Manga mania has officially become a worldwide phenomenon, and it will inevitably be the source of unique Halloween costume ideas this year.
From anime contact lenses to manga makeup and 2-D-inspired costume play, it’s easy to get Halloween costume ideas from anime characters.
Manga’s place in pop culture, however, lasts long after October 31. Cartooning has become a year-round phenomenon, going well beyond Halloween costume ideas into the realms of fine art, music, photography, fashion, and even public transportation.
Check out the articles in this cluster for Halloween costume ideas, cartoon inspiration and animated innovation.
66 Types of Manga Mania
From Bizarre Anime to Unique Halloween Costume Ideas:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 31, 2008 — Pop Culture
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Manga Makeup
Extreme Japanese Anime Eyes
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Anime Accessories
Extra Large Contact Lenses For Cartoon-Style Eyes
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Anime Tattoos
Hello Kitty Forehead Tattoo
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Life-Size Anime
Japanese Doll Obsession
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Anime Costumes
Cos Play for Halloween
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Video Game Fashion
Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters
59
Humanized Cartoons II
Jessica Rabbit Untooned
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Japanese Maid Cafe
Anime Fetish Restaurant in Toronto
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The Rise of Japanese Anime
Manga Hits The West
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Retro Comic Book Bloopers
Unintentionally Sexual Cartoons
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10 Real-Life Examples of Cartoon Naughty
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Anime Wedding Fashion (UPDATE)
The Hello Kitty Bridal Gown
53
Superimposed Politicians
Viral Sarah Palin Cartoons
52
Business Manga
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko by Daniel H. Pink
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Real Life Cartoon Pets
$925 Million Living Pokemon Pikachu
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Skeletons of Cartoon Characters
'Animatus' Pop Palaeontology by Hyungkoo Lee
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Turn Photos into Cartoons
Befunky Cartoonizer
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Fantasy Kids Rooms
Cartoon Furniture
47
Goth Anime Fashion
The "Lolita" Look
46
Retro Fantasy Wardrobes
Vintage Cartoon and Sci-Fi-Dresses
45
Face Transformer
Turn Yourself Into Manga Character or Ape
44
Animated Anatomy Art
Cartoon Skeleton Sketches
43
Manga Parties
Anime-Themed Halloween Costumes
42
Cartoon Oil Paintings
The Simpson Portraits by Limpfish
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Hello Kitty Airbus
Eva Air Proves Japanese Anime Continues To Rise
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Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography
Cartoon Characters in Real Life
39
Childhood Drawing Revivals
Stick Figure Cartoons
38
Anime-Inspired Airplanes
Pokemon Cars, Planes, Motorcycles
37
Real-Life Cartoon Violence
'Splatter' Sparks Controversy in London
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Chinese Anime For Motorola
Xiao Xiao RAZR2 Ad
35
Animated Retooning
Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons
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1930s Cartoon Fashion
Minnie Mouse in Vogue
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Iconic Cartoon Comebacks
New Pink Panther & Pals on Cartoon Network
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Cartoon Thumb Fitness
Vinaphone Text Campaign
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Anime Potty Training
Instructional Japanese Cartoon
30
Manga-Style Accessories
Kanye West Jewelry
29
Musical Cartoons
Tori Amos Comic Book Tattoo
28
Cartoons As Real Fashion Models
Hello Kitty for Dior in Vogue Japan
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Cartoon Hero Fashion
Superhero Style
26
Animated Spinoffs
Lucasfilms Debuts 'The Clone Wars' on Cartoon Network
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High Fashion Cartoons
Pacman and Mickey Mouse on London and Madrid Fashion Week Runways
24
Manga Marriages
Petition for Human-Anime Unions
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Blinged Cartoon Gadgetry- The Swarovski iRiver Mickey Mouse Mplayer
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Modernizing Dr. Seuss
Horton Hears a Who Features WhoSpace, Manga, Cell Phones
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Avril Lavigne to Become Manga Cartoon
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Sociopolitical Manga
Afuganisu-tan
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Fundraising Cartoon Specials
Simpsons Stand Up to Cancer
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Skyrocketing Cartoon Values
Comic Book Collectibles
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Manga-Inspired Ceramic Art
Sci-Fi Japanese Figurines
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Social Networks for Anime Fans
AnimeEpisode.com
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Ultra Modern Bible in Cartoon
Manga Bible by Siku
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Cartoon Movie Promos
Animated Vin Diesel for Babylon A.D.
