Make Your Own Optimus Prime With Cardboard - DIY Costume Squad

Time to transform and roll out... the duct tape and cardboard boxes! Watch as Ben makes this charmingly DIY Optimus Prime costume using a bunch of old boxes, popsicle sticks and some spray paint. For such simple materials the end results is definitely more than meets the eye.
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CREDITS
Starring:
Benjamin Martin realfakeblood
Dustin McLean dustfilms
Directed by: Dustin McLean
Edited by: Jon Tomlinson
Executive Producer: Dustin McLean

[@ellenpalmer04]

My son and I want to thank you! We used your design and created him this costume this spring break 2021! Wonderful week!

[@kingdareth09]

Other than the feet being too big this is basically the PERFECT cardboard Optimus Prime costume. Trying to make Wheeljack so I’m taking notes from this video

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

Go ahead You can do it with effort! I'm gonna try making this Optimus Prime (But modifying a bit the feet)

[@hollyfrostdraws4227]

yess!! I wanna make a blaster cosplay but don't know how so I came to this video!

[@loganschroder6698]

no one's even talking about how cool this is.

[@Jixedon]

Yeah

[@naheedkhan2533]

I love maskot costume

[@realpeter1052]

this is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen,just some dork strapping boxes and toy helmets to himself

[@braylin5003]

Also, this is a affordable, "easy" to do costume, that normally would cost at least one hundred to buy online.

[@alyssamariemusic23]

I have done various cardboard crafts in the past, and recently watched the Transformers series. I instantly went to KZbin to see what I could find and this popped up. I am currently making the Optimus Prime costume. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Piemaster927]

If only Prime looked like this in the actual movie

[@fatwolf]

My 8 year old self is screaming with joy. Not to mention my 43 year old is as well. This costume is awesome!!!!

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

You guys always do a great job with these builds

[@Tobanaman]

This is one of y'alls best costumes yet. Great build.

[@mancinimania4450]

I love how simple he makes these

[@chief5604]

14:30 Dustin is so surprised 13:37 Dustin helping and sees wgat it looks like

[@paulvongboupha4692]

Popsicle stick time!

[@Aarush_mala]

What a great nostalgia I used to watch your Behind the Scenes and DCS every day.

[@bigmounchi]

6:47 "Again we are just using all cardboard for this entire thing." UH UH I SAW DAT HELMET AWWWW I'M TELLING

[@darkdragon5059]

Big Mounchi To be fair it’s only the helmet that’s not cardboard

[@zealouszach4268]

I mean um paint isnt cardboard This is a joke btw

[@bigmounchi]

damn comments 2 years later

[@GoofyG00BER165]

*B a b y T a l k*

[@that0n3weeb]

@@GoofyG00BER165 *C h i l d ' s P l a y*

[@mrmesserjr]

I am working on michael bay prime with g1 Gun for my Halloween costume

[@thesupertransformer1]

I'm guessing this would more or less be the same for any other transformers build. As I would really love to do G1 Starscream one day

[@ThatGuyEdGuy]

My dude, transformers are LIFE! The costume looks great!

[@uneass6491]

4:09 Bens favourite time of the day!

[@Brick_Mark]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheDarkKnight445]

I'm crying this is amazing. ✔️😭😭😀👍👍

[@bigscholar7396]

You keep on chatting ☺️😉😉☺️☺️☺️

[@mairedtag]

We won, we won the best costume yesterday! thank you for a great tutorial… I’m so proud of you mommy!!! My 4 yr old son blurted this out as soon as we finished the costume!

[@lego_mateo127]

I just love the G1 version of Optimus Prime!! Keep up the great work

[@joshtheboss7709]

Optimus prime is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDarkKnight445]

Ugh 🤢 when Ben put the exhaust pipes they are sickeningly good 👍😀 nice job Ben they look so so so so accurate ✔️✔️

[@bigscholar7396]

Nice 👍👍 your account has a transformer picture

[@TheDarkKnight445]

@@bigscholar7396 yeah it's pretty cool

[@Darkrazer91]

This video helped me so much and now my Megatron is ready to shine

[@onyxwar2758]

Best Episode yet!

