7 Most Expensive Halloween Costumes
In a lot of countries, Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year aside from Christmas, New Year, and local holidays. What started in the United States has spread all over the globe with millions of people now dressing up and going trick-or-treating around their respective neighborhoods. Costumes are undeniably the main attractions of this holiday and it has become very common for people to spend huge amounts in creating costumes that will only be used once in their lifetimes. Here are the seven most expensive Halloween costumes to date:
1. Mark III Iron Man - $4,999
Priced at $4,999, this Mark III Iron Man suit made from polyurethane plastic and fiberglass resin is the most expensive Halloween costume to date. The costume also comes with LED lights and sound effects to replicate the actual suit worn by Robert Downey, Jr. in the “Iron Man” and “Avengers” films. Despite looking like the real thing, it’s difficult to put on and provides very little mobility. Nonetheless, the replica suit still looks amazing for its nearly $5,000 price tag.
It’s not surprising that the Iron Man suit is one of the most worn superhero costumes during Halloween. Aside from the character being one of the most popular figures in pop culture today, the suit also draws attention for its futuristic humanoid appearance. With the success of the Marvel films in the past decade, more and more trick-or-treaters (adults and kids alike) are creating Iron Man suits even with very limited funds.
2. Game of Thrones White Walker - $3,175
American prop maker Composite Effects sells some of the best Halloween costumes today. Despite selling costumes (mostly masks) that are quite pricey to the regular buyer, quality is never an issue with all of their products. This is particularly true with one of their best sellers, the Game of Thrones White Walker costume set costing a total of $3,175.
The set comes with a silicone mask, gloves, and torso that resembles the villainous White Walkers in the popular HBO show. Customers can also choose a variety of designs for the mask and gloves. Despite Composite Effects not creating a full body suit, the mask alone is more than enough to win any “best costume” award in any Halloween costume contest.
3. Joseph Fiennes King Eurystheus - $3,050
Greek and Roman empire costumes are also very popular during Halloween. From the helmets to the armors and even to the capes, these costumes exude a combination of elegance and sophistication. Since they all comprise huge amounts of detail, they aren’t cheap to make with the most expensive one costing $3,050.
The costume is inspired by the one worn by King Eurystheus (portrayed by Joseph Fiennes) in the 2014 Greek mythology-inspired film “Hercules” co-starring Dwayne Johnson and Ian McShane. It features a Spartan helmet together with a golden apron-like armor (also called "pteruges") and a black cape. Detailed designs are also embedded in the armor resembling the one not just in the film but also the real armor worn by the Ancient Greeks.
4. Dark Knight Rises Batman - $2,500
Long after Christian Bale hung up his boots as the caped crusader, many still consider him as the best Batman to grace the big screen. Together with his legacy are the suits he wore in “The Dark Knight” trilogy (“Batman Begins”, “The Dark Knight”, and “The Dark Knight Rises”). Although the suit looks more like a military body armor than a comic book spandex, they are still loved by multitudes of fans around the world.
Propmaker UD Replicas managed to create a Dark Knight replica suit and is currently selling it online for a price of $2,500. Specifically, the Batman costume is made of pure leather and features every detail in Batman’s suit, including in the Batman chest logo, arm blades, and utility belt.
5. Tobey Maguire Spider-Man - $2,200
Costing $2,200, this Spider-Man suit from the 2000’s Spidey movies consists of high-end athletic material and a pre-formed 3D printed face-shell. It also features hand-applied rubber webbing with cast urethane and a running shoe that is glued to the suit for better mobility. The cosplay costume is currently selling on eBay for $2,500.
More than two decades and two new Spider-Man actors later, Tobey Maguire’s version of the web-slinger still holds a place in the hearts of millions of fans all over the globe. Many even consider his movies (all directed by Sam Raimi) to be some of the greatest superhero blockbusters of all time. If rumors are true, Maguire, together with Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will all be converging in “Spiderman: No Way Home” set for release on December 2021.
6. Medieval Combat Suit - $1,799
Although costing less than the Joseph Fiennes King Eurystheus outfit, this historical-inspired costume is by no means cheap. Costing $1,799, the costume is a medieval combat suit made from 100% steel. It also comes with a metallic finish to give it a sparkling finish.
Since the suit is made from steel with no proper ventilation, it can be a pain to dress into; just like what the knights intended in the Middle Ages. Experts in the battlefields, knights are trained inside hot and heavy combat suits at a young age and also trained to ride horses and wield different types of weapons.
7. Hulk - $1,200
Priced at $1,200 on eBay, the Hulk muscle costume isn’t as pretty as the other costumes on the list but it’s still a good purchase for fans of the angry green superhero. The costume is handmade and made from fabric and foam fiber. Hulk’s iconic violet shorts are not included in the purchase with customers having to shell out another $50 to complete the set.
Much like Iron Man and Spider-Man, Hulk (oftentimes called The Incredible Hulk) is also a popular character in the Marvel universe. And much like his Avengers counterparts, his presence is strongly felt on Halloween as individuals dress in inflatable Hulk costumes knocking around houses and asking for candy.
In Closing
Halloween costumes are normally inexpensive but they can get very pricey depending on the quality. And as people are willing to buy expensive ones, retailers will never stop making them.
