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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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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