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We've been giving lots of love to the ladies and kiddos for this year's Halloween costume prep. But now, it's *all* about the dudes. These creative DIY costumes will up your spooky game and leave you feeling super creative. Into video games? Check. Throwbacks? We've got you covered. How about pop culture faves? Yup, those are on here too. Scroll on and take your pick from these 22 creative costumes that anyone can DIY for Halloween.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy
Who doesn't love this trip down memory lane? Good ol' Bill has saved one too many of us from boring science classes. Not to mention his show won 18 Emmys during its five-year run.
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Emoji Costume
To get this look party-ready, you'll want to attach the blue construction paper triangles to a headband.
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Fear
Channel fright night with Inside Out's Fear costume. Purple pants and face paint required.
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Francis Whitman
Francis, the eldest of the three brothers in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited, struggles with a tendency to take control. So if you're the type who orders for your friends or dates, Francis is your best bet.
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The Fresh Prince and Carlton
No one's got moves like you, Carlton. Grab your best man to go as this iconic duo. Be sure to check your local thrift store for those sweaters.
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Nintendo
Gamers everywhere, rejoice! This costume throws it back to the good ol' days, and just requires a bit of cardboard and some imagination.
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Gru
Giant shoulder pads, some eyebrow work and a mini minion is all you'll need to achieve this costume.
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Gustave
If you've ever been called out for your charm or culture (or want to be), you'll fit right in as The Grand Budapest Hotel's very own Gustave.
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LEGO Man
Couldn't get enough of LEGOs when you were a kid? Go as your favorite childhood toy.
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Minecraft
If you're familiar with the video game Minecraft, you'll probably know who this guy is and why you should definitely go as him.
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Not Sure Fry Meme
You've probably seen this meme floating around on the Internet, and here it is brought to life. Fry here's not sure if that guy is in a costume or just doing his job. #NailedIt
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Pop Art
Define that jawline with a cutting-edge face paint job. Don't forget to pick up some super bright contacts too.
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Robert Baratheon
Surrounded by food and wine is how Robert would have looked if he hadn't died in Game of Thrones. The dead boar is also a nice touch. (If you didn't know, he was killed by a boar.)
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The Son of Man
Here's an artsy one for you. We'll leave it up to you to interpret what René Magritte may have meant.
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Steve Zissou
Whether it's loyalty or stupidity, Zissou proves he's got guts in The Life Aquatic. Harness that energy this year with a blue polo and a red cap, and a whole lotta one-liners.
Tetris
Here's a super fun and DIYable group costume for you and your buddies. Pick up some cardboard and tape to become this epic game IRL.
R.J. MacReady
There's no knowing who or what The Thing could be. MacReady proves it doesn't hurt to come prepared.
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Louis Tully (Vinz Clortho)
Ghostbusters fans, listen up. Remember when Louis gets inhabited by the demon Vinz (AKA the Keymaster) and goes around Central Park harassing people and talking to horses? Yup. This one's for you.
Yukon Cornelious
This fearless prospector from the animated movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer proves he's the one you'll want to stick with when venturing through the Arctic.
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Zero
This bellboy's pretty much the MVP of the Grand Budapest Hotel characters. Check out how we made this easy look with our tutorial. Pair it with Agatha for an adorable couple's costume.
Which of these looks will you be rocking? Any awesome ones we missed? Tweet us at @BritandCo and let us know!
This post has been updated.