[@AlexRobs16]

I love it! ❤️ I'm going to try to do it for my son, I hope to do it pretty much like this ...

[@toiletrollterminator8014]

Ben or Dustin make the 1986 bumblebee please

[@JoseGonzalez-mo9om]

Toilet roll Terminator I hate the g1 version because kid like characters are going to die or get the matrix of leadership (iam looking at u hot rod)

[@steven0470]

Jose Gonzalez depends on how old you are

[@completefiller6637]

@@steven0470 true

[@paulinedeguzman1818]

You sick son of the devil agree with him

[@damien_warren]

Random guy: It's just a pile of boxes ! Homemade Movies fans: There's more than meets the eye

[@rosnap2801]

Nice to see another g1 fan

[@Buck9923]

Awesome build! I'm using this plan for my Halloween costume this year, and I'm still a little confused as to how the shoulders and arms fit together. Can anyone elaborate?

[@mandogrunt5388]

You guys should make a mandalorian character

[@SuperZiggyCraft]

Titanium Wires Boba Fett!

[@marvelguy2001]

Guess what time it is? It's Prime Time!

[@corbinjesse5684]

Very well done, Ben!

[@jackofspades3845]

My version has a slightly protruding chest with a matrix port, which I don’t have a matrix for

[@Kaijusaurus2000]

Awsome cinefix you guys are really good at ths

[@AJDG18]

KaijuFan 2000 v

[@Budderguy007]

Your technique for adding the logo is called monoprinting!

[@maryclack4689]

You guys are great on making homemade movies and you guys are all so glad on making costumes

[@terryyork6401]

Very impressive work. Did you use anything to reinforce the points where the zip ties connect costume pieces? I built a Mach-5 and found that reinforcing around the holes with duct tape prevents the zip tie from ripping out. Would love to see you guys pull off a classic Lion Voltron. Again, you guys do very impressive and outstanding work Best of all, you didn t have to spend a lot of money to make a really great cosplay.

[@cornfield3034]

I was young when they came out with amazon prime and I thought it was a new transformer

[@g_williams5785]

....me too

[@jaxsont5450]

I cant lie so did I😅

[@andrewzambrano5672]

Wow...that’s amazing 😂

[@pierfrancescolivandy4248]

LOL 😂 😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MR.WendigoVR]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@liljatupsu]

Finnish highschools have a tradition where graduating students dress up as various characters and throw candy at children from a truck. I'm gonna be Megatron (actually wanted to be Soundwave but Megatron is probably more recognizeable) and this video was exactly what I needed

[@blasterstopmotion]

I made Soundwave

[@liljatupsu]

@@blasterstopmotion :D

[@emanueleludinni6301]

You guys are amazing I like that you made the old version of Optimus prime instead of using Michael bays keep up the good work guys

[@Mexoman420]

Me:watching the video oh this going to be easy.2years later.me:SIGHS finally

[@danibanter7440]

I am the only one in my family who can make very good costumes from cardboard in my family in like 1 day to a week

[@AJ-oo8vt]

make bender from futurama costume please

[@ErikaJensen]

I'm trying to make this costume right now and this video was so helpful!

[@SuperZiggyCraft]

This looks amazing!

[@jmasonrcingabout273]

8:50 optimus primer lol.

[@murilog.p.1383]

Bádum tss!!!🥁

[@jmasonrcingabout273]

@@murilog.p.1383 Thanks.

[@murilog.p.1383]

@@jmasonrcingabout273 your welcome

[@RyanBugayongsExBiggestFan]

Theres nothing

[@mtlf2134]

I'm drinking the Optimus prime drink and watching this lol😂😂😂

[@dream2773]

Oh my god

[@deleted5626]

I may use this for Halloween! Amazing job!

[@JustOct69]

The eyes look really cool :O

[@gabrielmarquise5682]

You guys should do a jason voorhees costume DIY!

