Below you'll find rates, size restrictions, and the request and approval processes for Nickelodoen costume characters.

Costumes Available:

  • Dora the Explorer
  • The Fairly OddParents (Cosmo and Wanda)
  • Hey Arnold
  • Jimmy Neutron
  • Little Bill
  • Oswald
  • Rugrats (Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica)
  • SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob and Patrick)
  • Tak
  • The Wild Thornberrys (Eliza, Donnie)

Standard Character Prices:

Rental and Cleaning:
- $500 per costume

Shipping* (domestic):
- $300 per costume (ONE WAY)

Talent**:
- Minimum of 4 hours, $562 per costume

*shipping costs may vary

**The noted cost is for 4 hours. Talent is required to arrive 1 hour prior to event. Please figure the 1 hour arrival time prior to event into the 4 hour total. For every one (1) hour above the 4 hour minimum, an additional cost of $104 per costume per hour will be incurred.

Approval Process:

  • All costumes requests must be filled out on appropriate form, with all relevant information
  • Request forms must be submitted 6-8 weeks in advance to Karynna Machado (use request form on site via menu bar at left)
  • Request form is routed through Nickelodeon contacts (please allow for 6-8 business days)
  • Upon approval, Nickelodeon will email/fax reservation and contract forms to client
  • Client will fill out both forms and return as quickly as possible (costumes will not be reserved, until receipt of both forms)
  • Scollon (production company) will contact client with billing information

Height and Weight Restrictions

Talent must be within the following height and size guidelines:

  • Dora the Explorer: 4’11"-5'1" slim build
  • The Fairly OddParents
    • Cosmo: 5'4" - 5'6"
    • Wanda: 5'4" - 5'6"
  • Hey! Arnold: 5’4" average build (130 lbs)
  • Jimmy Neutron: 5’0"-5'2" slim build
  • Little Bill: 5’0"-5'2"
  • Oswald: 5’1" average build
  • Rugrats
    • Tommy: 5’0"-5'2" slim build
    • Chuckie: 5’2"-5'4" slim build
    • Angelica: 5’2"-5'4" slim build
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
    • SpongeBob: 5’0"-5'2" slim build
    • Patrick: 5'2"
  • Tak: 5’0"-5'2"
  • The Wild Thornberrys
    • Donnie: 5’1" slim build
    • Eliza Thornberry: 5’3" slim build

Topline Rules:

  • Costume Characters are not allowed to give autographs or endorse products
  • Each Costume Character shall appear 20 minutes followed by a 20 minute rest period.
  • Each Costume Character must be accompanied by at least one helper
For more guidelines and information, please contact Karynna Machado at 212-846-8158.