The Twilight Saga: New Moon had its boisterous premiere in Westwood yesterday and is set to take over theaters nationwide on Friday, November 20th, giving the frenzied fans of this film/novel series something juicy to sink their starved teeth into.  The fresh installment features a quartet of werewolves in addition to the familiar vampires who live in the town of Forks, so the options for costumes has doubled thanks to this follow-up.  Now that Gothic Capes, Fangs, Dracula outfits and Sexy Vampire looks co-exist alongside Wolfman masks, Hairy Hands, Monstrous Feet and Werewolf costumes in New Moon, show your enthusiasm for these phenomenally popular stories by picking out some Twilight Party Supplies and a disguise to give as a gift or wear on opening night.  Fans of the Twilight movies are sure to eclipse records this weekend as throngs will swarm to the big screen to satiate their thirst; live out your destiny as a fan by joining in the bloodlust and dressing the part this weekend!

Folks the day of the year we have all been waiting for has finally arrived…

We have been counting down anxiously…and here we are today on Halloween Eve..!!!

In the past few weeks, we have offered our best costume ideas…

From children to adults ….even to pooches….we have listed an extensive variety of options to make this Halloween extra memorable!

We hope that Hollywood Toys and Costumes.com made your search for the perfect costume simple and enjoyable..

So this Halloween…make sure you trick or treat safely, party responsibly, and look awesome!

Have a Happy Halloween!!

Now planning begins for next year! Stay tuned!!!

We are mere days away from the most colorful, creative and frightfully fun time of the year: Halloween!  But before you send your costumed candy-collectors out into the neighborhood on their annual harvest of sweets, study up on safety and consider the following advice.  Always assemble Halloween costumes with care, using only non-flammable materials, and examine the outfit’s length to make certain no fabric or Accessories are dangling or can get tangled up while traveling from door-to-door.  If a Mask is part of the Halloween disguise, be sure to have adequate visibility through the eye holes and that all noises from nearby cars or people can be clearly heard through ear holes.  When approaching an unfamiliar home on the haunted holiday, only knock or ring the doorbell if a porch light is on and the house appears inviting to dressed-up guests.  Avoid barking dogs and dark yards as you make the rounds, adhere to all traffic rules and stop lights when crossing streets and try to travel in groups of 2 or more, keeping a close eye on each other using the buddy system.  Before sampling the treats that kids have been given, parents should inspect the snacks, making sure all the packages are still factory sealed before the long-awaited ripping, tearing and devouring begins.  A little preparedness and planning is all that’s needed for Halloween to go off without a hitch.  Have a blast, scare yourself (and others) silly, but keep your wits about you because while October 31st may only come once a year, like a zombie hungry for brains, it will return before you know it!

Final preparations are in the works to make this Halloween the best one ever.  Decorations are being put up, turning normal residences into sinister Haunted Houses.  Moms and Dads are helping their Kids assemble creative disguises for the big day.  Costume parties this weekend and next are being organized for grown-up guys and girls who want to celebrate with spooky, sexy spirit.  Bowls full of candy set out by the front door are waiting for eager groups of Trick-or-Treaters to come collecting.  We’re overjoyed that the holiday is nearly upon us and for all the last minute shoppers out there, there’s still just enough time to pick an outfit and Accessories for fast shipping right to your door.  Halloween is a week away but the scariest thing we can think of is being without a costume on October 31st – browse our choices and place your order today before it’s too late!

The countdown to Halloween is heating up….and if you haven’t begun your search…The clock is ticking!

Adults are looking to hit the town on the big night, little ones are excited about trick or treating, and teens all over are looking forward to their high school dance’s.

Parents…we know you want your young adults looking tasteful while expressing their own sense of style…

For the young ladies we have cute and sweet; and for the young men we have strong and scary…

Breathe easy while your teens enjoy their big night…Check out our extensive teen collection below!

