Top 3 Halloween Costumes for Boys for 2010

Erin Rivera
With Halloween just around the corner many stores and online costume web sites have already started advertising and selling their Halloween costumes. For kids, finding the right costume is a fun, exciting time especially with there being so many different types to choose from these days. Here is a look at the top 3 Halloween costumes for boys this 2010 year.

1. Bakugan Costumes This year the Bakugan line has made a huge splash with kids ages 4 and up. Children love collecting the little toys and the cartoon television show has steadily become more popular especially amongst young boys. This year Bakugan costumes are going to be all the rage. Children will love dressing up as their favorite Bakugan characters such as "Dragonoid" or their favorite Bakugan Brawlers like "Dan" or "Shun". The "Dragonoid" costume available for purchase features a red dragon mask complete with a yellow horn and detachable wings.

Price varies depending upon where you purchase it but it generally retails for around $45. The "Dan" costume comes with a yellow, red and black jumpsuit and four piece set including fingerless gloves. This costume retails for under $30. If your child is a "Shun" fan he will love the costume that comes with a purple and black jumpsuit as well as a sleeveless jacket so your child will look just like the popular character. This costume retails for under $30 as well.

2. Toy Story 3 Costumes After making a big comeback this year with the third installment in the Toy Story movies many younger boys have once again come to admire "Buzz Lightyear" and "Woody". Many younger boys and toddler boys will be after these costumes this year. The "Buzz Lightyear" costume features a full jumpsuit with an attached hood so they can really represent their favorite "space ranger". This costume retails for under $40. An inflatable jet pack is available for purchase separately at some stores and web sites such as Costume Express. The "Woody" costume comes with a full jumpsuit that includes an attached vest as well as a four piece set of the cowboy hat, boot covers and holster. This costume sells for under $45.

3. Iron Man 2 Costumes Lastly, Iron Man 2 costumes are going to be very popular this Halloween. With the second movie being a huge blockbuster hit many young boys will love dressing up as their favorite superhero. The Iron Man 2 costume from Costume Express comes with a muscled chest and arms so your child will look just like Tony Stark. It also features a light up arc reactor and 3 batteries. The matching helmet completes the look. This costume sells for under $50.

All of these costumes can be found at: http://www.costumeexpress.com/ with many of the same or similar at local Target and Walmart stores as well.

Published by Erin Rivera

I am a military wife, freelance writer and above all, a mommy to four beautiful sons and a beautiful daughter  View profile

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