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Hollywood and Halloween Costumes Go Hand in Hand
Every year Hollywood has a big effect on the popularity of Halloween costumes and this year is no different. Whether it's a movie based in comedy, action, drama, mystery or sci-fi there is always a character or characters that seem to reach out to moviegoers just begging to be portrayed in costume during the Halloween season.
This year there were a lot of action/adventure superheroes to pick from. The most popular by far would be The Dark Knight which was released on July 18th bringing with it two very distinguished characters; Batman and The Joker. Not only will we see a lot of Batman and Joker costumes this Halloween, but the superhero Batman has been a staple of every little boy's Halloween costume for many, many years. Some other superhero action movies released this year that will have costumes flying off the shelves in stores are The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Hellboy II, Indiana Jones and Hancock. This summer gave us plenty of superheroes to look up to along with some great costume ideas for Halloween.
Recently a movie was released featuring a little bit of everything, action, adventure, suspense, sci-fi and good versus evil but with an added bonus for children, it's animated. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the first ever animated Star Wars feature film by Lucasfilm Ltd and Warner Brothers. The original Star Wars franchise started May 1977 and has since generated approximately 4.3 billion in revenue from six Star Wars films. Every little boy has wanted to be Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader and every little girl has dreamed of being Princess Lea. The Clone Wars covers an exciting era in Star Wars saga occurring between Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The costumes for the characters in this animated movie are amazing and I'm sure we'll be seeing the likes of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and a few Clone Troopers on Halloween night.
So this year if you haven't decided on what you want to be for Halloween just pay attention to the movies that are out there. You'll find some really interesting and amazing characters that are just dying to made into costumes!
Anna Bradford is an author and blogger for Halloween Express where you'll find the absolute largest selection of Halloween costumes and costume accessories available anywhere including the latest movie costumes.
Unusual Halloween Costumes For Him and Her
You and your husband have been invited to a costume party for Halloween. But neither of you have anything to wear! Should you run to the local discount store and buy anything that will fit you? Of course not! Be unique and original with couples’ costume sets you can find online!
Some of the funniest choices for couples’ costumes I found were:
Salt and Pepper Shakers – These light-weight costumes would be perfect on those balmy Halloween nights. Complete with shaker top hats, these costumes will be the talk of the party.
Bowling Ball and Pin – There is no better couple than the bowling ball and pin. This set would be great at a Halloween party for your bowling league!
Hot Dog and Mustard – A holiday treat, even on Halloween, is the hot dog. Why not dress like one and be your own treat?
Ketchup and Mustard – The same mustard costume paired with its favorite complimentary condiment.
Pizza Slices – Your favorite pepperoni snack has now become a costume. Make a pizza box purse for that night’s festivities to complete the ensemble.
Traffic Lights – Whether you are thinking stop or go, these costumes will let you know! The front lights up for party fun. Included is a hat that resembles the top of the light.
Some of the more outrageous couples’ costumes I found were:
The Plug and The Socket costume set
The Ball and Chain costume set
The Lock and Key costume set
The Nuts and Bolts costume set
The Handcuffs costume set
I say “outrageous” because of the placement of the props on the costumes. When you look them up, you’ll understand.
Many of the couples’ costumes you will find should be worn to adult only parties. The hidden meanings of the various costumes won’t be lost on children and could make for more uncomfortable moments instead of good, clean fun.
Although some of these costumes are rather expensive, some are reasonably priced. Buy one this year and you’ll be the talk of Halloween parties for years to come.
Nicola always enjoys celebrating Halloween with her husband. Visit her Halloween site for tips and information about Couples Halloween Costumes at http://Couples-Halloween-Costumes.Best-Halloween.com
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Cool Boys Costumes For Halloween
For many boys, Oct. 31 is the greatest day of the year. It's the day they get to dress up in a super cool costume, go trick or treating around the neighborhood, and maybe even enjoy a small party with their friends. Of course, for Halloween to be truly successful your kid has to have the right costume. This means you need to know where to find the best boys costumes that are sure to please your child.
Let's face it: is there a boy out there who doesn't want to be a superhero? Comic book characters always make for popular boys costumes on Halloween. Spiderman, Wolverine, the Hulk, Batman, and Superman are just a few of the more popular superheroes that boys like to dress up as. Ask your child who some of his favorite comic book characters are, and look online to find the best costumes of these characters.
Of course, many young boys look up to athletes. Nearly every kid likes to pretend he's a famous baseball player hitting a home run or a basketball player draining the last second shot. Some of today's most popular athletes include Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, just to name a few. If your child is a sports fan, find out who his favorite athletes are. Chances are, a boys costumes manufacturer makes a mask of the athlete.
