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May 3, 2013 by Lara Burke

What to Expect from the ‘Man of Steel’ Premiere

Hot on the heels of Marvel’s latest Iron Man installment comes DC Comic’s answer.  Man of Steel, the reboot of the Superman story, premieres June 14, 2013 and I can guarantee this isn’t the Superman you’ve grown to know and love.

Superman is no stranger to the big screen but there are significant differences with this reboot.

Henry Cavill as Superman

For one, Henry Cavill is the first non-American to be cast as the Man of Steel himself.  For some, there will be no other Superman than Christopher Reeves but you can’t blame DC Comics for trying.

Laurence Fishburne as Perry White

Another casting first involves Daily Planet editor Perry White.  Laurence Fishburne is the first African American to play the role.  Just like Samuel L. Jackson’s portrayal of Nick Fury, these casting choices are bringing a whole layer to the iconic characters.

Henry Cavill as Clark Kent

And lastly, you’re not going to see any green Kryptonite in this summer blockbuster.  The film’s director, Zach Snyder, revealed that, in this story about the hero’s origin, he has more human-like insecurities and weaknesses, stemming from the fact that he’s just trying to fit in on this planet.

What to expect:  Instead of embracing his superhuman powers and abilities, Clark Kent lives an isolated life.  Really, he’s just trying to fit in, fly below the raider.

“My father believed that if the world found out who I really was, they’d reject me… out of fear. He was convinced that the world wasn’t ready. What do you think?” – Clark Kent

That is until General Zod, from Krypton, comes to wreak havoc on Earth.  Clark becomes Superman in order to defend the only home he’s ever known, with a little extra motivation in the form of Lois Lane (Amy Adams).  And finally the hero is born.

“You just have to decide what kind of man you want to grow up to be, Clark. Whoever that man is, he’s going to change the world.” – Jonathan Kent

It’s clear this isn’t the Superman Christopher Reeves or Brandon Routh portrayed but watching the trailer has me pumped for this reboot.  See for yourself:

Excited now?  I think it’s time to prove it.

It’s become a trend to dress up.  There are conventions, theme parties and now, movie premieres.  If you’re going to the midnight premiere (or any showing) of Man of Steel don’t forget your own man (or woman) of steel look!

You could go all out with a head to toe transformation.  Costumes like the ones below are the perfect quality for any convention so you know they’ll stand out at this blockbuster’s premiere.

Superman CostumeSupergirl Costume

If you don’t want to stand out but still want to fit in with all of the other enthusiastic fan, there’s a perfect alternative.  These Superman t-shirt shirts are more wearable than the full costumes.  They still have the classic Superman logo on the chest.

Supergirl T-ShirtSuperman T-Shirt

If you see this movie in costume or not, we’d love to hear what you thought of this must-see reboot.

But most importantly, who is your favorite Superman?



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March 18, 2013 by Lara Burke

Ways to Use Costumes When Playing April Fool’s Day Pranks

The things you can do to play practical jokes on people for April Fools Day are endless. When you add scary or humorous costumes to the mix and makes the joke even better.

Zombie Apocalypse

Get yourself all done up with Zombie Makeup and a Zombie costume and head over to your friend’s house. Just before arriving, pull over where your car cannot be seen and call them up in a frantic panic. Tell your friend that you just heard a report on the radio that a virus was stolen from quarantine from a local hospital that can zombify people. Most likely, your friend won’t believe you but that’s OK. Scream out, “Oh my god, I think I see one!” and hang up. Then, speak up to your friends house and scare the daylights out of them in your zombie costume.

The Cubicle Clown Surprise

You will need to enlist the help of your coworkers for this one. You will also need to work in an office that has cubicles high enough that you can’t see over them when seated. When your coworker goes out to lunch, Dress up in a clown costume and sit in his/her chair. Have your other coworkers fill the cubicle with balloons. You will need many and it helps to have an air pump to speed things up. Fill the cube with balloons until you are completely buried. When your coworker returns from lunch he/she will love the balloon prank but the real surprise will come when you jump out and surprise them in your clown costume. This is especially good for people who are afraid of clowns.

cubicle filled with balloons

Oh My Goodness, You’re Pregnant!

