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ABOUT THE THING:
Ben Grimm, better known as The Thing, is the rock-solid powerhouse of the Fantastic Four. Once a regular pilot, Ben was transformed into a hulking mass of orange rock after a cosmic accident—but beneath that craggy surface lies a heart of gold and some of the best one-liners in the Marvel universe.
With his iconic “It’s clobberin’ time!” battle cry and unwavering loyalty to his team, Ben proves that being tough doesn’t mean losing your humanity.
1. FANTASTIC FOUR BODYSUIT – Ben usually rocks the same uniform as the rest of the crew—blue with the “4” emblem. A standard jumpsuit is your costume base before layering on the rocky look.
2. BLACK BALACLAVA – To get the foundation for your rocky transformation, start with a full black balaclava to blend your face into the suit and keep your DIY rock pieces in place.
3. BLACK GLOVES – Basic gloves help cover your hands and offer a surface to glue your “rock” materials to—comfort meets costume practicality.
4. ORANGE FOAM SHEETS – This is where it gets fun: cut and shape orange craft or EVA foam into rock-like chunks to attach to the bodysuit, gloves, and mask. Texture them with a hot knife or by pressing in irregular patterns.
5. CONTACT CEMENT – Use a strong adhesive like contact cement to attach the foam pieces securely to your costume. Test on scraps first—it sticks fast!
6. BLACK SPRAY PAINT (OPTIONAL) – Lightly mist the edges of your foam pieces for depth and shadow. This gives your rocks that comic-style dimensional shading.
Ben Grimm’s look may take a little crafting, but the result is pure Marvel magic. Whether you go full DIY with sculpted foam or mix in some store-bought muscle padding, this costume is a crowd-pleaser—especially when paired with the rest of the team.
Just remember: big attitude, bigger heart, biggest fists. Suit up, stomp in, and get ready to clobber.
Want to complete the Fantastic Four? Don’t miss our full guides for Sue, Reed, and Johnny—they’re ready to roll with you into cosmic battle.