The Smurfs and Smurf Costume Ideas
Looking for a Smurf costume? With the new Smurfs movie coming out soon in 2011, chances are that these loveable blue superstars from the 1980s will once again be the subject of Halloween costumes.
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| The Smurfs-Smurfette Child Costume |
While the new movie brings these old forest friends into the new world filled with cities, the old school costume themes will probably make a big comeback as well. Can’t figure out which smurf you want to be this Halloween? Let us help you out.
For girls, there’s really only one smurf that you can be, and that would be Smurfette. This blonde haired, blue skinned smurf is easy to costume as.
Simply paint yourself blue (or get a blue bodysuit) and wear a white dress. Blue facepaint and a blonde wig are musts. White shoes and eyelash extensions are excellent choices for accessories.
In Smurfs, her flirtatious personality will definitely charm a new generation. You can definitely expect Smurfette to be a retail costume, since she is the only female smurf available.
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| The Smurfs – Papa Smurf Adult Costume |
Papa Smurf is one of the most popular Smurfs characters of all time, and also one of the most recognizeable.
Still blue in body as all other smurfs, Papa Smurf has one major difference. His outfit of pants and a cap is red instead of white. He also has a white beard.
Chances are that Papa Smurf costumes will be hitting the shelves before Halloween 2011 begins.
Everyone can tell that smurfs are perhaps one of the most easy costumes to turn into a DIY project. Smurfs are very easy to dress up as, since the costumes are so simple.
The basic smurf costume is a pair of white slacks and a white cap. Just add blue skin and some white shoes, and you are ready to be smurfed.
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| The Smurfs – Deluxe Smurf Adult Costume |
Dressing up as a smurf will probably require a lot of facepaint, and a lot of bodypaint. However, due to the affordable cost of the rest of the costume, it probably won’t be too much of a strain on the average budget.
It should be noted that applying large quantities of facepaint and bodypaint will take a lot of time.
When dressing as a smurf, take an hour or even two in order to apply your makeup correctly. Chances are that if you have a long night ahead, you will also need touch-ups.
Add a tube of blue paint to your bag if possible. If you really want to make a great smurf costume, you are also going to have to buy a smurf tail.
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| The Smurfs-Smurf Child Costume |
There are several basic smurfs in the new movie who are simply indistinguishable from each other. This means that you can spend a minimal amount of money in order to become a real smurf from the new Smurfs movie.
Smurfs are a very easy costume to put together once you manage to apply all the makeup. For a shortcut, consider getting a blue bodysuit and gloves.
Of course, smurf costumes (even the basic ones) are expected to hit the stores right before Halloween.
From the 1980s cartoon, Brainy Smurf will be a popular choice. His costume, similar to all other smurfs, is only marked by his glasses. Simply buy a smurf outfit and add a pair of glasses. It’s just that simple.
It should also be mentioned that Brainy Smurf’s popularity will be boosted by his appearance in Smurfs. Out of all the smurf costumes, Brainy Smurf is the easiest unique smurf costume to create.
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| The Smurfs-Smurfette Infant/Toddler Costume |
Lastly, one option that few people remember is the evil wizard Gargamel. Simply get some black or purple robes, tie them with a rope, and style your hair like the old evil wizard.
Gargamel has black hair, but has a bald spot. Out of all of the characters that are features in the Smurfs movie, he’s one of the easiest to dress up as. After all, there is no blue paint to apply.
Because of the very communal nature of the Smurfs, this is an excellent choice for large groups of friends who want to have a matching theme to their party.
For party planners, a Smurfs-movie themed Halloween party is a great way to get amazing photos of all of your favorite smurfs together in your house. Smurfette can be paired with almost any other smurf as a couples costume theme, too.
Batman Costumes
Batman is one of the most iconic and beloved superheroes of the golden age of comics. Unlike Superman or Spiderman, Batman didn’t have any extraordinary powers to give him the advantage over evildoers. He wasn’t faster than a speeding bullet or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, nor did he have a spider-sense to warn him of approaching danger or give him superhuman speed, quickness and strength. All he had were his wits, his martial arts training, and his wonderful, wonderful toys.
