Optimus Prime costumes are an integral part of the franchise that surrounds the Transformers--a franchise that includes action figures, comic books and some very successful movies. Since Optimus Prime is seen as the hero of the Transformers, this is one costume that people of all ages enjoy wearing. If you want to wear an Optimus Prime costume, here are some hints to help you find one or make your own.

Making your own Optimus Prime costume is a fun but challenging project. Unlike a lot of other costumes, this one has lots of props and other three dimensional elements because Optimus Prime is a robot whose entire body is made up primarily of gadgets and tools and weapons. That's why, for your costume, you'll need things like foam core, cardboard, cans, tubing, piping and anything else that you can paint and mold into the different pieces of Optimus Prime's arsenal. You need to begin with a good illustration or even an Optimus Prime action figure that you can use for inspiration so you'll know which elements you want to include in your costume. You will want to give yourself a big window for building your own Optimus Prime costume because this is kind of a complex project but it is also very satisfying when you get it done.


A good Optimus Prime costume doesn't really need a lot of accessories because this is a robot who already has everything he needs built in. Obviously there are some extra things that you can get that will go well with your costume. You can get, for example, the Optimus Prime Movie Sword, which is a colorful weapon that this character uses in the movies. Another toy weapon that's sold is the Optimus Prime cannon that looks like it's ready to blast away at the foes of justice. Another accessory that will increase the authenticity of your costume is the gloves Optimus Prime wears. These are gloves that are based on the gloves Optimus Prime wears in Revenge of the Fallen. If you get a good Optimus Prime costume, accessories won't be necessary but if you are a rabid fan of the story, you will want to make sure that all of your details are right.

Since the Transformers have become such a huge phenomenon, it's a good idea to throw theme parties for kids who are fans. This way everybody will have the chance to wear costumes from the stories. When you plan your party with a Transformers theme, it's important to get your hands on as many related items as you can. It's possible to find lots of merchandise or you can make your own. It's also pretty cheap to have custom made banners, plates and other things made with the Transformers images printed on them, though if you are doing this for a large event you may run into copyright issues.

Optimus Prime and his fellow Transformers have captured the minds and hearts of people everywhere and wearing a costume from the franchise is a great way to be a participant in this. It's a good idea to take a look at the many different Optimus Primes from across the arc of the story and the franchise and then choose a costume that best matches the look you enjoy the most. Purchasing this costume is just like finances, just see to it that you're focused on good quality.