I know, you do not want to go to a comic book convention but in all honesty, you do not even have to like comics to enjoy comic book conventions because there are so many other aspects of nerd culture on display that comics are almost incidental to the whole thing. So instead of fighting it, why not join in at one of these great events highlighting the world of comics, collectibles, science fiction, anime, horror and steampunk this summer?
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If you haven’t heard of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” by now, you’ve most likely been hiding under a rock somewhere. Based on a series of 1500-page tomes by author George R.R Martin, the fantasy series is now in its second season on television with many more to come. Last Halloween many costumers chose to take on the persona of their favorite character from the series. This year we’re betting that even more Game of Thrones fans will be looking to show their love of the world of Westeros. If you are one of these people, then keep reading because I have a few examples that will help you pull it off this October 31st.
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Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most popular fairy tales still told to this day. French storyteller Charles Perrault first published this classic tale in 1697, known then as Little Red Cap. Even though the story has been adapted several times over the past few centuries, Little Red remains one of the most recognizable fairy tale characters of all time. Described by the Brothers Grimm as “...a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her” and that had “a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never hear anything else; so she was always called ‘Little Red Riding Hood’”. Her little red cape has been the one constant in the ever-changing persona of Little Red Riding Hood.
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HalloweenCostumes.com announced today they provided the costumes for the brand new rock 'n roll themed attraction KISS by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas.
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The Three Blind Mice are just the sort of beloved cultural icons that make for creative and memorable Halloween costumes. That, nobody can deny (Oops…wrong rhyme!). How to create the outfits, though, is far less factual since the details about this treasured trio are few. Here’s what we know: There are three of them, they can’t see, and they have a propensity for losing their tails. Here’s how that benefits you: You are free to unleash your creativity and interpret the costume as you wish! Here are four different ideas to start your mouse wheels turning.
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Three colors describe Snow White’s features: snow white skin, red cheeks, and ebony hair. Snow White’s classic physical appearance was first described in the fairytale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” by the Brothers Grimm. While there have been many story, film, and TV adaptations of the classic tale, the costume of Snow White has been changed for each version. However, the image of Disney’s gown stands out even today as the iconic Snow White outfit. Everyone knows of the classic Snow White dress from the animated film: yellow skirt, high white collar, and a blue tunic with puffed sleeves. However, with each rendition of the classic fairy tale, a new look for Snow White is created. One thing is for certain, though, and that is that she’ll always be the fairest of them all.
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Back when costumes were just for kids, showing up to the office wearing a costume on Halloween or for any costume party would garnish you with more than just a few strange looks and awkward conversations. Now that generations of Halloween trick-or-treaters have grown up, it’s no wonder that everyone wants to cut loose at work by reliving the days when you could wear a cape or tiara in public without people thinking you’ve escaped from the loony bin. Even your boss is liable to show up wearing a Stormtrooper costume to work.These days, you can find a whole plethora of adult costumes (some of them VERY adult), but still, selecting a costume that you can wear to work can be difficult. You have to be careful not to offend or shock anyone, since it is still a professional setting. For those of you who would like a little guidance on choosing a non-NSFW costume to wear at your work event, here’s a list of some costume ideas that will guarantee a good time without upsetting your co-workers.

 

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Many artists applied, but only 24 were chosen to participate in the HalloweenCostumes.com Darth Vader Helmet Art Contest. They created original works of art using Darth Vader helmets for the chance to win one of three prizes. Soon, the helmets will be available for auction and the proceeds will benefit two Minnesota Charities. Now, we are excited to announce the winners of the Darth Vader Helmet Art Contest.
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Roses are red violets are blue, carnations are cheap and first dates can be too! ... HalloweenCostumes.com and Seven 'til Midnight are teaming up to give two lucky readers a Sexy Cupid costume just in time for Valentine's Day. Click to learn how you can share your Worst First Date story for a chance to win.
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What does a theater-going geek have to look forward to in 2012? A whole heck of a lot! 2012 is going to be a huge year for blockbusting, geek-pleasing films. The only snag is, well… I hope you like 3D. A whopping eight out of these ten films are being “featured” in 3D. Why is this? Well, there are many reasons, including a premium price on 3D tickets, as well as a premium price on the subsequent Blu-Rays that feature that fourth “super” disc with the film optimized for home theater 3D. However, even if 3D isn’t your thing, these films are sure to be great enough that you won’t even care. Many of the year’s biggest releases are looking to original comic book source material or other cult classics for inspiration. So, here are the top ten films, in chronological order, to look forward to in this New Year, starting with:

 

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