Toothless Cosplay is one of the most popular cosplays around these days, but it’s not just kids who are dressing up anymore. Adults have taken this hobby to new heights with some incredible handmade costumes that put Disney’s designs to shame.
We’re talking full bodysuits, realistic tails, and wings made with nothing more than foam and fabric – no wonder so many people are getting into the Toothless Cosplay game.
How to Make Toothless Cosplay
The internet is absolutely stuffed with tutorials and DIYs for anyone who’s interested in putting together a dragon costume, but what about a dragon without teeth?
In this article, we’ll be exploring the basics for making a cosplay of Toothless from How to Tame Your Dragon.
The Basics
The first thing to remember when making a Toothless cosplay is that Toothless is not a typical dragon. He’s got his quirks, and they matter when you’re putting your costume together.
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Toothless doesn’t have teeth because he has a closed mouth, so the base of your costume will be a lumpy black head with no discernible features. If you’re the kind of Toothless who likes to be a bit more expressive, add in some dots for eyes and draw on a smile. Or go with the minimalist approach and add nothing at all – it’s up to you.
Wings
You’ll also need wings if you want your Toothless cosplay to fly everywhere with you. If you already own a pair of wings and they work for your body, you can skip ahead to the next section.
To make an inexpensive pair of wings, all you need is cardboard and some good tape. First, cut out two large teardrop shapes from the cardboard (one big one and one small one that fits into it like a puzzle piece).
Then tape the two shapes together and seal up the edges with more tape. Finally, attach them to a pair of sweatshirts or sweatpants (the thicker fabric helps your wings keep their shape).
To make sure you’ve got the right size, test out your cardboard wings by holding them up to your body- they’ll need to reach from your shoulder all the way down to your thighs.
Other Essentials
No matter how much you love cosplaying Toothless, you’ll need legs to walk around in, so it’s important that you choose a pair of pants or cargo shorts with lots of pockets. Once again, either sew on some felt scales or use paint and a permanent marker.
Finally, you can add on some claws or go with the Toothless school of nubby paws. Some cosplayers who want to go all out attach foam horns to their heads-but if you don’t have time for that, just stick a pair of fuzzy ears onto your hoodie’s earflaps instead.
If you’ve got all the items, you need for your Toothless cosplay, congratulations! You’re ready to take on the world.
What you Need to Know When Cosplaying Toothless
It is great that people are into cosplay, but some of them don’t know what they’re getting themselves into. Cosplaying Toothless from How to Tame Your Dragon can be a lot of fun because he’s such a loveable character. You’ll need the right materials and equipment to do it properly, and there’s a lot you should know before you get started.
You’ll need to find some good references for Toothless first.
A lifelike plush toy is best if you want to get the facial features just right, but some hardcore cosplayers will use accurate dragon scales for more realistic results.
You can also use close-up photos of Toothless’ face or even watch How to Tame Your Dragon on Blu-ray if you want to make sure you get all the details right.
Elevate your Toothless cosplay with a pair of 3D dragon wings.
These are more comfortable than they might sound. They don’t even have any sharp edges, so there’s no risk of slicing open your arms or legs while wearing them. They’re also lightweight and easy to transport, so you can take your cosplay with you almost anywhere without a fuss.
You’ll need some great materials for Toothless’ saddle too.
If you want the straps to look more realistic, replace them with leather belts from a clothing store. Just ask an employee for help finding what you need if you’re not sure where to look.
You can also add extra details with a few 3D dragon horns and some sparkly scales.
These are easy to apply if you know how, so don’t be afraid to explore your options when it comes to adding a little something extra. You can get these items online or in most decent arts and crafts stores.
Finally, you’ll need one of the best How to Tame Your Dragon Toothless costumes around if you want anyone to take your cosplay seriously. There are some great outfits available now with incredible attention to detail. You can even find these items online for a good price, so there’s no reason not to look into them if this is the kind of cosplay you want to try.
In Conclusion
There you go – a complete guide on how to make the perfect Toothless cosplay from How to Tame your Dragon. This guide will tell you everything you need to know if making Toothless, including how to design him on paper, make his wings and body, make prosthetic legs for inside the costume, assemble the costume itself and its various accessories.
It is also a step-by-step guide that can be useful if you ever plan to make your own Toothless or another similar costume.
That said, you’ll be ready for your next How to Tame Your Dragon convention in no time when you have all the right materials and equipment. Just make sure to use these tips before you get started so that you’re totally prepared for anything that comes your way.
Side Note: For collaboration, you can contact SnowDragon via Instagram to book him for upcoming cosplay shootings.
