Area Costume Shops a Put Fresh Face on Halloween

If you want to know what kind of costumes the little ones will be wearing this Halloween, check what TV shows and videos they’ve been watching.

At Noblitt’s, get-ups for both Darth Vader and Batman are available for $29.95; Robo-Cop comes in at $32.95. If dad wants to be either character, he can rent each costume for $65.

Owner Gloria Noblitts says angels are very big this year. Wings and halos should fill the bill, at $18.95.

Most costume shops will rent or sell adult outfits, but will only sell costumes for the little ones. At Magic World, an adult rental is good for a month in case there are several parties to attend.

At Magic World stores in Burbank and Chatsworth we located some hard-to-find masks from “Scream” at excellent prices. One costume shop in Long Beach is asking $22.99, but at Magic World the price is $12.99.

Magic World has a big selection for the little ones. Pumpkins for $21.99, Barney for $29.99 and new this year--an M & M for $17.99.

We like the authenticity of the stuff at It’s a Wrap, the last resting place for studio wardrobes. We found animal costumes and some from “Baby Games” going for $15 to $20.

Noblitt’s, 12511-13 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood; (818) 769-4737. Magic World, 904 S. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank; (818) 848-8100, and 10122 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth; (818) 700-8100. It’s a Wrap, 3315 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank; (818) 567-7366.