Just figure out Halloween is on Saturday?  Well it’s possible to still get an awesome halloween costume by Saturday and have it delievered to your door just in time.

Buycostumes.com is offering super fast shipping on all their Halloween costumes until Friday so you can still order online, save yourself the hassle of going out and searching through stores trying to piece together a costume before Saturday.

They offer literally thousands and thousands of costumes to choose from.. You can get sexy costumes, kids costumes, adult costumes or even a costume for your dog or cat.

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If you grew up in the late 70’s or early 80’s then you probably watched the original Land of the Lost.. which I did. The sleestak’s always freaked me out because of their big eyes, hissing sounds and for the fact they moved so slow. Oh what a great low budget show it was. On Saturdays it was a sight you had to see.

Now with the 2009 remake of The Land of The Lost you can finally live your lifelong dream of dressing up as a Sleestak!  Awesome!

Below you can watch the original Land of the Lost intro… awww, doesn’t it bring back memories? More after the jump…

About Sleestak’s

Sleestak Mask

Sleestaks are large, scary, green humanoids with both reptilian and insectoid features; they have scaly skin with frills around the neck, bulbous unblinking eyes, pincer-like hands, stubby tails, and a single blunt horn on top of the head, and bear a resemblance to the hypothetical “Dinosauroid”. Sleestaks communicate with a hissing sound that rarely changes in characteristics. They move slowly in an upright and bipedal manner. Running is not necessary to avoid capture. Sleestaks are more sophisticated than Pakuni and are able to manufacture crossbows, rope, nets, periscopes and other relatively advanced technologies. The Sleestak have a current population of about 7,000 according to the Library of Skulls, but there were only three Sleestak costumes available for the show’s production, which sometimes required creative editing to create the illusion that they were that numerous. Of all the characters or species in the series the Sleestaks are the most famous.

Sleestaks live in the Lost City, an underground tunnel complex originally constructed by the Altrusians. They hate bright light and rarely venture out during the day. Sleestaks also have a “hibernation season” during which they cocoon themselves into rocky alcoves using some sort of webbing; cool air keeps them in hibernation, and the heat from lava in a pool that the character Peter Koenig (see below) dubbed “Devil’s Cauldron” inside the caverns of the Lost City revives them again on a regular schedule. The Sleestaks are very defensive of the Lost City. They know that their ancestors built it, but do not know how or why. They have occasionally tried exploring beyond the chasm that separates the Lost City from the rest of the Land, but their expeditions generally do not return; they consider the City to be their only refuge. However, after the earthquake at the beginning of season 3 the sleestaks are afraid and try to kick the Marshalls out of the temple. Fortunatley, Jack gets the door shut and the Sleestaks are trapped outside….

If you want to dive into some more Land of the Lost Sleestak info then visit the wiki page for more info.

If you are the funny adventurous type why not mix the Sleestak mask with a Hugh Hefner robe or Michael Jackson costume.. You’d be the sleez-knees!

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You have more to choose from in adult pirate costumes now than ever before!  That’s due mostly to the popularity of the Disney “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies.

Sure, we had Captain Hook when we were kids and “generic” pirate’s plastic faces, usually with a rubber band to hold them on in the back.  But, things have changed.  You can even choose to go as Elizabeth, a female pirate.  That’s something that we didn’t have when we were kids.

If your goal is to arrive as Captain Jack Sparrow, the only thing that you’ll need is a boat.  Of course, in many of the movie scenes, Jack was without a boat.  So, you can choose a different form of transportation and still be in

keeping with the movie’s theme.

Perhaps you would like to be one of the darker characters from the movies.  The Davy Jones masks available for purchase are simply amazing.  You expect the tentacles to move on their own, as they did in the movie.

Marcus Sharkman is another of the unique, professional looking masks that can be ordered from authorized dealers.  You and your friends could make an appearance at the Halloween party and then appear in-costume at the opening of Pirates 4.

Speaking of professional looking adult pirate costumes, the latest Captain Hook get-up would be suitable for an on-stage performance of Peter Pan.  Maybe your girlfriend would like to play the little boy that never grew up.

