NCA Mini-Convention July 15-17 - National Costumers Association

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The Costumer
February 2011
www.costumers.org
NCA Mini-Convention July 15-17
IN THIS ISSUE: Mini-Con in Louisville!
Also: Comic Book Themes • NCA Source List • Updated Buyers Group 2011 Listings
The Costumer • February 2011
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AND TRENDSETTERS OF THE COSTUME INDUSTRY
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February 2011
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NCA Administration
President’s Message
This Issue’s Advertisers
Organization, Member, and Industry News
NCA Marketplace
Features
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Annual Business of the NCA: Nominating Committee,
National Awards, NCA Scholarships
What’s New: Comic Book Themes
New Product Highlight: Seven ‘til Midnight
Rubie’s Costume Co.: Then and Now
What’s New: Plays and Musicals
What is The NCA Source List?
The Work Involved in Retiring
Member Profile: Ellie Shoes
Snapshot Profiles
“Costumer on the Street” Q&A
Mini-Con 2011: Louisville!
Buyers Group 2011
About the Cover
Mini-con in Louisville in July! Be there or be
squar e – such a cool city. Thanks to Caufield’s
for hosting.
Phot o of Fourth Street Live by Brian J. Geraght y, courtesy
of freerangestock.com. Photo of horses courtesy
istockphoto.com. All others courtesy shutterstock.com.
NCA Administration
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Nancy Cox
Acme Costumes
2604 Highway 80
Garden City, GA 31408
912-966-0201 • Fax 912-966-0824
[email protected]
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Janie Westendorf
Westendor f Costume Emporium
PO B ox 147
Keota, IA 52248
641-636-2099 • Fax 641-636-2199
[email protected]
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Debbie Meredith
Akron Design & Costume
3425 Manchester Road
Akron, OH 44319
330-644-0425 • Fax 330-644-7425
[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Adrienne Anderson
Freckles C ostumes
5517 Roosevelt Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
904-388-5541 • Fax 904-388-5556
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Linda Emerson 2012*
Emerson Costumes
11042 Village Ridge Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-275-2470 • Fax 702-798-0008
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Terri Greenberg 2012*
Halco
PO B ox 108
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-7300 • Fax 724-929-7301
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Rachel Godollei-Johnson 2011*
Landes Costumes by Rachel
811 N. Capitol Ave.
317-635-3655 • Fax 317-635-2707
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Barb Ingle-Lochner 2012*
Once Upon A Fantasy
216 S. Greenlawn Ave.
Elida, OH 45807
419-339-4834 • Fax 419-339-4834
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Linda Adams-Foat 2012*
Camelot Costumes
1321 S. Demeter Dr.
Freeport, IL 61032
815-233-1861
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Kristie Peters 2011*
Kristie’s C ostume Magic
8126 Via Carrillo
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-921-5665
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Suzanne Reuss 2011*
Sunnywood
2503 Spring Ridge Dr, Unit H
Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-675-9777 • FX 815-675-9788
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Lorraine Brown 2011*
Fabian’s Upstairs Closet
47 South Main Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
802-265-3545 • Fax 802-265-3843
[email protected]
*indicates end of current term
2011 Standing Committee Chairs
Awareness
Buyers Group
The Costumer
Disaster
Grievance
Historian
Debbie Meredith, Akron Design & Costumes
Kristie Peters, Costume Magic
Diane Sheibley, Publications Manager
Janie Westendorf, Westendor f Costume Emporium
Janie Westendorf, Westendor f Costume Emporium
Rachel Godollei-Johnson, Landes Costumes by
Rachel
Jennifer Skarstedt, NCA Headquarters
Adrienne Anderson, Freckles Costumes
Rachel
Ken Epperly & Ken Fox, Magic Makers Costumes
Glenn Alexander, Performance Studios
Rocky & Louella Torrence, Drop Me A Line
Costumes
Rob Lehr
Membership
Memorial Fund
National Awards
Nominations
Parliamentarian
Plot Service
Policy & Procedures
Publications
Roster
Source List
Sunshine
Time & Place
Web Site
2011 Event Committee Chairs
Mini-Convention
Auction
Awards
Banquet Supervisor
Convention
Convention Host
Convention Program
Creative Costume Event
Education
Historian Display
N/A
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Nancy Cox, Acme Costumes
Janine Caufield, Caufield’s
N/A
Rachel
Hospitality
Membership Forum
Terri Greenberg, Halco
Market
Linda Emerson, Emerson Costumes
Newcomers Orientation N/A
Opening Night Party
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President’s Banquet
N/A
Registration
Jennifer Skarstedt, NCA Headquarters
Shop Talk
N/A
Showcase
N/A
Youth
N/A
Event
Time & Place
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
& NCA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Jennifer Skarstedt
121 N. Bosart Ave.
800-NC A-1321 • Fax 317-351-1941 • office@c ostumers.org
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WEBMASTER
Rob Lehr
3425 Manchester Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
330-224-4121 • [email protected]
President’s Message
Greetings from the rectangular office at Acme
Costumes. I’m sure many of you are still licking your
wounds from a lackluster year. It is very important for all
of us to be grateful that we are still standing and move on.
Years such as these, although frustrating and painful, can
be used to take stock; we can assess our strengths and
build upon them as well as examine our weaknesses and
make the necessary adjustments. Perspective is the key.
Remember where you came from...look at how much
progress you’ve made and know that you will rebound in
the coming year. Experience has taught me that adversity
creates strength. When you’re going through these hard
times, it’s not terribly fun. When you DO come through
it, you feel like you’ve accomplished something and rightly
so because, make no mistake: if your doors are open, you’ve
accomplished something great!
This Issue’s Advertisers
Moving into the 2011 retail season, let us all make a
personal commitment to give it all we’ve got and to do
everything we can with the resources we have available.
Ours is not a namby-pamby group. We are tough, we are
creative, and we are resilient! I am confident that we will
prevail. Keeping that spirit in mind, I would remind all of
you to be ever vigilant with your businesses. Stay lean, be
efficient, manage your expenses, and cut costs where you
can this year. Remain positive throughout all of this. Don’t
complain, act with confidence and trust and lead by
example. Talk to one another, help one another and
support each other. Together, we will not only survive, we
will thrive!
Yours in Service,
Ellie Shoes ......................................................... 9
Froggy’s Fog ....................................................... 13
Fun World .................... Inside Front & Back Covers
Halco ................................................................. 21
Halloween & Party Expo ................................. 19
Junk for Joy ....................................................... 23
Midwest Design Imports ................................... 3
Norheastern Importing Corp. ............................. 1
Rubies ................................ 24, Outside Back Cover
Sky Hosiery ....................................................... 15
Tabi’s Characters ................................................ 27
Nancy Cox, President
National Costumers Association
Acme Costumes, Savannah, GA
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Organization, Member, Industry News
Some of these items have appeared in the weekly econtact, but bear republishing here for the benefit of
the entire membership.
Fabr
ic to D
or
abric
Dyye F
For
by Sylvia Luckman
The problem with washing lots of colors together is
usually that the dyes run and spoil other garments.
However, researchers at Leeds University in the UK have
developed new dyes that chemically bond to the chain of
molecules that make up the individual fibers. These dyes
were originally for use with synthetic fabrics. The
approach is that the dye effectively fixes the color on the
polymer molecules as they are formed, so that it effectively
becomes part of the material itself.
Hair and other natural fibres are also polymers so
similar techniques are being developed for fabric made of
these. The researchers have found that the dye works well
for wool which is prone to it running out when washed.
At the moment, cotton is the most problematic but they
are working on it.
In addition, many dyeing techniques can harm the
environment. This new approach means no water
pollution, and it uses far less energy.
The team has also produced a new fabric from polylactic acid (PLA) made from cornstarch. They describe it
as softer than polyester and comfortable to wear. A black
dress has been created in the new PLA fabric and it is
currently on show at the Science Museum in London.
Who will be the first manufacturer to produce a
costume in the new fabric when it comes in the market I
wonder?
Thank-y
ou NC
A
Thank-you
NCA
As we deal with all the damages caused to our business
by the fire that ripped through a portion of our small
town’s business district on December 4th, we would like to
thank everyone in the National Costumers Association
who has offered to help in one way or another. To those
that sent us items to replace some that were destroyed, we
will treasure them now more than ever. We aren’t sure yet
how much of our rental inventory can be salvaged, but we
know the retail merchandise and the building itself is a
loss.
We don’t really have a game plan yet, but as we work
on that we are continuing to provide our customers with
the quality costumes they have come to expect from us.
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To everyone who is thinking good thoughts, praying
for us, or providing short breaks (whether by phone or
email) from all the heartbreak we’ve endured recently, a
big thank you! Here’s to a new year of new beginnings and many things to be thankful for!
- Janie & Lori at Curtains Up (Westendorf ) Costumes
R ubie
mpan
ubie’’s Costume Co
Compan
mpanyy Inc.
Receives 2010 Best Breakout License
“ Lady Gaga
ar
Gaga”” ffrr om P
Par
artty Cit
Cityy
Rubie’s Costume Company is awarded by Party City
the 2010 Best Breakout License for “Lady Gaga,” in
recognition of creativity and innovative designs.
“We are very proud and honored to receive this
distinction and thankful to be selected to receive this
impressive award from one of the top retailers in the
Halloween industry,” said Howard Beige.
R ubie
mpan
ubie’’s Costume Co
Compan
mpanyy Inc.
Receives the 2010 Best Humor
Costume A
war
dF
or “Mar
io
Awar
ward
For
Mario
io”” F
Frr om
Par
artty Cit
Cityy
Rubie’s Costume Company received the 2010 award
for the Best Humor Costume for “Mario”, one of their
most popular licenses of the year. It’s been an amazing
success for both the children’s and adult categories, since
we acquired this Nintendo license. They expect it will
continue to be just as important in the upcoming
Halloween season as well. “We are very grateful and
appreciative to be selected to receive this distinctive award
from one of most recognizable retailers in the Halloween
Industry,” said Howard Beige, Executive Vice-President.