Obviously this one is for women only. This April Fools Day joke is perfect for college students home for spring break, single women or for women that are past child bearing age. It works best if you plan to see people you haven’t seen in at least 3 months. All you’ll need is a belly attachment, readily available at online costume shops as a “Santa Belly.” Put is on under an oversized top or maternity top and test your acting skills. You can act nonchalant as if everyone knows your pregnant and see if they say something. Rub your belly for emphasis. If you get questioned say something like, “yeah, I guess I’ve been pretty busy since I last saw you.” The great thing about this gag is that you can make up so many different stories. I actually saw my college friend pull this prank on her boyfriend from home, who she had not seen since leaving for college in September. Of course, this was before Facebook and Instagram so it was easy to believe she was keeping a secret.

If you can think of a great April Fool’s Day joke or prank that involves a costume or disguise, let us know about it.

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March 7, 2013 by Lara Burke

How to Catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day

Leprechaun Costume

By definition, leprechauns are mischievous little fairies. They are known to be shoemakers who hoard their earnings in a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. These wily little guys are hard to catch but if you are fortunate enough to do so, they must grant you three wishes in exchange for their release.

With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, you must get ready and be on the lookout. The information that follows will help you know how to spot and capture a leprechaun and what you need to do to get your three wishes before its too late.

How to Spot a Leprechaun

A leprechaun has a very distinctive look. For starters, they are typically short in stature. However, this is not always the case. There have been many a leprechaun in plain site at the local pub on St. Pat’s day disguised in a men’s leprechaun costume. If you see such a man, look very, every closely into his eyes. You will see a sparkle in a leprechaun’s eyes.

They will be wearing the traditional elfin garb consisting of a green jacket, knickers, shoes with buckles and a top hat. Sometimes they will also wear a vest, bowtie and suspenders.  The style will vary by region but one thing they all have in common is the tell-tale red beard.

How to Set a Leprechaun Trap

To catch a leprechaun, you need a good trap. Here is as video that will help you.

What to Do When you Catch a Leprechaun

There are 5 very important things to do (or not do) when you catch a leprechaun:

  1. Don’t take your eyes off of him for a second. Locking eyes will him is what holds him captive.
  2. Make your wishes but don’t be too greedy. Asking for his pot of gold is fine but asking for all the gold of all the Leprechauns in the world just isn’t fair to other leprechaun hunters.
  3. Don’t let him play his bagpipes. They are magical and will put you under their spell.
  4. Never make a 4th wish. This is a trick. If he asks you to make a fourth wish, it will nullify all your previous wishes.
  5. A leprechaun in your capture might offer you a pair of hand made shoes. Do not accept them. They are enchanted and will make you dance uncontrollably until you fall asleep, then the leprechaun gets away.

Once St. Patrick’s Day ends, your chances of catching a leprechaun greatly diminish so start hunting now. Don’t let any opportunity to celebrate go to waste because the best time to catch a leprechaun is at a St. Patrick’s Day party.

Good luck and we hope you get your leprechaun, his pot of gold and all your wishes come true.

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February 17, 2013 by Lara Burke

Go Viral with Harlem Shake Video Costumes

In what seems like a flash, the Harlem Shake has gone viral on the web. This internet phenomenon is in its infancy but it already hotter than Gangnam Style and  flash mobs. This insane craze starts with one person, usually in a mask or in costume, dancing wildly while bystanders seemingly ignore them. Then in a blink, the crowd joins in, dancing with wild abandon. Take a look at the Costume SuperCenter Harlem Shake so you can see how its done:

In order to master this phenomenon, you will need to come up with your own version of Harlem Shake video costumes.   As you will see from the participants in the video montage, any costume will work. It just needs to be outlandish. We have seen everything from motorcycle helmets, Angry Birds masks, chicken suits, Spider-Man costumes, Bruno, Skin Suits and more are worn. Other videos have people in Bunny suits, Power Rangers outfits, and dressed as Super Mario Bros. The idea is the crazier the better. After all, its the most insane versions that get the most play. This viral sensation is believed to have been started by Filthy Frank as seen here (but ours is better):

In just a couple of weeks, countless groups have tried to replicate and top the original. At last count, You Tube returned over 54,000 results for a search of ‘Harlem Shake.’  I think Costume SuperCenter’s version is the craziest Harlem Shake known to mankind, thanks to the awesome costumes. Get on the Harlem Shake bandwagon while you can. Its only a matter of days before it “Jumps the Shark.” Oops, it already did and we have proof!!!

