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Putting Your Own Spin On Being A Superhero

Superheroes are the good guys. They are strong, they are always extremely wealthy and they always catch the villian. So who wouldn’t want to be a superhero. So what do you need to pull of this awesome dress up idea. 1. You need to pick a costume. It needs to be original and you need to have the whole attitude thing down pat. 2. You need to have a super power. You can’t be a superhero with a super power, so what’s yours going to be. 2. You need the right attitude. Superheroes are usually always good, so your moral code should be all about integrity. Unless you choose to be a villian, in which case think evil and wicked. 3. You need your own secret headquarters. Every superhero has their own secret hideout after all. 4. You need your own logo. Something that sets you … Continue reading

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Batman Costumes

The Dark Knight has gone through many changes through the years, not only in who has donned the mask but in the design of the Batman costumes as well. Whether you grew up in the days of the campy television series and Adam West is the only Bat you knew or you have fallen for the dark and brooding, Christian Bale in the role of the Dark One, there are so many Batman costumes to choose from, you will find the one that makes you happiest. The best thing about Batman costumes might depend on who you are asking. If you are asking the accessory fan, then the utility belt might be the draw. If you like the drama of a cape, then there you go. Dark and mysterious with the leather half mask over the upper part of the … Continue reading

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Batman Costumes: The Dark Knight Rides Again

The next time that a man starts yammering on and on about how much stuff that a woman carries in her purse, remind him of the utility belt of a certain caped super hero. That will shut him up. Batman costumes are never complete without the right utility belt and all of the accessories that can be carried in it. Whether you are a little fledgling bat or a big, bad version of the Dark Knight, choosing the right Batman costume is important and starts with knowing which version of the bat you would like to be. The campy, kooky, slightly goofy guy among us would be best suited in the Batman costumes from the original television series from the 60s. With cheesy sound effects, weird cut away scenes, and of course, the villains, the series has been seen by … Continue reading

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Five of the Best Halloween Choices for Halloween 2009 (Adults)

They say that to know what the Halloween trends for the years are going to be you need look no further than the local theater. The biggest Hollywood movies are likely to spawn look alike representatives at Halloween time- especially if they are the kind of costumes that could make a person look bigger, stronger, faster, smarter or sexier than they feel in real life. Let’s look at those concepts. Why do most adults don costumes in the first place? To feel better about themselves or to let an inner “person” out if only for the one night. Think about it: how many men actually get the chance to be a superhero in real life? They rarely get to crash through a plate glass window and rescue their lady love. The closest they ever get to that is that time … Continue reading

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