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Morbid Cartoons in Music Videos
She and Him: Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
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Cartoon Mobiles
The Mouse Phone
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Manga Candy
Anime Fans Go Mad for Pocky
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Virtual Anime Boyfriends
Webkare Social Media
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Mythical Skeleton Safaris
Skulls of Cartoon Characters
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Ad-Supported Comedy Shorts
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
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Print Ad Reincarnation
55DSL Ad Photos Traced for Manga Illustrations
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Batmobama and Robiden
Partisan Political Cartoon Prints
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Anime Haro Robots
The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character
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Retro Cartoonvertising
British Airways Gets Cheeky
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Inventions Inspired by Cartoons
5 Real ACME Products
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Prime-Time Political Cartoons
Homer Simpson Tries To Vote for Obama
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Anime Exhaust Pipes
Hello Kitty Gets Exhausted
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Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations
Reebok Launches a 'Hunter x Hunter' Sneaker Collection
Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies
Bandai Introduces the Dragon Ball Beanie Son Goku Hat
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups
This Junji Ito x Sanrio Characters Store is a Limited-Time Event
Cartoon-Inspired Glasses Capsules
OWNDAYS Releases an Eyewear Line Inspired by Pompompurin
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Manga-Inspired Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Chainsaw Man Collection Embraces Anime Artwork
Opulent Anime Fashion Collections
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon Collection is Ethereal
Playful Anime Fall Collections
The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends Line Launches for Fall 2023
Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules
H&M Debuts a Wicked Collection Influenced by the Land of OZ
Dark Superhero Apparel
The Batman x Blvck Collection Reimagines DC Characters
Manga-Inspired Clog Collections
The Demon Slayer x Crocs Collection is a Foot Locker Exclusive
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Religious Mascot Official Merchandise
The Catholic Church Presents New Merchandise Starring Luce
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel
Onitsuka Tiger Launches the New 'Astro Boy' Apparel Collection
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Cult Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
UNIQLO UT's Collaborates with the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime
Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections
This Men's Collection Saw Dior & Otani Workshop Join Forces
Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
UNIQLO Collaborates with Chainsaw Man on a New Capsule
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Dual-Branded Cartoon Capsules
thisisneverthat Unveils a Minion-Inspired Streetwear Capsule
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry
Hello Kitty & Lanvin En Bleu Debut the KAWAII DIVA Jewelry Collection
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
YoungLA Releases an Attack on Titan-Inspired Capsule Collection
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Anime-Inspired Makeup Products
The Miracle Romance Shining Moon Powder Has a Bejeweled Case
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules
KITH for ASICS 'Super Villains' Collection Honors the Marvel Universe
Adorable Cat-Themed Menus
FamilyMart Showcases its Super Cute Mofusand Collaboration in Japan
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Indian-Inspired Cartoon Transformations
Pokémon GO Unveils Special Outfits for Pikachufor Diwali
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Junji Ito Join on a Special Collection of T-Shirts
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor
Lowe's Halloween 2024 Collection Features Four Characters
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Manga Series Anime Adaptations
CoryxKenshin Adapts his Monsters We Makes Series into an Anime
Anime-Inspired Esports Apparel
FURIA Unveils a Collaboration with Crunchyroll and My Hero Academia
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
The Petco 'Bootique' Halloween Collection Has Options for All
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel
Levi's Launches a New Collection Inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Manga-Inspired Mobile Device Accessories
The NARUTO x CASETiFY Collection is Fan-Focused
Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus
The Latest Pronto Pokémon Menu Items Have Beach and Mountain Themes
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Two-Person Halloween Outfits
Chili's Grill & Bar Released the 'Nashville Hot Mozz Costume'
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
Michaels Sweet & Spooky Halloween Decor Collection is Playful
Bubble Tea Costumes
Spirit Halloween & Kung Fu Brew Created Boba-Inspired Halloween Outfits
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs
Gunnar Optiks Has Unveiled an Anime-Inspired Fall Collection
Halloween Candy Promotions
The HARIBO and MAOAM Halloween Range is Arriving with a Special Offer
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
Macabre Bloody Blackened Pizzas
The Domino's Japan Blood Halloween Pizza Has the Devil's Crust
Japanese Streetwear-Inspired Shoes
Clarks Presents the Harajuku Pack Honoring Streetwear History
Sinister Comic Series Masks
Marvel and Hasbro Release the Green Goblin Helmet
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Anime-Themed Fashion Lines
One Piece is Working With Lacoste to Produce a New Apparel Capsule
Cartoon Trivia Games
Cartoon Quiz Asks Trivia About Beloved Animated Characters
Immersive Comic Storytelling Platforms
Webtoon Creates Digital Spaces for Original Content
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats
These HARIBO and MAOAM Monsters Approved Candies are Spooky
Anime-Inspired Mood Lights
The One Piece Monkey D. Luffy Hat is a Mood Light that Sets Ambiance
Anime-Themed Energy Formulas
The G FUEL x One Piece Collab Features Devil Fruit-Inspired Flavors
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Anime-Inspired Esports Merchandise
Team BDS Announces a New My Hero Academia Partnership
Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines
Funko's Ultraman Figure Brings a Touch of Nostalgia
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Spooky Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
Domino's Japan is Serving Up a New Halloween Volcano Pizza
Grotesque Halloween Pizzas
Aoki’s Pizza's Zombino of Hell is a Haunting, Spicy Pizza
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Space Anime-Themed Apparel
Albino & Preto Debut a New Astro Boy Collection with Tezuka Productions
Anime-Themed DJ Sets
The Universal Studios Japan Halloween Party Features Pokémon DJs
Limited-Edition Halloween-Ready Capsules
AVIDLOVE Boasts Cosplay Costumes & Lingerie This Season
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes
Walkers Brings Back the Snackstumes for Halloween This Year
Anime Series-Inspired Games
Crunchyroll Launches One Punch Man: World on PC and Mobile Platforms
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Humorous Wine-Themed Costumes
Franzia Wines Unveils a Set of New Wine-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic