Wicked! Some kids from the Rose City and the Garden City have managed to put aside their differences and created The 80’s Blog, a look at all the day-glo decadence that decade has to offer. Of especial interest to readers of this blog is the Halloween costume contest they’re holding.

With a stay-at-home mom, I always had beautifully sewn costumes, but families that had working parents often opted for the quick and easy Ben Cooper costumes. You know, the plastic mask and bag costumes? I never had the privilage of dressing up in a Ben Cooper costume, so I’ve recently been placing bids on eBay for numerous 80’s costumes, such as Pac-Man, Stripe (from Gremlins), Jem and ALF. Yes, I actually plan to wear a costume made to fit a 5 year old this year.

Anyways, we at the 80’s Blog would love to see your favourite childhood costume. Scan and send us that picture you have tucked away from the year you dressed up as Yoda. The picture we enjoy most will be featured on our website on Halloween and I will also personally send you a special halloweenie prize!!

Katie is the queen of finding cool gimcracks and geegaws, so head on over and enter.

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