Halloween: Tattoos for "Boos"

Fancy Clothes Might Not Be Enough for Today's Tikes

By Alison Marek
January 2008

It's one thing to wear a Frankenstein mask, but how much better to flaunt fake scars over real kid skin. Though fairies and superheroes are still top choices for Halloween costumes, new products let kids get a bit creative with what goes underneath all the fancy finery.

TDmonthly Magazine takes a look at these cool duds and (tattooed) studs:

Nitefall Kids Tattoos by SAVVI

Nitefall Kids Tattoos by SAVVI Each package contains 40 tattoos and comes in different themes, such as Glitter and Glow-in-the-Dark. The temporary tattoos are safe for skin and designed to last long. 11/15/2007 (MSRP: $2.99; Age: 3 and Up)

Nitefall Pumpkin Tattoos by SAVVI

Nitefall Pumpkin Tattoos by SAVVI Each pack contains eight large, glow-in-the-dark tattoo transfers that will put a scary face on any pumpkin. The pack even includes small tattoos. All tattoos are easy to apply and safe for skin. 11/15/2007 (Age: 3 and Up)

Nitefall Halloween Collection Temporary Tattoos – Goth Fairy by SAVVI

Ideal for costume parties, these temporary tattoos are simply applied with water and can last for days. They are easily removed with alcohol or baby oil. Each pack comes with a bonus accessory tattoo card. “Our standards are of the highest quality and creative design,” Michele DiMaggio, of Savvi Inc.'s sales and administration department, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 6/28/2007 (MSRP: $1.99; Age: 5 and Up)

Nitefall Halloween Collection Temporary Tattoos – Scars & Stitches by SAVVI

These FD&C-approved temporary tattoos are simply applied with water and can last for days; they can easily be removed with alcohol or baby oil. Each pack comes with a bonus accessory tattoo card. Other pack varieties include Pierce and Stab, Skin Growth, Open Wounds, Bugs and Pus, Ripped Torn and Long Slashes. Launch date: August 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/28/2007 (MSRP: $1.99; Age: 5 and Up)

Doctor Who "Dalek Sec" Hybrid Voice-Changer Mask by THE CHARACTER GROUP PLC

Features two brain hemispheres, a wrinkly nose and several tentacles that come out of the side of the head. This voice-changer is "Dalek Sec" Hybrid which features speech and voice-changing effects. It has two play buttons. Button one activates Dalek question, followed by Dalek Sec Hybrid's reply. Button two activates Dalek Voice-Changer Function. Batteries included. 11/12/2007 (MSRP: $60.92; Age: 5 and Up)

Disney - Jack Sparrow's Pirate Gear by ZIZZLE

Any child can become a pirate with this 10-piece Jack Sparrow outfit set. The set includes an adjustable headband with beads and dreadlocks, an extending telescope, a dagger, a tri-corner pirate hat, an ancient navigational chart, three adjustable rings and two temporary tattoos. 9/18/2007 (MSRP: $29.95; Age: 4 and Up)

Spider-Man Reversible Deluxe Action Suit by DISGUISE INC.

With this costume, little boys get two superheroes for the price of one. They can spin a web as the classic red Spidey or as his symbiote-affected alter ego. The box set includes a reversible jumpsuit with muscle torso and a fabric hood. It also includes three punch-out character cards and a stand. Launch date: Fall 2007. 6/13/2007 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 4 to 8)

Deluxe Harry Potter™ Costume by RUBIE'S COSTUME COMPANY

This Deluxe Harry Potter™ Costume features a black robe with a school crest decal and clasp. It is available in sizes small, medium and large. “We are the official licensee of Harry Potter costumes and accessories offering an extensive range of products,” Pat Cacciola of Rubie’s Costume Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 6/25/2007 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 3 and Up)

Disney High School Musical™ Yearbook Collection – Cheerleader Dress-Up & Accessory Set by RUBIE'S COSTUME COMPANY

This High School Musical™ set features 29 pieces of dress-up fun, including a cheerleader uniform, pompoms, a headset and microphone, musical earrings, hairclips, photos and more. It all comes packaged in a colorful book-shaped storage box. “We are the only official licensee of Disney’s High School Musical costumes and accessories. Our unique packaging, such as the High School Yearbook, is especially appealing to the specialty toy market,” Pat Cacciola of Rubie’s Costume Company told TDmonthly. 7/19/2007 (MSRP: $32.99; Age: 7 and Up)

Boy Deluxe Costume Line - Soldier by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This boy's costume comes in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes. “Each costume is durable, washable and affordable. You won't find a better quality costume at a more affordable price,” Owner Jenny Farnsworth of Little Adventures told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 29, 2007. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. 5/24/2007 (Age: 3 to 9)

Boy Deluxe Costume Line - Cowboy by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This boy's costume comes in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes. Launch date: July 29, 2007. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. 5/24/2007 (Age: 3 to 9)

Fairy Tale Characters by A WISH COME TRUE

This collection includes the following: a pirate coat with ascot, in sizes XSC, SC and MC; a pirate hook; a three-corner hat with plume; a pirate wench velvet and lycra tattered dress with corset belt, in sizes XSC, SC, MS and LC; a pirate cutlass and eye patch; a pirate hat with marabou trim; and a mermaid costume in foil dot and lycra with a headband, in sizes XSC, SC, MS and LC. 10/18/2007

Lollipop Ladies by A WISH COME TRUE

The Lollipop Ladies collection includes the following items, available in turquoise, orange and magenta: a tulle wand with flower and ribbon; a headband with tulle and flower sequin; a tie-dye glitter tank leotard in sizes XSC, SC and MC; and a child-sized, two-tone organza and tulle tutu. 10/18/2007

Terrific Totes by A WISH COME TRUE

A Wish Come True offers the following totes: the Heart Princess Tote, which comes with a Marabou Heart Tiara, a Marabou Heart Wand and a glitter dot tulle tutu, and received a Top Toy Award from Creative Child Magazine; the Starlet Tote, which comes with a dress, microphone and glove; and the Fifties Tote, which comes with a skirt, scarf and glitter glasses. 10/18/2007

Rosetta Princess Dress by A WISH COME TRUE

The Rosetta princess dress features a velvet/satin bodice, flowers and a two-tone tulle tutu. It comes in sizes XSC, SC, MC and LC. The floral halo is adorned with ribbons. 10/18/2007

Satin Princess Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Satin Princess Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA A bridal satin cape trimmed with gold binding, the Princess Cape is sure to provide imaginative role-play to young aspiring princesses. The cape features a ribbon tie at the neck and the medium size is 30" long. Accessories for the Satin Princess Cape include ribbon tiara, heart slipper, and the Juliette dress.
— "Dress-up by Creative Education is some of the best and we do well with those," said Patricia Masing, co-owner of Tree Town Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., when predicting hot-sellers for young girls for Christmas 2007. 9/6/2007 (MSRP: $18.50)

Deluxe Chinese Girl by DRESS UP AMERICA TOY INC.

With this beautiful Chinese outfit, a little girl can imagine she is in China and have hours of fun pretending to speak Chinese. The set comes with a dress with gold ribbon and a fan with printed Chinese characters. The 100-percent polyester outfit is machine washable and comes in a durable, snap-sealed poly bag for easy use and storage. 3/6/2007