A little play action with the available fencing swords could be fun, too, regardless of which scenes you decide to play out.  They are a bit more realistic looking than the kid’s versions, but still safe.

Whether you are shopping for Halloween, an on-stage performance, a regular costume party or just some at-home role playing, you will find everything that you need online.  From complete adult pirate costumes to a stuffed parrot to sit on your shoulder, your options are only limited by the imagination of the designers.  And, the designers have quite an imagination.

You might only need an eye patch and a long curly wig to go along with that black leather vest still hanging in your closet from days gone by.  You can spend as much or as little as you like and still be a convincing Blackbeard.

Elizabeth Costume

Get your family and friends involved.  If you have kids, let them in on the fun too.  With today’s adult pirate costumes and accessories, you can all have a great time.

An adult Disney costume can be sexy, playful or child-like, depending on your tastes and desires. You may think of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty only as cartoon characters, but some people think of them differently.

What to do for Halloween this or any year is limited only by your imagination. New materials have allowed manufacturers to provide professional looking costumes at low prices. Maccus Sharkman from “Pirates of the Caribbean” is an example of a professional looking mask and outfit at an affordable price.

If you are planning a party, you might choose the “pirates” theme. The trilogy has been more popular than anyone expected and a fourth one is underway. You might have a number of Captain Jacks arrive, but you should also see a Davy Jones or two on your doorstep. So, be prepared.

Officially licensed costumes are available from a number of different retailers online, the cheapest and best selection is from buycustomes.com. Practically all of the popular movies can be recreated with the right costumes. From Snow White to 101 Dalmatians and the characters from Toy Story, you should be able to find your favorite movie and your favorite character.

Couples have a lot of choices from Disney’s line-up. Woody and Jessie from Toy Story could make an appearance. Mom and Dad from the “Incredibles” might show up. With the right wigs and a bit of makeup, you and your soulmate can be whoever you want to be, at least for one night.

Tinker Bell may be a popular adult Disney costume this year. Some new additions include the Power Rangers, the Little Mermaid and the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.

You will find several versions of Aladdin’s Jasmine and Jafar is available if you want to be more “evil”. Sally and Jack from the Nightmare before Christmas are available choices. Some of the Jack Skellington costumes are available in plus-sizes, too.

Instead of an adult Disney costume, you might consider something from the latest GI Joe movie or if you’re a video game fan, Halo 3 Master Chief Costumes might be the perfect fit. Superheroes are always popular choices, too. Anyone from the Batman to the X-men can be recreated with the right hair and attire.

Regardless of whether you choose an adult Disney costume or something else, remember to order early. You might be able to get what you want within the last few weeks leading up to the party. But if you start a few months early, you’ll be less stressed and you’ll enjoy yourself more.

If you are looking for an officially licensed adult Minnie Mouse costume, you can find one easily online, like at buycostumes.com.  One of the keys to an authentic look is the petticoat underskirt.  If it is made of stiff starched fibers, it can be pulled out and smoothed to give the skirt some lift.

You’ll need some fishnet stockings, black, patent leather shoes and white socks to complete the image.  Most sets come complete with velvety mouse-ears (matching the bodice) and a red bow.

The black and white bodice, with the red and white polka-dot skirt is the classic design for the queen of the mice.  She has had many different looks in many different movies, but if you want to be noticed and recognized, you want the classic look.

Some online companies sell all of the accessories that you’ll need, include socks, shoes and black fishnet stockings.  Matching girl’s outfits are available.  So, for a family night or an adults only party, an adult Minnie Mouse costume is a good choice.

If Dad wants to go as Mickey, you can sometimes find costumes available in men’s sizes.  But, remember to order early.  It’s not unusual to see these popular items out of stock.

It’s also a good idea to order early because alterations may be necessary.  The costumes are usually sold as “one-size-fits-all”, but that doesn’t mean they will fit everyone. Skirts are not usually a problem, but pants often need to be hemmed.

If the waist band is too tight, you’ll need time to return it and make a different selection.  There is rarely enough material to “let out” a waistband and these costumes tend to run small.

Some average-sized people order plus sizes.  It is always possible to take in a waist-band or hem something that’s too long.  But, if it’s too small, there’s not much you can do.  Remember to check the company’s return policy before you buy.

You might want a short black wig for your adult Minnie Mouse costume, although because of the club, you will see women with all different hair colors and styles wearing the mouse-ears.  If you want an authentic look, a black nose and long black eyelashes are a good idea.  You can use a little black shoe polish or special makeup to get the cute black nose.

If you can’t find an adult Minnie Mouse costume in your size, there are lots of other ideas to consider.  Mermaids and fairies are among your many options.  Try buycostumes.com – they have the largest and best selection of Halloween costumes around.. including Minnie Mouse Costumes for adults and kids.

Plus size Halloween costumes are available in a variety of styles, but when you go to order one, remember to shop for quality.  If the price is very low, there could be an embarrassing moment or two when the seams split.

We don’t need the highest quality materials for the annual parties.  We might only wear the outfit once, because we know that everyone would remember it the following year.  Then, we have to decide what to do with it.  Reselling doesn’t work out well for most people.  In most cases, it goes in the attic, until we move to a new company or a new state.

So, while you do want something that will last the night, you don’t really need something that will last for years to come.  Sometimes, the added cost is due to added accessories like shoes or hats.  Shoes and hats can be reused

from year to year, in many cases.

If you expect to do a lot of walking, skip the sexy high heels and go for something more comfortable.  You might not like the way the flats look, quite as much, but you won’t like the way that your feet feel after hours in poorly designed heels.

Some suggestions for plus size Halloween costumes for women include the Roman Empress, the Elegant witch and the sexy female vampire.  A man might like to go as Robin or Superman.

If he prefers something more down to earth, he could get a replica of a T-bird jacket from the movie “Grease”.  With black jeans and shoes, he can go as Danny Zuko.  Of course, he might need a few dance lessons, depending on the DJ.

Some of the more unique plus size Halloween costumes include the beer bottle, the beer keg and Jose Cuervo, but, there are witches, zombies, vampires and ghosts galore, too.

You can choose something unique, traditional or sexy, depending on your mood.

You can expect to see lots of Michael Jackson look-alikes this year.  You can still get in on that with a plus-sized leather jacket and pants, as Weird Al did in “Fat”.  Zombies fit with the “Thriller” theme, too.

Couples might consider going as the Flintstones or the Rubbles.  You can find a Barney, Wilma, Fred or Betty costume online.

It’s a good idea to order early, just in case you need to make some alterations or order accessories for your plus size Halloween costumes.  Shoes, for example, are rarely included.

GI Joe Cobra Commander Adult costume should include a blue and white helmet, as well as a silver face mask, a blue-jump suit and black gloves.  Unless you have calf-high black boots, you will need boot covers, as well.  Belts for the waist and the thigh are also available, along with faux weapons.

Costumes of this type are not that expensive from online stores.  Walk-in specialty shops typically charge a lot more, due to higher overhead.  If you know someone that is a seamstress, you might be able to save, but only if the seamstress is willing to work for free.

The cost of the material, alone, would be equal to what online companies charge.  And, where would you get the red cobra iron-on?

In order to get something that really looks good; you need a company that sells the officially licensed products (uhm see this link).   Your mom, wife or friend might be able to do a passable version of the Storm Shadow character, however.

There are many Hasbro action figure versions of the Cobra Commander.  Beginning in 1982, one version or another has been available.  The 1984 swivel arm is among the most popular and the inspiration for the GI Joe Cobra Commander adult costume described in the opening paragraph.

The only difference is that the blue jumpsuit covers the boots in the 1984 figurine.  So, if you decide against the calf-high boots or the boot covers, you could always say that the swivel arm was your inspiration.

The “hooded” commanders were introduced in 1984, too, but they were available only through mail order.  In 1992 and 1993, they were the mystery figures in the “collector’s kit”.  It wasn’t until 1994 that the hooded bad guys were finally discontinued.

In addition to the use of a hood with eyes, instead of the eyeless silver mask, the hooded versions of the figurines have gold belts and leg bands.  A GI Joe Cobra Commander adult costume hooded version would still include the classic blue jumpsuit.

The new movie “Rise of Cobra” has inspired a number of new action figures.  Version 42 has an all-black leather look, with red trim and silver knee pads.  No helmet on this character.  The head is a featureless silver piece.

