Michael Myers Halloween Masks

In 1978, John Carpenter’s horror film Halloween introduced movie fans to Michael Myers. Myers was a serial killer who began a killing spree on Halloween night. The Halloween movie series is now considered a classic in the horror genre and the famous movie masks remain popular. The iconic character was originally referred to as ” The Shape”. Different versions of the mask appeared in various films in the movie series. Therefore McCullochs Costume features many of those Michael Myers Halloween Masks. This includes the mask used in Halloween 2018. The costume store is located in London, Ontario Canada.

Michael Myers Halloween Masks
Various Michael Meyers Masks Available in Canada

The creation of the famous mask from Halloween

The original mask was a 1975 Captain James T. Kirk mask. It was purchased for around a dollar. The eyebrows and sideburns were removed and the face was painted fish-belly white. Additionally, the hair was spray-painted brown, and the eyes were opened more with scissors.

Since then, every mask used in the follow-up films has been modeled after this design. William Shatner had no idea his likeness was used for this film. He learned about it during an interview. Someone mentioned his mask had been used. Eventually, he even wore one of the Michael Myers Halloween Masks while trick or treating with his children. Because they are popular, Trick or Treat Studios continues to mass-produce affordable replicas of the mask. Deluxe versions of the masks are also available.

Other films in the Halloween franchise include Halloween 2 and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. In 1989 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was released. Six years later Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers brought the Shape back. In 1998, Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later revived Michael Myers. Additionally, Resurrection and Halloween 2018 once again brought the character to a new audience. Because of this, generations of fans are familiar with the mask.

For over 40 years the Michael Myers Mask has remained a staple of Halloween. For this reason, you will still find the character in many places. It’s found in Halloween stores as decoration or in mask form. You can view a spoof of the horror character in this video recorded at McCullochs Costume in London, Ontario Canada.

McCullochs Costume is located at 1140 Dundas St in London Ontario. 518 659 3787

Mascot Costumes in London

Wondering who sells or rents parade costumes in London Ontario? McCulloch’s Costume takes pride in producing durable Mascot Costumes. They are superbly constructed and affordably priced. The costume staff at McCullochs have created custom mascot costumes for businesses, charitable organizations, parade committees etc. However if you don’t need a custom character mascot you can find a large selection of Retail Mascot Costumes and Accessories on our online catalog. Mascot Accessories include Hands, feet, body padding, cooling systems, chargers and batteries.

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Some of McCullochs Mascot costumes. London Ontario

In addition to Mascot Costumes in London, McCullochs has a wide variety of parade costume accessories. For example, keep your mascot performer safe, cool and comfortable with cooling options. Exhaust fans expel hot stale air from the head to cool the performer. Therefore they are highly recommended.

Mascot Costume Cooling Options

Small battery-powered fans installed in the costume can provide much needed cooling. They are placed around the head to keep you feeling cool. Additionally a cooling vest system will keep a performer cool for up to 8 hours. Cooling collars are wrapped around the neck. They help cool the arteries and veins which run close to the skin’s surface. Therefore a cooling collar provides hours of comfortable cooling. This also helps to prevent heat stress in hot weather.

With over 175 Mascot Costumes to rent the store is sure to have a costume to fit your needs. McCulloch’s Parade costumes have been featured in many parades in London. For example, the Santa Claus Parade has featured many of McCullochs Costumes.

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McCullochs Costumes featured in the Hyde Park Santa Claus Parade

The costume store in London also feature holiday mascot costumes. If you are looking to rent an Easter Bunny costume in London drop into McCullochs. You will also find Le Bonhomme costumes for Winter Carnival.

Effects Makeup in London

The largest collection of special effects makeup in London is found at McCullochs Costume and Party Supply. Because the costume store in london carries a complete line of theatrical effects and horror makeup. They carry top line name brands in makeup. Therefore you will find makeup brands like Ben Nye, Mehron, Graftobian and Disquise Stix at McCullochs all year long. For this reason McCullochs is the choice of London artists requiring professional makeup effects.

