffee mug.⏱️ 20 min

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