What costumes are going to be popular this Halloween? Well, every year we see more and more cartoon, TV and movie characters knocking on our door. It seems that every kid wants to be just like their favorite character for at least one night. But also popular are a few traditional Halloween costumes like animal and pirate costumes.
Batman Dark Knight The Joker
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It's no surprise that the Heath Ledger version of The Joker will be 2008's hottest costume. Batman: The Dark Knight, the most popular movie of the summer, continues it's movie theatre reign right into autumn. This costume is a bit on the scary side, so it may be more suitable for tweens and young teens.
Animal Planet Collector's Edition Toddler Costumes
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Otters and Leemurs and Meerkats, oh my! Animal lovers will flip for these extra-special toddler costumes by Animal Planet. They are adorable, educational and unique, featuring some of the world's most interesting animals from white tigers to sea otters.
Prince Caspian The Chronicles of Narnia Costume
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Your handsome prince will look positively dashing in this dapper Halloween costume. Dressed as Prince Caspian, he'll be ready to defend his magical kingdom, even if it just happens to be his backyard.
Disney Pixar Wall * E Deluxe Child Costume
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Wall * E!!!! Though this costume doesn't look like the most comfortable Halloween costume of 2008, it is nearly as adorable as this summer's blockbuster cartoon Wall * E. It may be boxy and cumbersome, but it easily slips on and off over street clothes, making it somewhat practical. Frankly, I think it's irresistible.
Buzz Lightyear Light Up Disney Costume
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This costume goes to infinity and beyond. Your Buzz Lightyear fan will go crazy for the space age, light-up details on this elaborate Buzz Lightyear costume.
Glow-in-the Dark Boney Jack Sparrow Costume
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Yes, good old Jack is back for another Halloween. This Jack Sparrow suit is great and is a Disney exclusive. If your boy is crazy for The Pirates of the Caribbean, he'll be blown away by this glow-in-the-dark costume.
Kung Fu Panda Child Costume
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Karate kick it up a notch with this hilarious Kung Fu Panda Halloween costume. This all inclusive costume, complete with headpiece is a fun, showstopper of a costume.
Harry Potter
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Everyone's favorite wizard in training is always a popular Halloween choice. Many Harry Potter fans can't wait for Halloween just so they can dress up in their favorite Hogwarts-approved robes and show allegiance to Harry and his gang.
Star Wars Animated Deluxe Clone Trooper Leader Rex Child Costume
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This Halloween will be out of this world with this Star Wars Clone Trooper costume. He'll be the coolest trick-or-treater in the galaxy in this super Star Wars get-up. I promise you, he'll wear this for playtime long after Halloween is over.
Power Rangers Costumes
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Go, go Power Rangers! Get your boy geared up this Halloween with an awesome Power Ranger costume from Disney. Choose from several colors.
Pirate Costumes
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The pirate frenzy continues, so be prepared, my maties, to see tons of wee swashbucklers in your neighborhood this Halloween. If your kid is looking for a pirate costume with a bit of attitude, however, check out these cool variations:
