Man In a Box DIY Illusion Costume - How to Make it (Halloween)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024
  • This year I decided to make my own Halloween costume, just for something fun to do with my kid, and to hopefully win the "Best Costume" prize at our neighbor's Halloween Party! (PS- I did win!)... It was a toss-up between the PiggyBack illusion costume or this Man In a Box "carry" costume... I decided this one was easier to create on my own. In this video I show you everything I used to build it and take you through the full process, as well as the finished product. Looking forward to having some fun with this on the weekend!
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Комментарии • 214

  • @daliavivian1722
    @daliavivian1722 7 лет назад +39

    Hi ! I have to tell you ... I created the allusions in the Box. I did one for my daughter n one for my son .
    I took both of them to the Speer Memorial Library in Mission Texas to compete on the Halloween costumes and they both won first place for most original. They also used the costumes to their school at Bryan Elementary. No one has seen such amazing Creation of Illusion in the Box. I took my kids trick or treating and people would stop us because they wanted to see the amazing costumes they had never seen.... lol
    I'd like to take this time and say
    Thank you soooooo very much for sharing this easy way of creating this costumes of Illusions in the Box.❤

    • @alanrowley9540
      @alanrowley9540 6 лет назад +1

      *Illusions, not allusions.

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  5 лет назад +4

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    • @waveyy2468
      @waveyy2468 5 лет назад +1

      Dalia Vivian DAMN IT I WANTED TO DO THIS BUT COULD ONLY START OCTOBER 30

    • @jodibbmoli9319
      @jodibbmoli9319 Месяц назад +1

      @@topformfitnessdaddy! U look very 😍😍😍😍

  • @devon-vw6yu
    @devon-vw6yu 6 лет назад +11

    If anyone wants the materials for Halloween.
    (Sorry if someone posted these already.)
    Feel free to copy this for a list.
    -Styrofoam head (Dollarama)
    -Face mask
    -Hoodie
    -Hanger (For Shoulders)
    -Duct Tape
    -Box (Fits Over Shoulders)
    -Wires? Wire Shelf? (For Body Frame)
    -Zip ties (Holds Clothes, Frame Together)
    -Shoes (That Are Easy to Put Safety Pins Through)
    -Pants
    -Glue?
    -Lots of Plastic Bags (For Body Realism)
    -Bubble Wrap (Body Realism)
    -Halloween arms (Body Realism, Holding Box)
    -Gloves (For hands, Optional)
    -Pool noodle or dryer tube (For the fake legs, Ones Hanging Out of Box)
    -Nylon Strap (Helps to Hold Box on You)

  • @vickitaylor9750
    @vickitaylor9750 6 лет назад +7

    Best tutorial ever. Thanks. I did this type of costume last year but like the way you constructed yours.
    I'm trying to figure out how to make the fake head turn, thinking pvc pipe with handle attached inside thw box.....

  • @EdLouria
    @EdLouria 6 лет назад +11

    Thank you for this! My man in the box costume was a huge hit! The angles on my belt didn't work out, so added straps over the shoulders and put my shirt on over it. Thanks again!

  • @Joshuamorris81
    @Joshuamorris81 6 лет назад +8

    I did this thanks for the diy very informative 👍.
    I couldn’t find a foam head so I grabbed a few cans of spray foam worked really well. Just filled up a whole head latex mask with it.also used it to fill in the chest parts and gloves think it saved some time as well .

    • @debnlinda
      @debnlinda 2 года назад

      Spray foam seems genius.

  • @joshuadelatorre6644
    @joshuadelatorre6644 3 года назад +9

    The best part is that his daughter spends time with him and helps him

    • @jodibbmoli9319
      @jodibbmoli9319 Месяц назад +1

      I wanna be on that daddy’s lap 😍

  • @TheBradAtl
    @TheBradAtl 6 лет назад +36

    So are you no longer doing Cash Cab?

