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Super Mario Bros. was the first videogame I ever owned back when the Nintendo Entertainment System was the top of the line gaming system on the market. Well, technically it was more like the Super Mario/Duck Hunt combo game, but Super Mario definitely had better characters.

With bated breath we watched; watched and waited for the moment Mr. Abrams would unveil the new Force Awakens trailer during Star Wars Celebration this past April - or at least, we hoped he would. According to circulating rumors over the interwebs, it was likely to happen.

Can you believe that Long Beach Comic Con will be here this weekend? A few weeks ago, we challenged Southern California cosplayer, Super Batboy Cosplay, to create a totally new costume out of an existing one. He jumped right in to the challenge by attempting to transform a simple black bodysuit into a Black Suit Spider-Man costume.

DIY costumes are as popular as ever, and for good reason! They’re usually more cost-effective and they allow you to express your creativity. Luckily, Pure Costumes has tons of fun accessories and costume kits that are perfect for DIYers. This year, my favorite costume kits are the new Pokemon kits.

There are a lot of cosplay events this month across the nation including two big events, San Diego Comic-Con and the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, WI. As you know, we like to share with you costume ideas based on events that are happening around the country and today is no different...

If you’re prepping for your Star Wars Day celebration and need a costume to wear, we’re going to show you how to create your own Princess Leia cosplay! Star Wars recently revealed plans for its Princess Leia comic book mini-series which included an updated look for the rebel leader. In the new cover, it shows Princess Leia dressed in a white bodysuit, vest, gloves and boots.

It’s that time again! We’re back with more local costume events for the month of August. Here in California, there’s always a reason to celebrate in costume and this month is no different. Every weekend has a fun and exciting costume event going on. From Renaissance festivals to fan conventions, check out our calendar to see what’s happening in your neighborhood.

My Little Pony has been around since 1983. Since it’s been introduced, many little girls have been in love with these pretty, magical ponies. More unexpectedly, though, there has been a surprising fandom of adult men who have also fallen in love with these playful ponies...

San Diego Comic-Con may have come and gone, but there are plenty of other Southern California cosplay events. As a Halloween retailer in the Los Angeles area, we’re no stranger to last-minute shoppers on their way to a cosplay event or costume party, so naturally, we know about almost all the local costume events...

The biggest comic convention, San Diego Comic-Con, is only a few days away so naturally, cosplay has been on our minds. We wanted to do a special feature and find out what it really takes to get into cosplay and give some of you some tips if you’re new to the whole thing...

As you might have already guessed, this month we’re all about comic books and superheroes. When it comes to comic book characters, the first one to come to my mind is Catwoman...

It’s never too early to start planning your next family outing! Check out these local costume events happening all over California. Right off the bat, there are several events happening during the first weekend of April including the Renaissance Faire in Irwindale, the annual comic book convention, WonderCon, in Anaheim, and the My Little Pony convention, BABSCon, in the Bay Area.