Makeup artist Allison Albano Knight is one of those local professionals who shop for their effects makeup at McCullochs. Recently the store required a skilled makeup artist. The required task was to apply a bald head cap. So they reached out to Allison. Check In To Win is a promotional contest run by the costume store. To enter the contest, Facebook users can check in at McCullochs online. When they do they are entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Applying a bald head wig.

Doug McCulloch need to be transformed into Dr Evil as part of a video promotion. He needed a bald head wig for the part. Therefore Allison was brought in to assist with the makeup and bald cap application. A bald head wig is best applied by two make up artists. However, Allison was chosen based on her experience. As a result, she applied the makeup and bald wig effortlessly on her own.

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Allison Albano Knight applies a bald head wig at McCullochs Costume in London

McCullochs is popular source for Halloween and FX makeup in Canada. Artists involved in video production, theatre and performance arts find professional makeup at McCullochs. Are you are wondering where to buy Mehron makeup in Canada? You can contact the makeup department at McCullochs. In addition to being a Mehron retailer, the store is also an official Snazaroo dealer in Canada. Therefore you will find the makeup brands listed below in addition to others.

Available Effects Makeup Brands in Canada

Snazaroo cake makeup is the choice of professionals for all their face painting needs. It is non-toxic, fragrance free and water-based. Therefore these revolutionary makeup cakes make face painting easier than ever.  This makeup will dry completely and not smudge. Then after use, the makeup may be easily removed with soap and water.

Graftobian is the best coloured hair spray on the market. It is intense premium hair color. However it is temporary. This makes it perfect for theatrical or Halloween use. Therefore McCullochs chose to be a Graftobian dealer in Canada.

Mehron StarBlend Cake Makeup is a highly pigmented pressed powder. It can be used wet or dry. StarBlend Cake Makeup is available in a wide range of shades. These shades include skin tones, primary and secondary colors. This also includes black and white tones.

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Allison Albano Knight transforms Doug McCulloch into Dr Evil

Dr Evil is in the house!

Best Halloween Effects Makeup in London

McCullochs has a large selection of Halloween Makeup supplies in stock all year long. This incudes fangs, scars, latex, bruises, burns, fake blood effects and more. Therefore their halloween makeup selection is the largest in London. Drop in and see for yourself how large their selection is. Because they ship their makeup products anywhere in Canada, you can order makeup effects online as well. The McCullochs online catalog can be found at McCullochs.On.Ca

Star Wars Masks in London

From Kylo Ren to Yoda. If you are looking for quality Star Wars Masks in London Ontario, visit McCullochs Costume. Numerous Jedi have found their lightsabers in the costume accessories section of McCullochs over the years. The stores Star Wars collection has changed with the evolving films. McCullochs features original Stormtrooper masks, Clone Troopers up to First Order masks. Therefore you can always be up to date with the latest your favourite Trilogy. Star Wars masks are available in different price ranges from budget to collector series.

The costume store in London has supplied local cosplay costumes with movie quality masks. Jango Fett, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Boba Fett are only a few offerings from their large star wars collection. Londoners are known for their affection for the Star Wars films. Story Book Gardens in London features a Star Wars Day each year.

Star Wars Masks in London Ontario
Star Wars Masks at McCullochs in London Ontario Canada

London is a Star Wars Fan city.

The Star Wars Cosplay Group, Echo Three has taken Star Wars fandom to new levels. The fan group has raised thousands of dollars for London charities. They do it all dressed in full movie quality Star Wars costumes and masks. Star Wars villains like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren team up with Jedi’s to bring happiness to movie fans in the city. Echo Three often visit children in London’s hospitals. The group also attends ComicCon events in London.

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Star Wars masks at McCullochs Costume in London Ontario

The force is strong with Star Wars fans in London Ontario. McCullochs costume is proud to be a local source of Star Wars merchandise. This includes costumes, masks and costume accessories worthy of those wanting to look the part. Whether you are looking to join the dark side or are strongly embedded on the light side. McCullochs has the Star Wars mask or costume suited to your budget. Drop into the store and browse the Star Wars masks. Maybe pick up an extra lightsaber. These and more are available at McCullochs Costume and Party Supply in London.

