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waldorf and statler

Waldorf and Statler, they're not half bad, but then again, they're not half good either.

Photo: timer

This year, we created the two crumudgeons that sit stage left on 'The Muppet Show', Waldorf and Statler. To do this, we found couch cushions (and vinyl) that somebody was going to trash, spent a total of $16 on faux fur and polar fleece, used things from around the house (for example; glue, thread, and magnets for the eyes). Aside from that we shaped, sewed, affixed, and designed everything entirely on our own without the help of any machine or professional (home made and hand made!!!). Everything, including the balcony, took about a month to create.

Pattern or design used: My own design

markandjosh, member
Posted on Oct 26th, 2011 in reader's closet

Comments (12)

eire628 writes: Awesome job!!
Posted: 7:24 pm on November 8th

charbroiled writes: What a Jaw Dropper! Way to Go!
Posted: 7:19 pm on November 7th

Candibutcher writes: Such an original and creative idea. I wish I would have thought of it! However, even if I did I wouldn't have been able to nail it like these guys did! Can't believe it's mostly scraps from around the house, looks like high quality work! Love it.
Posted: 1:58 pm on November 6th

jszumski writes: im really impressed that someone could make a costume that looks like this out of just simple everyday things around the house !! not only is it original, but very creative !! fantastic job, well done guys !!
Posted: 1:23 pm on November 6th

specialkbrad52 writes: By far, the most effort, creativity and enthusiasm I've seen toward a halloween costume in a while. These guys take the cake - no doubt!!
Posted: 6:49 pm on November 4th

JONNYBAKED writes: Creative and just the right kind of retro! If I ever needed an idea of what to be halloween, THIS IS IT! Awesome idea guys!
Posted: 7:18 pm on November 1st

markandjosh writes: Kmegamom........Thanks for viewing my submission and questioning it's validity. Actually, YES...these are wearable costumes. We made them out of old couch cushions, magnets, and things around the house. The polar fleece was purchased, but we spend less than thirty dollars to make everything. Also, the curtain was put up for the photo, it wasn't carried with us while celebrating Halloween. The balcony however, was! It's wrapped around a walker...making it light weight and mobile. Hope that helps you understand that these are definitely not decorations!
Posted: 1:06 pm on November 1st

kmegamom writes: Are these costumes that someone can wear or are they more like halloween decorations?
Posted: 4:17 am on October 31st

Ericruszkowski writes: When did they start airing the muppets on this website... Oh wait there costumes lol awesome job!!
Posted: 8:42 pm on October 28th

jjw187 writes: These costumes rock!! Best of the season by far!
Posted: 7:59 pm on October 27th

barbie2645 writes: This is such a unique costume. I really love the details that went into making such amazing characters come to life!

Posted: 4:55 pm on October 26th

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