Halloween is just around the corner, and the mascot for the University of Minnesota can't hardly wait.
Goldy the Gopher has dressed for the occasion since 2013, and this week it teased a new set of costumes on the internet:
#GoldyHalloween is exactly 48 hours away! Here are a few of my favorites from the past. What do you think I should be this year??? pic.twitter.com/MrmgTuPGLw
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 25, 2018
All Gophers Rise! #GoldyHalloween is coming, tonight at @GopherFootball gameday! #SpookUMah #Gameday pic.twitter.com/jd4eBtSe7U
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 26, 2018
From Iron Man to Shrek, Goldy has set the costume bar pretty high, and the latest show didn't disappoint.
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During Minnesota's home game against Indiana on Friday night, Goldy took to Twitter to show off the new outfits.
First came Goldy's take on Frankenstein's monster.
Costume 1: It's Alive! That's right FrabkenGoldy's monster is coming to Gopher Spirit Rally and the tailgate lots! #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/ajZEdg7HsE
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 26, 2018
Then came King Bowser from Super Mario Bros.
Costume 2. Having a shell of a good time! I'm Bowser! Watch out for my shell throws. #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/icpP1AMj9G
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 26, 2018
Bob Ross decided to stop by and paint some happy little trees . . .
Costume 3: The joy of @GopherFootball Bob Ross Goldy! #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/9LmAbYs3jD
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
. . . followed by Black Panther all the way from Wakanda.
Costume 4: Minnesota Forever. #BlackPantherGoldy #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/6SkwBYPQuI
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
Dwight Schrute from "The Office" was in town on business all the way from Scranton, Pa.
Costume 5: Question. What type of mascot is best? #DwightSchrute #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/6bDqM0LVps
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
An appearance by WALL-E was a pleasant surprise.
Costume 6: GOLD-E is cleaning up! #WALLE #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/bnxz35uzdM
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
Then the Tin Man stopped by on his way to the Emerald City.
Costume 7: follow the Golden Brick Road! #Tinman #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/FfbAFHeVbs
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
The Predator was on hand to watch the Gophers as well.
Costume 8: Did you that #Gophers are the natural predators of Hoosiers? #Predator #GoldyHalloween pic.twitter.com/xTBFY3vztC
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
Finally, a member of the Incredibles arrived just in time to save the day.
Costume 9: This is a pretty Incredible #GoldyHalloween #MrIncredible pic.twitter.com/duRajvkN6D
— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) October 27, 2018
It's safe to say when it comes to Halloween costumes, Goldy is truly a cut above the rest.