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New Alice Movie – Buy the Hat!

Mar 7

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Alice in WonderlandThe long awaited Tim Burton version of Alice in Wonderland is finally here and audiences and critics alike are raving about it!

In another brilliant collaberation between Burton and actor Johnny Depp (as the Mad Hatter), the new Alice movie adds a more distinct plot and storyline of good versus evil (something lacking in the book and previous versions) without losing a shred of the surreal madness. This time, the surreal touches on being just a tad creepy – but we that’s why we love it!

The costumes from this movie are outrageous and fun from the orange-locked Hatter to the big headed Red Queen. Alice’s outfit is still delightfully demure and other characters like Stayne (the eyepatch-wearing knave of hearts), the White Queen, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, Dormouse, the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat are creative and delightful.

We think these costumes are going to be a big hit next Halloween and are watching the stores for their arrival. Most are expected in stock the end of the summer and will be available through FairTaleCostumes.net when they are – bookmark our Alice in Wonderland page and check back soon!

Can’t wait to get in on the madness?  Buy the Johnny Depp version of the Hatter’s hat now!

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Happy Birthday, Dorothy!

Oct 1

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Seventy years ago, MGM released a little film about a girl from Kansas and her little dog, who get swept up in a tornado and transported to a magical, Technicolor land called Oz.

The Wizard of Oz wasn’t a big hit in theaters, but in later years it was televised annually and became a big hit with the baby boomers and gen x’ers who grew up watching it. I remember when I was REALLY little I used to get so-o-o scared when the Wicked Witch of the West appeared (“I’ll get you my pretty – and your little DOG too!”). See? I watched it so often I know most of the dialogue, used to love singing along to the tunes and was no slouch at doing the “Off to See the Wizard” dance too! [Shop for Wizard of Oz Costumes]

Historically, the film symbolizes a transition from a time when most movies were in black and white to the modern world of color films. The Kansas scenes are in sepia-toned black and white, while the Oz scenes are in color – three strip Technicolor, to be exact – which enhances the surreal qualities of Dorothy’s Oz experience.

In honor of the Wizard’s 70′th birthday, Warner Brothers has released several DVD editions of the film, including high-def Blu-Ray and DVD limited editions for collectors. The collector’s box includes poster cards, booklets and even a 70th anniversary watch! It’s the ultimate gift for your favorite Oz fan … or yourself.

Not up for splurging on the collector’s edition? There’s still plenty to love in the regular 70th anniversary edition. Though there are none of the non-digital “extras”, the two DVD’s are jam-packed with goodies, including outtakes, deleted scenes, and (my favorite) a sing-along soundtrack!

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