Merchandise Watch UK 2009

**memamu** · 07-13-2009,10:12 AM

By popular request, I have started this Merchandise Watch 2009 UK! Anything seen for Halloween in the England, Scotland, Sunny Wales, Northern Island or any other part of the UK, post away. To sum up the forum which started this post, we agreed fans in the US have a much bigger selection, so it would be useful for us in the UK to share our knowledge so we can get great bargains.

Asda (The UK arm of US Giant Walmart) had a great selection in 2008. Larger stores usually have 2 aisles (that's FOUR WALLS) of kit. The good news is that if you don't live near Asda, or don't have time: You can sign up for home delivery at www.asda.com - I've used this and they're good - delivery in a 2hr slot etc. I guess Tesco and Sainsbury's are options too.
Matalan - many stores have a party corner which is a positively brimming cauldron of toys, gadgets, decorations and some very small props. I bought lots of stuff from here, including a flashing tombstone which was stolen during the night!
Pound Shops - great for cheap party decor and usually have body parts which are bloody.
Party Shops - pricey!

Online shops abound, most of us will be getting some things which you can only buy from the US or Canada (Hallowindow - Mark Gervais is unique).

All posters are asked to suggest stores or show photos of merchandise!

Here was my first purchase this year, from Ebay (UK) a giant grim reaper poster!

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**witchiepoo** · 07-13-2009,10:28 AM

TK MAXX (TJ MAXX in the US) has had really good halloween decorations the past couple of years too. lots of witches, jack o lantern stuff, halloween tree ornaments, gargoyles (suitable for outside & ranging from small to huge) and really nice ceramic dishes for serving food in. looking forward to seeing this year's selection

**Baron Samedi** · 07-13-2009,10:32 AM

When do these stores normally start getting their Halloween stuff in?

**MsMeeple** · 07-13-2009,11:11 AM

Thanks memamu for taking the Baron's suggestion and making it a Euro watch thread.....NOT!

That's ok, I'll just keep all the cool stuff I find in Holland to myself.

MsM

**ruggerz** · 07-13-2009,11:19 AM

In the pound and 99p store they had some plastic pirate skull props....

They looked okay but i'd decided not to as they seemed a bit too cheap looking...

Ruggerz

**Herman Secret** · 07-13-2009,06:20 PM

If anyone lives in the London area, I could recommend my Brother's shop. He has a fancy Dress/Costume business - Has Halloween costumes and small props but I am sure he could source other items if needed. PM me if you need contact details unless Larry gives the OK for me to post it here

**memamu** · 07-14-2009,02:49 AM

I'm having a fire pit outside, and so I've bought some flame colour in packets, it turns the fire green & blue.... Ten packets cost a tenner £10 English Pounds! They last for about 40 minutes, so should be good. You could just use copper sulfate, but I'm no mad scientist so have to stick to the real stuff. The only thing I would say is the packets look smaller in real life than on the website, but otherwise the seller is fine. Mystical Fire Changing the colour of flames for sale in the UK from sat in a field.com
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**freudstein** · 07-14-2009,08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

When do these stores normally start getting their Halloween stuff in?

Usually not until September!! Maybe the end of August if we're lucky. Hopefully, with popularity increasing, stores will get the hint to stock up their shelves earlier!