Rubie’s carries an extensive line of licensed Bratz children’s and tweens costumes and accessories. The company’s featured product is the Bratz Cheerleader, which includes a black dress with pink trim, a glovelet, a wristband and a pom pom. It is available in sizes small, medium and large. “We are the official licensee of Bratz costumes and accessories,” Pat Cacciola of Rubie’s Costume Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007.

The product is a Face mask based on the V for Vendetta movie. The white plastic mask fits most teens to adults.
— As of 10/10/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 138 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Good replica of mask from V for Vendetta. Cons: Several reviewers said the item was flimsy and scratched easily; a bit large for kids.

Available in small, medium and large, this costume includes a muscle chest jumpsuit with boot tops attached, a headpiece, a cape, a belt and two Batarangs.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned Rubie’s costumes when asked in fall 2008 about Halloween items that sell well in their stores.

The licensed Speed Racer costume features a zippered blue and white vinyl jacket with the Speed Racer emblem, and a half-front face plastic helmet with a screened “M.”  Small, medium and large sizes are available. It is available in small, medium and large. Launch date: May 9, 2008.

The standard-sized figure comes with a robe, Burger King mask and medallion.

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.

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.

Part of a new line, this deluxe 28-piece, full-color storage trunk includes everything children need to be their favorite characters from Oz. Contents include Dorothy’s apron and ruby red slippers, Glinda’s wand and crown, the Witch’s cape and hat, and much more. Shrek The Third™, Superman™ and other costume trunks are available. “You can be all three characters by yourself or invite a few friends over and all play together. It is also fun to mix and match the costumes and see what new and exciting characters and stories you can make,” Rubin Beige, director of operations for Rubie’s, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2006.

The Noah’s Ark Collection for babies features bright pastel-colored costumes, including chenille and flannel buntings and jumpsuits. Other costumes in the line include Pony, Wiggle Worm, Teddy Bear, Rainbow Baby, Blue Bunny, Pink Lamb, Rainbow Chickie, Pink Bunny and Blue Lamb. Launch date: Summer 2007.

This Superman outfit is like no other: The "S" emblem on the jumpsuit lights up! The kit comes with a cape and jumpsuit with attached boot tops and a belt. It comes in four sizes: toddler, small, medium and large.

Red Riding Hood had better hide because Bad News Wolfie looks like he needs a snack. This full-size costume features a rubber mask accented with fake fur, a fur jumpsuit with buttoned coveralls and rubber and fur gloves. Grownups will have fun scaring little children out of their shoes with this nasty wolf.

Magical fun is included in this authentic licensed box set with cape featuring the Gryffindor crest, wand, and eyeglasses.

-- It is rated as a top seller for costumes on Amazon.com
-- The first five Harry Potter books have reached sales topping $250 million worldwide.
-- According to the Kid’s Window Costume Shop, “The success of the Harry Potter books has led to a massive demand for Harry Potter gifts and merchandise.”

Another book is on its way to market and the popularity of Harry will ebb and flow accordingly, so expect this item to trend up.