Tin Man Costumes

TIN MAN COSTUMES

“If only I had a heart…”

In the novels by L. Frank Baum, the origins of the Tin Man character are quite gruesome. Originally an ordinary man by the name of Nick Chopper, the Tin Woodman used to make his living chopping down trees in the forests of Oz. The Wicked Witch of the East enchanted his axe to prevent him from marrying the girl that he loved. The enchanted axe chopped off his limbs, one by one. Each time he lost a limb, Nick Chopper replaced it with a prosthetic limb made of tin. Finally, nothing was left of him but tin. However, the tinsmith who helped him, neglected to replace his heart. Once Nick Chopper was made entirely of tin, he was no longer able to love the girl he had fallen for.

In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy befriends the Tin Woodman and he follows her to the Emerald to get a heart from The Wizard of Oz. They are joined on their adventure by the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. The Tin Woodman states unequivocally that he has neither heart nor brain, but cares nothing for the loss of his brain. His desire for a heart notably contrasts with the Scarecrow’s desire for brains, reflecting a common debate between the relative importance of the mind and the emotions. As they continue in their quest, they discover the Wizard to be a “humbug” and can only provide a placebo heart made of velvet and filled with sawdust. However, this is enough to please the Tin Woodman, who, with or without a heart, was all along the most tender and emotional of Dorothy’s companions; just as the Scarecrow was the wisest and the Cowardly Lion the bravest.

The huge popularity of the books and their subsequent adaptations has meant the Tin Man is widely recognised, and therefore perfect for character parties, TV/ Movie parties, film parties, and more! Want to go as a group? Why not get together with three friends and wear The Tinman, The Scarecrow, The Cowardly Lion and Dorothy? Accessorize the Tin Man Costume with a Heart Clock and Axe.

Tin Man Wizard of Oz Mens Costumes

Spongebob Costumes

SPONGEBOB COSTUMES

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants!

SpongeBob SquarePants (often referred to simply as SpongeBob) is an American animated television series, created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. Much of the series centers on the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of “Bikini Bottom”. The series’ popularity has prompted the release of a media franchise, contributing to its position as Nickelodeon’s highest rated show. As of 2011, SpongeBob SquarePants is the only Nicktoon from the 1990s that has not ended yet.

Spongebob Deluxe Adult Costumes

The pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired episodes in the United States on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. The show reached enormous popularity by 2000 and has remained popular since. A feature film of the series was released in theaters on November 19, 2004. The series celebrated its tenth anniversary on July 17, 2009. SpongeBob was renewed for a ninth season on January 3, 2011.

Spongebob Kids Costume

Become this cute character when you wear the Spongebob Squarepants Mens Jumpsuit, and complete the look with yellow face paint.

Spongebob Womens Costumes

Snow White Costumes

SNOW WHITE COSTUMES

Poor, beautiful Snow White was poisoned by her Evil Stepmother. Lucky there was a handsome Prince to bring her back to life! Make sake sure you learn from Snow White’s mistakes, and don’t bite the poison apple when you dress up as her! Snow White’s character is a well known striking beauty. Her ebony hair, alabaster skin and blood red lips are hard to miss and hard to forget. Snow White’s trademark dress has puffy red sleeves, a blue bodice and a puffy yellow skirt. There are many different versions of her outfit that you can choose from based on the look you want to go for. The traditional long Snow White Dress; is a popular choice, but there is also a shorter, cheekier version ; and it really just depends on what sort of look you are going for. To add some extra fun to your Snow White Costume, you could take a shiny apple along with you to the party, or maybe a ‘magic’ mirror!

Snow White Fairytale Adult Costume

Addams Family Costumes

ADDAMS FAMILY COSTUMES

The Addams Family is a group of fictional characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. Addams Family characters include Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandmama, Wednesday and Pugsley.

Morticia Womens Costumes

The Addamses are a satirical inversion of the ideal American family; an eccentric, wealthy clan who delight in the macabre and are unaware that people find them bizarre or frightening. They originally appeared as a series of single panel cartoons, published in The New Yorker between 1938 and Addams’s 1988 death. They have since been adapted to other media, including television series, films, video games, and a musical.

