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Baby Predator Costume

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Baby Predator Costume

Baby Predator Costume

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Costume type:  Costumes for Boys
Category:Halloween Costumes

This homemade costume for boys entered our 2017 Halloween Costume Contest.

A word from Tim, the 'Baby Predator' costume creator:

This costume was hand made by dad Tim Jimenez for my five year old son Jackson Jimenez. Jackson had seen Alien vs Predator and became instantly obsessed with predators! I was never into cosplay or anything before, but I definitely am now!!! I took this on with the bar set fairly low for myself being a complete noob at costume design but that changed very quickly. With Jackson being only 5 I wanted the costume to be very light and functional. The armor I made from about $15 worth of craft foam that I custom shaped and heat formed using a heat gun into armor based on the AvP predators. They are strapped together using a combination of elastic bands, Velcro and dollar store dog collars I took the clips from. Hot glue became my very good friend. The body suit was originally an Ultron muscle suit I bought for $2.50 at the thrift store that I custom airbrushed to look exactly like predator skin. The leather skirt is also craft foam that I used an iron and aluminum foil to give the texture of leather. The shoulder gun and mask I 3d printed then airbrushed. The dreads were made from foam insulation rods I also heat formed and hot glued to a hat that I cut the brim off of and Velcroed the mask onto. The dread rings are made from pvc pipe that I dremeled round and painted gold. The gauntlets were very fun! For the blade gauntlet I used foam floor mats that were a lot thicker and dremeled
Them into proper predator blades. The bomb gauntlet features real predator countdown numbers I hand painted for authenticity. The total cost was around $90 for the printed items bringing the complete cost in the $150 dollar range, but was worth every penny and more. I entered him in the Son of Monsterpalooza costume contest and he won first prize in the kids division! He was a big hit at the convention having his picture taken with more than 200 people in 2 days. He's having so much fun being a star I know he'll be sad once Halloween is over. Since his costume hit Facebook and YouTube and Instagram I've had MANY MANYrequests from all over the world to custom build predator costumes and while I may wind up making some, they will never measure up to Jackson's costume because it was made with the most important priceless ingredient of all. LOVE.

Rating: 4.4 of 5. Votes: 207

207 votes

Comments

#1 comment by Bobby Dobolina October 31, 2017

This is a 5 year old!? Awesomeness!!!!

#2 comment by Crystal June 18, 2019

Me n my fiance want one for our son hell be 1 yr n 2 months by oct. We cant find any anywhere n were both not that great in making one but this is awesome looks great!!!

#3 comment by Yanira Rodriguez September 23, 2020

My 8 year old wants this costume.
Where can I find it?

#4 comment by Jessie October 13, 2020

Hi there are you be making anymore? My son is 5 & obsessed with The Predator, this costume is awesome. I'd love to place an order if you are taking any, thanks!

#5 comment by Jessica Ruiz January 23, 2021

Would you be willing to make one for my son? Willing to pay adequate amount. Please let me know! You do amazing work!
My email: jesseandgia1[at]gmail.com

Thank you!

#6 comment by Atziri Alvarado January 25, 2021

Hi! I need this costume fr my son size 10 please contact me

#7 comment by Erika January 31, 2021

Hola I love the costume, I'm in Canada, how could I buy it? My child is 7 years old and he is fascinated.

#8 comment by [email protected] February 19, 2021

Is there anyway I could get this costume for my 8 year old son

#9 comment by Rajon April 30, 2021

Good morning! You did and AWESOME job. I've also been searching for. A costume for a 7 yr old. Are you taking any orders?

#10 comment by Michelle July 10, 2021

Are you making these?! So awesome!

#11 comment by Catherine White July 18, 2021

I would love this predator costume for my 7 year old grandson. Are you making these?!

#12 comment by Chris August 13, 2021

Please contact I want this a 10 year old

#13 comment by Janis August 17, 2021

looking to purchase for my 5 year old son!

#14 comment by Jesse August 21, 2021

Can you make one of these for my 5 year old son will pay very good

#15 comment by Cynthia Hosay August 23, 2021

Anybody who can make this costume for my 7 year old son?

#16 comment by Margaret smith September 4, 2021

Hi how much will this costume be for my 7yr old please and how do i order.

#17 comment by Abraham Herrera October 4, 2021

I like to make an order if possible. TIA

#18 comment by Yanira October 12, 2021

Would also like to order for
My 9 year old son. Are you making more?

#19 comment by Janet Ortega January 30, 2022

Hello,

I would like to order one for my 7 year old son.

#20 comment by Kelly August 17, 2022

Are you still making predator costume? I need one boy size 10- 12 if so!

#21 comment by Halley September 2, 2022

I would love to order one of these for my nine-year-old son if possible...?

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