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The Most Iconic Video Game Masks

by |June 19, 2023
Categories: Resource, Video Games

Most Iconic Video Game Masks

When you're getting your cosplay or Halloween costume ready, you may consider wearing a mask or makeup. Each has pros and cons, but sometimes the character you choose makes the decision for you. We'll share some of the most famous masks in video games with you! They won't be ranked in a particular order, but these iconic masks are some of the best of the best. (Although we'll be sticking to masks and not helmets—sorry, Pyramid Head and Master Chief!) We'll also only pick one mask from each video game series because some games could honestly have a list all to themselves. Keep reading to see how many video game masks you recognize!

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These Biking Costumes Spoke to Us [Costume Guide]

by |June 16, 2023
Categories: Costume Guides

These Biking Costumes Spoke to Us

Have you ever joined a biking event where participants were encouraged to wear costumes? We love seeing the creativity on display! If you're looking for bike costume ideas for your next event, we have some excellent ideas for you. Maybe you want your costume to be a pop culture reference or something comfortable to wear with shorts or pants. And there's no shame in looking for a costume accessory kit that allows you to wear your regular biking attire. These biking event costumes include outfit ideas for everyone!

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Not Actually Zombies: 10 Zombie-like Creatures from Movies and Television

by |May 15, 2023
Categories: Resource

Not Actually Zombies: 10 Zombie-like Creatures from Movies and Television

So we've been chatting about The Last of Us while watching the new season of Dropout's Um, Actually and the subject of zombies came up. You're probably well aware that zombies have been a huge theme in pop culture for the past decade or so, whether or not they're actually called "zombies". You've got your "living dead", your "walking dead", and your "ghouls". But plenty of fiction includes creatures that are similar to zombies but are generally considered something else. How realistic are they? Could their apocalyptic scenarios happen? And what makes them "not actually zombies"? Let's get into that. But before we look at the most iconic zombie-like creatures from movies and television, let's discuss the difference between zombies and other similar creatures.

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Scary Vampire Makeup for Nosferatu Fans [Makeup Tutorial]

by |May 1, 2023
Categories: Makeup Tutorials

Scary Vampire MakeupTutorial

There's more than one way to dress like a vampire for Halloween. You're probably familiar with the classic Dracula look, and modern vampire movies have taken a more appealing approach to these classic horror movie monsters. But how would you tackle scary vampire makeup for a more Nosferatu-like vampire? Or perhaps Kurt Barlow from Salem's Lot? We'll show you some techniques to make your own scary vampire makeup.

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From Valloween to Spooksgiving: How to Haunt Your Holidays All Year Long

by |April 24, 2023
Categories: Holidays, Party Ideas

How to Haunt Your Holidays All Year Long

Halloween is, in our totally biased opinion, the best holiday of the year. However, it takes too long to get to October, and it's always over too soon. Fear not, Halloween enthusiasts, for there are ways to haunt your holidays all year long! You may have heard of newly-trending scary holidays like Valloween and Spooksgiving, but we'd like to keep that energy going for every major holiday. Here we'll share some fun and unique ways to put some horror into your holidays.

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Pirate Costumes for All Ages [Costume Guide]

Pirate Costumes for All Ages

Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!

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