Costumes Creative Retired
by Kristi Tousignant
Joan Pekin may have dressed up as a nun this
Halloween, but her 30-year role as costume seamstress
ended soon after the holiday.
Pekin has been sewing and selling costumes at her
business, Costumes Creative Inc. in Silver Spring,
Maryland, for more than 30 years. On Dec. 1, she closed
the doors of her costume sale and rental business.
2011 MINI-CON
JULY 15-16-17, 2011
LOUISVILLE, KY
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
320 JEFFERSON STREET
ROOM RESERVATIONS –
502-581-1234
The most exciting aspect of this event
is that all 5 meals and the hands-on
education session is ALL INCLUDED
in your registration fee of only $159
per person. This is an outstanding
deal for you and the employees that
you may want to bring with you to
share the NCA experience.
Room rates are $99 per night plus tax.
This is one of the most cost-efficient
NCA functions you will have the
opportunity to attend! We’re looking
forward to having you join us.
DON’T DELAY.....RESERVE
TODAY!!!!
Spr
ing F
ling 2011!
pring
Fling
Thursda
unda
Thursdayy, Ma
Mayy 12-S
12-Sunda
undayy, Ma
Mayy 15
Attention all NCA members! Join NCA members
Carol and Al Pocock as they host the annual Spring Fling,
a weekend of networking, sharing ideas, fabric discounts at
Zinck’s Fabrics, and, of course, good food.
There’s nothing like hanging out with fellow
costumers and costume business owners while exchanging
business challenges and solutions, discovering sources and
suppliers, and just plain talking shop. Throw in some
shopping at Zinck’s and the flea market, a visit to the Kent
State University Fashion Museum, and perhaps a
workshop, and it becomes a highly productive weekend for
you and your business. And fun. Did I mention fun?
Contact Carol and Al for more information, or see
many more details in the December 2010 issue of The
Costumer (available online). Reduced rates on the hotel
rooms are available only if you call by April 12. Carol and
Al can be reached at [email protected] or 330923-3339.
Cookbook Deadline Extended
It’s your lucky day! You thought you missed out, but
guess what — it’s not too late to enter your favorite recipes
A C
OOK
BO
OK
into the official NC
NCA
CO
KBO
BOO
K. The winter storms
prevented the board from holding their winter board
meeting in Louisville earlier this month. The meeting has
been re-scheduled for mid-March, so I have decided to
extend the deadline until March 15
15.
Here are some ideas that might spark your culinary
juices. Enter your favorite recipes for cocktails or
appetizers. Many of us will have to sponsor some kind of
event that requires us to provide beverages and finger food.
I know I am always looking for more ideas on how to feed
the masses. You could also enter your favorite Crock Pot
meal. I know I would love to have some more ideas to have
dinner ready when I get home at the end of the day. Just
follow the easy instructions below, or send your recipes to
me and I will personally enter them for you. Do Not
Dela y! The Ides of March comes quickly.
Go to www.typensave.com. A page will appear, and on
the right will be a login button. Click on this button. A
new box will appear. At this point, enter your name as you
wish it to appear in the cookbook. For example: Joe Smith/
elso
n and
Joe’s Costume Shop. The group login is Harr
Harrelso
elson
your password is 5ahcv
5ahcv.. Follow the instructions from this
point on, and you’ll be finished before you know it!
There are currently over 120 recipes entered on the
site! Thank you for your contributions.
Linda Adams-Foat, Camelot Costumes,
[email protected], 815-233-1861
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NCA business
Annual Business of the NCA
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee has begun the process of
seeking Officers and new Directors to serve on the Board
of Directors of the National Costumers Association. Over
the years many individuals have devoted time to this
service and we are deeply grateful for each and every one
of them.
According to the bylaws, Directors shall be elected for
two-year terms, electing four each year to preserve
continuity. No more than one person per member firm
shall hold office or serve on the Board of Directors concurrently. All voting members of the Board of Directors
are unpaid positions; however, certain expenses may be
reimbursed. Nominees must be members in good standing.
If you are interested in serving as a Director or if you
know someone who might be interested in serving the
association in this fashion, please get in touch with the
Immediate Past President, Adrienne Anderson, at
[email protected]. If a member of the Nominating
Committee contacts you, please consider this opportunity
seriously. The NCA needs your help and experience.
Before you turn down an invitation or an opportunity
because you are too busy, analyze in depth your reasoning.
You may not even be thinking. You may only be feeling.
The truth is we all can find time for almost anything we
really want to do. When something of overpowering
importance comes your way, it is amazing how you can
change your plans, shift your schedule and cut out of your
life activities which you thought were so important the
day before. Are you sure you don’t have time? Don’t be
afraid of getting involved. The NCA needs your
assistance. Now is the time to step forward and make a
difference.
NC
AS
NCA
Sccholarships
The National Costumers Association promotes the
costume industry through education. The NCA awards
scholarships to qualified applicants. A “qualified”
individual must be 17 years of age or older, maintain a
GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be enrolled or enrolling in an
accredited university or school. All applications must be
submitted electronically by April 1 each year. Applications
are accepted anytime before the deadline.
The Memorial Fund Committee of the NCA shall
award the scholarships during the annual meeting of the
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organization. This year the memorial fund scholarships
will be awarded during the mini convention in Louisville.
The actual dollar amount of any award will be
determined by the amount of funds available and the
number of qualified applicants. The Chairperson will
notify awardees within 2 weeks of the meeting at which
time the applicant has to accept or reject the scholarship.
Upon receiving the completed and signed acceptance form,
the NCA will disburse checks payable to the university or
school designated on the application form.
Criteria for the scholarship program are:
1. A completed and signed application form
submitted electronically.
2. Proof of GPA of 2.75 or higher (high school or
university freshman is acceptable). Above average GPA is
preferable.
3. Copy of online transcript.
4. Photo of applicant (headshot preferred).
5. A 100-word (max) biography.
6. A 500-word essay (minimum) of field of study
and how it applies to the costume industry. Business
courses may also qualify.
Further information, criteria and forms are available at
www.costumers.org and are also available in the back of
the Membership Roster.
Questions may be directed to the Immediate Past
President, Adrienne Anderson at [email protected].
Natio
nal A
war
ds
ational
Awar
wards
The National Costumers Association regularly
recognizes its members for creativity, longevity, and service.
The Major Harrelson Service Award and the Honorary
Life Membership Award are given through a nomination
and committee review process. Any member may
nominate another member for these awards. Traditionally
the nomination and review process occurs in the early part
of the year and the awards are presented during the annual
Convention at the President’s Banquet.
If you would like to nominate someone for the
Harrelson Service Award or the Honorary Life
Membership Award, please send a note to the Immediate
Past President, Adrienne Anderson, at [email protected].
Be sure to include your reason or reasons for nominating
the individual. The Memorial Committee will review the
nominees and an announcement of awardees will be made
before the annual meeting in July.
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RESOURCES
What’s New: Comic Book Themes
By Gina D’Angelo
As we all know, comic book
ideas are still on fire, and this year
will be chocked full of adaptations. I
thought I would help out and give a
guide of what is coming out this
year. I think this is a record year for
comic book movies, and I also threw
in some information about television
and animated DVD releases. For
visual images, just Google image
search any of the titles.
Tele
visio
nN
elevisio
vision
Neews
Young Justice – animated series.
Focuses on the sidekicks of major
super heros – Robin, Kid Flash,
Artemis the female archer, Aqualad, Superboy, and Miss
Martian. This is superhero bait to teenagers!
Face O
ff – the new Project Runway? A reality contest
Off
show on SyFy network where contestants compete with
special FX make-up. Challenges including full body paint,
aging techniques, and creating a horror character. Perhaps a
good excuse to have viewing parties, or beginner classes at a
shop.
The Walking Dea
d – AMC’s adaptation of a comic
Dead
book about a zombie apocalypse. Zombies! The main
character is a sheriff in a tan uniform.
Now playing
Tr on: Le
Leggac y – not much on the plot front, but this
visually dazzling film is filled with light and technologyladen suits. Prepare for people to ask for light-up pants,
shoes, the works. Fans are already crossing genres and
incorporating LEDs and glowire into different costumes.
Black Swan – this psychological thriller got a lot of
buzz, and I predict there will be a demand for ballerina
white and black swan costumes.
The Green Hornet – If nothing else, this costume will
be in demand because of its simplicity–suits, hats, and
masks. Look out for Rubie’s female Kato costume, it is
adorable!
MARCH
Red Riding H
Hoo o d – The first in several fairy tale titles
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to be retold as adult thrillers. The
story still has a medieval setting.
Sucke r P
unc
Punc
unchh – Well-known
comic book adaptation director
Zach Snyder’s new vision of hot
chicks kicking butt, video game
style. Outfits include sexy sailor
suits, and goth-military outfits that
show lots of skin. Also, lots and lots
of weapons.
APRIL
Super – Rainn Wilson stars as
an everyman who transforms
himself into a superhero, the
Crimson Bolt. Early photos of the
suit and cowl include a red base for
the outfit with armored pieces. The whole ensemble is
supposed to have a “realistic” spray-painted look to it.
Your H
ighness – comedy about a medieval quest with
Highness
pot-smoking royalty and lots of creatures to fight. Starring
James Franco and Natalie Portman.
Scr
eam 4 – Dig out those Ghostface masks! I’m
Scream
certain it will be just like the others, but now it will be
new to another generation.
MA
Y
MAY
Thor – Comic book adaptation that uses the characters
of Norse mythology. Trailers show Thor both on Earth
and in Asgard. Odin, Loki, and Thor are just a few of the
main characters that sport incredibly ostentatious armor.
Be on the lookout for Loki’s horned helmet.
Pir
at
es of the Car
ibb
ean – More pirates! This
Pirat
ates
Caribb
ibbean
installment includes mermaids.
The H
ang ove r, P
ar
Hang
Par
artt 2 – perhaps some Zach
Galifankiss beards are in order?