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Of course Batman then wasn’t exactly what we know of as Batman now. And batman costumes reflect as much, since the character himself has become darker and more variable both in how he acts and what he represents. “Chaotic good” is still his modus operandi, but batman ends up being true neutral in situations more than he once did.
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You can see this in Frank Miller’s re-imagining of Batman in his epic 1980s comic book series “The Dark Knight.” Batman’s motives hadn’t changed, but his internal foundations had, and even the batman costumes he wore had a darker and more sinister look. The Dark Knight was truly dark, a man of contradictions and moral ambiguities who, with each passing chapter became even less the traditional superhero and more something entirely new and unexpected. This contrast and depth of character is what made The Dark Knight such a smash hit in the first place, and the batman costumes that came out of that series’ success reflect the change.
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Of course, a few very powerful and successful movies also came out of that series’ success, the first of which was Tim Burton’s 1989 masterpiece “Batman.” In it, the batman costumes such as Batman’s own suit, as well as the costumes of the Joker and other characers, all mirrored what Miller had imagined in his graphic novel. As more sequels were made, the batman costumes strayed further and further from the source material to eventually become a parody of what it once was. The nadir was Joel Schumacher’s 1997 travesty, “Batman and Robin”, which is considered by many to be one of the worst films ever made. And rightly so.
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The franchise was rehabilitated starting in 2005 with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, and followed by the 2008 film The Dark Knight. Critics weren’t exactly enamored of these films – and to be honest they don’t even compare to Burton’s original effort – but they’re a significant step up from what Schumacher provided.
Alice in Wonderland Costumes
Alice in Wonderland costumes are some of the most popular both any and every Halloween. Alice In Wonderland remains not only my favorite Disney film, but one of my favorite pieces of satire in the history of English language literature. And it’s not just me – millions appreciate Lewis Carroll’s masterwork to be a true triumph of both art and subversion, and it remains as popular with kids and adults today as it was a century ago.
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You can easily have the Alice in Wonderland theme in your Halloween party. Whether you want to dress up like Alice herself, or the Queen of Hearts, or the always-popular Cheshire Cat, or the hooka-smoking caterpillar, you have a litany of choices that no other story can provide.
Personally I think the best of the Alice Wonderland costumes is the Dormouse. He’s the forgotten one at Alice’s tea party, which features The Mad Hatter, The March Hare, Alice and the forgotten Dormouse. He’s a small, nearly silent, drunk. It’s the perfect role to play at a Halloween party if you’re so inclined, and easy costume to do, and if you can convince your other friends to go as the other characters, more’s the better. As in the film and book, you can even have someone go as the table (which itself was alive in Carroll’s story.)
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The fun part about Alice In Wonderland costume is that they can work as subversion on several levels, the first being that which Carroll originally intended. But it’s also worth remember that Alice In Wonderland herself is now a symbol of purity and innocence in a culture gone awry with sexuality; thus, “Sexy Alice In Wonderland” or Enchanting Queen of Hearts is a very popular costume today for young women. There’s something absolutely delightful about making something as wholesome as a Disney cartoon into an exhibition for the very basest of impulses which Walt Disney himself abhorred. One suspects that Carroll would approve of the decision.
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Of course, the other characters are even more fun. The Mad Hatter is probably the best of the Alice Wonderland costumes because he’s so recognizable and fun. Remember the riddle he poses to Alice, “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” It’s meant to be unsolveable, and if you’re really willing to get into character and give it a go you can just talk gibberish all night and win plaudits for it. Sounds like a great costume idea to me!
With so many characters to choose from in Alice in Wonderland costumes, you can find costumes for almost everyone in all ages and sizes so the entire family can have fun at the Halloween party!
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GI Joe Costumes for Kids and Adults
GI Joe costumes are inspired by GI Joe – a line of military themed toys and action figures created by Hasbro. With the popular movie GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra released on August 7, 2009, the costumes from the characters of the movie quickly become hot selling items. This Halloween get these GI Joe costumes and have your children dress up as Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Duke, or Cobra Commander. They will have a blast trick-or-treating this year.