Wednesday Addams Cheeky Womens Costumes

Want a group theme for your next halloween party? The Addams Family would be perfect, we have Morticia and Gomez, Fester and Wednesday! Wednesday and Morticia both come in a variety of styles, just search for “addams” using the search box!

Gomez Mens Costumes

Ringmaster Costumes

RINGMASTER COSTUMES

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages…

The ringmaster is the most visible performer in the modern circus, and one of the most important circus members, since he stage-manages the performance, introduces the various acts, and guides the audience through the entertainment experience. In smaller circuses, the ringmaster is often the owner and artistic director of the circus. Many modern-day ringmasters become an integral part of the performance, singing and dancing along with the other entertainers.

Ring Master Three Ring Hottie Deluxe Womens Costume

In the days before modern lighting equipment, it was the ringmaster’s job to literally “direct” the attention of the audience to the appropriate sections of the performance area, even as the previous act was being torn down or the next act was being set up in another area. Most performances were mute by nature, accompanied by resounding brass music. Therefore, the ringmaster’s big, booming voice was important as it cut through the clutter and excitement to announce the act. It is the ringmaster’s job to create a sense of wonder through hyberpole, with declarations of the “biggest”, “most dangerous”, “amazing”, “spectacular” when commenting on the performance.

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A ringmaster is traditionally attired in a bright, gaudy topcoat and tails — often red with gold trim — with a tall top hat. The outfit is designed to look like an 18th century gentleman’s riding habit, and often includes a whip, a relic of when the ringmaster directed the performance, not as announcer and host but as director of the many equestrian acts, a specialist stage-manager.

Moustache - Ring Master

Pirate Costumes

PIRATE COSTUMES

Ahoy! And welcome to this here page for ye Pirates.!

Be it International Speak Like a Pirate Day (19th September), Treasure Island, the Pirates of Penzance, arrr Pirate Party, or Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates have stolen our hearts and captured our imagination.

Ever since Johnny Depp took to the seas as Jack Sparrow, in Pirates of the Caribbean this theme has been wildly popular.

Bonnie Blue Pirate Womens Costume

Our swashbuckling pirate costumes come in a range of sizes, from childrens pirate costumes to adults pirate costumes. With lovely loose billowy shirts in black or white, a pirate costume is easy to put together and doesn’t have to cost your good leg.

Female Pirate costumes come in a range of designs – you’ll be looking fabulous and fearsome all at the same time. Feminine red bows decorate the sides of some of our most popular pirate hats for a flirty touch to a fun outfit.

Pirate - Raider of the Sea Mens Costumes

Far from restrictive, you can be a pirate from any of the four corners of the map – sail the seven seas as the Captain, a crew-mate, or maybe the Skeleton of a vanquished foe! Let your reputation proceed you and turn up as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, Red Beard, Anne Bonny or Henry Morgan. Or carve a gruesome tale of your own complete with hook and sword, blood and bones! Or maybe twist the theme – step out as a Pirate’s Parrot, Man Eating Shark, a captive, or a cannibal!

No pirate is complete without his ‘effects’, and here at Costume Direct we have plenty of them. Hats, eyepatches, fake guns, swords, moustaches, beards, boot covers, wigs… a treasure trove of goodies to get your hands on.

Authentic Pirate Captain Costume

Freddy Krueger Costumes

FREDDY KRUEGER COSTUMES

Classic 1980′s slasher horror film by Wes Craven has scared many teenagers and adults over the years through the creation of Freddy Kreuger a disfigured dream stalker who uses a glove armed with razors to kill his victims in their dreams and take their souls which leads to their ultimate death in the real world. Freddy Kreuger is identified by his burned disfigured face, red and green striped jumper, brown fedora hat and trademark metal clawed leather glove.

Freddy Deluxe Adult Sweater

Scare everyone at your next party with our Freddy Krueger mens or boys costume which includes the shirt, hat, mask and gloves. Alternatively add a few scary accessories such as a latex mask, clawed gloves or a hat to what you already have in your wardrone. To make sure people stay right way from you grab a set of Freddy’s rotten teeth.

Freddy Deluxe Adult Collectors Quality Latex Mask