The Hippest Halloween Costumes for 2010: Lady Gaga, Snooki, Star Wars, The Dude and More.

NOTE: Because this post is from 2010, the exact links may not work, but most of these Halloween Costumes - and many more are still available here.

Looking for a good adult ready-to-wear costume for this year's All Hallow's Eve? If you're opting for one that plays off popular culture, I've got some great ones for you.

There are a bunch of affordable (and some not so affordable) new costumes that have come out this year for the spooky Halloween holiday. Pop culture comes alive in the form of Lady Gaga, Jersey Shore's Snooki, Pauly D and The Situation, The Dude and Bowling Jesus from The Big Lebowski, Star Trek and of course, Star Wars.

There's no longer an excuse to be one of those people who cobbles together a lame version of a kitty cat or a pirate when costumes like these are available. But, the best costumes sell out quickly, so don't wait too long.

For Lady Gaga's Little Monsters
For both fans and wannabes, these Lady Gaga costumes rock -or should I say 'pop'? -and they are surprisingly affordable, too!


above left: Lady Gaga Black Sequin Dress Costume
above right: Lady Gaga Silver Sequin Dress Costume


above left: Lady Gaga 2009 VMA White Performance Costume
above right: Lady Gaga Star Dress Costume

above left: Lady Gaga Telephone American Flag Costume
above right: Lady Gaga Poker Face Blue Swimsuit Costume

Wigs, glasses and Gaga accessories for you Little Monsters are also available:


above left: Lady Gaga Poker Face Glasses and right: Lady Gaga Straight Wig with Bangs

above left: Lady Gaga Curly Blonde Wig above right: Lady Gaga Straight Wig with Bangs

above left: Lady Gaga Blonde/Yellow Two-Tone Wig above right: Lady Gaga Bow Clip Hair Accessory

Jersey Shore Costumes
Snooki and The Situation Halloween costumes are perfect for the couple who likes to tawlk with a Jersey accent:

above left: Jersey Shore Snooki Black Dress Costume
above right: Jersey Shore The Situation Deluxe Costume


above: Snooki Leopard Print dress, Snooki wig (complete with bump),
Not shown : Pauly D Deluxe Costume,

Big Lebowski Costumes
Abide.

above: Big Lebowski Dude Bowling Outfit Adult Basic Costume


above: Big Lebowski Dude Sunglasses and Big Lebowski Walter Sunglasses


above: Big Lebowski Jesus Purple Deluxe Adult Costume and Big Lebowski Jesus Bowling Bag


above:
Big Lebowski Jesus Blue Deluxe Adult Costume
Big Lebowski Jesus Bowling Glove
Big Lebowski Jesus Deluxe Wig and Moustache Set

For the Trekkies...
Star Trek Costumes:

above: Star Trek Movie Deluxe Captain Kirk Gold Shirt

above: Star Trek Movie Uniform Grand Heritage Blue Shirt


above: Star Trek Movie Spock Ears and Star Trek Movie Classic Spock Wig with Ears

For your Star Trek costumes, there are tons of wonderful masks, uniforms,replica phasers and tricorders as well as the classic red ensign shirts and more here.

Star Wars Costumes
These are the GOOD Star Wars costumes. No flammable Annakins or plastic boots here. Museum replicas of boots, capes, helmets, working light sabers, belts and more.


Obi Wan:

above: Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Cloak
above: Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Boots
above: Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber


above: Star Wars Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot Collector Helmet
not shown: Star Wars Luke Skywalker Jedi Cape

Annakin Skywalker:

above: Star Wars Anakin Skywalker Jedi Cloak
above: Star Wars Anakin Skywalker Jedi Belt with Accessories
above: Star Wars Anakin Skywalker Jedi Boots


And for the serious Sci-Fi costume afficionodos, these amazing replicas run about $899.00 each:

above: Star Wars Stormtrooper Supreme Edition Costume


above: Star Wars Boba Fett Supreme Edition Costume


above: Halo 3 Master Chief Supreme Edition Costume

Halloween Costumes like Steampunk, Batman, Harry Potter, Cheech & Chong and tons more hip Halloween costumes can be found here.

Dolls For Big Boys and Girls: The Dude, Hitchcock Barbie, Even An Obama Doll.

The 2008 International Comic-Con is coming to San Diego in mid July (the 23rd- 27th). The biggest comics and pop culture event isn't only for sci-fi and anime nerds anymore and the four day memberships are already sold out. Every year at Comic-Con, several companies release limited editions of their products or introduce what they think will be hot sellers for the upcoming holiday season. This year they have everything you'd expect; hot tv show action figures from such hits as Heroes and Adult Swim, sexy japanese anime dolls and yes, more Star Wars products.