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February 7, 2013 by Lara Burke

Top 10 Most Romantic Songs for Valentines Day


Even though the only thing I feel in the air this time of year is the cold bite of winter, you can be sure that nothing warms me up like a great love song. The stores are filled with rows of Valentine cards, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and sexy outfits. Everyone knows that the time is drawing near. It’s almost Valentine’s Day.

Instead of giving your love the typical candies and sappy cards, woo them with a playlist of romantic love songs. If it worked for Lloyd Dobler, it will work for you.  If I were to compile 10 songs that would put me in the mood for love, it would be these:

1. Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes – “In your eyes I see the light and the heat / In your eyes I want to be that complete / I want to touch the light, the heat I see in your eyes.”

2. The Beatles – Here, There and Everywhere – I want her everywhere / and if she’s beside me I know I need never care / but to love her is to need her everywhere / knowing that love it to share / each one believing that love never dies.”

3. The Beach Boys – Wouldn’t it be Nice – “Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up / In the morning when the day is new / And after having spent the day together / Hold each other close the whole night through.”

4. Etta James – At Last – “I found a dream that I can speak to / A dream that I can call my own / I found a thrill to press my cheek to / A thrill I’ve never known.”

5. Bon Jovi – Every Beat of My Heart – “I live for your love / It’s all that I want / To die in your arms / I give you every beat of my heart.”

6. Atlantic Starr – Always – “Ooh your life is sun / Chasing all of the rain away / When you come around your bring a brighter day / You’re the perfect one / For me and you forever will be / And I will love you so for always.”

7. Extreme – Move than Words – “All you have to do is close your eyes / And just reach out your hands and touch me / Hold me close, don’t every let me go / More than words is all I ever needed you to show.”

8. Boyz II Men – I’ll Make Love to You – “Just make a wish on your night / Anything that you ask / I will give you the love of your life.”

9. Billy Joel – She’s Got a Way – “She’s got a way about her / I don’t know what it is / But I know that I can’t live without her.”

10. Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – All My Life – “Am I really here in your arms / It’s just like I dreamed it would be / I feel like we’re frozen in time / And you’re the only one I can see.”

What do you think is the most Romantic song of all time?  Leave us a comment with your suggestions.

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January 24, 2013 by Lara Burke

National Peanut Butter Day – Let’s Go Nuts Together

Peanut Butter and Jelly CostumePeanut Butter. The perfect food. Creamy, chunky, honey roasted and all natural. It is delicious in every form. Its versatile too. Use it as a dip for fruit and veggies and as a snack on crackers. Add a dollop to your Asian stir-fry or enjoy a good old fashioned PBJ. In honor of this wonderful day, lets celebrate with some fascinating facts. Follow it up with the most delicious dessert you’ll want to enjoy all the time, not just on January 24th.

Amazing Peanut Butter Facts

  • It takes 550 peanuts to make a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter.
  • The high protein in peanut butter is what causes it to stick to the roof of your mouth.
  • Peanut Butter was invented in the late 1800s.
  • In 1923, Heinz learned how to homogenize it so the oils would not separate from the solids.
  • The average person consumes approximately 6 pounds of peanuts a year.
  • Two peanut farmers have been elected president of the USA – Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter.
  • The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup was invented in 1928.
  • One acre of peanut plants can make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.
  • Women prefer creamy and men prefer chunky.
  • Dr. George Washington Carver researched and developed more than 300 uses for peanuts in the early 1900s

The World’s Best Peanut Butter Brownies EVER

Peanut Butter BrownieIngredients:

  • Box of your Favorite Brown Mix prepared as instructed
  • 1 cup of roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • 1/2 a stick of unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons of milk to get it to easily spreadable frosting consistency.
  • 1 cup (or more) of cut up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

1. Prepare the brownie mix as directed.

2. Add roasted peanuts, put it in the pan and bake as directed.

3. Prepare peanut frosting by mixing the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, butter and milk. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Start with two tablespoons of milk and add more if needed. Spread on slightly cooled brownies.

4. Add crumbled Reese’s. Enjoy.

Include a bit of this magical spread into your life on National Peanut Butter Day and every day.

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January 11, 2013 by Lara Burke

The Oscar Nominations for Best Costume 2013

Our favorite time of year is here again. It is award season. The Oscar Nominations for Best Costume Design 2013 features some movies that have come and gone and others that are currently playing in theaters. If you ask me, I think a few movies got snubbed but we’ll get to that.

