2013 Halloween Costume Trends Reflect Popular Characters from the Big Screen

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Offers.com, a leading coupon and deals site, is revealing that the most popular Halloween costume trends of 2013 mirror this year's top movies.

"In a year when the summer box office broke all-time records, there's naturally been a lot of interest in dressing up as movie characters this year," said Howard Schaffer, Offers.com Vice President. "Shopping trends from our partners at Halloween Express show that consumers are looking for their favorite fictional characters for trick-or-treating, and those costumes are flying off the shelves."

Top Five Kids' Halloween Costumes:
Kids are mainly inspired by their favorite animated movies and shows this year, but they still haven't forgotten about their beloved costumed crime fighters.

1. Despicable Me 2
2. Monster's University
3. Superheroes (Superman, Iron Man, Wolverine)
4. Sofia the First
5. Doc McStuffin

Top 5 Movie Inspired Costumes
It was a huge year on the big screen with the most successful summer ever at $4.6 billion in receipts, so it's no surprise that the top 5 Halloween movie costumes for 2013 can all be seen among this year's top 10 box office hits.

1. Man of Steel
2. Monsters University
3. Oz: The Great and Powerful
4. Iron Man 3
5. Despicable Me 2

Halloween Spending Up This Year
Halloween shopping trends are showing that spending has increased this year. The average amount spent per order is up nearly 11% from 2012. To cut that cost, consumers can save money and find decorations and popular costumes at the Offers.com Halloween Savings Center.

"Just because spending is up on Halloween doesn't mean you should waste money," said Schaffer. "It's important to have a good time but don't burn through your family budget for one night of fun. Rely on costume deals and DIY projects to make Halloween both inexpensive and exciting."

About Offers.com Halloween Savings Center
The Offers.com Halloween Savings Center is a leading online shopping resource that is updated daily with the best Halloween deals and sales, savings advice and DIY makeup video tutorials. Offers.com's savings experts hand pick and verify each offer, ensuring their quality. Trick-or-treaters can search for Halloween costumes for the whole family with categories for adults, kids, babies and even dogs.

For more information about how to save on Halloween costumes and decorations, visit:
http://www.offers.com/halloween/

About Offers.com
Offers.com saves consumers time and money by helping them find the best coupons, deals, and offers from more than 6,000 online stores and brands. Offers.com has over 250 categories including travel, software, clothing and shoes, and more. The site has about 50,000 of the best offers, including promotions, coupons and coupon codes, deals, free trials, and free offers. Offers are verified, rated and updated daily by the Offers.com deal experts. The company, based in Austin Texas, has been profitable since its inception and received a minority equity investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLLP.

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