How to Fit Your Scarecrow Fangs

Vampires are super-hot this year, and you want to be one. You know Scarecrow has the best vampire fangs available, but you're a teeny bit intimidated by the 'customizing' process.

Don't be.

I'm one of those klutzy people who can screw up any 'easy process', but even I managed to get my Scarecrow dental fit fangs to fit perfectly.

Watch the official Scarecrow fang fitting demonstration to see how easy it is:
www.nightmarefactory.com/fityourfangs.html

Scoot on over to the Nightmare Factory and check it out. They have a great selection of fangs including tons of Scarecrow fang styles. They can also show you how to use makeup to get the perfect vampire look!

Fangs for stopping by!

With sales of pig noses on the rise, one wonders if some people are poking a bit of fun at the recent Swine Flu outbreak. I would like to think so.

If there was ever a time for simple practical jokes, it would be now. While we may not all share the same politics of humor, the enjoyment of laughter is universal. Laughter allows us to step back and see things for what they really are. Ever notice how virtually everyone giggles at a fart? Somewhere in a simple fart lies the true answer to life, the Universe and everything. Nonsense you say?

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope and that enables you to laugh at life's realities." - Dr Seuss

It's a bird; It's a plane; Its SUPER-Obama

Obamamania seems to be unabated - now featuring Super-Obama!

Check out this new standee depicting President Obama as a caped super-hero.

In case the President's popularity starts to wane, we have back-up Obamas. Michelle Obama looks set to be the most popular First Lady since Jackie and the media can get enough of the Obama kids. Kudos to Mommy and Daddy, though. Doesn't look like they are encouraging Sasha and Melia merchandising.

Bunnies, Bunnies everywhere!

It's spring, and bunnies are popping up like. . .well, bunnies in spring.

As per usual, we are seeing the basic white Easter Bunny almost everywhere. This is your all-purpose white rabbit mascot costume - good for Easter photography visits with the Easter Bunny and almost any other promotional use you can think of around Easter. You'll find him outside stores, in malls, and overseeing any number of Easter Egg hunts.

With the recession, we are also seeing some cheaper versions with more than usual frequency. These range from the less expensive bunny mascots to a more conceptual approach. Least expensive-- some combination of rabbit features. This almost always includes bunny ears. Optional are bunny teeth, bunny tail, bunny nose. If you go with whiskers, will they be the full stick-on type? Or drawn on with make-up?

Of the mascots, my favorite bunnies are the ones you seldom see these days. The whimsical upper-end rabbit mascots, complete with clothing and extra detailing to lend each it's own special character. Sure, they're a little more expensive, but personality is well worth it IMHO.

Baby bunnies are cute, and it's hard to pick between the adorable toddler bunny costumes. Can you see a field of these hopping around on Easter morning? Got to be more comfortable than those stiff Easter dresses and suits most poor kids wind up in.

And--oopsies--which bunny were you googling? A few of these playful bunnies are NOT suitable for children's events! There might be more versions of sexy bunnies out there than the furry type.

Of course, when you've had a little TOO much Easter cheer, you've got to go for the one, the only Peter Rottentail. Don't we all need a little Peter Rottentail sometimes?

HAPPY EASTER!

Zombies in Area - Run for Your Lives!!

Ok - this was too great!


This is an actual road sign in Austin, TX warning of zombies!


According to the local news story, hackers broke into the electronic road signs and changed the messages. Drivers on Lamar Blvd were warned of Nazi Zombies and advised to Run!!!.

We found it hilarious. There is nothing we love more than a zombie attack! Zombies have been tres popular in general lately. Zombie gamers have invaded several campuses lately, including U.T. Left 4 Dead is flying off shelves, and there have been a nice crop of recent zombie movies, including I Am Legend, Zombie Strippers, and of course, the ongoing Resident Evil saga.

Our favorite zombie flix? Mass release would have to be Shaun of the Dead (walk fast). All-time favorite has to be the adorable (and blood-thirsty) Ava Merriman in S.I.U.S. (Sudden Infant Undead Syndrome).

Trying to create your own Zombie look? Zombie masks are always a quick and easy option - and boy are they popular. For the more adventurous, go with some theatrical make-up, prosthetics and blood. Todd created the gory baby-eats-daddy's-brain look using a bald cap and stage blood. For realistic zombie wound makeup f/x, try Graftobian's Severe Trauma Makeup Kit.

If you are populating a whole zombie graveyard or undead town, we suggest you go with professional zombie props (way more realistic than stuffing dad's old suit and sticking a cut off head on it).

Gotta go now - something's moving in the trees and I think the chainsaw needs a workout!

Party Season Begins in January

It looks like the party season is starting in Inauguration Day this year. Barack Obama cut-outs are everywhere and the nation is careening through a manic-depressive cycle of despair (the economy) and hope ('change is coming', sayeth the Obama camp).

With a lean and mean Christmas season behind us, we are looking forward to the rash of winter and spring events. Elvis' birthday (hubba hubba) was last Thursday. Costume-wise, January is slim pickings. But we are already gearing up for a full February. Presidents Day usually spurs a rash of Abe Lincoln and George Washington lookalikes - for store promotions if nothing else. (And trust us, the stores are PROMOTING this year - we expect Obama to soon be replaced with lifesize posters of George and Abe).

Mixed in amonst the staider polictico holidays, we have the fun stuff - Valentines Day and Mardi Gras. You would think this would mean cupid costumes (St. Valentine's Day) and half masks (Mardi Gras). The growing trend for both is sex, sex, sex - sexy costumes everywhere accompanied by a correspoding bump in sexy lingerie and, of course, hosiery. If that doesn't lighten the winter blues - not sure what will!

Us? In between parties we're staying at home and watching the tube (cheap, yeah?). Right now we're jonesing for more episodes of Weeds, True Blood, and Dr. Who - if only we could Tardis ourselves back in time to the free-spending lifestyle we once enjoyed - that would really get the party started! Still, partying on a budget doesn't have to be a drag. A few fun costumes, a theme, and some good friends can turn potluck and BYOB into a night to remember.

Enjoy!