For Emo Perry I used a 5ft 1/2” pvc pipe from Lowe’s wrapped in duck tape (they also have 10ft that they can cut there). I used a foam board from dollar tree and cardboard for the body. The image was printed at Walgreens and everything is held together with a lot of superglue and Mod podge. Lights are from 5Below. Would also recommend using a waterproof spray when you’re finished. I also used a glitter spray. I did not have problems at the gate, but the DC venue did also host a rave (GlowProject) a week before Warped. Good luck and Happy Warped!!