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Great Scott! How to Build a Child’s DeLorean

Written by Mandy

For Halloween, my husband made our 3-year-old son’s wish come true..Our youngest wanted to be “Marty” from the 80s classic, Back to the Future. And, what would Marty be without his own Back to the Future car? Well, that’s where my husband’s work began! My husband built our youngest, his very own Back to the Future car to accompany their Halloween costumes as “Marty and Doc” from the beloved 80’s movie, Back to the Future. We’ve created this easy to follow tutorial to help you make your child’s wishes come true. Without further adieu…How to Build a Child’s DeLorean Tutorial!

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, step-by-step tutorial

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy for Halloween Costume
How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy
How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy
How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy
How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

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How to Build a Child’s DeLorean

Why would my husband do this for a 3-year-old, who was born nearly 30 years after this smash hit? Well, that’s because since our son could sit up and watch T.V., he and his daddy have been sharing in this cinematic genius…every…single…day.

I can say with full confidence that our son is obsessed! Truly! In fact, we now have to refer to him as “Marty” and daddy is no longer, “Daddy.” His daddy is now, “Doc.”

Disclaimer: Mr. V. has only allowed our son to see the “appropriate” parts of the movie…for a 3-year-old. Of course, all parts pertaining to the time machine!

It’s great, our son can actually “act out” – word for word – the epic “clock tower scene.” Adorable…or creepy? I’m with ya…it’s weird!

Regardless, these two have bonded for hours over this movie and I am happy to now unveil the steps on how you too can build your child a homemade DeLorean time machine while reaching 1.21 gigawatts on the parent of the year scale!

Good Luck!

Steps

1.  Start out with your standard Step 2 Push Around Buggy.

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy2.  Snag a Large moving box for this project.

3.  Measure how long the buggy is and then cut out your sides with an exacto knife.

4.  Once both sides of the buggy are cut out then use duct tape to reinforce the structure like this…

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 BuggyHow to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 BuggyHow to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

5.  Measure the distance between the two side pieces to create the hood of the car.  Then use duct tape to not only reinforce the structure but also to hold the pieces together.  How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy6. Place the body of the car over the top of the buggy to make sure you have a nice fit.How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

7.  Using the exacto knife, cut out a spoiler for the back of the car.  My husband “eyeballed” this one.

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 BuggyThere was a little trial and error but eventually he got it the way he liked.

8.  Once all your spoiler pieces are cut out then assemble with duct tape.

9.  Use black spray paint to color your spoiler.  Let it sit while you spray paint the rest of the car.How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy spoiler-2

10.  Now that your DeLorean is all put together, remove the shell from the buggy for painting, unless you want to also paint the Step 2 Buggy silver.How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

11.  Use gray/silver spray paint to cover your DeLorean with 2-3 coats of paint (you could start with a primer if you choose).How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

12.  My husband then added all the fun details…

*black strips of molding around the wheels and down the sides of the car with painted cardboard and attached with screws.How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

 

*Front bumper, that reads “DMC.”  He printed the image from the internet and then attached it to a piece of painted black cardboard.  He attached the piece to the front bumper with screws.

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy*Back bumper and spoiler were also attached with screws.  He printed the license plate from the internet as well.  He attached it to a black piece of painted cardboard and he hand drew the taillights.

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy

Here’s the happy boy on Halloween night while trick-or-treating

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy for Halloween Costume

Here is the man of the hour…”Doc” and his “Marty.”How to Build a Child's DeLorean, DIY with cardboard and Step 2 Buggy for Halloween Costume

Here’s to making our kids’ dreams come true…big and small.  Happy Halloween!

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  1. Lory from The Robin's Nest Designs says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    So clever and fun for your little one! Makes me think back to when my son was little. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing at The Living With Style Linky Party!
    Lory xo
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    • Miss Mae says

      July 2, 2015 at 6:04 am

      Thank you for linking back to my blog, Lory! Yes, my husband really enjoys doing projects “with” (for) our little one!

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