Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Toy Story Costumes Don't Mean Just Woody or Buzz Lightyear Outfits

By David Lawson

When it comes to choosing Halloween costumes it seems as though Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie are perfect selections because it's like their characters were drawn for the occasion. You would be hard pressed to to find a film that inspired more Halloween outfits than the animated Toy Story.

A Different Look at Toy Story Costumes

Toy Story costumes may be top on your list for Halloween costume ideas this year, especially since it's so easy to find a Sheriff Woody, Cowgirl Jessie, or Buzz Lightyear getup. But wouldn't be be more exciting to express more of your individuality and go with a less well-known toy from the blockbuster movies?

Of course, Toy Story costumes don't need to be limited to the three most well known characters. These are some lesser known players that would make excellent Toy Story costumes:

Little Bo Beep

As her name implies, Bo Peep is a toy that is modeled after Little Bo Peep. Bo Peep is also Woody?s love interest in the movie, so the two Toy Story costumes work great for couples! All it would take to dress up as Bo Peep from Toy Story is a cute shepherdess outfit ? you can probably find what you need at your local vintage or thrift store.

Hamm the Piggy Bank

Hamm is considered by many to be the star of the original Toy Story film. He is a toy piggy Bank with a cork on his stomach and a coin slot on his back. It's possible to purchase a pre-made Hamm Toy Story costume online or at retail shops. But you could easily make one yourself with a really loose pink sweatsuit and cartoon pig mask.

Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head is a potato-shaped toy with large, colorful body parts that detach. His character is sarcastic and outspoken, and as far as Toy Story costumes go, he makes a great one! A Mr. Potato Head Toy Story costume is a great chance to get creative ? imagine all the possibilities with those interchangeable parts!

Girls also have a great opportunity to get creative with Mrs. Potato Head. She's almost the same as Mr. Potato Head but with more feminine plastic parts like eyelashes, skirts and high heel shoes. Think of how well a Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costume would work for couples going to a costume party together!

Sarge

Everyone remembers the leader of the green plastic toy soldiers, Sarge. His character is still quite popular and it's simple to copy his green army uniform for a one of a kind Toy Story costume.

It doesn't matter whether you pick Hamm, Sarge, Mr. Potato Head or Bo Peep, you'll surely have a great time at your costumed event. Remember, why not be yourself instead of like everyone else by standing out in your one of a kind Toy Story costume? The Toy Story character you choose doesn't matter nearly as much as the attitude you bring with it!

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