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justpretendkidswingsDesign Your Own Wand or Wings (Just Pretend Kids)

  • Kids can add on their own materials or sticky appliques available from Just Play to let their imaginations soar.
  • Once your child is finished designing their masterpiece, they have high-quality pretend play costumes accessories that provide hours of magical fun all year long.
  • Includes a 3-pack of glitter glue with flakes—fuschia with red and pink hearts, purple with purple stars and confetti, and clear with multi-color confetti
  • Wands and wings sold separately
  • 3-pack of glitter glue will decorate up to 12 wings and 36 wands
  • Age: 3+
  • MSRP: Glitter Glue: $6.99
  • Wings: $9.99
  • Wand: $2.99

justpretendkids.tutuCreate Your Own Tutu (Just Pretend Kids)

  • This kit comes with four stretchy elastic waistbands and spools of 3-inch tulle
  • Enough to make four tutus in either shades of pink (fuchsia, sachet pink, and light pink), shades of purple (purple, orchid, and iris), or multi-color, which includes fuchsia, purple, orange, lime, turquoise, and bright yellow.

Instructions:

  1. Cut 48 18″ pieces of tulle from all three spools
  2. Divide into four sets consisting of 16 pieces of all three colors for a total of 48 strands of tulle
  3. Starting with the darkest color, loop one strand of tulle through one of the holes on the crochet headband and tie a slip knot so that the strand hangs as evenly as possible on both sides
  4. Skip one hole and loop one strand of the next darkest color through the following hole and tie a slip knot
  5. Skip one hole again and loop one strand of the lightest color through the following hole and tie a slip knot
  6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 above until all strands have been used and the tutu is complete.

Note: For variations, create a color block tutu by using all of one color first and then follow with the second color and finish with the third color.

  • Age: 3+
  • MSRP: $9.99

zombie makeup kitDeluxe Zombie Makeup Kit (Forum Novelties)

  • Perfect your zombie character with the Deluxe Zombie Makeup Kit
  • Offers all the makeup, accessories, and tools needed to create an undead look in less than than it takes to climb out of the grave
  • Makeup is water-soluable for easy application and removal
  • Includes 5 palette makeup tray, gory flesh, blood capsules, two sponges, and an applicator brush
  • Age: 14+
  • MSRP: $3.99

 

Spooky Décor

crayola drip candlesCrayola Drip Candles (Crayola)

  • Kids can create colorful crayon art with candles as their canvases.
  • Great for Halloween, this activity takes approximately 30 minutes with parental supervision.
  • Steps:
  1. Remove crayon labels.
  2. Parents light the candles
  3. Hold crayon above the lit wick until wax starts melting.
  4. Use the melted wax on the candles and create artwork, designs, and more.
  • I used orange and black to make a spooky-cool design!
  • Ages: 5+ (Requires adult supervision)

eyeball reefSpooky Eyeball Wreath (Crayola)

  • Kids can use Crayola Model Magic to create a spooky eyeball wreath that will get kids and their friends into the Halloween spirit!
  • You’ll need Model magic, Model Magic Glossy Glaze, Premier Tempera Paint, cardboard or a foam core, craft eyes, and ribbon.
  • Steps:
  1. Shape Crayola Model Magic into small “eyeballs” and let them dry completely.
  2. Once dry, paint with Crayola Model Magic Glossy Glaze and let dry completely.
  3. Have parent cut cardboard or foam core into a circle for wreath’s base, then cut out center of the base.
  4. Once “eyeballs” are completely dry, have parent use hot glue gun to create the wreath. For a 3D effect, layer the balls a few times.
  5. Once glue is dry, stick craft eyes on all “eyeballs” and decorate a few with red Premier Tempera Paint.
  • Ages: 5+ (Requires adult supervision)

hexbug zombie nanohexbug zombie aquabotHexbug Zombie Nano & Zombie Aquabot (Hexbug)

  • The fishy Aquabot, the slithering Larva, the scurrying Nano, and the skittering Scarab have all been infected by the Zombie Apocalypse just in time for Halloween!
  • Their lifelike behavior is eerily mesmerizing
  • Hexbug Zombie mutants all have a translucent black exoskeleton casing that glow in the dark for fun robotic play during the day or at night
  • Come packaged in either an orange or a black coffins
  • Age: 3+
  • MSRP: Zombie Nano: $4.99
    Zombie Aquabot, Scarab, & Larva: #12.99
  • Available: hexbug.com, Toys “R” Us

