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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.

This year, we’re excited to bring aboard a bunch of new styles for our steampunk enthusiasts. We know that for a lot of cosplayers, steampunk is one of the hardest looks to achieve mostly because there are no specific characters to emulate, and also because of all the details required of a steampunk outfit.

Mad Max Fury Road may be getting lots of rave reviews, but it all started with the original in the 1980s. Before Mel Gibson got weird on everyone, he was one of the top action stars in Hollywood. His bad boy persona in the film Mad Max was just the beginning of his domination as an action hero on the silver screen.

DreamWorks has given us some of the most memorable cartoon characters including Shrek, Po from Kung-Fu Panda, and the lovable Penguins of Madagascar. Recently, they’ve created another great story called Home which follows the story of Oh, another unlikely hero to love.

With the recent release of the new Minions movie, those funny little creatures have never been more popular. In fact, we’ve noticed that Minion parties are becoming more and more popular. That’s why today, we want to show you how to host a summer movie party with a fun Minion theme.

D23 is the official Disney fan convention and it’s happening next month at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California. During the convention, Disney showcases sneak peeks of upcoming films, meet-and-greets with Disney celebrities, and new attractions at their amusement parks.

A couple weeks ago, we shared with you some of our favorite Disney costumes by Disguise. As we mentioned in that last post, Disguise is known for having fun designs with great quality. However, Disney isn’t their only specialty. They’ve got lots of other officially licensed costumes of some of your favorite video game and cartoon characters.

As we continue our Summer Movie Party Series, today’s theme revolves around Hollywood’s biggest superheroes. The Avengers have dominated the box offices with record breaking sales and have ignited a whole new fan base to the iconic comic book super crew.

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...