Make a Monster High Character: A Hilarious Guide to Crafting Your Own Ghoul-tastic Creation
Greetings, fellow ghouls and monstrous enthusiasts! If you’ve ever watched Monster High and thought, “Gee, I bet I could create a cooler character than a werewolf cheerleader or a mummy fashionista!” – you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re diving into the absolutely terrifyingly fantastic world of character creation. Grab your glittery makeup, your runaway pets, and your spookiest inspiration because we’re about to concoct a character so iconic, even Draculaura would fangirl over it!
Step 1: Choose Your Monster Archetype
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of your character’s backstory and fashion sense, we need to nail down your monster type. This isn’t just any monster; this is a Monster High character! So, let’s discuss some classic archetypes along with potential twists.
Classic Monster Types:
Vampires: Glamorous and brooding. How about a vampire who can transform into a fabulous bat but is terrified of heights?
Werewolves: Hairy and hearty! Consider a werewolf who’s vegan and runs a bakery called “Wagging Tails and Loafing Bread.”
Mummies: Ancient but still fashionable! Maybe a mummy who’s obsessed with modern internet trends—she could have vines on her bandages!
Frankies: A patchwork of parts! Design a character who has a wild knack for inventing weird gadgets—like an ‘Electro-Woe’ hairdrying device that sometimes zaps her hair into a 90s boy band style.
Unique Twist Ideas:
Zombie Dancer: A groovy zombie who loves to boogie but can never quite keep her limbs attached.
Mermaid that Dances on Land: With sparkles as her only power, she can’t swim but creates tidal waves of bad karaoke.
Alien Goth: A little green gal with a penchant for black nail polish and complaining about Earth’s food. “You call this pizza?”
Pick your monster type, folks! This is where the magic starts happening.
Step 2: Crafting the Backstory
Every monster has a story, and yours deserves to be just as spooktacular. Think about where your character comes from.
Ideas for Backstory:
Vampire’s Identity Crisis: Once a bloodsucker in Transylvania, she moved to a sunny beach town to escape the stigma of being a vampire. Now she’s into smoothies and chasing after her “lost” reflection.
The Furry Fashionista: The werewolf who grew up with a pack that judged her for her love of all things pink and fuzzy. She now opens a fashion line for dogs, showing they can be stylish too!
Musical Mummy: A pharaoh’s daughter cursed to roam the earth forever but refuses to waive the ‘girl power’ flag. She’s trying to find her lost boy band from the 90s, which only she remembers.
Step 3: Sizzling Style
Now that you’ve got your backstory, it’s time to give your character a look that’ll slay. The Monster High aesthetic is all about being unique and fabulously freaky. Here are some components to make your character scream (in delight):
Outfitting Your Character:
Colors: Think bold—neon greens, blood reds, and purples that pop. Also, consider using patterns that don’t normally go together. Stripes with polka dots? Revolutionary!
Accessories: Consider vintage items transformed into horror! Like a bat-shaped purse, a skull that doubles as a laptop bag, or eye-catching splatter paint choker necklaces!
Footwear: Platform shoes are a must! Who needs flat shoes when you can tower over the trolls? Maybe you can even invent levitating shoes that let you dance without ever touching the ground (or, let’s be real, ever stop tripping).
Step 4: Create a Catchy Name
Names are everything in the Monster High world! They need to be a pun or play on the character’s monster nature. Here are some tips:
Combine Monster Traits: If your character is a zombie cheerleader, her name might be “Zombriana Spirit!”.
Fusion Fun: Mix regular names with monster characteristics. What do you get when you combine a classic rocker with a sea creature? “Abyss-ic Joplin”!
Silly (yet Spooky) Phonetics: Does she love candy? Call her “Sugar Mummy!” Or maybe she’s an expert crochet-er? Then she could be “Miss Weavertine.”
Step 5: Create a Signature Trait or Talent
What is your character known for? Every Monster High character has a signature trait that sets them apart. From singing magnificently to being an absolute nightmare in homespun cooking (yes, I’m looking at you, cupcake disaster), choose a unique skill.
Examples:
Jiving Zombie: Known around the hallways for doing the “Thriller” dance, often with a partner that’s an actual skeleton.
Alien On the Run: Can communicate only through meme references. Watch out when you’re hanging out; every conversation will somehow end in an “Area 51” commentary.
The Fanged Baker: A vampire who’s no good at biting necks but the best at baking head-shaped cookies that always turn out extra spooky!
Step 6: Make Friends and Foes
Every monster needs their squad! Assemble a tasty mix of friends and rivals that accentuate your character’s uniqueness. Will they be the life of the party or the doom of every gathering? Decide now!
Best Friends:
1. Ghoulfriend Companions: Perhaps your character has a ghostie pal who can only show up in mirrors.
2. Fashionistas: A fellow werewolf who keeps trying to groom your character but can’t help shedding fur all over her fabulous outfits.
3. Mummified Mentor: That former pharaoh guiding your character through her “fresh start” struggles.
Rivals:
1. The Ultra-Popular Ghoul: A fellow vampire named “Bella Vane” who can’t stand your character’s attempts at stardom.
2. Skeptic Witch: A sorceress that casts questionable spells, making life hilariously dreadful.
3. The Fashion Police: Led by “Vogue Monsters” who give unsolicited advice and often bully the ghouls into unfashionable outfits!
Step 7: Your Character’s Signature Phrase
What’s a monster without a catchphrase? Give your ghoul a signature line that they shout in moments of passion or annoyance. Maybe it’s a silly battle cry or an over-the-top dramatic statement!
Possible Catchphrases:
“I’m so cute, I’m positively dis-mummy-fying!”
“Dance like no one’s watching because they probably aren’t!”
“Why blend in when you can pop out, daahling?!”
Conclusion: Bring Your Character To Life!
Congratulations, you’ve successfully crafted your very own Monster High character! Now, it’s time to visualize her in animated form or, for the brave at heart, whip up a DIY costume! Turn your character into a social media sensation, create fan art, or even start a webcomic! There’s a whole world of monstrous fun waiting for you.
Remember: it’s not just about being a monster; it’s about celebrating individuality! So slip into your inspired character’s persona, strut your stuff with a wink, and don’t forget to keep your head held high—even if it’s propped on a few stylized bandages.
Until next time, keep haunting those hallways and being fabulously freaky! Stay monstrous, my friends!