Halloween Masks in London

McCullochs Costume is your best source for Halloween masks in London Ontario. The popular costume store carries a complete line of masks. Premium masks brands include Zagone, Disguise Inc and California Costumes Masks. Trick or Treat Studios masks are also popular at McCullochs in London. Customers from outside the city of London can find these brands online via McCullochs online catalog.

London’s largest costume store is open all year long. This means you can browse their Halloween masks anytime. They have hundreds of masks in store and in stock.

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Largest Selection of Halloween Masks in London Ontario

Premium brands of Halloween Masks in London Include:

California Costumes Masks

Among the premium Halloween masks at McCullochs are the California Costumes Ani Motion Masks. These amazing masks have an incredible feature that allows the mouth of the mask to move under your control. The mask has a moving jaw. Therefore when you open your mouth, the mouth of the mask opens. With this handy mechanism, you’ll be ready to wow your friends and family while in disguise. There are multiple masks to choose from in the Ani-Motion Mask line up. Fatty McClownface is one of those offered.

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California Costumes Ani Motion mask at McCullochs in London Ontario

Zagone Studios Masks

Zagone Studios has developed and originated multiple lines of halloween masks. These include super soft latex, ultra-comfortable head sock and moving mouth harness masks. Therefore Zagone masks are great fitting. They maintain true to life, beautiful and intricate sculpts. Because of this their masks are some of the best fitting masks in the world.

Disguise Inc Masks

Disguise Inc is a leader in the Halloween industry. They are known for creating innovative and trend setting masks.  It’s team is comprised of a group of gifted in-house designers. Disguise Inc employ sculptors and graphics artists from various creative backgrounds. This includes Hollywood movie sculpt design.

Disguise produces costumes and masks under many of the world’s leading licensed brands. Brands include Disney, Hasbro, The LEGO Group and Warner Bros. Their brands list also includes Halo, Minecraft, DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox and Nintendo. Disguise also feature their own proprietary brands. All their masks are distributed to the nation’s largest costume and mask retailers. McCullochs Costume in London is also a Disguise Inc retailer.

Trick or Treat Studio Masks

Trick or Treat Studios started with a commitment to bringing back the look and feel from the Golden Age of costume making. This was the era when high quality and classic designs ruled. Because of this commitment, the studio is now in their 10th year of production. They make some of the best masks on the market.

The Trick or Treat Studios team is comprised of FX industry professionals. This includes unique artists and mask making legends. Their mask products are distributed worldwide to halloween mask retailers. You can find Trick or treat masks can be found at brick and mortar shops like McCullochs Costumes.

McCulloch’s masks and costumes are designed so that a person can easily wear them for extended periods of time. Stop in to McCullochs Costumes for more information. Or you can visit them online at www.mccullochscostumecom .

Santa Suit in London Ontario

Are you are looking to purchase or rent a Santa suit in London Ontario? A visit to McCullochs Costume on Dundas St is highly recommended by jolly Saint Nick himself. Rumor has it that Santa Claus himself buys his Santa Suits at McCullochs. He’s been known to drop into McCullochs at 1140 Dundas St when he is in town for the Santa Claus Parade. When he is out of town he can shop from the North Pole using McCulloch’s online catalog.

The year-round costume store prides itself on its vast collection of Santa Claus outfits. Whether you are looking for home use or professional use, McCullochs has you covered. Their in-stock inventory ranges from modestly priced Santa suits to full professional Santa Claus outfits.

McCulloch’s Santa Suit supply has been a valuable source of costumes and Santa accessories to Santa across Ontario Canada. You will find their outfits in use in London, Sarnia, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, Chatham and Kitchener just to name a few cities.

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Professional Quality Santa Suits for Sale in London Ontario

Visit McCullochs Costume to rent or purchase a Santa Suit in London Ontario

From the McCullochs website: Our high standards enable us to offer holiday outfits to please every member of the family. We constantly work to give our customers the most complete Christmas costume line available from our luxurious professional quality suit used by corporate and mall Santas to our economy suit for “at home” use and all models in between, Santa Claus will have years of comfort and durability using our high quality suits.

