I remember one of my friends at a late party, whispering tenderly to his glass of Bloody Mary. Imagine if he had one of these cute guys attached to it. The Creepy Creatures Glass Markers are such a happy, colorful crowd that can get invited to any Halloween party. They sure don’t break things or embarrass you in front of your friends, each one quietly sticks to his glass all night long. When I first saw them, I spent half an hour matching them to my friends personalities. Only the brown one was left out, but maybe someone pops up and claims him too.

The price is really good for what you get, about a dollar each. And they can turn out useful if you plan to keep the drinks coming.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $13 for set of 13 on Villa Mondo.

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This is too cute! It reminds me of Anne Geddes and her crazy work with kids. I am not really into torturing poor, unaware babies for adults amusement, but we can make an exception for this Lobster Baby Costume. I wonder, if the baby wears this for Halloween, what will mommy and daddy put on to match his style? Dory and Nemo? Little Mermaid and Captain Jack Sparow? Or should they both dress up as chefs and carry their seafood-infant in a pot?

If your kid is six to twelve months old, do gift him with this unique first humiliating memory. Who knows, maybe he will share some lobster photos on Facebook in a couple of years and give blackmail material to all his friends.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $22.47 on Amazon.

Halloween’s 8 months away, but I already found the perfect costume.

With a bit of creative make-up and the proper clothes, the Terminator Salvation Exoskeleton Patches can turn a person into a real-life robot from the future set on destroying humanity… or at least on getting some candy. Do you think you’ve got what it takes? (Hint: you’ll have to do better than the kid in the picture.)

The patches are available for preorder already and will start shipping this month, which means hardcore fans can get them in time for the movie launch. A complete coincidence of course, there aren’t any super fans who’d want to go to the cinema dressed up as the Terminator… *ahem*

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on Movie-Gear.com.

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Yes, yes, this would’ve been better before Halloween… but there’s still next year’s, and in the meantime someone’s bound to need decorations for some costume party. It’s all in the details…

The Spooky Bottle Stickers can turn a simple drinks cabinet into an adventure. What will mister be having tonight? Some Spider Venom? Embalming Juice? Oh, I heard the Rat Poison is fabulous! But only try the Truth Serum if you’re prepared to say some things you might regret.

$4 gets you 8 different labels. Step 1 on the way to the perfect horror party is done. You’ll have to figure the rest out for yourself (but our Halloween special might help).

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $3.99 on CostumeRampage.com.

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The ghost costume is old. And boring. An exciting Halloween needs something new, and the Wacko Jacko Mask is something many people won’t think of…

It’s tough to tell if it’s supposed to be a zombie version of Michael Jackson (Thriller anyone?) or the real deal, since the former pop star’s weird public behaviour doesn’t exactly let the audience examine his features. We don’t know what new cosmetic surgery Jacko’s underwent in the past few years, so it’s likely his real appearance isn’t far from this mask.

As for the rest of the costume… a lot of options. Torn clothes and caked mud a la Thriller or black pants with white socks and hands touching the nether regions… although the first one might be better.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on FrightCatalog.com.

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Ah, Halloween… A time for ghouls, ghosts and carved pumpkins… A time we like to spend money, let’s admit it. But if you’re smart you can get a lot of cool Halloween-themed things for cheap and enjoy the holiday without lamenting your empty wallet the next day.

1. Let’s start from the outside. You’ve carved your pumpkin(s), but there’s nothing better than a cult movie for a cool holiday. The Nightmare Before Christmas Yard Sign will make your front yard look a bit more like Jack Skellington’s domain.

2. After they’re done “ooh”ing and “aah”ing over the yard, invite your friends in. Act nonplussed when they pass by the Haunted Portraits in your hallway and they scream because Granny Hazel just turned into a zombie.

3. Once you’re all inside, it’s time for meet and greet with Fido, the family pooch. And he’s dressed up for the occasion in a Star Wars Dog Costume, of course. Princess Leia did look a bit less canine in the movies, but you can’t have everything.

4. Next up, the big dinner. And a proper Halloween dinner needs some fitting decorations. A couple of Lite Up Jack-O-Lantern Mugs can do the trick: any drink (even water) will look creepy inside, and they can also serve as on-the-spot lighting when a trickster decides it’s funny to cut off the power.

5. After eating and drinking comes dessert. And this is the fun part: you don’t get something you eat everyday. Or not really… The Zombie Brain Jelly Mould has yielded some interestingly disgusting results.

6. And finally it’s time to party. But clubbing in a costume isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world, so a nice Halloween t-shirt is just the thing you need. The Lanterns In The Night t-shirt is glow-in-the-dark, and the creepy jack-o-lanterns will make everyone stare.

7. But what if you spill your drink on it? Be prepared. With another glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, of course. The Ghosties t-shirt is less scary and tons more fun and will make the best impact in a club with two areas – one lighted and one dark.

And that’s it. The 31st of October is just around the corner, so if you want to spend the perfect Halloween you’d better start planning right now.

Jello is one of the most disgusting things on Earth. Sorry, jello-lovers, but it is.

…which makes it the perfect ingredient for Halloween dinner. And there’s no way you can do better than pour some in a Zombie Brain Jelly Mould then serve it to your guests in the best Hannibal Lecter style.

The real accomplishment here is not making the jello, though; it’s finding the perfect shade to make it as realistic as possible (the green and pink in the picture just don’t cut it, really). $17 is a bit too much for what’s basically a piece of plastic, but it can provide some delicious *ahem* table decorations.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$17.30 on Firebox.com.

I repeat: Halloween is perfect for glow-in-the dark clothes. After hearing ghost stories and watching a couple of scary movies (no, not those), a severed head apparently floating around in the dark is a sight to remember.

Ok, the Lanterns In The Night t-shirt doesn’t have any actual heads, but it’s chock full of evil grins which just might make it better. If you aren’t jack-o-lantern carver supreme (with lots of free time), there’s no way you could achieve this effect the hard way.

Bonus points: you can (try to) scare your friends on Halloween, but the t-shirt isn’t too holiday-centric so it’s also perfectly fine for any other day of the year.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on DesignByHumans.com.

Via TCritic

Although that’s the best part, Halloween doesn’t neccesarily need to be a scary holiday for everyone. And while it’s not traditionally an occasion to give gifts, your better half would probably appreciate a little something, especially if it’s their favorite holiday.

And what girl wouldn’t love a themed present? Ok, it would be nicer if you made it yourself, but the Ghoul-friend Gram doesn’t sound half bad either. It comes with some pumpkin body cream, a spooky candle, Halloween candy, a discount coupon and a message in a bottle (your text scribbled in an appropriately creepy way). You just need to write down her address and she’ll get a surprise on October 31st.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on GirlfriendGram.com.

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If there ever was a time for glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, that’s Halloween.

Everyone loves the holiday… and I mean everyone. Ever the dead. How else would you explain the Ghosties t-shirt? The three biologically challenged protagonists have dressed up for the occasion and are taking advantage of your chest and the wonders of glow-in-the-dark paint to yell “BOO!” at unfortunate passers-by.

No, this won’t replace a real costume if you want to go trick-or-treating. But you can’t do better for a casual Halloween party. Hint: if you’re in a dark room, go to the bathroom, wait until the paint start glowing again and then return. Enjoy the scared or amused reactions.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 on Woot.com.

Via TCritic