Love Our Cardboard UFO Costume? Build This Next!

Summary ✨

If your household went wild for our fan-favourite Makedo UFO Costume, you already know there is nothing quite like the magic of turning a humble box into an out-of-this-world adventure. But once the alien invasion settles down, what is a cardboard engineer’s next mission?

If you love wearable DIY cardboard costumes that spark big-time imaginative play, we have rounded up three incredible "Make Alike" projects that use those exact same maker skills to keep your creativity orbiting. Whether you are looking for a quick-win knight armour cosplay or prefer to mash up your designs into a wild new invention, this guide will help you maximise your Makedo tools for endless hours of screen-free fun.

If you’ve already mastered the Upcycled Fantastic Object (that’s UFO to you and me), get ready for three more cardboard adventures that are totally out of this world. What do they have in common? They’re all delightfully quirky, look super impressive and best of all, are totally doable with your maker skills.

The Fan-Favorite: UFO (Upcycled Fantastic Object) Costume

Our Makedo UFO Costume has landed as a massive hit for Halloween and rainy-day playtime alike. There’s just something magical about stepping inside a piece of cardboard engineering and piloting it around the living room. But once the alien invasion is over, what’s your next mission?

The Make-Alike Lineup

If you loved the UFO, you’re clearly a fan of upcycled, wearable builds that spark big-time imaginative play. So, we’ve rounded up three more projects guaranteed to keep your creativity orbiting.

1. The Next Logical Step:
Single Box Dinosaur Costume

Why you'll love it: It’s an upcycling masterpiece! It only takes one box to transform the wearer into a whole new creature.
Makedo Maker Challenge: Use just one box to craft a dragon with a long tail, pointy teeth, and a spiky spine.

Be inspired:

Single-Box Dino Costume

2. Double the Scale:
Cross Country Ski Dragon

Why you'll love it: If you loved the UFO for its family fun, wait until you assemble a seven-person dragon! The ultimate team build awaits.
Makedo Tip: Swap the metallic fringe for a gold space blanket to give your dragon some serious wow-factor!

Be inspired:

Children on a ski slope, lined up wearing a brightly coloured cardboard dragon costume made with Makedo.

Group Ski Dragon Costume

3. The Quick-Win Variant:
Brave Knight Cosplay

Why you'll love it: Using a similar layering technique, makers can create a quick helmet and chest armour for hours of imaginative play.
Makedo Twist: Use the Makedo Roto-Ring to craft a visor that flips up or down. Because every knight needs a dramatic reveal!

Be inspired:

A boy wearing a cardboard knight's armour made using Makedo cardboard construction tools. He is gazing off into the distance, looking through his cardboard visor.

Brave Knight Costume

🛠️ The Master Maker Challenge

Ready to experiment? Try using the see-through umbrella from the UFO concept with a Makedo Igloo! Or maybe you could build a glass-bottom boat? Mix, match, and mash up your creations. If you build something wild, share it with us. We can’t wait to see your inventions blast off!

What should we mix ‘n match next?

Which Makedo project is a staple in your house? Drop a comment on our socials and let us know which of our classic builds needs its own 'Make Alike' list next!