[@WyldstaarStudios]

That would probably be the shortest DIY ever. It's just a hockey mask and dirty clothes.

[@cullenoconnor2265]

Hey, dont say that! That would be cool, and the people's reaction would be HILARIOUS

[@Koichi-Kun]

Wyldstaar Studio they would need to also make his face

[@Koichi-Kun]

And put the details

[@pulpmations894]

How about Jason X/Uber Jason ? That’s more a challenge

[@Nin6744]

Well that's just prime......

[@abs0lut3_s0lv3r]

Wheels on his waist: Honey I’m not here I’m an illusion

[@ohsoogames5757]

I enjoy seeing this more than the scenes

[@chrishunt6977]

Hey Costume Squad!!!! I'm currently working on building this AMAZING Optimus Prime for Kokomo-Con 2017. ( Kokomo is in Indiana, small town, but it's still pretty awesome!) I'm having some trouble figuring out exactly how you keep your feet in the legs?? Did you glue shoes down and just put your feet in that way?? Glue socks to the cardboard and make it easier to put them on and keep them on?? Right now I have a hole cut in the front that leads to the "toes," and it keeps it on a little bit, but the back seems to hang down, like it's uneven. Can you help a nerd out here and tell me how you guys did it so I can do it too? :D

[@Azaaniaaa]

Dang man. 3 years and they still haven’t responded. What did you end up doing for the legs?

[@TheCostumeKid]

Awesome build!

[@genjishamnda8572]

The Costume Kid David luv ur vids

[@rosatauriello3433]

The Costume Kid was

[@mrducks3545]

The Costume Kid hi i watch your channel

[@mrducks3545]

Your vid are amazing

[@veronicapullos]

The Costume Kid iii

[@froggykermit7896]

They should sell this costumes in stores they are so epic

[@lynneducation7452]

I wish I had one because that looks so cool

[@WagesofCine]

The original Robocop would be cool to see DIY'd.

[@WagesofCine]

Her cosplay looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@tttdre8773]

ๅฃไหป

[@Krackaton.studios]

I did that for halloween

[@fazbeartv143]

@@WagesofCine his*

[@MrAlanpxh]

You guys are awesome!!! Can u guys make a thanos costume

[@emoneyman8204]

I hatie you so much

[@georgettelommen]

Jay Lommen Looks Good! 1987 Transformers TV Intro!!!

[@convoy034]

THAT IS AWESOME I Love it (p.s I'm huge Optimus prime fan lol 😂)

[@rustysinkpipe]

I think a power ranger build would be cool!

[@diamondmiles8462]

Yeah

[@dianelyslimarobaina6765]

Huh ah

[@titaniumviper9745]

That’s just a spandex suit and the helmet

[@NoobPlayz975]

Rusty Sinkpipe slsosos

[@crackedbacon0194]

When you realize you can make almost this whole costume for free

[@maxHeadroom325rayxerin]

why u pfp the n word

[@crackedbacon0194]

Huh

[@imnormal_iswear]

You saved my dad now he's in the dressing up spirit

[@juice_wrld_9992]

Amazing 😉 costume I really want to make a Godzilla costume

[@peteknapp4797]

I made mine with the Matrix of leadership

[@chrismc8753]

You guys rock! I love diy cosplaying! please do Deadshot from suicide squad!

[@allthatjazz4437]

Chris Mc YAAAAS, THAT WOULD BE AWESOME, but I want to see a Savitar and CW Deadshot.

[@animationnation5778]

All That JAZZ AGREED

[@lordmomoofthemomodynasty8385]

All That JAZZ cw deathstroke , deadshot is from dc

[@allthatjazz4437]

Niko Gilliam I know that, why are you telling me this?

[@bruhimtired]

All That JAZZ he probaly thinks cw means captain america civil war

[@myguyy5621]

They are amazing at this

[@lucascaron9035]

This is my favorite of all your builds

[@dgrimescomedy]

Would love to see a Megazord in this style.