    • @JoshHewett
      @JoshHewett 6 лет назад +3

      Lol love it. I had no idea who that guy was until I started getting comments like this and checked him out. Actually quite the similarity! I should play off that lol

    • @1cruzian
      @1cruzian 6 лет назад

      AskingForAFriend haha. I really thought that was him

  • @samigroff9724
    @samigroff9724 7 лет назад +4

    This was the best tutorial. Using the mannequin head was a great idea. We also used a 5- rack pants hanger so we didn't have to build a separate wire frame to attach to the hanger. Came out great!

  • @ExtremelystrongforJesus
    @ExtremelystrongforJesus 8 лет назад +44

    you explained it well! got me laughing like crazy. thanks man

  • @DRJvideo
    @DRJvideo 7 лет назад +8

    Thanks! I used the same idea to make a variation. The cardboard box was too weak to support the weight of the ''man", so I opted for a plastic box.

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  7 лет назад

      Good idea... ya I've seen that done too. If I did it again I think I'd try that also

    • @cardifflad34
      @cardifflad34 5 лет назад

      My boxes keep bending and breaking before I can get to take it outside for people to see.
      Was thinking of doing a plastic box but haven't seen one big enough to fit my 6.4 frame. Lol

  • @guidedmeditation2396
    @guidedmeditation2396 7 лет назад +2

    You need a longer video of you using the costume. OUtside. On a city street etc. Great Costume!

  • @kawiiipotato1019
    @kawiiipotato1019 7 лет назад +28

    When ever I try these things I mess up, I get to frustrated, I give up and throw it away😂😂

  • @maxnunezruiz9734
    @maxnunezruiz9734 2 года назад +1

    That is a Amazing Costume that You Made. This is like the Costume Called Alien Pick Me Up. Sense that You Made Your own Costume it makes it Look like that You are the only Person Who has this type of it & then I would say You are the Creator of that Costume 😂

  • @zlataisawsome
    @zlataisawsome 6 лет назад +5

    I'm doing Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatts version of this:
    Lester is going to carry the box and Scruggs is in the box playing the banjo and the box says " Ship to Scruggs Birthplace" lol
    Thanks for Inspiration!

  • @meredithhairell7434
    @meredithhairell7434 8 лет назад +13

    That's great! Thanks for sharing! Your assistant did a terrific job, too!

  • @elanagebhardt1122
    @elanagebhardt1122 5 лет назад +2

    Could you have the links to the things that you bought? Thanks. Great tutorial btw

  • @sharontaylor6441
    @sharontaylor6441 3 года назад

    That looks so freaking real!

  • @kendollmiikeng4752
    @kendollmiikeng4752 6 лет назад +2

    I salute you .. I’m definitely winning Halloween at my school this year

  • @donalpower
    @donalpower 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent! Thanks for giving such a comprehensive instruction and well done to you!

  • @JJW77
    @JJW77 2 года назад

    Thanks for your detailed tutorial and sharing your great idea of man in the box with us!

  • @computerbugie
    @computerbugie 5 лет назад +3

    Omg, this is sow funny LOL..... Grettings from the Netherlands Europe.

  • @invisiblerevolution
    @invisiblerevolution 4 года назад +1

    He said...
    "Do you got me, be careful!" 🤣
    GREAT costume!

  • @91091622
    @91091622 4 года назад +1

    Very , very cool...👍👏👏👏👏🥰

  • @danteblack9873
    @danteblack9873 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much I’ve been wanting to do this for years

  • @MB-bn5ft
    @MB-bn5ft 3 года назад

    Genius, well done sir this looks fantastic, ive seen one to buy for over $150 so this is a much better option thankyou.

  • @TheSponge33
    @TheSponge33 6 лет назад +2

    Nice tutorial, bet you had some laughs with that one.

  • @tastybellie7736
    @tastybellie7736 6 лет назад

    Im going to make this for my son this year he's so excited.