JUNE
X-men: F
irst Class – This reboot of the X-men story
First
is set in the 1960s. Early reports show the costumes to be
a little more cartoon-like. The suits are yellow and blue
instead of leather, and there will probably be more plain
clothes, but there is a female villain, Emma Frost, who
dresses in white lingerie.
Gr een Lant
Lanteern – This highly-anticipated comic book
adaptation has a powerful color motif (can you guess that
it’s green?). This superhero gets all of his power from his
glowing green ring. There are many makers who produce
actual glowing rings, which look as good as the film. Note
that the comic book version of the costume is a lot simpler
than the film. A healthy supply of spandex bodysuits may
be in order.
JUL
Y
JULY
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
H ar
ott
allo
ws: P
ar
arrry P
Pott
otteer and the Deathly H
Hallo
allows:
Par
artt 2 – The
final installment of the film series, only time will tell if
this has the longevity of Star Wars.
Ca
pt
ain A
m eerric
a: The F
irst A
veng
Capt
ptain
Am
ica:
First
Av
engeer – Story of
WWII pilot turned super soldier frozen in time and
thawed to be a hero in the present. His trademark uniform
includes shield with American flag motif and blue cowl
with wings.
Cowboys & Aliens – Genre mash up of cowboys and
aliens fighting in the wild west.
Remakes and other buzz-worthy films for later in the
year:
The Smurfs
Conan the Barbarian
The Three Musketeers
The Muppets
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Need someone’s phone number or e-mail address?
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Check out www.costumers.org!
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New Product!
S even ‘til Midnight
Midnight’s 2011 collection showcases
more than 100 costume styles including their
bestselling classics, Midnight DIY kits, and their new
“Costume or Play…wear either way!™” collection
which can be worn with just the bodysuit for those
who dare to bare, or with the included skirt for more
coverage. The “Costume or Play…wear either way!™”
collection features trendy and over-the-top style with
pin up details. Cleavage contouring bodysuits, dashes
of sequins, and flouncy skirts are all the details you
will love from this new Seven ‘til Midnight
collection. The expansive collection covers costumes
and everything you would want to go with themincluding tutus, petticoats, hosiery, boyshorts, and
gloves.
Seven ‘til Midnight
9401 Whitemore St., El Monte, CA 91731,
626-371-1980, [email protected]
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EDITORIAL
Rubie’s Costume Co.: Then And Now
In 1951, Rubin and Tillie Beige
founded Rubie’s Fun House in
Woodhaven, Queens, New York. The
company started as a joke and novelty
shop and progressed over the years to
selling disguises, hats, masks, and, later,
costume accessories and make-up.
Moving forward, Rubie’s added a full
line of costumes for both children and
adults, and over time, transformed into a
costume rental shop. As a rental shop
owner, Rubin often received requests for costumes not
readily available in his store or in the wholesale
marketplace. This was the late 1960s and the first sign of a
wholesale business.
The four Beige children—Maxine, Marc, Joel, and
Howard—grew up in the business and were always part of
the operation, living either behind the retail store or above
the store until the mid ‘70s. Marc was particularly
interested in costumes and costume manufacturing, and he
and Maxine joined the company in the late 1960s.
Unfortunately, in October 1972 one of the founders,
Rubin Beige, passed away. Tillie Beige stayed actively
involved in the business until she passed away in April
1984. The co-founders had established a good foundation
for their children to develop and build a future together.
For decades, this foundation has remained a family
business venture. From the owners to its employees and
their children, Rubie’s is truly all about family.
In the mid 70s and early 80s, Howard Beige had the
pleasure of traveling for 6 years across the country in the
company motor home, set up as a showroom, and visiting
many independent accounts across the nation. This cross
country adventure allowed Howard to develop
relationships with accounts that he still deals with today.
Often times he has the enjoyment of dealing with the very
same people that he visited more than 30 years ago.
In 1988, Rubie’s acquired its first license, “Mission
from Mars”, from M&M. This special promotion had a
few obscure characters including Romtu, Gleep, Bing, and
Scooter, all of which received television exposure. After
that, the first major license Rubie’s acquired was in 1990
for Star Trek. Star Trek was a license that competitor Ben
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Cooper was licensed for, but was only
producing in children’s low-end vinyl
costumes. Rubie’s saw Star Trek as an
adult license and instead of producing a
plastic jumpsuit with a picture of the
Enterprise printed on the chest, they
designed the adult costumes as exact
replicas of the garments worn by Captain
Kirk and Mr. Spock. This was a major
change for the Halloween industry.
Quickly thereafter, Rubie’s obtained
many other licenses including Universal Studio Monsters,
their second major license. Rubie’s’ biggest success can
certainly be contributed to listening to their customers
over the years and working hard to bring them the items
and product lines that they’ve requested and become
successful with.
Rubie’s’ role in Halloween today is much like it has
been for many decades and that is to be the innovators, the
creators, and the people to shape Halloween for the future.
Often times Rubie’s’ retail accounts report to them what
consumers are looking for, and it’s their priority to respond
and create sought after items that are being demanded by
the masses.
Today, Rubie’s is a global company that employs more
than 2,500 people—with more than 2,000 of them in the
United States. Rubie’s also consists of many different
divisions including: Forum Novelties, Morbid Enterprises,
Charades, Secret Wishes, and Delicious.
Rubie’s and its affiliated companies reach almost every
aspect of Halloween, whether it’s costumes, accessories,
masks, make-up, décor, props, or collectables. Their
product lines are distributed on a global basis and reach all
the major economies of the world. Rubie’s looks forward to
expanding the Halloween industry, and will continue to
find new celebrations and new holidays to increase the use
of costumes. Whether it’s a licensed or generic costume,
Rubie’s remains up-to-date on all the latest pop culture
phenomena. As Rubies continues to celebrate their 60th
anniversary throughout the year, without a doubt
customer satisfaction and family tradition will remain a
priority. Once again it’s the year of the customer for
Rubie’s.
RESOURCES
What’s New: Plays and Musicals
Here are lists of plays and musicals listed on the websites of licensing companies as
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Disney ’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Disney ’s Aladdin Kids
Fame Forever
Anne of Green Gables
Sweeney Todd School Edition
Avenue Q
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dracula
The Drowsy Chaperone
Flat Stanley Jr.
Hairspray
High School Musical Jr.
High School Musical 2 Jr.
Rent
Rent, School Edition
Seussical Jr.
Spring Awakening
Thirteen
The Toxic Avenger
The Wedding Singer
Willy Wonka
Xanadu
Legally Blonde the Musical
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tin Pan Alley Rag
Double Trouble
Ordinary Days
Phantom of the Opera (HS and colleges)
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In The Next Room
A Steady Pain
The Fox on the Fairway
See Rock City and Other Destinations
Passion Play
In the Heat of the Night
Happy Days
Bethlehem
One Night a Week
MOMologues
Marilyn/God
The Bomb-itty of Errors
Too Old for the Chorus, but Not Too Old
to Be A Star
Red Hot Patriot
A Cool Dip in a Barren Saharan Crick
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Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Kiss Me Kate (revised)
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)
Nunspirations (Nuns in Las Vegas)
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RESOURCES
What is the NCA Source List...
By Gary Broadrick
...and how do I use it?
The NCA source list is in the member’s only section of
the association’s website: www.costumers.org. You should
have just gotten your new user name and password in your
receipt for your 2011 NCA dues (which, by the way, are
the lowest trade association dues in the industry). If you
missed it, call the NCA office and the new user name and
password will be sent to you.
Once in the member’s only section you will see the icon
to click on to get you into the source list. There you will
see headings for a wide variety of different items, supplies,
and retail merchandise, that we use in our businesses every
day. You can see which vendors are NCA members and
who participates in our buyer’s group offering us discounts
on various items.
Looking to see who has military hats, or what vendors
give buyer’s group discounts on rental merchandise?
sour ce list
Simply go to the “sour
list” in the member’s only section
and the information is there for the taking.
Browse through it: finding new sources is always a
treat.
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advice
The Work Involved in Retiring
By Jack and Adrienne “Andy” Anderson,
Freckles Costumes, Jacksonville, FL
I
n the complex world of retail business and store
ownership, the decision to retire is never as simple as it
may seem. More often than not it has nothing to do with
reaching a certain age, although that may certainly be a
factor. It took us several years to finally commit to closing.
As we grew older and health concerns became more
serious, it seemed obvious that we needed to re-evaluate
exactly what we wanted to accomplish in the time we had
left on this earth.
We made the decision to inquire about the viability of
selling our business. Several discussions with brokers left
us with the feeling that we would not be able to find a
suitable buyer. Several customers had heard we were
thinking about selling and spent long hours discussing the
costume business with us. Throughout these last few years
the business climate of our community underwent
significant changes. It wasn’t long before the nation was
experiencing a severe downturn in the economy as well.
I had reviewed our figures for the past seven years and
came to the conclusion that we were not growing but had
reached a plateau. Considering all these factors, my plan
for the future seemed somewhat sketched out and all I
needed to do was finally commit, and continue to develop
the plan which would allow us to retire at the end of our
fiscal year.
I knew that the fourth quarter of each year was our
most profitable. I knew we would have to restock with
fresh supplies for the Halloween season. We revised and
downsized our inventory budget for the year. I knew that
we could take our time and that we were not being forced
into a situation which would put undue pressure on us
financially.
My plan seemed pretty simple. First I would advise
our staff of our plans so they would have more than
enough time to adjust and seek other employment if they
wished. Next I would contact several NCA members who
had expressed an interest in the past in purchasing some of
our unique one-of-a-kind costumes. Then in late June, I
advised our landlord that we would be retiring at the end
of the year. I shared my plan with our CPA and our
business attorney. They offered some small suggestions but
no major changes to the proposal.
