Costume Specialists Mercy Watson User manual

Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
is is
Mercy Watson
fully assembled!
If you have
any questions or
problems please call
Costume Specialists
at
1-800-596-9357
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DRESSING THE WEARER!
qThis costume is designed to be worn by someone of an average build, reasonable strength
and stamina. The wearer should be approximately 5’6” to 5’10” tall.
qThe costume MUST be worn WITHOUT shoes. T-shirt and shorts are best worn under the
costume. It’s advisable that the wearer drink plenty of liquids before and after the event.
qMake sure the Fan works. Locate the bright fabric covering the switch inside the head;
press the RED button to switch the fan ON and OFF. If the fan doesn’t start lift the fabric
and install a new 9volt battery. BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE FAN AFTER YOUR
EVENT!
qBe sure to have a dress rehearsal. It takes two people about 10 to 15 minutes to put on
the costume. Becoming comfortable in the costume before the event will ensure the best
performance.
qNO drinking,eating or smoking in costume. HAVE FUN!

Additional Parts not shown:
• 2 Shoe Bags
• Cleaning Instructions
• Shipping Trunk
Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
is is
Mercy Watson
Parts List!
Head w/Fan and
removable Headgear
Napkin
2 Pr. Mitts
Pod
1 Pr. Parade Shoes
Body
Tutu

Character Etiquettes
Do’s:
• Watch out for small children. Get eye level to children.
• Wave hello or good-bye when walking to or from a person.
• Keep a consistent level of energy.
Don’ts:
• Smoking, eating or drinking while in costume.
• Dragging your feet.
• Never show frustration; remember body language is readable in costume.
• Touch a person in an inappropriate area of the body. Remember your gloves
maybe bigger than your hands and may extend into an area of the body that
your hand would not.
• Lean on the head of a child.
• Put your gloves in the face of any person.
• Lay down in costume.
• Never let the public see you without your head on.
• Wear the costume for more than 30 – 45 minutes at a time without a break.
Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
Hoop Removal
To open the Pod Hoops,
hold the Hoop on either
side of the Connector. With
one thumb, push the outer
most ring toward the center
of the Connector. With the
other hand, hold it there.
This will release the Hoop
and it can be pulled free of
the connector.
Notice
It is crucial that the
Head, Body, Parts and
any clothing be
Completely DRY
before it is worn or
STORED!
The Tutu and Napkin
should not be worn
together!

4Locate the bright fabric inside the
Head. Press the Red
button to turn the
Cooling Fan ON and
OFF. If the fan doesn’t
start lift the fabric and
install a new 9 volt
battery.
BE SURE TO TURN
OFF THE FAN AFTER
YOUR EVENT!
5Now, the Body can be pulled off the shoulders
and the Head put on.
Fasten the chin strap by
securing the velcro. The
vision will be through the
nose and mouth.
PLEASE NOTE:
If the head does not t
comfortably or visibility
is poor, any adjustments
should be made now.
Please see the next step!
1Preload the Pod into the Body. Use
the zippers as a guide.
3Put on the Feet. Make sure wearer
has his/her feet under
both elastic straps
located inside the Feet.
The middle strap can
be adjusted by pulling
up on the velcro and
repositioning. Next,
wrap the ankle straps
around the wearer’s
ankles and velcro the
back of the feet closed.
2Have the wearer step into the Body
and Pod. Both can
be pulled up onto the
shoulders, but only zip
the Pod closed. The
Body will come back
down off the shoulders
to put on the Mitts.
Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
6Headgear
Adjustments:
Remove the Headgear
by pulling it free from
the Velcro.
Locate the straps
attached to the front and
back of the Headgear.
Each can be adjusted by
repositioning the Velcro.

8Put on the Mitts. Slide each Mitt up
the wearer’s arms. Then
help guide the wearer’s
arms back into the Body
and zip it closed in the
back.
Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
11Continue securing the magnets in place
around the waist of the
Body. Then snap the Tutu
and Bow closed.
7Headgear Adjustments:
Adjust the chin strap by
repositioning the velcro.
Reset the headgear in
the head.
NOTE:
The angle at which the
headgear is seated will
also change the comfort
and visibility.
9The length of the body’s legs can be
adjusted using the snap
tape.
Turn under the legs the
desired amount and snap
to the closest snap.
12Mercy Watson in the Tutu ready to
entertain!
Note: Tutu should
not be worn with
Napkin.
10Put the Tutu on over the wearer’s
head. Pull it down and
locate the magnets
around the waist of the
Body and the Tutu.

Wearing Instructions For
Mercy Watson
13
Putting on the
Napkin. Put the
Napkin around the
wearer’s neck and snap
it closed in the back.
Note: Napkin
should not be
worn with Tutu.
17Now place the Head into the Pod with the nose facing up. The headgear should be left
in the head. 18Fold the Body and place it over the Head.
Put the lid on the trunk and secure the straps.
14Mercy Watson
is now ready to
entertain!
15Place the Tutu, Napkin, and Mitts in the bottom of the trunk.
16Next fold the Pod down into itself with the zipper open and place it into the trunk. Put
the shoes in the Shoe Bags into the corners of the
trunk as pictured.