Here is the list of nominees:

1. Anna Karenina

2. Les Misérables

3. Lincoln

4. Mirror Mirror

5. Snow White and the Huntsman

First of all, weren’t Mirror Mirror and Snow White from last year? In the Halloween costume world, Snow White costumes were the big feature last year. I’m sure, if one should win an Oscar, we will continue to see high sales figures. However,  for now I look to Les Mis and French Revolution inspired costumes to be in favor for next fall.

Abraham Lincoln and Civil War costumes always do well in the costume industry for Halloween as well as for patriotic holidays. I’m thinking that this movie has a very good chance of winning, not just for the men’s costumes but for Mary Todd Lincoln’s costumes which were so perfectly suited to the character as well as the actress (Sally Field) who portrayed her.

As for Anna Karenina, 18th Century Russian fashion doesn’t have much place in the Halloween costume world but for movies, it think the wardrobe is exquisite.

While these are all worthy candidates, what about The Avengers? Which movie do you think had the best costumes?

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December 17, 2012 by Lara Burke

Top 10 Most Ridiculous Christmas Songs

The hustle and bustle, the stress and the spending. If it takes a silly and ridiculous Christmas song to make us smile and ease the holiday craziness then I am happy to share my list with you.  Christmas is a time when we are supposed to be happy so why are there so many sad Christmas songs? I don’t want to hear a song about a little kid buying shoes for her dying mom or songs about how blue Christmas will be without you. I want to be cheerful and merry, dammit! My search for the most ridiculous song was a fun one. These are Costume SuperCenter’s favorites:

  1. The Night Santa Went Crazy – Weird Al Yankovic
  2. Dick in a Box
  3. Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey
  4. I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas
  5. The 12 Pains of Christmas
  6. I Farted on Santa’s Lap (Now Christmas is Going to Stink for Me)
  7. Kung Pao Buckeroo Holiday
  8. Another Christmas Song
  9. Five Pound Box of Money
  10. Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

This year, have a very lighthearted, silly, happy, fun and merry Christmas. Enjoy these ridiculous songs and share a few of your favorites with us too.

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December 12, 2012 by Lara Burke

SantaCon – Party in the True Spirit of Giving

SantaCon is a gathering of people donning Santa Suits. According to the NYC SantaCon website, it is not a pub crawl and calling it one will cause a sugar plum fairy to die. Far be it for us to harm a fairy so we will merrily oblige. It is considered a  convention of charitable mayhem where you are required to go all-out in head-to-toe Christmas regalia. ADULT STANDARD SIZE REGENCY PLUSH SANTA

The non-political, gender neutral and non-denominational gathering of Santas (reindeer, snowmen, Sexy Mrs. Claus and elves are also welcome) is meant for fun but always has an underlying “claus.” In addition to a portion of your entry fee going to a charity, you are usually also asked to bring non-perishable food items or an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots

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The biggest SantaCon is in New York City on December 15, 2012. Last year it was estimated that 20,000 Santas participated. Hopefully, this year will be even bigger. Perhaps some of the money raised, and items collected can go to the victims of hurricane Sandy. The are many approximately 275 Santa conventions around the US and 37 in foreign locations so be sure to look for one in your area. See our list below. But remember that there is usually drinking involved so leave your sleigh at home or find a sober elf to be your designated driver.

So even though SantaCon brings to mind, drunken, carousing party-goers in Santa Costumes we know that there is a real purpose to all that partying – charity!