A letter was sent to our regular customers advising
them that we were planning to retire and that our entire
rental stock would be available for purchase. We also
informed them that we would not be renting costumes
this year but would be selling them instead. Each costume
was analyzed, taking into consideration the age, purchase
price, and rental history in order to establish a fair selling
price. We were delighted with the response and found that
our customers were sad to learn that the business was
closing, but delighted that we were able to retire after 23
years in the neighborhood. Some of them returned 2 and
3 times to purchase costumes for future use.
From August 1 through the end of the year we
continued to offer retail merchandise at a discount. We
started small going from 30% off to finally 75% off all
ticketed items. Our inventory declined rapidly during the
last month of the year. We discontinued restocking
merchandise as of October 1.
A letter was sent to our vendors thanking them for
their support over the years and advising them that we
would be closing. We asked them to remove our name
from their regular mailing lists.
December 31 has come and gone. We are currently in
the process of cleaning out the store and finally closing
down entirely. We have met all of our financial obligations
and feel that we have successfully completed everything
necessary to begin a new chapter in our lives. We are
tremendously grateful to our friends in the association for
all their support and encouragement.
We have enjoyed our business and have met some
extraordinary individuals throughout the years. Many of
our fondest memories are of time spent with our friends—
no, our extended family—in the NCA. We have been
blessed by getting to know so many of you. We have
laughed and cried, and laughed again. We have learned so
much during our years in the NCA. We are moving into
uncharted territory for us but we have the knowledge that
we remain a part of this wonderful organization as retired
members. We will continue to participate wherever and
whenever we can.
Thank you all for your wonderful friendship.
Jack and Andy
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member profile
Ellie Shoes Inc.
Orange, CA • Ellen Renger, owner • Joined NCA in 2006
By Diane Sheibley
The Cost
ume
Costume
umerr : Where,
when, and by whom was the
company founded?
El
lie
Ellie
lie: The company was
founded in 2000, in Orange,
California. It was started by
Ellen Renger, and it is still
family operated today.
The Cost
ume
Costume
umerr : What does the company feel that
its true strengths are, either as an employer, or as a
presence in the industry, or both?
El
lie
Ellie
lie: Our strengths stem from our quality and
attention to detail to get the fit right. We also have a
lot of pride in our designs and constantly research the
market to follow the trends. We offer costume-specific
shoes as well as versatility with our more classic
designs. We know how to adapt to changes in the
market, and are proud to be known as the “sole of
seduction.”
The Cost
ume
Costume
umerr : What hurdles or challenges did the
company overcome to get where it is today?
El
lie
Ellie
lie: The biggest challenge was convincing
retailers that carried costumes to also carry costume
shoes. Ellie Shoes pioneered the Halloween shoe and
built the business that it is today. Our company is still
growing and gaining brand awareness in this industry,
which is a huge accomplishment for us. We work with
reputable retailers and their loyalty is what keeps the
brand alive in the market place.
The Costumer
Costumer:: Did you start out doing what you
do today, or did the company evolve into what it is
today, and/or focus in on a particular specialty?
El
lie
Ellie
lie: The company started out as a footwear
company that specialized in lingerie and bedroom
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shoes, and has evolved into
Halloween shoes along the
way. The DNA of Ellie Shoes
is still in the lingerie business
and we’ve recently signed a
license agreement with Bettie
Page, catering to the rockabilly
styles of that genre. However,
Halloween has opened up new opportunities for us and
has given us a lot of exposure to a whole new community.
It was by accident that these two industries collided, and
it continues to be the force that grows our business today.
The Costumer
Costumer: Are there any ‘good stories’ that show
the personality of the company, or a fun bit of history?
El
lie
Ellie
lie: When we were putting together our 2010
Halloween catalog we were pulling a 14-hour day, and
around the 12th hour our bodies were tired and beat and
our brains were drained. We still had to finish up shooting
our men’s section, and we were starting to get a bit
irritated with each other–photo shoots can be long, tedious
sessions. Our lead designer, who was helping out with the
styling, decided it would be funny to put on the clown
costume that was going with our clown shoes and surprise
everyone as a joke.
Boy did it work! He had everyone laughing
hysterically while he pranced around showing off his
shoes. It was so funny our photographer started snapping
away and got some really good shots. (Anyone who knows
Jose, our designer, would never have expected this, it is
totally out of character!) Afterwards, when we were
editing the shots, we came across the infamous clown shots
and our graphic artist photoshopped clown makeup on the
image and we ended up using it! Not only did Jose boost
our energy to keep the shoot going, but he landed a spot
on page 93!
Member Profiles
Snapshot Profiles
In an effort to foster networking among NCA members, as well as create more awareness and resourcing amongst the
membership, a “5-minute survey” was sent out to a few members. Following are two of the responses.
If you’d like to fill out a 5-minute survey and have it appear in an upcoming Costumer magazine, email the editor at
[email protected], send an inquiring fax to 508-819-3013, or click on the link on the publications page in the members section
of costumers.org.
M
E
M
B
E
R
M
Name of store: Rose Costumes
Dento
n, TX
Denton,
Owner’s name(s): Judy Smith
Year founded: 1976
NCA member since: 1984
E
M
B
E
R
Name of store: Pacific Northwest Costume
n & Redmo
nd, WA
Br
emer to
Bremer
ton
Redmond,
Owner’s name(s): Annetta Butler Knight & Sherrill
Tay lor
Year founded: 1981
NCA member since: 2004
A brief background of your involvement in the
industryy : My background in college was in
costume industr
clinical laboratory technology so my education about
the costume business has been the School of Hard
Knocks and the NCA.
Store specialty(s): Retail and rental – especially
theatrical renting for schools.
The favorite part about what you do: Creating
the costumes and creating the environment that
houses those costumes.
W hat yyou
ou ffeel
eel yyour
our “secr
et to success” is: No secret,
secret
I just struggle year to year trying to fend off Big Box
world like all the rest of us small business owners. Of
course, customer service is important but also knowing
when to re-focus what works for you and giving up on
what doesn’t work.
A brief background of your involvement in the
costume industr
industryy : Founded Pacific Northwest
Costume and hands on management day to day.
Store specialty(s): Rental, sales, custom orders
The favorite part about what you do: Making
dreams come true!
W hat yyou
ou ffeel
eel yyour
our “secr
et to success” is: We
secret
love what we do.
Do you have 5 minutes?
Tell the NCA a little about your
store by answering a few short
questions. Your ‘snapshot profile’
may end up in The Costumer!
Visit ”The Costumer” page on
www.costumers.org
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“Costumer on the Street”
Q uestio
ns ar
A members, and the
espo
nd with their
uestions
aree posed to NC
NCA
theyy rrespo
espond
ideas, solutions, and feedback.
"Do you own your own building, or do you
ou think this is best ffor
or
rent? Wh y do yyou
you (or do you)?"
We own our own building and have tried to encourage
others of the NCA to make every effort to do the same.
We have been in business for 27 years and have owned
our own building from day one. We purchased our
original store on a land contract with only $5,000 down
and when the business started making money and we
wanted to expand the building, we converted to a regular
mortgage. That building is long since paid off, and since
we have moved to another location, it brings in over
$3,000 a month in rent revenue.
We found another building that had been empty for 4
years after the bank foreclosed on the previous tenant.
Since it had been empty for so long, we were able to strike
a deal with the bank and bought the building with 3.5
acres of property for a good price. It should be paid off in
about another year.
Seeing the number of costume shops going out of
business and realizing that if we can’t find someone who
wants to buy our business to continue it, the amount we
can expect to get at auction or selling our stock piecemeal
will be nowhere near the hundreds of thousands of dollars
we have in it. The only thing we will profit from all the
years we put in will be the result of owning two properties
that can provide monthly income or a nest egg from their
sale.
Another advantage to owning your own place is when
(if) you move, you can put up a sign in the window for a
year to tell your once-a-year customers where you are now.
Ron Ferraro
Fantasy Festival Costume/Magic Centre
Algonquin, Illinois
I own my building in a separate business. On
recommendations from my attorney, I created an
independent LLC and own the building within that. It
comes through on my personal taxes so it is easy
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accounting-wise but protects me from any liabilities, etc.
It is also good to have a lease with Costume Specialists and
pay a set rent which I can establish. It keeps it clean and
can have income benefits if that is good for the owner.
Wendy Goldstein
Costume Specialists Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Yes, I own my own building. It’s 10,000sf, and houses
40,000 costumes, plus props. I can’t imagine the stress and
turmoil it would cause if a landlord knocked on my door
and told me they decided to sell my building. Where do
you go with 40,000 costumes? It took me two years just
to find the right building, and in those two years I came
across many rentals for the floor space I needed. It was
more to rent that much space than to just buy. It’s true,
you may never own it, but you’ll always be putting equity
in something that is yours, and you can never take that
away. If you rent, you’re just throwing your money to the
wind. Also, you can make any changes or additions at any
time you want to without hearing a possible “no”. I added
a floor to one of my back warehouses, and removed one of
the very large garage doors. I’m sure I couldn’t have done
that to anyone else’s building.
Patti Jo
Costumes By Patti Jo
Moline, Illinois
We always dreamed of owning our own building. For
years we rented, and wanted to purchase our own
building. Finally in 1999 we did, and moved in the
following year. We have really enjoyed owning the
building, but with that comes a huge
responsibility. Everything that goes wrong (and it will)
falls on your shoulders, not your landlord’s. We bought a
fixer-upper, so we had to install new carpet, new heating
and air conditioning throughout (3 units to be exact), new
soffit and guttering, and had to jackhammer up one corner
to fix a flooding problem. All in all I would still
recommend it. It may be my only retirement package.
We have refinanced it twice since 2000. Once to pay
off all the repairs and upgrading we did. The second time
to pay off debt we accumulated while struggling thru the
recession. Luckily the building appreciated, which allowed
us to pull more equity out of it. The huge difference is
once you buy the building, you have to pay the insurance
and the property tax on it. Those two bills dwarf the
actual mortgage payment. (Something to keep in
mind.) The payment may seem affordable, but once you
add the insurance and property tax, it more than doubles
the cost of the mortgage alone.
