The newest retro styled shape book from Laughing Elephant is “Black Cats at Halloween.” It features reproductions of vintage Halloween illustrations featuring black cats. The book is supposedly for kids aged 3-10, but I think a ten year old would be bored by it. It will be lovely to look at, and interesting, but short on plot. “Black Cats at ...

Today I’m browsing toys based on Bates Motel – so far they’re all related to the iconic Hitchcock movie, not the contemporary TV show. I am dying laughing – I love that this Madame Alexander Psycho doll comes with a bathtub, shower curtain, and shadowy figure! Too funny. She’s also available on eBay. Living Dead Dolls made this really cool ...

I’m so excited about Funko’s new Universal Monsters collectible vinyl toys! Like the rest of the Funko Pop! vinyl figures, they stand 4 inches tall. These are pre-orders, arriving soon. Just in time for Halloween! Entire Set of Funko Pop! Universal Monsters Toys, on eBay Dracula, on eBay Frankenstein, on eBay The Bride of Frankenstein, on eBay The Wolfman, on ...

“Stevie the Spider” features cute polka dots and orange eyes on either sides of your child’s spider hood. It’s also sold on Amazon. This baby spider costume features a green belly and green-and-black spider arms. I love that this baby spider costume incorporates both polka dots and stripes – love it! This orange and purple baby spider costume can work ...

This baby ghost costume is by Belly Babies. So adorable! It’s also available on Amazon. ...

This sugar skull temporary tattoo mask makes it easy for you to celebrate Halloween “El Dia de Los Muertos” style. The tattoo sticks right on your face (be sure to apply it to clean, dry skin). You can then add extra makeup on top of the tattoo mask if needed. ...

The Laved company is based in Bellagio in Italy. It also has a factory in Transylvania (seriously!) Operating since 1952, they create collectible glass Christmas and Halloween ornaments. Here are some of their coolest ones: Purple Drop with Black Cat The Purple Drop ornament is also available on eBay. Black Drop with Ghost Green Witch with Felt Cape Spider Web ...

This airblown inflatable depicts a monster hand holding an eyeball, coming out of the ground. This Pumpkin monster stands an incredible 12 feet tall. This Giant Monster inflatable is also 12 feet tall. It’s also available on Amazon. If that’s a little too big for you, here’s a pumpkin monster inflatable that’s only ten feet tall. ...

This werewolf costume for girls is part of Chasing Fireflies’ scary costumes collection. This particular one is a pre-owned size 6. There’s also a size 14-16 available on eBay. Mom can also dress up in this Howlette werewolf costume by the Princess Paradise brand. This adorable baby werewolf costume is from Pottery Barn Kids. ...

This voodoo doll costume is available from a seller in the United Kingdom. I’m not sure if one should really use “sexy voodoo doll” in a sentence, but that’s what this costume is going for. The costume does include the hair bow. Also available on Amazon. This voodoo costume is based on a leotard style. It comes with the pin ...