Here is a list of US locations

Albany NY Sat, Dec 8
Albuquerque NM tba
Anchorage AK Sat, Dec 15
Ann Arbor MI tba
Annapolis MD tba
Appleton WI tba
Arcata CA tba
Asbury Park NJ Sat, Dec 8
Asheville NC tba
Aspen CO tba
Athens GA tba
Atlanta GA Sat, Dec 15
Augusta GA Sat, Dec 15
Austin TX Sat, Dec 15
Baltimore MD Sat, Dec 15
Bangor ME tba
Bellingham WA tba
Bend OR Sat, Dec 1
Benicia CA Fri, Dec 14
Benicia CA Sat, Dec 15
Bethlehem PA tba
Black Rock CT Sat, Dec 1
Boise ID Sat, Dec 15
Boston MA Sat, Dec 8
Boulder CO Fri, Nov 23
Branson MO tba
Brooklyn NY Sat, Dec 15
Carrboro NC tba
Chapel Hill NC tba
Charleston SC Sat, Dec 8
Charlotte NC Sat, Dec 15
Charlottesville VA tba
Chicago IL Sat, Dec 8
Cincinnati OH Sat, Dec 8
Clemson SC tba
Cleveland OH Sat, Dec 8
Cocoa Beach FL Sat, Dec 22
Colorada Springs CO Sat, Dec 1
Columbia MO Sat, Dec 8
Columbia SC tba
Columbus OH Sat, Dec 8
Columbus OH Sat, Dec 15
Corvallis OR Sat, Dec 15
Dallas TX Sat, Dec 15
Dayton OH tba
Delray Beach FL Sat, Dec 22
Denver CO Sat, Dec 22
Detroit MI tba
Dubuque IA Sat, Dec 8
Durham NC Sat, Dec 15
Eagle Rock CA tba
Eugene OR Sat, Dec 15
Eureka CA Fri, Dec 7
Fairbanks AK Fri, Dec 14
Fargo ND Sat, Dec 8
Fayetteville AR Sat, Dec 8
Fayetteville NC tba
Ferndale MI tba
Fort Lauderdale FL Sat, Dec 22
Fort Collins CO Sat, Dec 15
Fort Wayne IN Fri, Dec 14
Fresno CA Sat, Dec 8
Glenwood Springs CO tba
Greensboro NC Sat, Dec 22
Greenwich CT tba
Harrisburg PA Fri, Dec 21
Hartford CT Sat, Dec 8
Hayward CA Sat, Dec 8
Helena MT Sat, Dec 8
Hoboken NJ Sat, Dec 22
Honolulu HI Fri, Dec 7
Houston TX Sat, Dec 1
Houston TX Sat, Dec 15
Huntington Beach CA tba
Indianapolis IN Sat, Dec 8
Ipswich MA tba
Jacksonville FL tba
Joplin MO Sat, Dec 15
Jupiter FL Fri, Dec 14
Kalamazoo MI Sat, Dec 15
Kansas City MO Sat, Dec 22
Ketchum ID Fri, Dec 14
Key West FL Sat, Dec 15
Knoxville TN tba
Kona HI Sat, Dec 15
La Crosse WI tba
Lakeland FL Sat, Dec 15
Laramie WY Sat, Dec 8
Las Vegas NV Sat, Dec 8
Lawrence KS Sat, Dec 15
Lewiston NY tba
Lexington KY tba
Little Rock AR tba
Long Beach CA Sat, Dec 22
Long Island NY Sat, Dec 22
Los Angeles CA Sat, Dec 8
Louisville KY Sat, Dec 15
Macomb IL Thu, Dec 13
Madison WI Sat, Dec 1
Manasquan NJ tba
Manchester NH tba
Miami FL Sat, Dec 22
Michigan City IN Sat, Dec 1
Milwaukee WI Sat, Dec 15
Missoula MT Fri, Dec 21
Mobile AL Sat, Dec 15
Modesto CA Fri, Dec 14
Moncton NB tba
Monroe MI tba
Montreal QC tba
Morristown NJ tba
Naples FL Fri, Dec 14
Nashville TN Sat, Dec 8
New Brunswick NJ Tue, Dec 11
New Haven CT tba
New Orleans LA Sat, Dec 15
New York NY Sat, Dec 15
Newport RI Sat, Dec 15
Newport Beach CA Sat, Dec 15
Norfolk VA tba
Norman OK tba
Nyack NY tba
Ocean City MD Sat, Dec 15
Oklahoma City OK Sat, Dec 8
Olympia WA Sat, Dec 8
Omaha NE Sat, Dec 15
Orlando FL Sat, Dec 8
Ottawa ON tba
Oxford MS Sat, Dec 8
Palmer AK Sat, Dec 8
Maui HI Fri, Dec 14
Pasadena CA Sat, Dec 15
Peekskill NY Sat, Dec 15
Philadelphia PA Sat, Dec 15
Phoenix AZ Sat, Dec 8
Pittsburgh PA Sat, Dec 8
Portland ME Sat, Dec 1
Portland OR Sat, Dec 1
Portland OR Sat, Dec 8
Portland OR Sat, Dec 15
Portland OR Sat, Dec 22
Portsmouth NH Sat, Dec 1
Poughkeepsie NY Sat, Dec 22
Providence RI tba
Puerto Rico Fri, Nov 23
Raleigh NC Sat, Dec 8
Red Bank NJ tba
Reno NV Sat, Dec 15
Richmond VA Sat, Dec 8
Roanoke VA tba
Rochester NY Sat, Dec 15
Royal Oak MI tba
Sacramento CA Sat, Dec 15
Saint Petersburg FL Sat, Dec 8
Salem OR tba
Salida CO tba
Salt Lake City UT Sat, Dec 22
Sandusky OH tba
Santa Barbara CA tba
Santa Cruz CA Fri, Dec 14
Santa Fe NM Fri, Dec 21
San Antonio TX Fri, Dec 7
San Diego CA Sat, Dec 8
San Diego CA Sat, Dec 15
San Francisco CA Sat, Dec 15
San Jose CA Sat, Dec 8
San Luis Obispo CA Sun, Dec 9
San Rafael CA Sat, Dec 8
Sarasota FL Sat, Dec 15
Saratoga Springs NY Sat, Dec 22
Savannah GA Sat, Dec 15
Scranton PA Sat, Dec 1
Seattle WA Sat, Dec 1
Seattle WA Sat, Dec 8
Seattle WA Sat, Dec 15
Shanghai Sat, Dec 15
Shirlington VA tba
Shreveport LA Sat, Dec 15
Sioux Falls SD Sat, Dec 8
Skowhegan ME Sat, Dec 15
South Hadley MA tba
Spokane WA Sat, Dec 22
Springfield MO tba
Stamford CT Sat, Dec 1
State College PA Fri, Dec 14
Steamboat Springs CO tba
St Louis MO Sat, Dec 15
St Paul MN Sat, Dec 15
Summit County CO tba
Surfside Beach TX Sat, Dec 15
Syracuse NY Sat, Dec 1
Tacoma WA tba
Tallahassee FL tba
Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow NY Sat, Dec 15
Temecula CA Sat, Dec 22
Tucson AZ Sat, Dec 8
Tulsa OK tba
Tuscaloosa AL tba
Vancouver WA Sat, Dec 15
Ventura CA Sat, Dec 22
Victoria BC Sat, Dec 15
Virginia Beach VA Sat, Dec 15
Washington DC Sat, Dec 8
Washington DC Sat, Dec 15
Waterbury CT tba
Wenatchee WA tba
West Palm Beach FL Sat, Dec 15
Westerly RI tba
Wichita KS Sat, Dec 15
Wilmington NC Sat, Dec 8
Winston Salem NC Sat, Dec 8
Yakima WA tba
Youngstown OH tba
Yountville CA Sat, Dec 15