Now that October has begun and Halloween is inching closer, we’ve been on the lookout for great costume articles and photo galleries to share with our readers.  Well, we came across this one from iVillage with 12 excellent costumes for kids of all ages – and one for the family dog too!  Here are the costumes featured in this post:

1.    Baby Donald Trump – The Donald might not quite be a Gangster, but the suit is pretty close.  We know he enjoys Golf too…
2.    Child Batman Costume – Plenty of Dark Knight choices for Infants, Toddlers and Up.
3.    A Dog Superhero – and here’s a Kids Robin Costume just in case you need a sidekick
4.    The Wee Wild West Cowboy
5.    Frankenstein’s Mini Monster
6.    One Little Lion
7.    The Loveable Lobster
8.    Kiddie Captain Hook – See all of our Pint-Sized Pirate Options here
9.    A Precious and Precocious Puppy
10.    All Dolled Up as Raggedy-Ann (pair with Raggedy Andy for a matching look)
11.    The Deathly Drummer…Rotting, Rocking and Rolling!  Here are some more Kids Rock Star and Zombie looks
12.    Your Friendly Neighborhood Amazing Arachnid Superhero, Spider-Man

With Halloween just a couple weeks away, Halloween season is in full effect!  From costume searching, to Halloween parties, to scary movies…October is going to be an exciting month!

Unfortunately, Halloween 3 ( 3-D!) featuring the [pretty much immortal] Mike Myers, will not be in theaters in time for this year’s celebration….actually not even until late next year!

The delay for production has been in effect for about a month and is set to be extended.  Sources say that the project was halted because Director Patrick Lussie is also involved in another film.  The original January 2010 release is looking more like Fall 2010…

Just in time for Halloween season? We certainly hope so…

Don’t feeling like waiting until then? Let us bring Mike Myers to you!

Check out our Mike Myers Costumes and Accessories:

Announcing our Costume Photo Contest!

Have a picture of the most awesome, scary, or hilarious costume and want to share it with the world?

Well you can be our next winner!

We will be selecting photos from our  Facebook fans each week, and participants will receive a 15% off coupon, and the best photos will receive an even bigger coupon!

So gather your best photos and start posting on our wall!

Become a Facebook Fan and Enter now: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-Toys-and-Costumes-com/112364585842?ref=ts

We know lots of you are browsing our copious costume selection right now to find a perfect Halloween look before the end of next month, so let us try to make your search a little bit easier.  Some of the hottest costumes for the season come from the biggest movies of the past year and the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Harry Potter, Wolverine, Star Trek and Watchmen options we carry are all great choices for kids or adult disguises.  Halloween simply wouldn’t be the same without shrieks, shocks and scares – be sure to check out our Newest Horror and Gothic Costumes to find an irresistibly frightening costume sure to send a chill up anyone’s spine.  Masks will anonymously turn you into any character you wish; our most recent catalog additions are here along with the latest Wigs and Hats for 2009.  Every creepy costume inevitably needs an Accessory or two and any good Halloween bash is equipped with Decorations and Party Supplies; don’t forget to round out your spooky shopping experience with some of these too.  If all else fails, go with a Classic Halloween Outfit to make this October 31st a traditionally terrifying night.  The countdown is on, you’ve got a month to finalize your costume and sooner is better before our stock vanishes like a ghost – into thin air!

2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the classic fairytale film The Wizard of Oz and two of the most anticipated days during this yearlong celebration are nearly upon us.  On September 23rd, The Wizard of Oz can be seen in movie theaters nationwide, shown in HD for the first time ever.  The release date for an Ultimate Collector’s Edition of the fantasy motion picture on DVD, Blu-Ray, On Demand and Digital Download happens the following week, September 29th.  For more information, check out the official The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary website here.  With these all-new options for devoted fans and first-timers alike to watch the movie, the only thing missing is a colorful costume of any of the unforgettable characters.  Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and Scarecrow want to take one more stroll down the Yellow Brick Road, even if it means crossing paths with the Wicked Witch of the West and her savage Flying Monkeys.  Won’t you bring them to life with a faithful disguise for Halloween or to wear while you recite the iconic lines at home with family and friends?  We’re here to help, just look for us somewhere “Over the Rainbow.”