Demitrius and Chris Brown told me once, “You must
buy a building someday. We never made money owning a
costume business nor selling it when we retired, we only
made a living from the operation of the costume shop. We
made our money selling the building.” They sold the
building they owned by land contract, and wound up
selling it 2-3 times over, when the tenant defaulted. So,
their building became their retirement fund.
And there is a huge pride and satisfaction of owning
the building.
Ken Epperly
Magic Makers Costumes
Huntington, West Virginia
We own our building. We have been in business since
1890 and this is the second building we have owned. Our
first building was an urban renewal takeover and it took us
many years to buy again.
Pam Monette
Helen’s Pacific Costumers
Portland, Oregon
Is the
ou
our
therre something yyou
ou’’d like yyour
f ello
wN
CA memb
llow
NC
membeers’ input on? A
business or personnel challenge? A
decision yyou
ou
emp
lating? Send
ou’’re cont
contemp
emplating?
your question to [email protected],
and you just might see it as a
question of the month!
I actually own two buildings. For about 20 years, I
was on Main Street in our town. I purchased a three-story
building that was used as a bank. I had two vaults that I
used as rooms. I used most of the first floor for retail and
the second floor for rental. When the party stores and
every other retail store started doing Halloween, I decided
to make a change.
I renovated an old barn behind my home and gave up
99% of the retail. I cleaned out the rental stock and made
the move. I also made the decision to not have employees
and to work by appointment or by chance. There are times
(prom and Halloween through Christmas) when I am
open every day.
I still own the big building and I rent out the first
floor to an alternative school, and the second I made into
an apartment. My overhead is now virtually nothing. I do
not think I would have survived if I had not done this. It
works well as I can accommodate people at odd hours, yet
still be home.
I also own a mini-storage business and have one large
unit for costume storage.
Lorraine Brown
Fabian’s Upstairs Closet
Fair Haven, Vermont
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2011 Mini-Con
•
EXCITEMENT – FUN –
EDUCATION
NATIONAL COSTUMERS
ASSOCIATION:
A Kentucky Derby Mini-Con!
Louisville, KY
Caufield’s Novelty of Louisville invites you to attend a mini-convention July 15, 16, and 17, 2011. This allinclusive event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Louisville located at 320 Jefferson Street. Rooms are limited so
make your reservations early to assure you have a room onsite for this exciting weekend of NCA business,
education, and fun. For room reservations call 502-581-1234.The special negotiated rate for this event is only
$99 per night. This offer expires June 15, 2011 and again, rooms are limited.
•
w, and a tour of Caufield’s
FR
dinner,, a magic sho
show
FRIIDAY : Plan to arrive Friday afternoon and join us for dinner
Novelty (with transportation provided) leaving the hotel at 6:00pm. This dinner is included with your
registration fee of only $159 per registrant.
July 15-17
eakfast buffet ticket for the huge breakfast buffet the hotel offers – a
SA
TUR
DAY: You will be given a br
breakfast
SAT
URD
buffet known throughout the city for its incredible foods!
or
um session. This forum is a discussion among members that
Breakfast will be followed by a membership ffor
orum
includes anything you want to share with (or learn from) your fellow members. This session is followed by the
annual NCA business meeting to elect officers and board members, and take care of all new and old business.
After the business meeting, you will be treated to a lunch that is included in your registration fee. Lunch is
followed by education sessions that include a class discussing resources for all those hard to find items that help
you build your inventory, and a hands-on hat embellishing session so you can create the hat you want to wear to
the Kentucky Derby-themed party on Saturday night.
tainment, games
wl
yThis party begins with a cocktail party, followed by enter
entertainment,
games, and the swearing in of ne
newl
wlyds
elected boar
d members
awards
ds, and a full dinner
dinner. You may also enjoy the silent
board
members, presentation of annual awar
auction and 50/50 raffle during the course of the evening. This party is also included in your registration fee of
only $159.
SUND
AY : You will again be given a ticket for the exceptional br
SUNDA
breakfast
buffet
eakfast buff
et that is yours to enjoy in the
hotel restaurant beginning as early as 6:30am for you early risers, and is served until 10:30am for those of you
ket of cash and carry as well as
that partied hard the night before. Your leisurely breakfast is followed by a Mar
Market
close out deals by various vendors.
As you can see, this is quite the event for the money. FIVE meals are included with your registration fee,
along with education, business, and networking. And don’t forget that hat creating class! The embellishments for
you to create with are at no charge to you. What a value!
MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND!
ROOMS ARE LIMITED...,.WATCH YOUR E-CONTACT FOR
MORE INFORMATION AND
A SPECIFIC TIME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
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July 15-17
MINI-CON EDUCATION SESSIONS:
As with all NCA events, education will be informative, inspirational, and fun. The Mini-con education
sessions are Saturday, July 16, after the lunch break. These two sessions will include:
•
Louisville, KY
•
RESOURCES-R-US: “Using Non-Traditional Materials for Costume Purposes”.
This session will be led by Joy Galbraith of Costume Gallery in Newport, Kentucky. Joy and the Costume
Gallery crew build costumes for shows of all genres, and rent facilities for community and professional theater on
site. They continuously keep their finger on the pulse of the theater production world utilizing new and existing
products to achieve the desired result and “look” of a costume project. Joy will share sources and uses techniques
on-EVA and Open Cell Foam uses
-Sculptural coat uses
-El Wire
-Fabric Transfers
-Roylan Aquaplast Pro-Drape, for molding
-Rug Felt used in Armour
-Magnetic Uses
-Plumbing tubing
2011 Mini-Con
This will be a very informative session.
BUI LD-A-HA
T: “Get ready for the Derby”
D-A-HAT
This hands-on session will be held following Joy Galbraith’s session. During this time you will be given your
choice of hats to work on and a plethora of embellishments to make your hat a one-of-a-kind that you can be
proud of. The hat you create can then be worn to the Kentucky Derby-themed party that night. All materials for
this session are included in your registration fee. Note: You may want to bring your own glue gun, so you don’t have to
share, and your favorite embellishments if you have items you might want to include in your creation.
NATIONAL COSTUMERS ASSOCIATION
MINI-CON
JULY 15,16, and 17, 2011
320 Jefferson Street
Hyatt Regency Hotel • Louisville KY
1-502-581-1234
Rooms for only $99 per night plus tax.
The association has reserved a certain amount of rooms for this event and they will be booked fast. Make
plans to attend and reserve your room as soon as possible to assure that you have a room in the hotel of the event.
If the association gets more reservations than anticipated, we may be able to negotiate for more rooms but we
must have early reservations in order to do that. So...
DON’T DELAY...RESERVE TODAY!
Attention Vendor Members: There will be a MARKET at this year’s Mini-Con, Sunday, 10am-12pm.
Tables are $50, Contact Linda Emerson at 702-275-2470 or [email protected].
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BUYERS GROUP 2011 SUPPLIERS
As of 2/11/11
Alexanders Costumes
951-276-2500
Alicia International Inc - Enigma
888-282-3777
Appliques with Glitz
888-344-5480
Arne Distributors Inc.
713-869-8321
Bauer Pacific Imports
925-294-4002
Caretas Rev S.A. de C.V./Ghoulish Productions
866-336-1227
Charades LLC
626-435-0077
China Products Corp
562-623-4287
Costume Holiday House /Game Day Colors
419-334-3236
Dillon Inc.
800-654-3696
Disguise
858-391-3600
Distinctive Costumes
800-222-4269
Dreamgirl international
800-622-5686
Dress up America
866-943-7377
EddiesTrick and Novelty Inc.
800-544-8278
Elegant Moments
570-489-9861
Ellie Shoes, Inc
714-771-0015
elope, Inc
800-553-5673, 719-328-1312
Escante Inc.
210-522-1321
Flashback & Freedom, Inc.
631-471-2548
Forum Novelties, Inc
516-536-4600
Franco American Novelty Company 718-821-3100
Froggy's Fog
615-469-4906
FunWorld
516-873-9000
Giant Trading Co/New Look Wigs/Wicked Wigs
800-986-6700
Graftobian Makeup Co.
608-222-7849
Halco
724-929-7300
Introsound/Halloween Haunts
805-832-4521
Jacobson Hat Co. Inc
800-233-4690
Leg Avenue
626-581-1273
Mehron Inc.
800-332-9955
Mehta Retail Corporation DBA Fusion
412-352-7312
Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks
440-286-1494
Midwest Design Imports, Inc
402-691-8009
Party King
818-721-0034
Peter Alan, Inc
973-983-5646
Pleaser USA Inc
800-295-6318
RG Costumes & Accessories
888-858-9559
Rubie's Costume Co.
516-326-1500
Seven 'til Midnight
626-371-1980 x8807
Sunnywood Inc.
815-675-9777
ThePirateDressing.com
323-284-7201
Trick or Treat Studios
831-234-2762
Underwraps Costumes
818-349-5300
Visual Effects
718-324-0011
Wolfe Face Arts & FX
407-772-2154
Zagone Studios, LLC
773-509-0610
The following is your 2011 list of companies that have pledged to you, NCA members, special discounts.
Please be sure you write your NCA member number on all your orders to receive your discounts. Remember to place your NCA member number
on ALL your orders EVEN for firms NOT listed in this brochure. When you notice an additional discount is provided, please contact the NCA
office (800-NCA-1321) so we can assist the supplier in publishing these great discounts.
The National Costumers Association, its officers, or its representatives are not responsible for errors in this printing.
Always verify all discounts and terms with the company before finalizing purchases.
Buyers Group 2011 Chairperson : Kristie Peters
909-921-5665 • [email protected]
Alexanders Costumes
Alicia International Inc - Enigma
951-276-2500, Fax 951-276-9727
[email protected], www.alexanderscostumes.com
3404 Niki Way, Riverside, CA 92507
Contact: Leslie Fournier
Specialty: Manufacturer of affordable quality costumes and
accessories. Full line of all costume accessories.
