Trying on new roles is an important part of childhood. Whether the occasion is Halloween, a costume party, or just for fun, boys know that dress-up is for them, too. Boys love pretending to be their favorite superheroes, movie characters, and community heroes. When picking a costume for a boy, it is important to take his age and interests into account. Younger boys, for example, may be more inclined to dress up like a superhero. Older boys may prefer a character from a full-length movie.
Before buying a costume, it is important to know the options available. Shoppers should also be aware of which characters these costumes represent, so that they can confidently buy an age-appropriate product. It is also important to know which costumes have earned recommendation from experts and real parents, and how to find and buy those costumes.
1 Iron Man
According to Better Homes and Gardens, the popularity of the Iron man films has placed Iron Man firmly among the top boys' costumes. Iron Man has appeared in a number of highly grossing cinema releases since 2008, including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, and The Avengers. Each tells a different chapter in the story of Tony Stark, the technology innovator who creates a mechanical suit that can fly, shoot firearms from its hands, and communicate with Stark's central computer.
| 2 | Spider-Man |
In a recent report on the leading Halloween costumes for kids, Good Housekeeping confirmed what many parents of boys have known for a long time. Spider-Man,, the classic superhero, has only gained popularity as the years have gone by. Spider-Man has appeared in dozens of movies, television shows and cartoons over the years, including The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012. Like many super heroes, Spider-Man has dedicated his life to fighting crime, even though he can never improve the status of his ordinary life as alter ego Peter Parker. For this reason as well as for his superhero abilities, boys of all ages have grown to look up Spider-Man, and rightly so. The selflessness of the character makes him a strong role model and a great choice for a young boy's costume.
| 3 | Batman |
According to Parents magazine, Batman has experienced a boost in popularity due to the recent Dark Knight movies. The trilogy began in 2005 with Batman Begins and continued through The Dark Knight in 2008 and The Dark Knight Rises in 2012. Throughout the storyline, Batman fights corruption and evil across Gotham City, fighting such famous villains as The Joker and Bane. The dark, city-tough aesthetic of the movies makes Batman an appealing choice for older boys, even those who have grown out of other superhero costumes. Meanwhile, grown-ups can relive their own memories of imaginative crime fighting as the young boys in their lives try on the role of the hero.
| 4 | The Incredible Hulk |
Better Homes and Gardens has also placed The Incredible Hulk among its leading costumes for boys, and for good reason. The Hulk lets children feel powerful while introducing ideas about anger and control. The Hulk tells the story of Bruce Banner, whose research into radiation goes wrong and leaves him with a condition that makes him unnaturally large and strong when he loses control of his anger. Since his beginnings as a comic book character in 1962, The Hulk's stories have explored the character's response to his condition and his struggle to be a force for good. A presence in The Avengers film of 2012 as well as his own movie in 2008, the Hulk holds tightly to his place in popular culture.
| 5 | Captain America |
A classic Marvel hero, Captain America appeared in his own film in 2011. Captain America: The First Avenger told the story of Steve Rogers; a World War II army recruit who volunteers to test a new serum that transforms him into a super soldier. He becomes a symbol of American freedom, until a tragic accident leaves him frozen in a sheet of ice. He awakens to the modern day, an event that sets the stage for his participation in 2012's The Avengers. Good Housekeeping magazine cites the character as a leading choice for a boy's costume, and the selection suits the character well. Captain America is both strong and courageous, and he dedicates himself to fighting for freedom. He makes a positive role model as well as a great costume.
No comments:
Post a Comment