Template for Transforming Car Costume for Teens and Adults Inspired by Bumblebee Transformer Costume

***Note: This is a full-size template (pdf digital download) for you to create a transforming car costume for teens & adults. The kids version is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/466790858/template-for-transforming-car-costume

For a demo video of the costume in action, check my instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/9eKzt4OmTC/

The costume is designed to fit teenagers and adults with a max height of about 5'10". While this is not a hard limit, the real constraint is if the person can fit within the costume in "car mode." Rough dimensions of the costume in "Car Mode" are L:36" W:20" H:18"

What's included:
+ The PDF template file: 7 pages (24"x36"). You'll need to take care of printing. I would recommend Staples' online service for engineering prints (link below).
+ The instructions: 3 pages (8.5"x11")
+ An FAQ document to help answer any questions you have... but don't worry, you can always reach out to me, too!

Materials you'll need to complete the costume (not included):
+ Foamboard: 7 sheets 20"x30" (I would recommend the dollar store, or if you have your own, that's fine too)
+ Hot glue: Not too much, but more than a couple sticks
+ Tape: duct, painters (the blue stuff), packaging (the instructions give guidance on which type, and where)
+ Spray glue: kind of optional, but super helpful
+ Paint: up to you (but I might suggest yellow and black)

Tools you'll need to complete the costume (not included):
+ Box Cutter or X-Acto knife
+ Foamboard rabett cutter
+ Straight edge
+ Cutting mat
+ Hot-glue gun


Staples Engineering Prints cost about $3.50 per page for 24"x36".
http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/copyandprint/engineering-prints.html


Feel free to check the FAQ page or reach out to me with any questions!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aW0xMuuq0CnGrPxn6uluJjt1aGdRyvnAZ_JFPsvNCHo/edit?usp=sharing

Happy building!