For some kids, video games are their choice of entertainment. With the popularity of the Wii, XBOX360 and PS3, your kid probably has a few games he really enjoys playing. Take a look at his video game collection. Which games does he enjoy? Which ones do you see him playing most? Mario and Luigi are always popular boys costumes. Shop around online to find a killer video game character costume for your son.
Now that you have an idea of which types of costumes your son will like, you need to know how and where to find the best boys costumes. The first thing you need to remember is to start shopping as early as possible. Kids Halloween costumes are always in high demand, and if you wait too long, you won't be able to find a costume your son likes. The earlier you can start shopping, the better.
You should also consider shopping for boys costumes online. Why? Because most parents will take their kids to the local Halloween costume shops. This means all of the local kids will be running around in the same old costumes everyone has seen. Buying your kid's costume online will help you make him the center of attention. You'll be able to choose from Halloween costumes that no one else in your neighborhood has seen. Your boy will love you for it!
When shopping for boys costumes, remember that quality is key. A lot of Halloween costumes are poorly made from shoddy materials that tear easily. The last thing you want is for your kid's costume to tear before he even makes it out of the door. Make sure you purchase quality boys costumes that are built to withstand the wear and tear an active child will cause.
Lastly, don't forget about your budget. You don't want to go broke on a costume your child will only wear one day out of the year. So, make sure to spend some time shopping around online to find the best deals on the best costumes.
Make this Halloween one to remember. Start shopping for your boys costumes online today!
Andy West is a writer on a variety of topics, including costumes. Do your research to ensure you buy your sons boys costumes that are the best Halloween costumes in the neighborhood.
7 Hot Men's and Boy's Movie Costumes For Halloween 2009
Which costumes will be hot during Halloween 2009? Here is a list of 7 costumes which I predict will be white hot for men and boys.
Logan Wolverine Costumes -- Why it's hot -- the release of the prequel X-Men Wolverine movie has made Wolverine a hot costume this year. However it is not the number one costume of the year, because of its early release in May. While it's still will be a popular costume, this Halloween, it won't be as popular as new costumes.
What's available -- The Wolverine costume from the X-Men comic book looks nothing like the movie costume. If you choose the comic book costume, look for a yellow Lycra muscle -- suit with a helm with black pointy ears.
The new Logan costume is motorcycle leather with a weak styled after the main character.
Both costumes will meet the claws which are available at most costume shops.
Star Trek Costumes -- Why it's hot -- Another movie prequel release this year, this time featuring the original Star Trek characters with new faces. The costumes are basically the same may be a little sleeker and available at every costume shop online.
What's available -- Star Trek shirts in Lycra yellow and blue with emblems on the corner. You can find Lycra black Lycra pants at any yoga shop.
Inglourious Basterds Costumes - Why it's hot -- Brad Pitt and Quinton Tarantino make an incredible team. Bloody battle and clarity are sure to rock this film.
What's available -- While not many costumes have been available for the 1940s G.I., there are still army uniforms available in the style. Look for the green woolen type of uniform.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Costumes -- why it's hot -- the new G.I. Joe hero is a black leather jumpsuit clad soldier with mad skills. The release of this film in the summer of 2009 will put this costume in the forefront.
What's available -- Look for motorcycle leather jumpsuits, all in black. While no official costume has been released, I expect these will populate the costume shops before October.
Transformers -- Why it's hot -- the sequel to the smash hit Transformers will be released during the summer. Expect a high popularity of the transformer costumes in the fall.
What's available -- Bumblebee costume, Optus Prime, Megatron and Jazz are all available costumes for this wildly popular film.
Public Enemies Costumes -- the 1930s gangsters are coming back with a bang. Johnny Depp stars as old-time gangster John Dillon. This period in history has always had a certain glamour associated with it.
What's available -- there are plenty of use use and gangster costumes available with toy Tommy guns. Stick with the black-and-white pinstripe suits and stay away from the zoot suits.
Harry Potter Costumes -- Yes Harry Potter costumes will be back in vogue for 2009 Halloween The release of Harry Potter and th Half Blood Prince will skyrocket this costume's popularity. Expect a surge in popularity with Harry Potter costumes, and Ron Weasley, Draco, Hermione, Hagrid and the bunch.
What's available -- Gryiffindor and Slitherin robes, Harry Potter glasses and wands, and especially the Quidditch robes as this year they will play a central role with Ron as well as Harry.
Where the Wild Things Are Costumes - While the movie is not officially released until the fall, expect the costumes and Halloween searches to begin early. These costumes are gonna be white hot for Halloween 2009
Polly - Finding the best of the cheap costumes online Denise - Spreading the word that there are sexy adult costumes which won't break the bank, but will blow your mind!
A Green and Purple Halloween - Quick Guide to the Incredible Hulk Movie Costumes
According to Marvel comics, gamma ray turns you green. At least that's how it's been since 1962 when the Hulk was brought to life by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. She-Hulk, Doc Samson, and the Leader all share origins with the Hulk from gamma ray exposure and they all have green skins.
