We're a costume maker and retailer and we're proud of the superhero costumes that we carry. But we'll be the first to admit that we don't carry every costume worn by every character. That would be pretty much impossible, because superhero costumes tend to change over time—which is a topic we've covered many times. So what can you do if your favorite superhero design isn't available as an off-the-rack Avengers, X-Men, or Justice League costume? You DIY it.
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Halloween is almost here and most of us are planning how we'll celebrate safely. That means giving out candy, wearing appropriate costumes, and decorating our homes. We know this because we asked more than 1,500 U.S. adults in our annual Halloween in America Survey. Read on to find out what Americans think about Halloween as we move into October 2020!
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There are some cartoon characters that everyone knows, no matter how young or old they are—Mickey Mouse, Scooby-Doo, Snoopy, and of course, Bugs Bunny! Many of these popular animated characters have been around for decades, which is part of why they're so well-known. Well, what's all the hubbub, bub? it just so happens that 2020 marks the 90th anniversary of Looney Tunes! (At that point, you're going to have more candles than cake!) If you want to see what antics the Looney Tunes gang has been up to for almost the last century, keep reading to see our infographic below!
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There's nothing more impressive than a good DIY Halloween costume. With so many cookie-cutter costumes out there, taking the time to make or even assemble something different can make people say "WOW! Why didn't I think of that?" You may still need to buy accessories like shoes, belts and gloves, but it's great to see people wearing a Halloween costume that's exactly what they wanted. Maybe you're a fan of the unidentified alien that was cut from the Mos Eisley cantina scene. Perhaps you wanted to bring your favorite board game character to life, like Ms. Scarlet from Clue. You can even put a unique spin on a classic Halloween costume too! The sky's the limit when you harness the power of your imagination!
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One of the best parts about Halloween is, of course, getting to dress up in costumes! It can be one of those fun family moments that you remember for years, along with other cherished holiday memories. After growing up and looking at our old Halloween photos, we realize that some of our parents could probably have used a few Halloween photo pointers. (Some of them are practically Tik Tok meme-worthy!) That is why we're going to give you a few tips, tricks and pointers to help you avoid Halloween photo pitfalls so your kids can be proud of their costume pictures.
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There are many reasons that you might want to decorate a fake pumpkin as opposed to a real one. They're less messy, easier to paint and glue, and they're perfect for a variety of no-carve pumpkin decorations. Plus, you can store them and bring out your Halloween pumpkin decorations year after year! (Any time you can reuse holiday decor is a win in our books.) Keep reading to see how you can carve a foam pumpkin, as well as a plethora of other no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas from paint to push pins.
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