Stinky Pete’s design leans heavily into mid-century western toy tropes: stout proportions, bright primary colors, and dusty frontier workwear translated into molded plastic and stiff fabrics. As the bitter veteran of the Woody’s Roundup gang, his visual identity relies on clean separation between saturated denim, warm red cotton, and an exaggerated cloud of white facial hair.
Because Pete is literally a vintage doll, getting the shapes right is mostly about managing fit and silhouette rather than weathering garments to death. The pieces themselves are basic workwear, but the way they sit together—high-waisted overalls, a snug neckerchief, and an oversized hat—gives the character his grumpy prospector profile.
Work Shirt and Overalls
The foundation of Pete’s outfit is a bright red button-down shirt worn beneath classic blue bib overalls. A plain crimson or cherry-red cotton twill work shirt works best here, preferably with a standard collar and long sleeves rolled down to the cuffs. You want a solid, saturated red rather than a faded wash or plaid pattern, which would skew too modern farmhand rather than vintage cartoon cowboy.
For the overalls, traditional dark or medium-wash blue denim with contrasting brass hardware fits Pete’s animated model. He wears his bib pulled relatively high on the chest, with the shoulder straps adjusted snugly. The legs should hang straight and slightly baggy around the ankles without tapering. If your overalls are stiff new denim, washing them once or twice softens the drape so you aren’t fighting rigid fabric all day.
The Neckerchief and Hat
Pete wears a vibrant yellow bandana tied around his neck, resting just above the bib of his overalls. Folding a standard cotton bandana into a flat band and tying it in a simple square knot at the throat creates the tidy neckerchief seen on the figure. Tucking the loose ends slightly behind the knot or letting them hang short keeps the neckline tidy without competing with the beard.
His prospector hat defines his upper profile. Pete’s hat has a rounded, slightly bulbous crown and an uneven, floppy brim rather than the crisp pinch of a traditional cowboy stetson. A brown or tan felt hat with a soft brim gives you that rumpled, well-traveled shape. You can hand-shape the brim by dampening felt slightly or bending any internal wire brim to create a gentle, downward roll on the sides.
Facial Hair and Beard Shaping
Pete’s white beard is thick, rounded, and wraps entirely around his lower face, meeting a full white mustache that conceals his mouth in typical puppet-doll fashion. A synthetic Santa-style beard trimmed down to jaw length works well, or a dedicated prospector beard with an elastic band hidden beneath the hat. Trimming the mustache edges so they sit straight across the upper lip helps mimic the stiff, stylized look of the original animated model.
Boots and Pickaxe
Sturdy black leather or synthetic work boots anchor the bottom of the outfit. Pete’s footwear is simple and utilitarian, with rounded toes and a flat sole. Since your pant legs will rest over the boot shafts, plain round-toe utility boots or service boots fit the role without needing fancy stitching or western spurs.
His primary prop is a lightweight mining pickaxe. For conventions, carrying a foam or hollow plastic prop is practically required for venue weapon policies and all-day carry. A pickaxe with a weathered wooden-look handle and dark gray head completes the miner aesthetic without adding burdensome weight to your hands while navigating crowded aisles.