Discount: Under $2,500: 2%; $7,000: 7%; $10,000: 10%. Although NCA
customers may start the year with a 2% discount, as soon as your
purchase exceeds $2,500, customer is entitled to a 5% discount on all
future purchases. When the customer reaches the next level, the same
procedure will be applied and all future orders will receive a 7%
discount.
Terms: Customer must notify Alexanders Costumes when a discount
level is reached. Discounts will be applied to all orders after
notification. Late payments will void all discounts.
888-282-3777, Fax 847-588-0987
[email protected], www.enigma-hair.com
7354 N. Caldwell Av., Niles, IL 60714
Contact:
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Wigs
Discount: 5% immediately to new orders placed at show $250-2500;
8% to new orders placed over $2500.
Terms: Does not apply in combination with any other discounts.
Applies to subtotal of base prices and only with orders placed from
show. One time only. No cancellation on custom orders placed after
two weeks from show. No changes after 30 days.
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LLCC
888-344-5480, Fax 337-433-4994
[email protected], www.appliqueswithglitz.com
801 W. Bayou Pines Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Anne G. Monlezun
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Sequin, bead, and rhinestone applique company,
specializing in custom work and burlesque style pasties.
Discount: 10% discount on all prepaid and credit card orders.
626-435-0077, Fax 626-369-5096
[email protected], www.charadescostumes.com
14438 Don Junian Rd, City of Industry, CA 91746
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Specialty: High quality costumes at affordable prices. Large selection
of costumes, wigs, and weapons.
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(all purchase levels are annual purchases): Purchases of $3,000+: NCA
discount 3% (standard discount 2%); purchases of $5,000+: NCA
discount 4% (standard 3%); purchases of $7,500+: NCA discount 5%
(standard 4%); purchases of $10,000+: NCA discount 6% (standard
5%); purchases of $15,000+: NCA discount 8% (standard 7%);
purchases of $20,000+: NCA discount 10% (standard 9%).
Terms: No discounts allowed on payments received after November 15.
Arne Distributors Inc.
713-869-8321, Fax 713-869-9308
[email protected], www.arneswarehouse.com
2830 Hicks, Houston, TX 77007
Contact: Alan M. Grossman
Specialty: Balloons, bridal, Mardi Gras, masquerade, party supplies,
renaissance, pet supplies, Halloween, supplies for all seasons.
Discount: Discount varies. Extra 1% to 5% depending on item.
Terms: COD at warehouse.
Bauer Pacific Imports
925-294-4002, Fax 925-294-4063
[email protected], www.bauerpacific.com
174 Lawrence Dr., Ste A&B, Livermore, CA 94550
Contact: David Bauer
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Venetian and festive masks, Halloween props, luau, disco
balls, Mardi Gras, lanterns, hats, wigs, boas, Christmas decorations,
wings, costumes, umbrellas, etc.
Discount: NCA members in good standing receive: Orders over $700,
5%; Orders over $1,500, 7%; Orders over $3,000, 10%. Discounts do
not apply to specials, sales, or freight charges.
Terms: Credit card or net 30 with approved credit. Discounts are based
on payment within terms. Late payments will void any discounts. All
freight F.O.B. Livermore, CA.
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oductions
866-336-1227, Fax +52,777-3143199 x102
[email protected], www.ghoulishproductions.com
Alfonso Junco 4, Col-Lazaro Cardenas, Cuemavara, Morelos, Mexico, 62080
Contact: Rosalba Dorado
Specialty: Masks, props, hands, accessories, and costumes.
Discount: 10% discount if order is placed before March 1. 5%
additional discount if order is paid before March 1.
Terms: Payment via credit card. Credit card information needs to be
given at time of order.
China Products Corp
562-623-4287, Fax 562-623-4201
[email protected], www.chinaproductscorp.com
14108 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Contact: Craig Mills
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Hats, hats, hats—dress up, party, pirate, witch, straw,
cowboy, novelty, all holidays.
Discount: 10% NCA discount, minimum order $100, free freight on
$100, minimum per style=1.
Costume Holiday House /Game Day Colors
419-334-3236, Fax 419-334-7372
[email protected], www.chhwholesale.com
3038 Hayes Av., Fremont, OH 43420
Contact: Gregg A Kerns
Specialty: Deluxe rentals adult and children, plus sizes, masquerade,
theatrical, book report, spirit wigs, beads, leis.
Discount: CHH: $500-$1,000 : 5%; $1,000+ : 6%. Game Day Colors:
5% off over $300.
Terms: Net 30 orders must be received by May 31, 2011. Halloween
dating with approval.
Dillon Inc.
800-654-3696, Fax 405-942-4705
[email protected], www.dillonimporting.com
P.O Box 75939, Oklahoma City, OK 73147
Contact: Donald R. Dillon
Specialty: Halloween novelties, oddities, give-a-ways, and costume
accessories.
Discount: NCA members pay the lowest price and can buy minimum
quantities.
Terms: Halloween dating for NCA, net due 11/1/2011.
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Disguise
858-391-3600, Fax 858-391-3601
[email protected], [email protected], Facebook/Disguise
Costumes, www.disguise.com
12120 Kear Place, Poway, CA 92064
Contact: Jay Nafman or area Disguise Rep
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Disney, Hasbro, Marvel, Mattel, Sesame Street, Clive
Barker, Fabulous Flirts, alternative t’s licensed and non-licensed alien,
historical, vampire, and other character costumes and accessories.
Discount: (subject to change) Discount from invoice for all orders
placed by April 1: Proprietary Product: 17%; Licensed: 13%; Confirmed
2011 NCA members placing orders by April 1 will continue to receive
the maximum 17% / 13% discounts against reorder activity through
the 2011 season. NCA members not placing orders by April 1 will
receive appropriate benefits under our published standard 2011 program.
Terms: An NCA active membership number/ID must appear on all
orders for the appropriate discount to be applied. New minimum
opening order: $100. Premium program minimum order qualification:
$2500+. Terms: Net 11/10/11 for order $2500+. Net 30 days for orders
$100-$2500. All payment terms subject to credit approval. Defective
allowance: 1%, based on net volume shipped calendar 2011; in lieu of
return of any defective 2011 product shipped 2011; deducted from
individual member invoice. Freight FOB Walnut CA. Ship-to location
minimum order/reorder: $100, per ship-to location. Contact Disguise
for further terms/conditions.
Distinctive Costumes
800-222-4269, 248-666-9496, Fax 248-666-9697
[email protected], www.distinctivecostumes.com
1413 Airway Dr., Waterford, MI 48327
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Specialty: American manufacturers of quality retail and rental
garments; many period/era styled costumes.
Discount: Distinctive Costumes exclusive NCA Buyers Group
Halloween terms: Orders $500-$999, 2% (nonmembers 0%); orders
$1000-$2999, 5% (nonmembers 3%); orders $3000-$5999, 8%
(nonmembers 6%); orders $6000+, 12% (nonmmembers 10%).
Terms: Orders need to be placed by May 15, 2011. Orders will be
shipped as ready starting June 1, 2011. Discount on Halloween order
invoices will be allowed only on payments received on or before Nov.
7, 2011. Please note: all terms are based on credit-worthy accounts.
Discounts do not apply to shipping charges, special orders, special
sales events, or close-out items.
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Dreamgirl international
800-622-5686, Fax 800-625-7363
[email protected], www.dreamgirldirect.com
5548 Lindburgh Lane, Bell, CA 90201
Contact: Eric Ehrens
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Contemporary adult, tween, and children’s costumes and
accessories.
Discount: NCA member discount 8% off Dreamgirl wholesale price list
on costumes and costume accessories, all year long.
Terms: Net 30/credit card/Halloween dating available to some
accounts (due 11/10/2011).
Dress up America
866-943-7377, Fax 775-878-4576
[email protected], www.dressupamerica.com
234 Lee Ave 8th fl, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Contact: Barry Grossman
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Kids’ role model costumes: police, army, firefighter, SWAT,
FBI, doctor, etc, and the new hit Special Forces.
Discount: A. 10% all year round discount (no minimum purchase). B.
Additional 5% discount for placing the orders at the Halloween & Party
Expo in Houston. C. Free freight for orders above $1500.
Terms: Halloween dating on credit approval.
Eddies Trick and NNoo velt
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Inc..
800-544-8278, Fax 404-377-2210
[email protected], www.eddiestrickshop.com
262 Rio Circle, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact: Frank McKinnon
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Magic, novelties, costumes, makeup, costume accessories,
wigs, hats, masks.
Discount: As a way of rewarding our customers for adhering to the
terms, we offer a BONUS for all qualified early orders and prompt
payment. On November 12 we will compute earned bonus rewards and
issue a formal credit memo that may be used against subsequent
purchases only. In no case is it intended to be a cash reward. The bonus
will be computed as follows: initial orders by July 2nd; $500 to 999 2% bonus; $1000 to $2499 - 3% bonus; $2500 to $4999 - 5% bonus;
$5000 to $9999 - 7% bonus; $10000 and up - 10% bonus
Terms: No discounts will be given on Mehron or Ben Nye professional
or Mini-Pro Make-up Kits. We will not duplicate any Mehron or Ben Nye
discounts. California costumes are not included. You can stipulate
shopping dates. When ordered before July 5th, 2011 the items will be
reserved for you for shipment when you desire. This does not change
your regular method of payment. If you are currently purchasing from
us on a net 30 account, C.O.D., or credit card, your method of payment
will remain the same unless some other terms are worked our with
our credit department.
Elegant Moments
570-489-9861, Fax 570-489-5619
[email protected], www.elegantmomentslingerie.com
Rt. 6, Blakely, PA 18447
Contact: Meredith Pierson
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Women’s and men’s costumes in sizes XS-4X, lingerie,
hosiery, leather, and vinyl.
Discount: 10% off list price; if order is placed at Houston show you
will receive an additional 5% off.
Terms: Halloween dating net Nov 15.