  • @SketchyFilms4
    @SketchyFilms4 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome job! Best explanation and directions I've seen by far. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @jotao18
    @jotao18 5 лет назад +2

    Great job!!! Very good 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jasons4948
    @jasons4948 5 лет назад

    Great video, I'm a toys r us kid too

  • @diegozarco0605
    @diegozarco0605 6 лет назад +4

    Well done bud ! Great job !!!

  • @hapyhay1
    @hapyhay1 3 года назад +1

    I'm not the only child so I need to wear a jockstrap while wearing this costume.

  • @edecioparedes7424
    @edecioparedes7424 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for take the time and explain step by step..

  • @arieswaters
    @arieswaters 2 года назад

    Super good brother still loving this and December 3rd 2022

  • @NerdNerfer
    @NerdNerfer 6 лет назад

    This is brilliant for sure. But you sell the illusion so well at the end with your movements! Great work and idea, I may try this for next Halloween.
    Maybe add some ups labels, fragile, or decorate the box up a bit to add to the illusion.

  • @crystalisaiahgonzales8424
    @crystalisaiahgonzales8424 6 лет назад

    You should make one for all the family and race each other lmao now that would be a show

  • @shanec4441
    @shanec4441 4 года назад +2

    3:45 aaaahhhhh😀

  • @bonkerzmonkerz112
    @bonkerzmonkerz112 2 года назад

    This is great.
    Glad to see you're using the old tried and tested, home-made Halloween costume-making technique - 'duck tape the hell out of it'🤣😂!
    Nice one. Great job!!

  • @pjplayz1695
    @pjplayz1695 3 года назад +1

    “And that kids, is how baby’s are made any questions?”

  • @copterpilot8862
    @copterpilot8862 5 лет назад

    I found using children's size large Football shoulder Pads work great for the Dummy chest.

  • @UriahReid-q3o
    @UriahReid-q3o Месяц назад

    this is awesome!!! ive been trying to think of a halloween costume for weeks and i had no idea what i was gonna be but now i know! thank you

  • @mikekimmel8544
    @mikekimmel8544 Месяц назад

    You are terrific! Thanks for the great, detailed instructions!

  • @limited50scla
    @limited50scla 6 лет назад

    That's a sweet Bull dogs hoody

  • @richardlingo4055
    @richardlingo4055 3 года назад

    Man in the box my favorite song lol

  • @linhint6434
    @linhint6434 6 лет назад

    Thanks sooo much for taking the time to post this video. My little grandson is going to have a ball!!

  • @theroadtapes915
    @theroadtapes915 Месяц назад

    I made the costume, too. its pretty cool!

  • @immbatman
    @immbatman Месяц назад +1

    I thought you were Hugh Jackman at first lol

  • @herisetia78
    @herisetia78 2 года назад

    Very good

  • @FITsthetics
    @FITsthetics Месяц назад

    So good!!!! Doing it this year

  • @vika0194
    @vika0194 6 лет назад

    Those are some flexible knees lol

  • @brobuddy29
    @brobuddy29 3 года назад +1

    It looks like fun!

  • @cathyt144
    @cathyt144 5 лет назад

    Very creative. You made it look super easy. Thank you for sharing. 👻🎃

  • @Whynotcreate
    @Whynotcreate 6 лет назад +2

    That's awesome! I think I'm changing my costume to this! You made me laugh so much

  • @GhostOfRockyHorror
    @GhostOfRockyHorror 6 лет назад +2

    Hey it’s the Cash Cab guy! 🤣

    • @JoshHewett
      @JoshHewett 6 лет назад

      LOL oh man, I can see the similarity haha

  • @sharontaylor6441
    @sharontaylor6441 6 лет назад

    Coolest costume ever!

