Kate's Halloween Costume

I've decided what I am going to be tomorrow night for Halloween:  A knight.  Well, the knight is going to be on my back.  I'll be the knight's noble steed -- a horse, or maybe a dragon!  Or maybe I'm supposed to be a giant legendary canine like a direwolf from Game of Thrones, or a warg from The Lord of the Rings.

I really have to think this through tomorrow morning.

Anyhow, I got the armored knight and saddle from Target last weekend.  There were three dog-as-horse costumes available that day:  A cowgirl, a green-blue knight, and a red-yellow knight.  There was literally one cowgirl in my size (large, if you're asking), one green-blue knight, and one red-yellow knight.  I ended up with the red-yellow knight.  All costumes were on sale last weekend.  If there are any costumes left right now, they are probably at a deep discount.  Or maybe they are price-gouged, depending where you shop.

Here is my -- let's say it's a direwolf -- costume at another angle:

Medieval Times, Dinner and Tournament.

To celebrate my awesome choice of costume, let's mimic the costume with LEGO minifigures.  First, let's try a random lion knight (the Lannisters send their regards) and a warg from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings:

You know nothing, Jon Snow.

Here's my anthropomorphic minifigure avatar K8 with a microfigure on her back:

It's not quite the same on two legs.

Here's a police dog minifigure K9 with a minifigure-scale trophy on its back:

This is pretty accurate in its simplicity.

Here are all three LEGO depictions of my costume:

Who wore it best?

I like the Lannister-on-Warg LEGO re-creation the best.  It's not totally accurate, but with the red lance, the knight-in-shining-armor, and the ferocious giant canine are close enough.  I also like the simplicity of the police K9 and shiny silver trophy (imagination counts).  Anthropomorphic K8 with a microfigure on her back doesn't work at all.

Anyhow, I am really, really, really excited for Halloween tomorrow night.  I hope to get a lot of treats (especially Milk-Bone and Beggin Strips), and perhaps win a jousting tournament or two.

Cheers,
Ser Kate of the Blackwater*

The Blackwater is my pee on the pavement.

St. Patrick's Day Merchandise

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St. Patrick's Day is about a month away!  Make sure you don't get pinched...

Valentine's Day Merchandise

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Valentine's Day is a few weeks away!

Christmas Merchandise

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Christmas is a few weeks away!

Black Friday and the Holiday Shopping Season

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving - those who will celebrate it tonight, those who don't, and especially those who have an attitude of gratitude all year long!  If you're going to participate in Black Friday shopping the next day, eat well.  If you're not, here are some similar online deals to help your holiday shopping list, especially when it comes to the little ones in your lives:

Toys R Us has an end-of-the-week sale: 3 Days Only! Cyber Deals Online Only Save up to 60% on over 100 Online-only Cyber deals at ToysRUs.com. Offer good 11.26.09 to 11.28.09

LEGO Shop has some special sales in store, starting on the 27th.  From the 27th to the 30th, the LEGO Shop has three general discounts:  $10 off $100, $20 off $200, and $30 off $300, all of which also qualify for Free Standard Shipping!  They'll have various toys marked with discounts, as well.  After the 30th, you can get free shipping on $99+ orders through December 6th at Lego.com!

We at Guess Who's Toys by DeRamos Media wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season!

Thanksgiving Merchandise

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Thanksgiving is a few weeks away!

Winter Toy Shop

Brand: LEGO

Product: Winter Toy Shop

Summary:  A toy shop...just in time for the Holidays!  Contains seven wintertime townspeople minifigures and other rarities!  Compatible with the LEGO Town Plan style of sets...not to mention your imagination!

Price: About $60

Parts from: Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and the Czech Republic. (Or varies, depending on the LEGO Group's current mode of production - see press release.)

LEGO® City Advent Calendar

Brand: LEGO

Product: LEGO® City Advent Calendar

Summary: It's not even Thanksgiving, let alone Halloween, but you can get an early start at Christmas, with this Advent Calendar. Contains 24 mini-sets, including nine minifigures!

Price:  About $30

Parts from: Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and the Czech Republic. (Or varies, depending on the LEGO Group's current mode of production - see press release.)

Free Shipping at eToys.com for Costumes over $10

As you prepare for Halloween (especially for your little ones), consider purchasing costumes over the Internet (for the convenience, of course). Currently, eToys.com is offering free shipping on all Halloween costumes over $10 (conditions may apply).

Prepare for Halloween

Just a friendly reminder: Prepare for Halloween by getting a head start on costumes for your kids!

Halloween Merchandise

Trick...


...or Treat?

Labor Day Merchandise

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Since it is the month of August, Labor Day (and end-of-summer barbecues) is right around the corner. Of course, the Northern Hemisphere summer ends at the Autumnal Equinox in late September, but for many, it feels like summer ends right after Labor Day.

Instead of lamenting the end of summer 2009, we say celebrate with our Guess Who Likes BBQ design!

Back to School Merchandise

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Since it is the month of July, Back to School is right around the corner. For some, it is off in the distance of September. For others, school starts around August. Of course, there is also year-round school.

Instead of lamenting the end of summer vacation, we say celebrate the beginning of a new school year with our Guess Who's Back to School design!

Fourth of July Merchandise

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Since it is the month of June, this gives shoppers some time to buy our Guess Who Is American design for the Fourth of July - Independence Day for the U.S.A.

Guess Who's Holidays? sells various items for patriots of all ages and (virtually) all political persuasions because July 4th is when Americans celebrate their freedoms.

Father's Day Merchandise

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Since it is the month of May, this gives shoppers enough time to buy our Guess Who Loves Dad design for Father's Day (Sunday, June 21, in many countries).

Guess Who Loves Dad comes in either blue or baby blue text on various items (shirts, coffee mugs, clocks, etc.) and in several colors. If anything, wearing a Guess Who Loves Dad shirt and/or giving a beer stein to your dad as a present are cute ways to supplement the holiday festivities.

Mother's Day Merchandise

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Since it is the month of April, this gives shoppers enough time to buy our Guess Who Loves Mom design for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10th, in many countries).

Guess Who Loves Mom comes in either pink or cyan text on various items (shirts, coffee mugs, clocks, etc.) and in several colors. If anything, wearing a Guess Who Loves Mom shirt and/or giving a stuffed bear to your mom as a present are cute ways to supplement the holiday festivities.