Ellie Shoes, Inc
714-771-0015, Fax 714-771-0057
[email protected], www.ellieshoes.com
1050 N. Batavia St., Ste B, Orange, CA 92867
Contact: Lydia Conley
Specialty: Our focus is in costume shoes for men, women, kids. Also
offer lingerie and dancer shoes.
Discount: 5% year-round. Additional 7% from January-March 31, 2011.
Terms: NCA membership number must be included on the purchase
order, email, and/or fax in order to receive appropriate discounts. If
calling in, please have your NCA number available.
elope, Inc
800-553-5673, 719-328-1312, Fax 866-333-5673, 719-328-1261
[email protected], www.elope.com
3755 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Contact: Kelli Borel
Specialty: Costumes, accessories, licensed products. Highest quality
and most innovative products, catering to specialty retailers.
Discount: Elope is pleased to offer NCA members a 5% discount on all
orders.
Terms: Opening order minimum is $200, reorder minimum is $100.
New customers must pay first three orders by credit card, then with
approved credit, we can offer Net 30 terms. Note: Any customer who
pays an invoice more than 60 days late will not be eligible for any
discounts the following year.
Escante Inc.
210-522-1321, Fax 210-681-8566
[email protected], www.escante.net
4637 Timco West, San Antonio, TX 78238
Contact: Stacey Singleton
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Women’s costumes—unique designs, quality, and pricing.
Luxurious corsets for specializing in making your own costumes.
Discount: Halloween dating for all qualified accounts. 12% discount
on all orders. Additional 3% for all orders written and left at Houston
show. No minimum opening order.
BUYERS GROUP 2011
Flashback & Freedom, Inc.
631-471-2548, Fax 631-471-3183
[email protected], www.flashbackandfreedom.com
140 Corporate Dr, Holtsville, NY 11742
Contact: Howard Gruick
Specialty: Hottest latest fashions and accessories. First, hippie, 60-80s
accessories and clothing, sunglasses, pimp jewelry, labcoats, etc.
Discount: 5% discount on all orders over $50.
Terms: Credit card, COD, or Net 30.
Forum Novelties, Inc
516-536-4600, Fax 516-536-9741
[email protected], www.forumnovelties.com
1770 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747
Contact: Fred Pittella
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Costumes, masks, makeup, wigs, décor, props, Halloween
Accessories, joke, tricks, novelties, Mardi Gras, St. Pats, luau, Christmas.
Discount: 5% discount on all orders and on all categories. 7% on
orders $5000+. 10% on orders $10,000+. 15% for orders over
$15,000.
Terms: Halloween dating November 10th.
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718-821-3100, Fax 718-821-1307
[email protected], www.francollc.com
8400 72nd Drive, Glendale, NY 11385
Contact: Jay Dinhofer
Specialty: Halloween novelties including costumes, wigs, hats, and a
full range of accessories.
D isc
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iscoun
ount:
NCA discount 3%; $5000: standard discount 3%, NCA discount 5%;
$7500: standard discount 5%, NCA discount 7%; $15000: standard
discount 7%, NCA discount 10%; $25000: standard discount 10%, NCA
discount 15%.
Terms: 1. Earned discount level will apply to all orders placed between
January 2011 and December 2011. Note: All special item pricing net
purchases (i.e. special discount) cannot be combined to achieve dollar
volume discount level. Earned discounts will apply to merchandise
shipped and billed at regular dealer prices only. 2. Some prices may
change without notice. 3. All Halloween invoices must be paid by 11/
10/11 or discounts will be forfeited. 4. Discounts apply to merchandise
only, not freight.
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Fr oggy
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oggy’’s FFog
615-469-4906, Fax 615-346-9430
[email protected], www.fogorders.com
302 Rutherford Lane, Columbia, TN 38401
Contact: Adam Pogue
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Fog juice, snow juice, bubble juice, fog machine cleaner,
400/700/1000 watt fog machines, snow machines, bubble machines.
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D isc
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ount:
accepted on all fluids. Machine orders need to be placed by March 1,
2011 for guaranteed August delivery. Order forms, product stock
levels, technical spec sheets, and graphics for your store can be found
on our buying group website, www.fogorders.com.
Terms: Terms based on credit application review.
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516-873-9000, Fax 516-873-9005
[email protected],
80 Voice Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514
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tact:
Specialty: Costumes, licenses, Décor (indoor/outdoor), wigs, masks,
accessories, santa suits, Christmas merchandise, Easter bunnies.
Discount: 10% off of list with opportunity for up to 30%, free freight
on orders over $2,000 per warehouse.
Terms: Season 1 dating available upon approval from our credit dept.
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800-986-6700, Fax 818-841-7171
[email protected], www.gtwigs.com
2612 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Contact: Peter Park
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Premium quality party, fashion, and costume wigs. Wide
array of styles and colors for all occasions.
Discount: NCA discounts: up to $499-5%; $500-$1999-7%; $2000+-10%.
Terms: Min. opening order: $200. Thereafter no minimums. All freight
paid by customer. All new accounts are credit card or COD basis only.
Terms available based on order history.
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Makeup
608-222-7849, Fax 608-222-7893
[email protected], www.graftobian.com
510 Tasman Street, Madison, WI 53714
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ontac
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S pecialt
pecialtyy: Makeup of all kinds: Halloween, fantasy, theatrical, gore,
clown, beauty, dance, cheerleading, etc.
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Discount: NCA members will receive a one tier level increase in their
earned discount per the schedule on the back of our wholesale catalog.
Terms: Orders for the year need to have exceeded $1,000 before
discount level increase kicks in.
Halco
724-929-7300, Fax 724-929-7301
[email protected], www.halcoholidays.com
2037 Rt. 906, PO Box 108, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
C on
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ontac
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S pecialt
pecialtyy: High quality Santa Claus suits: Mrs. Claus, elves, Santa’s
helpers, and Christmas accessories.
Discount: NCA members receive a 4% discount on orders placed by 5/
31/11 plus 5% discount on orders of $1,500 or more.
Terms: Terms for qualified accounts.
Introsound/Halloween Haunts
805-832-4521, Fax 805-832-4578
[email protected], www.hollywoodhaunts.biz
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #366, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Contact: Gary Gelfand
Discount: Halloween Hits/Shocking Sounds - music CD blister cards.
Retail music for less than a download, $3.50 each.
Terms: Free shipping for orders of 48 or more.
Jac
obson Ha
Jacobson
Hatt CCoo. Inc
800-233-4690, Fax 800-882-5428
[email protected], www.Jhats.com
1301 Ridge Row, Scranton, PA 18510
Contact: Jeff Jacobson
Specialty: Costume and Halloween hats and accessories.
Discount: Ship 8/1 payable 11/10 Halloween orders. End quantity
pricing styrofoam skimmers. Next quantity pricing poly leis.
Terms: Must be current paying bills.
Leg Avenue
626-581-1273, Fax 626-581-1881
[email protected], www.legavenue.com
19601 E. Walnut Dr. South, City of Industry, CA 91748
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S pecialt
pecialtyy: Costumes—adult female and male, junior, kids, dog;
hosiery; lingerie.
Discount: 8% on all catalog items; promotional items discussed with
NCA buying group will receive an additional discount. Once finalized
we will provide more info.
Terms: Net 30 everyday orders; Halloween dating 11/10 on Halloween
orders upon factor approval, Halloween dating must be noted on the
order.
BUYERS GROUP 2011
Mehron Inc.
800-332-9955, Fax 845-426-1515
[email protected], www.mehron.com
100 Red Schoolhouse Rd., Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Contact: Gene Flaharty
Specialty: Performance makeup for fashion, face/body painting, stage,
studio, clown, and education.
Discount: Automatic 5% discount off wholesale list prices for any/all
orders over $100 plus 50% off standard UPS shipping rates. 10%
discount off wholesale list prices once YTD purchases reach $2,500,
plus 50% off standard UPS shipping rates and for all additional orders
over $100 for the rest of the calendar year. 15% discount off wholesale
list prices once YTD purchases reach $5,000 plus 50% off standard UPS
shipping rates and for all additional orders over $100 for the rest of the
calendar year. Free Halloween catalogs, free product info guides, free
shelf talkers and promo cards.
Terms: No retroactive discounts. Net 30 days or Halloween dating of
11/10/11 with approved credit.
Mehta Retail Corporation DBA Fusion
412-352-7312, Fax 412-402-5873
[email protected], www.buyfusion.net
616 Macassar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Contact: Ruchi Mehta
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Peel & stick glitter tattoos, rings, costume jewelry, patented
face masks.
Discount: 5%-costume jewelry; 10%-facemask & rings; 20%-peel &
stick glitter tattoos.
Terms: $100 minimum order.
Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks
440-286-1494, Fax 440-285-2449
[email protected]
www.midnightsyndicate.com
11510 Boxwood Circle, Chardon, OH 44024
Contact: Ed Douglas
Specialty: Midnight Syndicate professional grade Halloween music
CDs, celebrating 14 years!
Discount: 5% off any purchase of $90 or more.
Discount: 20% discount every day! Discount off regular price and
cannot be combined with other offers.
Terms: Payment with credit card unless payment terms have been
approved.
Party King
818-721-0034, Fax 866-594-7886
[email protected], www.pkhalloween.com
9036 Reseda Blvd #104, Northridge, CA 91324
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t: Phil Young/Shanna Weiss
ontac
tact:
Specialty: Children and adult costumes, kits, wigs, masks, Celebrity
Zombies™, petticoats, hosiery, shorts, garters, wings, hats, eyelashes,
licenses.
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t: NCA discount program: $1000-$2499 net order, 5% discount;
iscoun
ount:
$2500-$3999 net order, 10% discount; $4000+ net order, 20%
discount.
Terms: Minimum order $300. Net 30 days. All orders are FOB our Los
Angeles, CA warehouse. $2500+ net orders, Halloween dating due 1110-11. Initial Halloween dating orders must be received by March 15,
2011. All credit cards accepted.
Peter Alan, Inc
973-983-5646, Fax 973-983-5645
[email protected], www.peter-alan.com
18 Green Pond Rd., Rockaway, NJ 0
Contact: Melanie Beckerman
Specialty: Best known for our unusual wings, better wigs, high quality
mid-priced costumes.
