How Mascots Can Promote Social Causes & Community Programs A mascot can deliver a message that a poster cannot. A child who walks past a safety pamphlet will stop for a six-foot costumed bear, and a teenager who ignores a fundraising email will pose for a photo with a costumed character. That attention is what […]

Mascot Travel & Packing Checklist for Events & Conventions Mascot travel turns a costume that performs beautifully in a home gymnasium into a logistics problem. The head cannot be crushed, the body has to arrive dry, and the performer needs to look presentable twenty minutes after the van doors open. Most of that is solved […]

Mascot Body Language Secrets: Non-Verbal Techniques That Win Crowds (An Expert Guide to Silent Communication) A mascot may never say a word, yet the best mascots communicate constantly. Whether they’re entertaining thousands of fans at a sporting event, welcoming visitors to a grand opening, or representing a business at a trade show, every movement tells […]

Receiving your custom mascot costume is exciting—but stepping inside it can be a surprise! Limited vision, muffled sounds, heat, and the need for a handler are all part of the experience. In this guide, we share what to expect and how to prepare so your mascot performances are safe, comfortable, and unforgettable.

“Is it hot in there?” It’s probably the most common question asked about mascot suits. Whether you’ve just purchased a costume or considering getting one, you should fully know what to expect once you step into a mascot for the first time. Heat is probably the main factor you’ll encounter, so in this post we […]

So you’ve just unpacked your brand new mascot costume – now what? Your next important step is choosing the best mascot performer to meet the needs of your organization. Recruiting the right performer can be challenging; they have ‘big’ shoes to fill to effectively represent your school, team or company. Donning a mascot costume can […]

The 6 Key Duties of a Mascot Handler. Call them by any name – handler, buddy, escort, companion, cohort – this is the person assigned to make sure every mascot appearance goes smoothly, both for the performer and the public. The role of mascot handler is highly under-valued and often seen as unnecessary, but we […]

Whether you’re on stage or on the field, here are our top 10 picks for ‘must have’ items in your survival kit when doing any kind of mascot shows, until you can get a proper repair done. In no particular order: Lint Roller Pick up all kinds of unwanted fuzz and dust with a sticky […]

Whether you’re in a big city or small town, there are plenty of opportunities available for different mascot jobs, if you know where to look. Here are some tips to help you start your search. Local Schools Many schools at all levels have a mascot costume. While the school might have volunteer students or staff […]

There are different mascots created for all kinds of reasons. Whether you are a company, sports team or school, your mascot character may be called upon to appear on different occasions and with very different audiences. The following tips will help you decide how to best characterize your mascot, depending on the situation. Parades and […]