It’s hard to say which version the kids would say was coolest, but there’s no doubt that with a GI Joe Cobra Commander Adult costume, you’ll be the life of the party.

Adult Cobra Commander Costume

And don’t forget you can find sweet kids GI Joe costumes as well. Like this:

GI Joe – Duke Classic Muscle Child Costume

Michael Jackson in Beat It

If you want a Michael Jackson Beat It Adult Costume, the jacket is easy to find.  Dozens of individuals are selling theirs right now, online, “in honor” of the pop king’s passing.

Prices vary, of course.  The red and black style worn in the “Thriller” video is easier to find than the original J. Park version worn in the video “Beat It”.  There are some phonies on the market, being passed off as original J. Park designs, but if you know anything about the video, you can spot them.

The jackets were very popular with affluent teenagers “back in the day”.  Practically covered with zippered compartments, it’s not surprising that the kids liked them.

J Park did design other red leather jackets, without the zippers or the silver patches at the shoulder, but the style that Jackson made famous included them.  Some of the versions being sold as original “Thriller” jackets are the plain red designs.

You’ll also see some MJ “style” jackets, which are not exact imitations of any of the jackets worn in the famous videos.  They are somewhat similar and by including the word “style”, the companies don’t have to worry about licensing and official product.

You can get an official licensed Michael Jackson Beat It Adult costume from specialty stores.  The cost is around $100 and the only item included is the jacket.

The color is actually closer to orange than red, as the lighting in the video made it appear.  In later photo shoots, the jacket looks less orange.  But, it’s all about the lighting.  Now, what about that t-shirt?

In the beginning of the video, he is wearing a white t-shirt covered with black musical notes and a picture of a keyboard across the chest.  In the street scene, arguably the most famous, the T-shirt changes to one that is blue, red and pink.  Getting a good look at the design of that T has been something that fans have tried to do, possibly for years.

If you want your Michael Jackson Beat It Adult costume to be complete, you’ll need the Jheri curl wig.  Good looking ones are available from specialty shops for around $30.

Luckily, you won’t need to spend a lot on pants and shoes.  Black jeans, pink socks and black dress shoes are the only other things that you’ll need.  Once you decide on a jacket and T-shirt, your Michael Jackson Beat It Adult costume is all but complete.

Be sure to check out the official “Beat It” video for reference!

And be sure to check out these hot costumes that you can get shipped directly to your door:

Michael Jackson Beat It Costume

Star Trek Halloween Costumes

There was no way that this reboot was going to avoid all references to either the original series of Star Trek or the other spin-off series – anyone going in to see this film had to accept that as a given. But any cheesy bits (of which there were relatively few) are blown away by the sheer beauty and bravado of this film.

I was a fairly big Trekkie in my youth, but in the last 10 years only really kept up with it by watching a few new episodes here and there and seeing the big screen outings (OK, I admit that I have all 10 films on special edition DVD – £47 was a bargain!) – but Abrams’ vision here has me thinking the new franchise will be even better than what has come before.

What made this film special for me was not the story (remarkably good, bearing in mind that, like the first film in any new franchise, it’s backbone was character development). What made this film for me was the….photography? Can you even call CGI photography? Well, either way, this film was a visual feast. The way that scale was conveyed was breath-taking. I’m not sure whether I read this somewhere or if I can take credit for it myself, but the difference came in the way that Abrams shoved aside the traditional Star Trek view of Enterprise as a lumbering naval ship and took a more Star Wars-esquire dogfight approach. This has set a high standard for a new era of Star Trek that I hope will spawn at least a couple more films.

It’s not that I wasn’t impressed with the character development, the acting, the script or the story – it’s just that this film looked so gorgeous that I haven’t been able to think of anything else since I saw it last night! But sufficed to say, this was overall an excellent feature. It might not quite deserve a 100% rating, but it’s worth more than 90% in my eyes – so, by rounding up, it gets 10/10 from me! Final warning: see this film in the cinema. Do not wait for it to come out on DVD. It. Will. Not. Do. It. Justice.

Love these new Adult Halloween Costumes!  Soooo looking forward to Halloween this year!