Sunday, October 1, 2017

Batman Plays Basketball! Oriental Trading for Halloween!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions stated are genuine and my Oriental Trading own. This is a company I have loved for years, long before I started to blog. :)


Halloween Headquarters at Oriental Trading is open for business, and in our house, they've helped create a super hero!!

Our little 'Batman' likes to play basketball, and he's definitely committed to the cause. Look at his face...he's serious. This game is one that touches his heart, evokes determination and encourages him to set goals that he works on daily. He likes basketball more than any other thing I've ever seen him take part in, and he's a natural at it too.


Batman is gritty. Look at that face. He is not a superhero to be messed with...he knows a few trick shots, and some fancy dribbles too, and he's not afraid to use them.


Watching him makes me laugh, makes me worry (sometimes), and makes me proud (always). This kid Batman has really got it together, on and off the court, and I couldn't be more proud of the tween he has become.


Of course, those little moments where his 'little boy' still shows (oh please let that ball be all net!), also make me smile. I couldn't be happier that there is a gradual release when it comes to our kiddos growing up. It's already happening way too fast in our house, so I definitely appreciate the moments like the one above...where you can tell he's really hoping that ball goes squarely into the net (and the innocence on his face squarely gives it away). ;)


And then of course, there are these moments when he busts out with that sweet, super happy smile he's had since he was little. This is the one I hope he keeps for life. :)



When my little Batman is starting to get tired out from practice, he sits down to rest with a bottle of water to refresh (and then begs to play again). Not one to let him overdue it, I almost almost say no. This day, however, I had him take off the Boys Armored Deluxe Muscle Chest Costume he selected from Oriental Trading (don't want it sweaty for Halloween) and we played a game of H.O.R.S.E. I lost, but these days, that's nothing new. I expected it. :)


You can also get great Halloween accessories at Oriental Trading, like these great Batman Gauntlets. The traditional costume comes with some attached to the sleeves, but he likes these with the fingers even more and wore them on top of it (over the ones built onto the costume). I have to admit they're pretty sharp.


The belt and mask on the left come with the muscle chest costume, as does a detachable cape. The Guantlets, Batarangs (2) and Safety Light (batteries included) are extras you can purchase (just a few of many, many options available at Oriental Trading to accessorize for Halloween).


Here is the costume with the mask on. The mask as I noted above, does come with it and you can see the chest is a padded muscle type of costume ('cuz being 'ripped' is a requirement if you are indeed Batman). This is just one of a good number of Batman costumes available on the website, so if  you wanted a different type or style, please, head on over to browse the site. They have costumes for children and adults!


My son has loved playing 'dress-up' since he was a very young boy. Though he doesn't do so much anymore (he only does it these days when one of the littles in the family come over to visit) but Halloween offers him the perfect excuse to don a favorite costume, and what a costume this one is, I do have to say! The quality is nice, not at all flimsy like so many that you come across in the retail stores, and the look is smashing!

This cinema-quality Batman costume looks like it's straight out of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice™! It's got all the impressive features your Gotham City guy will need to save the day. The exquisite detailing and fabulous accessories are ideal for Halloween parties, comic book events and playtime.
Includes:
• Padded jumpsuit with 3D gauntlets
• 3D boot tops
• Mask
• Cape
• Belt


You can learn more about all the great offerings from Oriental Trading, including their huge selection of costumes by visiting here. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.

33 comments:

  1. Oh yeah, I would've wanted one as a kid...

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  2. I think Oriental Trading is awesome. I buy stuff from them all the time.

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  3. That's the most handsome Batman I have ever seen! He's growing up so fast, but it's nice to see that he still has fun in his superhero costumes from time to time. We also love to shop Oriental Trading for all of our Halloween needs. They are the leader when it comes to fun for the holidays.

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  4. That's a great costume! I love Oriental Trading. They always have so much great stuff!

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  5. Oriental Trading company is one of my favorite places to shop. They have pretty much everything. Your son's costume is great!

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  6. Hi Rosey - he certainly looks like he's having a wonderful time - as Batman and playing basketball ... it's great to see him growing up to being a delightful happy person ... lad soon to be adult! Cheers Hilary

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  7. He sure looks to be having a grand time as Batman. Can't beat those moments where the kiddo still shines through.

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  8. He's ready for Halloween. He sure is handsome too. It's good to see that I'm not the only one that thinks so.

    Have a fabulous week. ☺

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  9. Ha ha, don't you love it when they do random things in costume? I still think of the time my twins went to the grocery store in full TMNT costumes, and my oldest (embarrassed) tried to tell them it was illegal!

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  10. We love Oriental Trading! I didn't know they had Halloween costumes though. I will have to check there since my daughter's costume is going to be hard to find.

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  11. I like his Batman costume! If my grandson was a older, I'd get him a Batman costume too. Your son sure looks like he is having so much fun with the costume and with showing his basketball skills.

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  12. What a cool Batman costume! This is the perfect Halloween costume for a boy who loves superheroes.

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  13. This is such a great costume! Oriental trading company always has such great stuff. I will have to check this costume our for my son. He would love it.

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  14. Looks like the perfect combination to me... a superhero playing basketball, why of course!

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  15. I love shopping with Oriental Trading! They have such a great selection of fun stuff!

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  16. What a sweet kid. You are raising some confident and easy going kids. Batman is a great choice for Halloween!

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  17. Now that is a cool costume for Halloween. None of that for me since I only have a girl, haha.

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  18. Very cool costume! The metallic look is really nice. This must have been a really fun day.

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  19. I have a collection of stuff for Halloween in my Oriental Trading Company cart right now. It's my daughter's birthday so we have a party coming up.

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  20. That's amazing! I love the costume and I'm pretty sure my eldest will do to. The boys are very much into Batman and they're going to adore this costume.

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  21. That's a pretty cool costume and it has everything, the mask and all that! It looks comfortable enough for the kids as well!

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  22. This is really cool! Glad that he enjoys this Batman costume while playing basketball! What a cool kid!

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  23. I'd like to see that in person. Isaak would get along with him great! He loves both those things.

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  24. He is definitely ready for Halloween! Wow I didnt know Oriental Trading has costumes too.

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  25. My kiddo would love a costume like this. I love all the detail in this costume.

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  26. Nice costume! I have to get planning for Halloween. I'll have to see what other Halloween goodies they have - Oriental Trading is such a fun place to shop!

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  27. Batman was always my favorite. Of course, I also like Wombatman.

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  28. That's a great costume. I always hit up Oriental Trading whenever I need anything. I can usually find it with them!

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  29. This batsman costume looks amazingly real! I've never seen such a rad boys costume!

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  30. Great costume! I love when my newest Oriental Trading catalog arrives! A few years ago I bought a bunch of Halloween rubber ducks from Oriental Trading and made a ducky wreath!

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  31. That's a very nice suite and Batman looks like he has basketball skills!

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  32. Wow
    That is so crazy. I had no clue they had costumes there... will look this year!

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