  • @daliavivian1722
    @daliavivian1722 7 лет назад +2

    wow ! love it ❤ I got to try this .
    thanks for an easy way to create this illusion . I have been looking for some time to see who had done a video on this , but wasn't sure what was it called...
    thanks from South Texas

  • @shutterstruck730
    @shutterstruck730 3 месяца назад

    Awesome thanks for sharing this most brilliant idea!!!

  • @Ciarann
    @Ciarann 5 лет назад

    you can use a stapeler to hold everything together

  • @preets.customs
    @preets.customs 7 лет назад +1

    Great tutorial!!! How do you make the guys back connect with your feet

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  5 лет назад +1

      Just need to cut the hole in the box close to the back part, where the body is attached... and have the "hoodie/shirt" hang over a little so it looks like your legs are his

  • @TopBabyWOW
    @TopBabyWOW 6 лет назад

    Perfect Costume!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @veronicapyaris2265
    @veronicapyaris2265 3 года назад

    hi love your video that look so cute for helloween

  • @thomasmichaels6850
    @thomasmichaels6850 Год назад

    Nice job.

  • @Joker-rr1me
    @Joker-rr1me 5 лет назад

    Wow you made that look so easy awesome idea love it

  • @ReplayFan562
    @ReplayFan562 Год назад

    Very helpful! Cool costume, Thank you!

  • @yonatan_dveer
    @yonatan_dveer 6 лет назад +1

    thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

  • @davidbuchanan5602
    @davidbuchanan5602 5 лет назад

    Best Costume ever!

  • @khoshbakhtfarnaz42
    @khoshbakhtfarnaz42 8 лет назад +3

    I wish I saw that sooner! I made such a thing for BF's Halloween and didn't know how to hold it....box was heavy and it fell apart midway :/

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  8 лет назад

      Aw damn! Ya I was planning on uploading this sooner for Halloween but was cutting it close myself. Next year you'll be ready! I found the key was to keep the "fake man" light (ie: Styrofoam head and pack with loose plastic bags or packing paper) and use a strong box ... I actually reinforced the bottom with another piece of card-board and duct taped around it for support. I also did use that L bracket at the back in my belt and stuck it right thru the box; and I used that nylon strap (got it at dollar store) to loop around my waist and through box at back to hold it to me tighter. Next time I may add some kind of shoulder straps or wear suspenders to hold the box up. Either way it was a big hit... won best costume at the party we went to, and freaked out my neighbors on Halloween lol

    • @khoshbakhtfarnaz42
      @khoshbakhtfarnaz42 8 лет назад +2

      It's indeed the best! I watched lots of tutorials on RUclips and read a bunch in other pages, yours was the best. 4 thumbs up. :)

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  8 лет назад

      Thanks alot brother... glad to hear it!

  • @Erictennie1
    @Erictennie1 3 года назад

    I'm going to make this today.lol Thanks

  • @mygt8a4re
    @mygt8a4re 5 лет назад

    Great Job, killer descriptions! 👏👏

  • @ChinaChong-op3zn
    @ChinaChong-op3zn 5 лет назад +2

    That's awesome!!

  • @karenmusa3052
    @karenmusa3052 6 месяцев назад

    Hilarious, great tutorial.
    Thanks very much

  • @belldao5363
    @belldao5363 5 лет назад

    Your Halloween & ideas are pretty awesome sir. Tomorrow I’ll have to head to dollar general. So that I can pick up all these items. Thank you very much 😁✌🏻

  • @noncopyrightmusicfree5079
    @noncopyrightmusicfree5079 6 лет назад

    Its deserve to give a try.

  • @1105pitbull
    @1105pitbull 5 лет назад +1

    how did you get the holes through the clothing to secure the body to the box?

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  5 лет назад

      I just cut small holes with scissors. You don't see that part when costume made. Best to buy cheap Goodwill clothes or old throw-away clothes... this is a permanent use

    • @1105pitbull
      @1105pitbull 5 лет назад +1

      @@topformfitness thanks, I'm doing Trump deporting an illegal so will be making a hole in a suit jacket (from thrift store). Thanks for repky. Great job.

