In today's blog, we're going to talk about SCPs: the SCP Foundation, the SCP Wiki, and costume ideas for some of the more iconic SCPs. There's a lot of nuance here, but we're aiming for a very basic explanation of the SCP project. If you're a fan, you might want to jump right to the SCP costumes! And if you're not a fan, you're probably wondering, "What is an SCP?" Here's a summary:
- The SCP Foundation is a fictional organization that apprehends and studies dangerous or weird things known as "SCPs" or "anomalies".
- SCP stands for "Special Containment Procedures". Its motto is "Secure, Contain, Protect".
- The SCP Wiki is a project where users write about the SCPs, the organization, and generally create a fictional universe about strange anomalies that need to be contained for the benefit of humanity—or potentially all existence.
In short, it's a collaborative writing project about paranormal murderers, supernatural monsters, and strange objects. Imagine if "The X-Files" wasn't just about solving crimes, but about capturing and studying everything from aliens to an evil teddy bear. What sets the SCP Wiki apart from other creative projects is that it's nearly all written in a faux-scientific style, with references to (also fictional) primary sources like interviews or photographs. Text is often censored or redacted, as if the page was an actual document from a governmental organization—something in a manila folder from a spy movie. It's a fun concept that's spawned all kinds of adaptations, from independent films to video games.
If that piqued your curiosity, you can read more about SCPs at https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/. But let's get on to why we're here: to look at some SCP costume ideas!
SCP-049: The Plague Doctor
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SCP-049 is a humanoid obsessed with a mysterious ailment known as "The Pestilence"; it can kill other creatures and reanimate them as zombies. SCP-049 resembles a person in a plague doctor costume.
SCP-662: Butler's Hand Bell
| Standard and Plus-Size Butler Costumes | Bell |
SCP-662 is a silver hand bell without a ringer. Nevertheless, when shaken as if rung, a butler named "Mr. Deeds" appears and will fulfill reasonable requests for objects or tasks (for example, sandwiches or washing a car). While the SCP is the bell itself, a butler costume to play Mr. Deeds will complete the look.
SCP-682: The Hard-to-Destroy Reptile
| Basilisk Mask | Medusa Costume | Dinosaur Costume | Iguana Costume |
The common name for SCP-682, the Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, is apt: it's a reptile-like creature that basically can't be killed. It's kept submerged in acid because the anomaly is always regenerating. Most scary lizard costumes and some dinosaur costumes should work, but we're fond of the basilisk mask and Medusa costume.
SCP-701: The Hanged King's Tragedy
| Mummy Costumes | Chain Links |
SCP-701 is a play script that, when performed on stage, may lead the actors and audience to attack each other. During the production, the Hanged King appears on stage but doesn't participate in the violence; he is wrapped in cloth strips and chains with a metal ring attached in front. A mummy costume and chains will work, though you may have to craft the circle yourself.
SCP-811: Swamp Woman
| Hag Costume | Swamp Monster Costume | Witch Masks | Witch Makeup Kit |
| Witch Wig |
SCP-811 is a witch or hag-like creature that oozes digestive enzymes and initially lived in a swamp. Also, she likes turtles. (Not to eat, but as friends.) Her description is very reminiscent of a hag from fairy tales.
SCP-1000: Bigfoot
SCP-1000 is Bigfoot. Or, more accurately, it's the species of apes that we call bigfoot, sasquatch, yeti, etc. They're considered exceptionally dangerous because humans observing them have a chance of just...dying. (Or at least that's the story. There's plenty more to it.) If you want to dress as SCP-1000, any of our Bigfoot costumes will do!
SCP-2006: Ro-Man
| Gorilla Costumes | Astronaut Helmet | Bug Antennae |
| Robot Helmet | Light-Up Antennae |
SCP-2006 is an anomaly that loves scaring people, and can change into essentially anything. You can imagine how dangerous that would be! Thankfully, the SCP Foundation focuses on fooling SCP-2006 into believing that B-movie creatures (like Ro-Man from 1953's Robot Monster) are the epitome of terror to humans. To recreate the Ro-Man look, wear a gorilla suit, an astronaut or robot helmet, and antennae.
SCP-2774: The Slow Burn Sloth
SCP-2774 is a weird one. In short, if victims view a specific image of a person in a sloth costume, then they might fall under the control of SCP-2774. At first, it's only involuntary physical movements, but eventually SCP-2774 will cause victims to become violent. For this costume, literally all you need to do is wear a sloth costume and...exist.
SCP-4255: Santa Claus
SCP-4255 is, well, he's just Santa Claus, except from the future. He appears on Christmas Eve, rides a sleigh powered by Reindeer lookalikes, and delivers gifts to children. Wear a Santa Claus costume and refer to yourself as Stan and you've got this one down.
SCP-4999: Someone to Watch Over Us
| Black Suit | Cigarettes |
SCP-4999 is somewhat of an "angel of death" figure, appearing only to those about to die. As a costume, just wear a black suit and carry around some (fake) cigarettes and you'll be set.
Did we mention (or miss) your favorite SCP? Are you dressing as an anomaly this Halloween? Tell us all about it in the comments below. Remember to get creative, stay alert, and have a Happy Halloween!