Discount: Minimum qualifying order $1,200. Subsequent orders will
also receive the discount. $1,200-$5,000: 10%; $5,001-$15,000: 15%;
$15,001 or more: 20%. Levels are determined by current year
purchase.
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Midwest Design Imports, Inc
402-691-8009, Fax 402-691-8017
[email protected]
www.midwestdesignimports.com
13309 F St., Omaha, NE 68137
Contact: Hal Mangelsen
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Your source for feathers, boas, wings, wigs, ostrich clips,
floral décor, masks, and much more!
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Pleaser USA inc
800-295-6318, Fax 800-218-3830
[email protected], www.pleaserusa.com
679 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831
Contact: Bill Bonorris
Specialty: Sexy Halloween/costume shoes/boots; traditional
Halloween/costume shoes/boots; handbags; boot cuffs; shoe clips.
Discount: $499-$2999=8%; $3000-$5999=12%; $6000-above=15%.
Volume discount applies per individual sales order dollar amount. This
discount structure only applies to order placed before April 30, 2011
and payments are made on time per our agreement.
Terms: Halloween dating is available upon credit approval.
RG Costumes & Accessories
888-858-9559, Fax 626-858-9798
[email protected], www.rgcostume.com
726 Arrow Grand Circle, Covina, CA 91722
Contact: David Spiegel
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Infants, toddlers, boys, girls, men’s women’s , sexy fullfigured, Santa, accessories, wigs, hosiery, wings.
Discount: 20% off any order of $3500. 15% off any order of $2000.
5% off any order of $1000.
Terms: Halloween dating upon approved credit.
Rubie
ostume CCoo .
Rubie’’s CCostume
516-326-1500, Fax 516-326-1713
[email protected], www.rubies.com
One Rubie Plaza, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Contact: Arthur Savarese
Specialty: Full range of costumes and accessories for all age groups.
Rental costumes also available.
D isc
oun
t: Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc. will give all members of the
iscoun
ount:
buyer’s group one upgrade from the normal discount level that they
would qualify for providing that they reach at least the first discount
level on their own. Merchandise included in program: All merchandise
purchased from Rubie’s catalogs are included, whether it be children’s
costumes, adult costumes, rental costumes, hats, accessories,
Christmas items, St. Patrick’s Day items, Easter, etc. ONLY EXCEPTIONS
would be any items marked closeout, overstock on special quotations
on customer’s orders, Tillie Beige packages (TBC 1-4), “Rubie’s Red
Line” pricing, or merchandise purchased on letter of credit. Purchases
from the “Rubie’s Red Line” pricing will be invoiced separately and not
counted as part of your “Dollar Volume Discount Program” with Rubie’s.
This is for the sole purpose of eliminating further discounts on the
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items purchased. Your discountable sales to the year total will
determine your discount level.
Volume Incentive Program: With the purchase of $500 or more from
Rubie’s Makeup/Mask Illusions Divisions (FOB-Phoenix, AZ), NCA
members can deduct 50% of their freight charges from their Makeup/
Mask Illusions invoices ONLY. Rubie’s will also offer special pricing on
select Christmas items.
Dollar Volume Discount Program: Annual purchase above $3,000,
NCA discount 3% (normal 2%); above $5,000, NCA 5% (normal 3%);
above: $7,500, NCA 7% (normal 5%); above $15,000, NCA 10% (normal
7%); above $25,000, NCA 12% (normal 10%); above $37,000, NCA 15%
(normal 12%); above $50,000, NCA 16% (bonus level!)
NOTE: New maximum discount level is 16%, and can be achieved by
purchasing $50,000.00 in merchandise during the 2011 year. The final
adjustment for all accounts will take place at the end of the year as a
rebate, thereby giving each account the maximum amount of time to
reach the highest discount level. This offer is valid only to members of
the NCA in good standing which have paid at least 97% of their
Halloween invoices with Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc. by November 10th
as required. This program cannot be combined with any other offers.
Terms: The initial Halloween order has to be placed before May 1,
2011 to receive all the NCA discounts. As long as the initial Halloween
order was placed before May 1, all subsequent reorders in 2011 will
also be subject to the NCA program. All Halloween orders placed after
May 1 will not be included in the NCA program and will be subject to
the regular Rubie’s discount policy.
Shipping charges are not discountable, and are not included in your
year-to-date sales total. The computer calculates discounts on
merchandise actually shipped by December 31 (not on unfilled orders
or backorders). Discounts are based on payments within terms.
Delinquent accounts forfeit all discounts.
S ev
en ‘til M
idnigh
even
Midnigh
idnightt
626-371-1980 x8807, Fax 626-288-2670
[email protected], www.seventilmidnight.com
9401 Whitmore St., El Monte, CA 91731
C on
tac
t: Vinh Luong
ontac
tact:
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Seven ‘til Midnight offers over five hundred styles of
costumes, hosiery, petticoats, tutus, boyshorts, accessories, and
lingerie including the Baby Got Curves collection for plus size women.
Discount: 10% NCA discount
Terms: Halloween dating for qualified accounts.
BUYERS GROUP 2011
Sunnywood Inc.
815-675-9777, Fax 815-675-9788
[email protected], www.sunnywood.net
2503 Spring Ridge Dr., Spring Grove, IL 60081
Contact: Suzanne Reuss
Specialty: Exceptional quality at affordable prices. Sunnywood
specializes in crowns, tiaras, plus-size costumes, Santa, mascots,
kings’ crowns, scepters, and other jewelry.
Discount: NCA members receive one of the best discount programs in
the industry. 1. Dozen pricing all year long. 2. Net 60-day terms on all
orders under $1,000. 3. Net 90-day terms on all orders over $1,000
with approved credit. 4. In addition NCA members are exclusively
entitled to a special rebate program. Purchase $5,000 of merchandise
and receive a 5% rebate at the beginning of the following year.
Terms: Rebate in a form of a credit applied at the beginning of the
year. Account must be in good standing. Earned credit cannot be used
for open balances. One rebate discount per year. Freight charges and
drop ship fees are not included in the total amount of sales per year.
Retail/stock merchandise taken into account only. Cannot be obtained
by custom orders or customers that receive special bulk pricing on
stocked products.
ThePirateDressing.com
323-284-7201
[email protected], www.thepiratedressing.com
105/Balji Plaza, Sector-8, Rohini, Delhi, India, 110085
Contact: Aditya Agarwal
Specialty: Superior quality pirate, medieval, and renaissance clothing
suitable for parties, ren fairs, pirate festivals, and re-enactors.
Discount: 5% additional discount to NCA members.
Terms: Standard minimum order applies.
Trick or Trea
tudios
eatt SStudios
831-234-2762, Fax 831-621-4763
[email protected], www.trickortreatstudios.com
3170 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Contact: Chris Zephro
Specialty: High quality masks designed to bring back the retro look
from the golden age of mask making.
Discount: 2.5% for orders over $500; 5% for orders over $1,000; 10%
for orders over $2,000.
Underwraps Costumes
818-349-5300, Fax 818-349-7200
[email protected]
www.underwrapscostumes.com
9185 Kelvin Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Contact: Paytman Shaffa/Nigel FeBland
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Infant, toddler, children’s costumes; women’s and men’s
costumes (through plus size); bustiers; tutus; petticoats; costume
accessories; hats.
Discount: 5% discount in addition to our current discount program.
Terms: Minimum $500 initial order per season, $100 re-order per
season. Terms available upon submission and approval of credit app.
Visual Effects
718-324-0011, Fax 718-324-0300
[email protected], www.visualeffectsinc.com
600 E. 156th St., Bronx, NY 10455
Contact: Henry Kwitel
Specialty: Importer and manufacturer of specialty lighting, effects,
novelty, Halloween, and party products.
Discount: 20% discount off dealer price list through 2/15/11. If
ordered after 2/15/11, 10% discount. Freight deductible on $2500—
orders + (net) minimum order $750—otherwise 10% discount. Freight
deductible on liquid orders of 1 pallet or more (45 cases, can be assorted)
Terms: Net 30 for qualified customers. Otherwise credit card.
Wolf
ac
olfee FFac
acee AArr ts & FX
407-772-2154, Fax 407-772-2230
[email protected], www.wolfefx.com
224 W Central Pkwy, Ste 1020, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Contact: Douglas Drake
S pecialt
pecialtyy: Wolfe provides professional make-up for movie and theater
and offers over 60 different easy to use face and body painting
products for sale to the end users.
Discount: A 5% discount to NCA members. If orders are over $500, the
discount will increase to 7, 8, or 10% based on volume for early order
period through March 1, 2011. $500-$1500, 7%; $1500-$2500, 8%;
$2500+, 10% discount. On orders placed at Houston, a promo of 1/2
off on shipping is offered.
Terms: Terms decided based on activity of customers and credit history
Zagone SStudios
tudios
tudios,, LL
LLCC
773-509-0610, Fax 773-509-0613
[email protected], www.zagonestudios.com
2600 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60618
C on
tac
t: Tony Zagone
ontac
tact:
Specialty: High quality mask, hands, and accessories made in USA.
Moving mouth, characters, and monsters.
Discount: 5% discount for orders over $500. 10% discount for orders
over $1000.
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NCA Marketplace
YOUR AD HERE
$35 buys you exposure
to the entire NCA
membership!
Email [email protected] or
call 800-622-1889
Advertising in the NCA Marketplace is $35 per issue, plus a 10% discount for NCA members. Deadline for ads is 30 days prior to issue date. Issue
dates are Februar y, May, September, and December, so deadlines are, respectiv ely, January 1, April 1, August 1, and November 1. You can submit a readymade ad, or just send text and we will place it in a box. You will be billed upon publication of the ad, and payment is due upon receipt.
Full details are listed on the advertising contract available on www.costumers.org. Or you can contact the publications office at [email protected]
or 800-NCA-1889.
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