Dinosuit

Dinosuit starts with a simple invitation: build the costume before becoming a dinosaur. Based in Aberfeldy, Scotland, the brand makes a cardboard costume children assemble by fitting the pieces together—no glue required, with illustrated instructions to guide the process. Designed for ages six and up, it turns the construction itself into part of the activity. Once assembled, the suit can inspire characters and imaginative play at home, in a classroom, or with a group.

The design aims to make assembly manageable for children without turning it into an adult-led project. Pieces are popped from sheets and connected through slots, following the picture instructions step by step. The idea also has an educational dimension: Dinosuit says it was developed by an educator to encourage hands-on engagement and imaginative play away from screens. The company says it uses responsibly sourced FSC-certified cardboard, keeps plastic to a minimum, and estimates that the product is 95 percent recyclable.

The project began as an educational design exercise in a classroom and went through several prototypes before becoming a retail toy. In 2024, it received the Best Toy in the Play category at the Top Drawer trade show, according to the brand. Dinosuit is sold primarily online, so its Aberfeldy address is the business’s registered address, not a public storefront. For families, teachers, and youth groups, the appeal is the combination of making, movement, and role-play in one product; its recommended age and activity style help adults decide whether it suits a particular child.