What will you build today?

Power is Chainsaw Man's Blood Fiend: golden-blonde hair, sharp red horns, and a Public Safety suit she never quite manages to wear correctly. The read comes from three details done right: the dirty-blonde wig with dense bangs, the curved red horns attached so they don't tip over by noon, and yellow target-pattern circle lenses that make strangers do a double-take. Every other piece is thrifted business casual. 6 components, 10 materials, about 3 weeks, $75 to $185.

Spy x Family's telepathic kid in the Eden Academy uniform. The build is a black A-line dress with gold scalloped trim, a white Peter Pan collar, a red bow, and a pink wig with horn clips. It looks simple, but the wig quality, horn stability, and trim finish are where beginners hit walls. This template covers 6 components, 10 materials, a 10-step build plan, and a $40 to $120 budget across 3 weeks.

The legendary retired hitman in his iconic slim suit form. This build focuses on Sakamoto's sleek black suit silhouette, round glasses, dark mustache, and white/silver textured wig. The look that made him the most feared assassin in the world, achievable for any skill level with smart thrift sourcing. 6 components, 10 materials, ~3 weeks, $65-180.

Supergirl's classic look: the cobalt bodysuit, red cape, red boots, and the iconic S emblem. This is a costume where fabric quality drives the whole build. The bodysuit needs to hold its shape and be opaque under convention lighting. The cape needs proper weight and attachment or it'll slide off your shoulders and drag on the con floor. The S emblem is the detail that separates a sharp build from a home-made look. 5 components, 12 materials, 6-7 weeks, $140-320.

Netflix's darkly witty Nevermore student in her signature black and gray uniform, double braids, and pale ghostly makeup. The Nevermore uniform is a custom design (not standard plaid), and the braids demand wig stability work. 7 components, 13 materials, a 6-week build plan accounting for wig testing and makeup practice, budget $85 to $220.

The cosplay enthusiast from My Dress-Up Darling in her school uniform: the sailor top, the impossibly long pink wig with twin tails, and the layered styling that requires real wig management. The wig is the entire build - long enough to drag on the floor without support, heavy enough to slide backward even with clips. 6 components, 12 materials, ~5 weeks, $85-220.

Build costume pieces from 3D-printed parts using FDM or resin printers. Covers file sourcing, slicing, printing, support removal, progressive sanding, gap filling, assembly, painting, and finishing to a smooth, professional surface.

Chainsaw Man's protagonist in his iconic hybrid form: the human body with a chainsaw head and transformable chainsaw arms. The hand-carved foam helmet with chain-link detailing is the make-or-break piece, demanding precision foam work and 8-12 weeks of dedicated building. A full build includes the school uniform base, prosthetic teeth, spiky hair, and the chainsaw arms or helmet. 6 components, 14 materials, ~10 weeks, $200-500.

Jujutsu Kaisen's ancient sorcerer Kenjaku inhabits Suguru Geto's body, distinguished by an exposed brain prosthetic mounted on the head and a stitched scar across the forehead. The signature brain piece is a weeks-long build requiring tissue paper, PVA glue, and careful paint work, while the Geto uniform and long black wig complete the iconic silhouette. 5 components, 13 materials, ~8-10 weeks, $180-380.

Design and build an original character costume from scratch. Covers concept art, color palette selection, silhouette planning, construction approach, and building a character that reads clearly even without an existing reference sheet.