halloween costumes that didn't get made

We were going to make Halloween costumes this year, but ran out of energy, so did the fruit carving thing instead. Here are the costume ideas I was going to go as, but that just never happened. I am saving them for another party.

Optimus Prime, that transforms!


Lots of people make Optimus Prime costumes. Here is a hilarious review site of other people and their Optimus costumes. The clincher with my outfit, was that by hiding your head in the 'cab' bit, and adopting the yoga position "the cobra"


the cobra

you would transform and be able to scoot along the ground like a real truck with the little mini skateboards strapped to your knees (and maybe hands).

Lemonade Booth/Stall



From Peanuts cartoons, where Lucy would set up a soapbox "Psychiatric Help 5c" stall. Cute.
You could replace the sign with a series of stupid/desperate alternatives as the party progressed like "Kisses - 10p" (like in Cool Runnings), or "dancing advice".

80's Arcade Machine

Arcade machines are cool. But I got thinking, how you could relate yourself to the arcade machine game? Because otherwise you are just a guy inside an arcade machine, which doesn't really make sense. So the ninja/boxer idea was born. I think this concept needs a lot of work, but I am sure there is a killer execution there somewhere, as well as a host of slot/joystick/play gags.

Michael Jackson with a kid strapped to his crotch

MJ but with a stuffed child (like a Guy Fawkes guy) attached to the outfit, face into crotch. A bit dark, but I found it funny. Plus you can dance like MJ all night! Shamone!

A puppet

Me and my old flatmate have a dance routine where I kind of pretend to be posable/puppet-like and he moves me around. Anyway being a puppet on your own wouldn't be as good, but might still be ok. Ideally I would go with a tall mate who would be dressed like an evil ringmaster/puppet master.

Get your votes in for which costume you would most like to see made real and your wish will be granted next fancy dress party. Comments below!