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GI Joe costumes are not limited to children. Adults can also join the fun with your children. You can be one of the brave member of the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity. Get the adult version of Snake Eyes, Shadow Storm, or Duke costumes. Or if you want to be the villain from Cobra Organization, Cobra Commander costume is waiting for you.
Don’t forget also to get the accessories to complete your costume. Our suggestions are Ninja Stars, dagger, gloves, masks, boots, sword for Snake Eyes costume, as well as sword and sheath for Storm Shadow costume.
Superhero Costumes for Boys
Superhero costumes are great Halloween costumes for kids. Remember when you were a kid? Didn’t you fantasize to be one of the superheros? This Halloween get your kids one of those superhero costumes and let their dream come true!
Batman costumes are quite popular and there are several options available. The Batman Dark Knight Deluxe Muscle Chest costume is one buff Batman and ready to defeat the Joker at any time. It includes a jumpsuit with armor print on the pants, a mask, and Batman utility belt. A great idea would be to have a friend dress as the Joker for fun games.
New for this year is the Batman Brave & Bold Deluxe costume. It also includes a muscled Batman jumpsuit, headpiece, cape, and utility belt.
Of course the Batman costume wouldn’t be complete without the Teen Titans Robin Muscle Chest Deluxe costume. This colorful costume comes with a muscle chest jumpsuit, boot tops, yellow cape, and yellow belt.
The Superman costume is a great idea for the Halloween. You will find these costumes available not only for kids, but for adults too. The Superman costume comes with a muscle chest that makes your kid look like a real superhero. Also included are jumpsuit, red cape, and the belt. Have friends dress up as other members of the Justice League!
If you are considering Spiderman costumes this year, some of them glow in the dark, some are reversible like the Amazing Spiderman Reversible Red to Black costume. One side is the traditional red and blue Spiderman suit and the other side is the black suited one.
Wolverine costume is another great choice. This mutant has a great heart and is ready to fight for what’s right! The Wolverine Origins Classic Muscle Child costume includes a jumpsuit with muscle torso, mask, claws, and belt buckle.
Harry Potter Costume
The chance that your kids are not Harry Potter fans is pretty slim. Since the 1997 release of the first Harry Potter novel, all seven fantasy novels have set records as best selling books. The Harry Potter costumes will let you dress up as any characters from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. These costumes are for both boys and girls. It’s also a great idea for group costumes. Kids can be Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, or Hermione Granger and have fun together in this Halloween evening.
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Transformers Costumes
If your kids love the Transformers movie, they would love these Transformers costumes. The Bumblebee costume and Optimus Prime costume are inspired from the characters in the movie and have become very popular this year.
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In the 2007 movie Transformers, the Bumblebee appears as one of the Autobots. It lost its voice from a battle injury and communicates through selected playback of television and radio signals. It also appears in the new hit movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen which was released in June 2009. The Bumblebee is a cautious but brave character.
There are several Bumblebee costumes available. The Bumblebee Deluxe is based on the 2009 movie. It includes a jumpsuit, a chest piece, toy arm weapon and mask. The Bumblebee 3-D Deluxe costume includes a 3-D armor that looks like real robot parts. Of course if budget is a concern, you can always choose the Bumblebee Classic costume which has a realistic jumpsuit and a mask. These three are all officially licensed Transformers products so you know you are getting something authentic and of good quality.
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Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots. The Transformers Optimus Prime Deluxe costume includes a jumpsuit with attached foam chest and upper arms, two foam cuffs and a mask. It also has an awesome helmet that turns your voice into robotic sound. Your kid would think he is the greatest Transformer!
For even more realistic look, go with the Optimus Prime 3-D Deluxe costume. It has the 3-D armor that looks like the real robot parts. The budget version of the costume is the Optimus Prime Classic. It’s got a great jumpsuit and mask. Your child can enjoy being the Transformers Optimus Prime without burning a hold in your wallet!