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  5 лет назад

      @@1105pitbull LOL should be a good one... enjoy!

    • @1105pitbull
      @1105pitbull 5 лет назад

      @@topformfitness I'll post a picture

  • @JennieOlivero
    @JennieOlivero 5 лет назад

    That was awesome! I was laughing the entire time! Too cool...thanks for sharing!

  • @LeeBottomley
    @LeeBottomley 3 года назад

    Good video. Thanks for posting it.

  • @AshaBurton
    @AshaBurton Месяц назад

    I searching for the metal trelis thingy that you used. I can't find it!

  • @T3COLY
    @T3COLY 2 года назад

    Love the video! Thank you 🙏

  • @TrickyRecipes
    @TrickyRecipes 6 лет назад

    Thanks ..
    I wanna make one like this...

  • @erinwhite7964
    @erinwhite7964 5 лет назад

    That is so cool great job

  • @calliepearson4510
    @calliepearson4510 7 лет назад +16

    Omg now I don't have to spend over 100 dollers

  • @michellepernula872
    @michellepernula872 6 лет назад +1

    Hilarious!! Great job!

  • @virgiliobautista5701
    @virgiliobautista5701 4 года назад

    That good idea bro thsnk you for sharing your video i think i one to make for hollowen watching from philippines thank you bro 7 29 2020

  • @estellegloz3079
    @estellegloz3079 4 года назад

    Calidad!! 😍👍👏👏👏

  • @anddan11111
    @anddan11111 3 года назад

    That was awesome

  • @sehouna3367
    @sehouna3367 8 лет назад +1

    Best tutorial, well done !

  • @d.creator2217
    @d.creator2217 4 года назад

    How you guy make these without mess??

  • @Angietristan
    @Angietristan 6 лет назад +1

    Hi, I'm hoping you see this message quick... sooo i made the box part right, sooo my isue is , as im walking the zip ties are tearing the box. What can i do? (I reinforced the rear of the box w another piece of cardboard

    • @JoshHewett
      @JoshHewett 6 лет назад

      Ya that's a tough one... I used that metal grid piece I took from an Ikea shelf (shown at 5:00 ) so I ziptied through the box onto that... and I also reinforced the holes I poked with duct tape both sides. It can be awkward to duplicate that part (ie: something stable to secure to the box so zip ties don't pull/tear)... I hope you can work it out!

  • @vincestyles1030
    @vincestyles1030 2 года назад

    I love it!! Great job

  • @haylenk1286
    @haylenk1286 5 лет назад

    You did an amazing job!

  • @srvxt
    @srvxt 6 лет назад

    I wanted.to make this.but did.not no how.thx very helpful

  • @srgtyush8806
    @srgtyush8806 8 лет назад +2

    Thanks for this tutorial!

  • @rogerpedrosa1854
    @rogerpedrosa1854 5 лет назад +2

    Freaking cool dude👍

  • @artbyheart9971
    @artbyheart9971 3 месяца назад

    Excellent 💞

  • @siribhaskar2617
    @siribhaskar2617 7 лет назад

    Thanks for helping so much!!

  • @Joellebk6
    @Joellebk6 3 года назад

    How much did this all cost?

  • @chesh184
    @chesh184 6 лет назад +1

    This is quality 😂😂😂😂👍🏻

  • @estrategiapolitica1070
    @estrategiapolitica1070 6 лет назад

    Thanks... You saved me..

  • @textshorts5780
    @textshorts5780 6 лет назад +3

    I'm doing this but Instaid I'm going as a portapotty

  • @CarAholic86
    @CarAholic86 7 лет назад +1

    What size box did you end up using?

    • @topformfitness
      @topformfitness  7 лет назад

      Had to switch to a slightly bigger one... not sure of dimensions