However, in addition to releasing the usual plethora of action movie genre dolls like Iron man, Flash and the Incredible Hulk, there are some unusual (and might I say, hip) action figures debuting that will conjure up nostalgia for the 30+ crowd.

Celebrating Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, this incredible Mattel Barbie Collector's doll features the Hitchcock heroine being attacked by a trio of fine feathered foes, just like Tippi Hedren in the movie:


Stands about 11 1/2-inches tall. Available for pre order here.

Don't miss The Dude-- Unemployed! A Comic-Con Exclusive Action Figure of The Dude from The Big Lebowski. Dressed in his bathrobe and slippers, he stands 8-inches tall and comes with loads of hilarious accessories: sunglasses, robe, White Russian, milk carton, ID card, and genuine cloth rug!


Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski is a real laid-back kind of guy. He enjoys "bowling, driving, (and having) the occasional acid flashback." In the classic film Big Lebowski,this humble pacifist and his bowling buddies become entangled in a web of embezzlement, supposed kidnapping, and alcoholic laced hijinks!

Also making their product debuts at Comic Con, Big Lebowski Urban Achiever 8-Inch Figures Series 2 Set:

Lebowski figures available for pre-order here.



From the cult-classic film Reservoir Dogs, the movie that launched Quentin Tarantino's career, comes this exciting set of Action Figures:

It includes 5 articulated characters with connecting display bases: Mr. White, Mr. Orange, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink, and Mr. Brown. Each stands 7-inches tall and includes various cool accessories: gun, sunglasses, base, and more. (Subject to change.) Order these dogs now!

In 1973, one film redefined the horror genre and created an instant pop sensation. From one of the most terrifying films of all time, comes this Exorcist Spider Walk Regan 7-inch action figure. Regan balances on her head and hair to recreate the notorious Spider Walk scene.

Regan comes with a detailed staircase display base and multiple points of articulation, including a ball-jointed neck, swivel forearms, and swivel legs. Pre-order the creepy freaky Exorcist Regan doll here.


Get your dragon suit ready. If you wanna be like Jimmy, that is. From his launch with The Yardbirds to his raving success with Led Zeppelin, nobody riffed like Jimmy! This Jimmy Page 7-inch plastic action figure comes all decked out in his signature dragon suit, complete with double-necked guitar, speaker cabinet, and amp. Grab the legendary rocker now, in all of his guitar-god glory!

An action figure you can believe in! The 6-inch tall Barack Obama action figure brings you young America's favorite political son in genuine plastic.

Sporting 8 points of articulation, this figure can help show the world who you believe deserves their vote! Pre-order Obama here. And yes, a John McCain action figure that you can pre-order here arrives in August as well.


And believe it or not, A Dexter action figure is coming soon.

Clearly, I am not too old to play with dolls.

Other upcoming odd but perversely appealing toy releases worth noting:

Steiff is releasing a Mohair Buddha Bear. Now, if that doesn't tell you that Buddhism has permeated mainstream society, I don't know what does (yes, I'm still waiting for Buddha Barbie).


Above: The 9-inch tall Buddha Bear is made of brass-colored mohair and his facial expression, posture, and aura were inspired by classic Buddha figures. He is 5-way jointed and his legs are slightly bent. This enables him to sit in the lotus position in which energy can flow freely. His belly is somewhat large and his nose, mouth, and claws are embroidered with gold-colored thread. The corners of the black eyes are hand painted in order to give his expression depth and dignity. Limited edition of 2,008 pieces. $249.99, available for pre-order now.

Especially random: The Desperately Seeking Susan Minimates 2-pack:

Above: Return to the 1985 classic that introduced Madonna to the big screen with this Desperately Seeking Susan Minimates 2-Pack. Featuring Susan (Madonna) and her pseudo-double Roberta (who was played by Roseanna Arquette), these comical figures include the ultimate 1980s fashion styles and the film's signature skull hatbox! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum, each 2-inch Minimate features 14 points of articulation and a world of possibilities. Available in October. $9.99. Pre-order them here.

Mattel's Barbie Juicy Couture Doll:

above: From the Gold Label Vintage Reproduction line, this gift set featuring Dolls styled in the high fashion of Juicy Couture. Complete with all the accessories a couple of girlfriends would need to live the Juicy Couture lifestyle. $119.99 Available for pre-order now.

Medicom's LOST Kubricks!
From ABC's hit series, Lost comes these cute little Kubricks that are just too fun to resist. This display case of 24 pieces includes an assortment of 7 different character, each individually packaged in a blind box. The assortment may include the following characters: Locke, Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Sayid, Charlie, Hurley.

$189.99 pre-order them here.

2008 Comic Con website.