 

Trick or Treat

RazorJrZombieRazor Jr. Zombie and Monster Kix scooters (Razor)

  • Sidewalk dwellers beware – kid Zombies and Monsters are ready to cruise!
  • Preschool kids love to role play and they’re always on the move
  • The new Razor Jr. preschool scooters with popular zombie and monster themes are great for some silly scootering fun—and trick-or-treating in style!
  • The Zombie and Monster Kix scooters have over-sized, soft-molded handlebar grips that look like creature hands with matching deck graphics
  • The stand-alone design helps young riders build coordination and the tilt-to-turn feature helps them learn to steer.
  • Age: 3+
  • MSRP: $44.99
  • Available: Target, Toys “R” Us, Kohl’s Wal-Mart

tech 4 kids project-a-liteLite Force Project-a-lite (Tech 4 Kids)

  • A great way to project your favorite characters!
  • Project-A-Lite allows kids to project 6 different images using bright LED lights.
  • A flashlight and projector combo with easy swap out lens caps, and acts as a storage compartment for spare lenses.
  • Also has lamp feature
  • Available in popular licenses including Hello Kitty, Angry Birds, BeyBlades, Marvel Avengers, Power Rangers Megaforce, Ultimate Spider-Man, Transformers, My Little Pony, Disney Princess, and more!
  • Age: 3+
  • MSRP: $5.99
  • Availability: Toys “R” Us

RubiesPikachuCostumeCostumes (Rubie’s Costume Co.)

  • Spider-Man Dog costume: From Marvel Comics, the Spider-Man Dog costume by Rubie’s includes shirt and hood. Available in S, M, L, XL and XXL. MSRP: $16.99
  • Female Adult Pikachu costume: From the Pokemon Collection by Rubie’s, the adorable Pikachu costume includes yellow dress with attached tail and belt, headpiece, glovelettes and leg pieces. Available in sizes XS, S, M and L. MSRP: $49.99
  • Rocket Raccoon Kids costume: From one of the biggest movies of the summer, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Rocket Raccoon costume by Rubie’s includes deluxe jumpsuit with tail, backpack, holster and mask. Available in sizes S, M and L.  MSRP $32.99

Monster Mess

EntenmannsTreats Entenmann’s treats (Entemann’s)

  • Entenmann’s gets in the spooky spirit with fall- and Halloween-themed Pop’ems
    • Pop’ems available in Halloween- and fall-themed packaging and flavors such as Cinnamon Apple
    • Also available in fun Holiday Sprinkled—chocolate donuts covered in black and orange sprinkles to add a spooky touch to your celebration
    • Entenmann’s Classic donuts also come in Pumpkin with fall-themed packaging
  • Entenmann’s Little Bites Seasonal Favorites Pumpkin Muffins are perfect for decorating
    • Create fun Halloween creatures and scenes with any frosting for a eerily delicious Halloween treat
    • Fun activity for school parties or for the whole family to enjoy!
  • MSRP: Pop’ems Donut Holes: $4.99
    • Classic Donuts: $5.39
    • Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins: $4.49

 

spattterWackytivities Scatter Spray and Goo (Spin Master)

  • Wacky Wacky-tivities puts a hilarious and wacky spin on kids’ favorite activities.
  • With Spattter spray, kids can spray up to a mile of wacky string spray. The spray comes in Skinny Spattter, Fatter Spattter, and Scatter Spattter.
  • Kids will go berserk over the wack-tastic fun of Neonic Goozerk. Kids can stretch it, pull it, swing it, and string it. They can even blow bubbles as big as their head, or stretch it across an entire room.
  • Goozerk products make all sorts of wacky sounds when squished around.
  • Goozerk is available in six neonic colors, including: Sea Shell Blue, Trash Can Green, Radioactive Orange, Brain Yellow, Bubbles Purple and Volcano Red.
  • Age: 6+
  • MSRP: Splattter Large $9.99; Goozerk Single $6.99
  • Availability: Toys “R” Us, Amazon, Kmart, Walmart, Target

About the author

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. She helps the editorial team on leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, and contributes online at toybook.com, licensingbook.com, and thebigtoybook.com. When she’s not trying to keep up with Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht, she can be found reviewing kids’ CDs, DVDs, and books while daydreaming about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel and reading the dictionary. Follow her on Twitter @Deeeannuh and keep up with her bi-weekly, sometimes funny commentaries on toybook.com.

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