McCullochs knows that Santa Clause does not work alone. Therefore they also carry a complete line of costumes for Santa’s helpers. This includes elf costumes, Mrs.Claus and even reindeer costumes. If a full reindeer costume is more than you need.. how about a set of festive reindeer antlers or a blinking red rudolf nose?

Sometimes Santa just needs an accessory or two. For this reason McCullochs has a large selection of Santa Claus Belts, jingle bells, gloves and Santa Hats. The store has a large assortment of Santa beards and wigs. No doubt about it this Christmas. McCullochs is the Ho Ho Home for quality Santa Claus Suits.

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Santa Suit rental and sales in London Ontario Canada

With a Santa Costume rental, Santa can visit a child in their home anytime. Home visits from Santa are Christmas Memories!

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Santa visits a home in London Ontario thanks to McCullochs Costume

Best place to buy costumes

Since 1962 Londoners have known that the best place to buy costumes in London Ontario is McCullochs Costume. McCulloch’s is your complete source of costumes year round. “That’s what we do all year.” says Rose McCulloch. Rose and Dough McCulloch are the second generation of McCullochs to operate the costume store. Their staff are with them year round. Therefore, this ensures that you will be waited on by informed and fully trained people in a friendly atmosphere.

What makes McCullochs the best place to buy costumes in London?

Unlike the large chain stores McCullochs believes you should be able to talk to someone without having to go find them. Halloween is a busy costume buying season in London. Many stores sell costumes on a temporary basis. This means their staff sees a costume as just another seasonal sale item. It not really something they can answer questions on. Those stores offers no way to try a costume on before purchase. Your best hope is to try it on in the store over your clothing. This is not the way to test a good fit of your halloween costume.

The staff at McCullochs want you to be happy with your costume purchase. At McCullochs Costume you have the option to try your costume on. The store features 7 changing rooms for their customers.

Dressing Rooms help make McCullochs the best halloween store in London
Dressing Rooms at McCullochs Costume

Helpful Halloween Tips from the experienced staff at McCullochs

The costume staff at McCullochs are full time year round employees. Therefore they know their store and its inventory. If you ask about a certain costume they know if its in stock and can take you to it. They know all available options. They often have different types of costumes of the same character for your budget. For example: Their BATMAN costumes range from child costumes to lower budget adult versions. They also have movie replica versions. No matter what you halloween budget is. McCullochs has a solution for you.

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Costumes in London Ontario for all budgets.

Halloween Make Up and Costume Accessories

With almost 6 decades of Halloween experience the store prides itself on knowing quality products. Makeup is an example. Party stores carry whichever make their head office sends them. McCullochs is different. They don’t just stock makeup seasonally but instead carry it all year long. Because of this, they have been able to learn which Halloween Make Ups are best and only stock those. They can also offer make application tips to clients.

The store also has London’s largest selection of Costume accessories. This includes masks, hats, wigs, props and decorations. Drop it to McCullochs all year long and see what makes them the best place to buy costumes in London.

Retail Stores deal with COVID 19

How do Retail Stores deal with Covid 19 in London Ontario? Keep Calm and Keep your sense of Humour says Doug McCulloch. Dough and Rose McCulloch own and operate Londons largest Costume and Party Store in the Forest City.

Like other retail stores in London, McCullochs had to make drastic changes to business during COVID 19. During COVID shutdowns, the well known costume store had to temporarily close public access to their store. In addition to costumes the store has a large citywide balloon delivery service. In the beginning, visitors to the store were not allowed. However balloon orders were still picked up curb side or delivered.

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Doug McCulloch keeping his sense of humour during COVID 19 precautions

COVID proved to be a double edged sword for the Party Store in London. Interest in costume sales plummeted during the shutdown. However… interest in balloon orders raised dramatically.

Large public gatherings like graduations had to be cancelled. Londoners decided to host private celebrations in their home. That meant they wanted to decorate things up a bit with balloon bouquets. McCullochs saw their graduation balloon orders skyrocket.