So in 2003, upon release of Ang Lee's Hulk movie, lots of fans ran around in green bodypaint hopefully with purple pants (or any pants), and a bad hair cut. The 2003 Hulk movie really made a splash in the costuming world. There were plenty pictures of fans in conventions dressed up as the green goliath, although some were not so goliath.
The recent release of the 2008 movie, The Incredible Hulk, adds another version of the Hulk's costume in the mix. Although the differences are minor, there are enough variances between the two Hulks that are noticeable. Note too that we're only talking about Hulk movie costumes here. The Red Hulk and Gray Hulk will be subjects of another article at another time.
Can you use the old Hulk costume to represent?
If your child was a toddler or infant then, the answer is obviously no since he or she is five years older now and the costume wouldn't fit. But you should learn the difference in case they want to be the Hulk again for Halloween this year and they know the difference.
First, note that many fans regard the 2008 movie as more loyal to the comic books. This mainly means the storyline, the villain, and the supporting characters. The 2003 movie is so universally rejected that the 2008 movie was dubbed a reboot. Basically, the fans view it as a "do over" so that the 2003 movie can be filed away.
But, here's a caveat for costuming. The 2003 Hulk image resembles the comic book Hulk better than the 2008 Hulk. Mainly, the trademark green skin and purple pants are better represented in the 2003 Hulk.
The 2008 Hulk is not far off, but he has variances. First, he doesn't wear the traditional purple pants. But the purple pants made the movie as an easter egg. Second, he has a darker shade of green and his veins show as noticeable streaks of an even darker shade of green. And lastly, his muscles are shown to ripple. Both the veins and the rippled muscles remind me of roided out wrestlers when straining for attention.
The above bit of information is helpful to you if the 2003 Incredible Hulk costume still fits any of your children. Maybe the teen can pass down the Hulk costume to the younger boy (or girl). You may be able to save money and reuse the '03 costume by telling them that it's the better version because it looks just like the comic books. Just point them to the green skin without streaks and the purple pants
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Vampires Are Going to Be a Popular Costume This Year
With all the vampire movies and vampire television shows that are making a huge splash today, vampire costumes are going to be a hot ticket. Make sure your child is wearing the hottest costume by getting them a vampire costume. There are many styles of vampire costumes that go beyond the traditional ones that are so common.
They now come in styles for girls or boys, men and women. These styles include the traditional all the way to new vampire styles. There are sexy ones for the ladies and cute vampire costumes for the little girls and everything in between.
Those who want to look like the vampires in the new movies that are coming out may want to make their own costume. This can be done with a little make up and sparkly glitter sprays. Choose a dress or shirt and pants that would be seen in the movie that the vampires are wearing. Before getting dressed, use the glitter spray on all parts of the body that are going to show.
This is going to make you look like the vampires from the movie. You can get very realistic looking pointed teeth at most costume shops. Fake blood on the corners of the mouth is going to complete this home made vampire costume.
If you can not find the vampire costume that suits you, you can always make one at home as described above. The popularity of vampires is exploding this year so make sure you are on top of the trend by having the coolest vampire costume in your neighborhood!
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Have You Decided on Halloween Costumes For Your Children Yet?
Kids want to stand out in their chosen Halloween costumes. Go online to find some of the most unusual and popular costumes that your child will be excited about wearing. Costumes such as Hannah Montana, Superman and ghoulish vampires can be purchased with the assurance that you'll get exactly what you want without having to fight the crowds.
If your little girl dances around the room to Miley Cyrus (a.k.a. Hannah Montana) tunes, you can choose from a wide array of costumes, including the classic Purple costume with Wig, beautiful costume with jacket, the Pink Jacket Hannah Montana costume or the ultimate Disguise costume with gold jacket and a blonde wig.
She may want to take the scary route by dressing up in the Girl Vampire costume. This outfit includes a dress with silver trim, cape, collar and a bat medallion. Dress up her brother in the Scary Skeleton costume that comes with a skeleton mask, axe-like staff and a hooded robe with sash and gloves. The two will make a scary couple when they prowl the neighborhood for Halloween candy.
All little boys dream of being cowboys and you can make his dream can come true this Halloween when you dress him up in the chaps, cowboy hat and vest that comes with the Dress Up Cowboy costume. Other cowboy costumes to choose from are the Western Cowboy costume with a holster, vest and pants, the Lil' Sherriff costume consisting of chaps and vest decorated with stars, cowboy hat and a neckerchief or the Cowboy Costume that comes with yarn hair, jumpsuit, vest, scarf and belt.
Zara Jones is a part time teacher in Florida. Check out these great Narnia Halloween Costumes for your kids or the best GI Joe Halloween Costumes the little man in your life.