Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costumes

Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 is one of the big hit movies this year, and the characters will be popular choices for Halloween costumes. They'll most likely be a favorite for kids, but even adults might get into the spirit. A Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costume will be one of the most popular, so let's look at a few things you should consider when choosing one.

The first thing you'll want to keep in mind is safety. A Buzz costume can have a lot of extras, with his jetpack, utility belt, helmet and all the rest, so you'll need to make sure it's safe for trick or treating. Because kids are out walking around, often in the streets around home, it's critical that the costume is safe. Make sure they have good visibility, especially if they're going to be fully in-character with a helmet. The costume should also let them move freely.

Keep in mind that this is an animated movie - Tim Allen isn't really up on screen wearing a Buzz Lightyear costume - so some of the accessories might have to be modified a bit, or skipped entirely. The jetpack looks great, but it can add some weight to the costume. Your kids will have to decide whether they want to pack that extra weight around, especially once they've got a bag full of candy to pack already!

If your kids are going to be out as a group on Halloween, or if you're maybe planning to throw a Halloween party for them, there are lots of Toy Story characters to choose from. Woody and Jessie are also very popular, as well as more classic toys like Mr. Potato Head and Slinky the Dog.

This can be a great option for an adult party as well. A lot of the toys in the movie were toys that we actually played with as kids, so it can be a nice trip down memory lane to dress up as the toy you loved as a kid.

Whether you're looking for a Buzz Lightyear costume for an adult or for children, make sure you shop around to find the best deal. There are several websites that sell costumes, and they generally have a better selection than your local stores will. But because you can't look at it before you buy it, make sure they have a good exchange or return policy, in case it doesn't fit or isn't suitable for some reason once you get it and try it on.

Or, if you'd prefer to rent your costume, make sure you start shopping early. The closer you get to Halloween, the harder it is to find the costume you want, since most rental shops have a limited supply - maybe only one - of any given costume.

Doing your homework before choosing your costume will ensure that you get the best possible deal on the best costume for your needs. Before you know it, you'll be going "To Infinity And Beyond" along with the rest of the Toy Story gang.