Not all Retail stores deal with covid 19 the same way. Many retailers in London have simply had to shut down or close. Others used the down time to enhance their business.

David Korhonen is owner of Icabods Escape Rooms in London . He spent the covid shutdown time enhancing his business. He updated and added new mind bending challenges to his escape rooms. This will provide an even more entertaining experience for guests. Ontario is now is Phase 3. Therefore the business is open to the public once more.

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Doug and Rose McCulloch wearing masks at McCullochs Costume in London

Open to the public with COVID safety measures in place.

McCullochs is also fully open to the public again. Safety measures are in place. This includes the citywide mask mandate. McCullochs is happy to participate in safe business practices. This allows the retail store to protect both staff and customers. Stay Safe Canada!

Spooky Decorations at McCullochs

October is the time people are looking for spooky decorations at McCullochs. However.. did you know the popular costume store in London is open all year long? The store features spooky haunted decorations perfect for any haunted house. You’ll find giant spiders, tombstones, skeletons and body parts all hanging from racks from the stores ceiling. Ghosts and goblins also haunt the store. These items are also available through the stores online catalog.

Of all the spooky decorations at McCullochs there are a few not so obvious. Its been sort of a secret. Many McCullochs visitors have no idea it exists. The next time you visit McCullochs at 1140 Dundas St, take a closer look at the makeup counter. Better still, take an even closer look at the grate located at the bottom and just in front of the counter. Do you see anything looking back at you? If you do… thats Fred. Well its what’s left of Fred anyway. Some claim to see him while others do not.

What’s the story of Fred’s Origins?

We can’t talk much about Fred’s history but he has been a part of McCullochs for a very long time. He has witnessed many Halloween Seasons at McCullochs come and go over the years.

Fred hasn’t made a peep in some time. However….. at one time he was known to make a noise or two to spook shoppers looking for halloween costumes. Take a good look for Fred but if you do see him… don’t get too close. Get close to Fred at your own risk.

Spooky Halloween Decoration at McCullochs Costume
A hidden Spooky Decoration at McCullochs Costume in London

Fred is an example of the spooky Halloween Spirit that has haunted McCullochs Costume in London since 1962. The staff at McCullochs are known for the enthusiastic approach to halloween decorating in London. They are more than London’s Halloween Store. They are london’s halloween headquarters for decorations as well.

Best Halloween Store in London

McCullochs Costume and Party Supply is known to many as the best Halloween Store in London Ontario. Unlike temporary pop up costume stores at Halloween, McCullochs Costume is a family run business and open to the public all year. Founders Jack and Dorthy McCulloch founded the business in 1962. They are now retired. Rose and Doug McCulloch now operate the Costume Store.

Doug and Rose McCulloch of McCullochs Costume in London, Ontario.

The costume shop has grown over the years to become the largest costume store in the city. Although costume sales is their major focus the store realizes costume supply means more than that. Therefore they stock a large supply of other costume accessories. This includes masks, make up, props and Halloween decorations. They also carry a large amount of wigs and hats. In addition to their massive inventory, even more costumes are available online through their online catalog.

Why is McCullochs the best halloween store in London?

McCullochs earns its reputation in the city based on their customer service. Temporary halloween stores appear and then vanish like a halloween spirit after October. Unlike many temporary halloween costume stores, McCullochs trained staff have years of Halloween costume experience. Therefore a visit to McCullochs Costume puts you in touch with the costume experts. Other halloween stores may sell makeup. However, McCullochs can offer makeup advice and tutorials. This ensures a better, funner and more spooky halloween experience. McCullochs Costume literally has thousands of costumes in stock and ready to try on. Temporary costume stores and party stores may sell costumes for halloween. However, most don’t allow you to try a costume on before purchasing. McCullochs offers their customers many change booths to try costumes on.

Costumes are available in both adult and child sizes. The store takes pride in the fact that they offer halloween costume solutions for all budgets. Costumes range from cost effective costumes to higher quality movie replica costumes. These are perfect for cosplay or comic-con type events.