Remember the true meaning of Christmas this year and give a gift with purpose such as the donation of clothes, toys or money for those less fortunate. If you are lucky enough to attend a SantaCon it will make giving all the more fun.

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November 20, 2012 by Lara Burke

What Will Happen to Elmo Now that Clash Resigned?

Word has just been released that Kevin Clash, the creator and puppeteer of the worlds most beloved character, Elmo, has resigned amid accusations of a sexual affair with an under-aged individual.

The execs at Sesame Workshop released the following statement today:

Sesame Workshop’s mission is to harness the educational power of media to help all children the world over reach their highest potential. Kevin Clash has helped us achieve that mission for 28 years, and none of us, especially Kevin, want anything to divert our attention from our focus on serving as a leading educational organization. Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding Kevin’s personal life has become a distraction that none of us want, and he has concluded that he can no longer be effective in his job and has resigned from Sesame Street. This is a sad day for Sesame Street.

What will Clash’s resignation mean to the future of Elmo?

While Sesame Street is taking measures to replace Clash and the voice and puppeteer for Elmo, it is this blogger’s opinion that no one will be able to do it like Clash. And what will this mean for future sales of Elmo merchandise like Tickle Me Elmo and Elmo Costumes? With the man who gave birth to Elmo officially out of the picture, will  Kevin Clash/Elmo merchandise be more collectible, or will it be the new stuff that people seek to own. Will shoppers be less inclined to dress up their child in Elmo costumes for Halloween or buy licensed toys because of the reason behind the resignation. What do you think?

Elmo costumes for boys and girls

I am sure that there are extremists out there that will want to ban Elmo but I certainly hope that doesn’t happen. I hope that Elmo products continue to bring joy to young children because kids are too young and innocent to know about the circumstances behind the scene. Clash managed for 28 years to keep his personal life separate from his work. He has not admitted to the allegations against him. Regardless of the outcome, people should not deprive their child of enjoying the most wonderful character ever to grace Sesame Street.

What do you think? Would you still by an Elmo Costume or toy for your child knowing that Kevin Clash has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old? Share your comments with us.

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