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People Can't Get Enough of This Russian Man's Inexpensive Cosplay Costume Ideas

Alexander creates costumes using items that can be found with minimal effort in most people's homes.

People Can't Get Enough of This Russian Man's Inexpensive Cosplay Costume Ideas

Some cosplay fans spend months and a small fortune chasing the perfect look, but Alexander Kravets has built a following by doing the opposite. The Moscow creator turns everyday household items into clever costumes, and his low-cost ideas have made him a favorite on Instagram.

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Since 2015, Alexander has been sharing his budget-friendly takes on characters from movies, TV, and pop culture, often using whatever he can find at home. His playful approach has earned him more than 100k followers, along with a reputation for making elaborate cosplay look surprisingly easy.

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From towels and frying pans to toothbrushes and even his dog, his creations keep getting more inventive. Read on.

1. Back to the Future

1. Back to the FutureInstagram / @bammbato
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2. Benjamin Grimm aka the Thing from The Fantastic Four

2. Benjamin Grimm aka the Thing from The Fantastic FourInstagram / @bammbato
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3. Laa-Laa from Teletubbies

3. Laa-Laa from TeletubbiesInstagram / @bammbato

4. "I am Groot!"

4. "I am Groot!"Instagram / @bammbato

5. Queen B.

5. Queen B.Instagram / @bammbato

6. Who you gonna call?

6. Who you gonna call?Instagram / @bammbato

7. Titanic

Russian man’s cosplay featuring Chance Boudreaux from Hard Target costumeInstagram / @bammbato

8. Chance Boudreaux from Hard Target

8. Chance Boudreaux from Hard TargetInstagram / @bammbato

9. Harry Potter

9. Harry PotterInstagram / @bammbato

10. Mother of Dragons

10. Mother of DragonsInstagram / @bammbato

11. Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element

11. Ruby Rhod from The Fifth ElementInstagram / @bammbato

12. Leonardo from TMNT

12. Leonardo from TMNTInstagram / @bammbato

13. Goth? Emo? Pink Panther?

13. Goth? Emo? Pink Panther?Instagram / @bammbato

14. "You're a wizard, Harry."

14. "You're a wizard, Harry."Instagram / @bammbato

15. Thor

Russian man cosplay costume with wizard-themed look, referencing Harry PotterInstagram / @bammbato

16. Saroo from Lion

16. Saroo from LionInstagram / @bammbato

17. ...can relate

17. ...can relateInstagram / @bammbato

18. Freddy Krueger

18. Freddy KruegerInstagram / @bammbato

Cosplay is short for "costume play" and involves dressing up as favorite characters from video games, movies, and cartoons. There are two different types of cosplay: basic cosplay and masquerade cosplay.

Basic cosplay is essentially just dressing up to look like a specific character. On the other hand, masquerade cosplay involves fully embracing the character and behaving as they would in every way.

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19. Bruce Almighty

19. Bruce AlmightyInstagram / @bammbato

20. John Wick

20. John WickInstagram / @bammbato

21. Captain Jack Sparrow

21. Captain Jack SparrowInstagram / @bammbato

22. Tom

Russian man in affordable cosplay combining John Wick and Captain Jack Sparrow stylesInstagram / @bammbato

23. Hellboy

23. HellboyInstagram / @bammbato

24. Maleficent

24. MaleficentInstagram / @bammbato

25. Edward Scissorhands

25. Edward ScissorhandsInstagram / @bammbato

26. Beauty and the Beast

26. Beauty and the BeastInstagram / @bammbato

It may all look like fun and games, but cosplay can be serious business. Fans take the act of cosplay very seriously and will do whatever it takes to outdo each other.

Costumes are usually handmade, and a lot of time and effort goes into them. You don't want to mess with a genuinely passionate cosplayer!

27. Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean

27. Davy Jones from Pirates of the CaribbeanInstagram / @bammbato

28. Princess Leia

28. Princess LeiaInstagram / @bammbato

29. Magneto from X-Men

29. Magneto from X-MenInstagram / @bammbato

30. Grumpy Cat

30. Grumpy CatInstagram / @bammbato

31. Ethan Hunt from Mission: Impossible

31. Ethan Hunt from Mission: ImpossibleInstagram / @bammbato

32. Asterix and the Vikings

32. Asterix and the VikingsInstagram / @bammbato

33. "I'm flying, Jack."

33. "I'm flying, Jack."Instagram / @bammbato

34. Sherlock Holmes

34. Sherlock HolmesInstagram / @bammbato

35. This is epic!

35. This is epic!Instagram / @bammbato

36. Hercules

36. HerculesInstagram / @bammbato

37. Okay, I like Alexander's better!

37. Okay, I like Alexander's better!Instagram / @bammbato

38. Ace Ventura

38. Ace VenturaInstagram / @bammbato

39. Hellraiser

39. HellraiserInstagram / @bammbato

40. Enriqueeeee

40. EnriqueeeeeInstagram / @bammbato

41. Riddick from The Chronicles of Riddick

41. Riddick from The Chronicles of RiddickInstagram / @bammbato

42. Mission: Impossible

42. Mission: ImpossibleInstagram / @bammbato

43. Cyclops from X-Men

43. Cyclops from X-MenInstagram / @bammbato

44. Agent J from Men in Black

44. Agent J from Men in BlackInstagram / @bammbato

It's easy to see how people could spend a considerable amount of money on cosplay costumes if it's something they're truly passionate about. And perhaps that's the precise reason Alexander is so popular among cosplay fans!

With his clever and inexpensive cosplay ideas, it is possible to recreate some of the best costumes using little to no money at all. In fact, chances are you already have the makings of an incredible costume sitting in your home as we speak!

So, what are you waiting for? Get to it and show us your most ingenious, creative, and inexpensive cosplay ideas!

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