[@bigscholar7396]

That will be cool if they actually made a Megazord

[@noone-xz7oe]

Jason Todd red hood please

[@calgofitness4299]

That is amazing Ben.

[@josephcollings8977]

Best costume yet

[@gregsimpson621]

This is exactly what I was looking for as this is what my 12 year old wants. Its helped tremendously! But although the video is 16 minutes and 13 seconds long, I keep rewinding because you don't mention keeping or removing flaps from boxes, reinforcement that might be needled with duct tape, etc. So I've had to redo this box section, that box section, erc. Then I get a little further and your recutting a box opening again! Just frustrating if one is ACTUALLY trying to do this with a limited time frame. But I'll get there. Thanks! Sincerely appreciate the info and awesome video!! It won't be as awesome as yours but it will still be awesome!

[@Jerryboii54]

You guys should do a batman costume from bvs

[@petergriffin6483]

They already did it for homade movies

[@ap9951]

Super cool. Can't wait to do this project with grandsons

[@Knockout_555]

Impressive. You gave me ideas for Megatron

[@sodacanfilms3244]

What that was The best costume I’ve ever seen

[@JoeMAMA-hb8ti]

please make megatron

[@bradynyt3127]

Wow, I've never seen one better!

[@jancyby]

Dude you are so talented!!!!!

[@yekoexceed]

i dont belive! that´s incredible! you are a genius ! excellent work i´m your fan congratulations

[@CCCornett1975]

Me: *puts boxes on body with no paint on them* My mom: ? Also me: *sigh* You wouldn’t understand...

[@cgrifaldo1]

Jack and a Sally costume 😱😍

[@lanceloqui2153]

Thats the best costume in the costume squad in my opinion

[@jgeek6737]

are u going to do a optimus prime movie version costume? cause i really need to see that

[@Joki78]

Do an attack on titan diy cosplay

[@yurifan3691]

Awesome Jason thing. And whatever else I like. R.I.P baby box

[@froggykermit7896]

You guys make the best costumes ever I even made my own Deadpool costume

[@ethanfoster2790]

Make a Jason Costume.Friday the 13th

[@dragonborn5832]

That would probably be the cheapest costume on this channel, dirt and bloody up a hockey mask and some old work clothes.

[@ethanfoster2790]

Kaalif 12 yes I did

[@linzijarvis6997]

MAKER 27 hgbgbg5Tttttttffcc😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😨😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

[@kosta4543]

MAKER 27

[@aideestrella8843]

+Linzi Jarvis D

[@mr.ramshackle3000]

They should make dark Vader

[@Ghostkillaz]

The Lego Master It's Darth Vader

[@ororina7330]

You ROCK! I love your work!

[@abowlofsoup5017]

You guys should be making costumes for movies!!!

[@bawithahnem]

Do black panther

[@bawithahnem]

O

[@ThegreekKraytoes]

good idea

[@karolinas1734]

Good idea

[@techticianlarsproductions6180]

making a kylo ren costume based off yours. Could you possibly do a Xenomorph, clone trooper, or mandolorian armor?

[@LordArikado]

For a Clone Trooper, you'd basically use the same steps they used in the First Order Stormtrooper video but modify some parts.

[@techticianlarsproductions6180]

Haseo true

[@baileysurry5329]

Kids have to see your builds they are amazing

[@JrGiantGamingandmusic]

Woo love ❤️ diy costume squad

[@nomore1849]

Him " we are only using cardboard." Me " + a plastic helmet

[@aaronredrum5506]

spider man homecoming plz with web wings

[@bladuh5663]

THE BOMB yea

[@imbriish4881]

They did that already

[@imbriish4881]

Yea do dat

[@EmeraldTalks]

Not xcactly. With adjusted eye pieces plz

[@grunkles9252]

please do spiderman homecoming

[@powerrangerkid16]

This is amazing, i might see about making one but with one very minor alteration

[@hildaamethyst528]

Awesome!! This is what my son wants to be for Halloween.