Cosplayers Suit Up For Jack

Cosplay is the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from comics, films, animation, and science fiction. Comic conventions have boomed in popularity recently and “cosplay” – dressing up as a favorite character – is becoming more than just a hobby to many people. Now Cosplayers Suit Up For Jack. #SuitUpForJack is a trending blood donor campaign where people donate blood in costume. In addition to full costumes, participants can also choose to simply wear cosplay-inspired T-Shirts.

The Suit Up For Jack campaign was inspired by 12-year-old Jack Malott-Clarke. Jack was an avid cosplayer and attended numerous comic con type events in costume. However, Jack had to pause his cosplay when he was diagnosed at age 10 with Severe Aplastic Anaemia. Additionally, a year later he was also diagnosed with Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Because this serious condition affects the body’s ability to make healthy blood, it means his bone marrow is empty.

Suit Up for Jack Blood Donor Campaign
Suit up for Jack with a superhero T-Shirt

Because of his condition, to date, Jack has required 132 units of blood and platelets. He has become an advocate for Canadian Blood Services. The #suitupforjack campaign was created to encourage blood donation to help others. According to Jack, “That’s what superheroes do!”

A Superhero Campaign is born and Cosplayers Suit Up For Jack.

The campaign began in Jack’s hometown of London, Ontario. McCulloch’s Costume Shop is also based in London. They created the campaign when they saw a CTV news feature on Jacks’s story and thought a good way to support Jack was to inspire fellow cosplayers to donate blood.

You only have to look at some of the costumes to realize the effort that people put into them. Cosplay has grown up. It’s an art, a hobby, and a creative pursuit. For an increasing number of people, it’s a way of life. Many Cosplayers make appearances in costume at charitable, private, and corporate events. Now that cosplayers are suiting up for Jack their creativity redirected to promoting the cause.

People who don’t wish to donate in full costume can simply wear a superhero inspired T-Shirt while donating.

Large Car Bows in London

McCulloch’s Party Supply has several large car bows in London Ontario. Visit us at 1140 Dundas in London or shop online. These giant gift bows are available in red, silver, and gold. The big bows are 25 inches in size and have 30-inch tails. They are the perfect bow for many large gifts. This includes all Cars, Motorbikes, Push Bikes, Scooters, Mopeds, Caravans, Trampolines, Climbing Frames, Large TV’s, or any other Extra Large Gifts.

Are you planning to give a large gift to that special someone this year? If so you will definitely need a new 25″ large bow!  It has a powerful, no scratch magnet. Therefore it is perfect for a certain something with four wheels that may be hiding in a garage. However, it will work for any big surprise you are planning! It comes assembled in the box.

Giant Gift Bow
Giant Bow for Cars or other large gifts.

You will often see large red car bows at car dealerships. However, you can visit McCulloch’s Party Supply for large car bows in London Ontario. Our large bows have a holographic look to them that creates a special look. In addition to oversized gift bows, you can select from special balloon bouquets to celebrate a large gift. Our balloon center has many custom balloon bouquets that can be created to match your gift’s theme.

Shop our online catalog or visit us in person. 519 659 3787

Giant Gift Bow in London
Extra Large Gift Bow

Santa Suit in London Ontario

Are you are looking to purchase or rent a Santa suit in London Ontario? A visit to McCullochs Costume on Dundas St is highly recommended by jolly Saint Nick himself. Rumor has it that Santa Claus himself buys his Santa Suits at McCullochs. He’s been known to drop into McCullochs at 1140 Dundas St when he is in town for the Santa Claus Parade. When he is out of town he can shop from the North Pole using McCulloch’s online catalog.

The year-round costume store prides itself on its vast collection of Santa Claus outfits. Whether you are looking for home use or professional use, McCullochs has you covered. Their in-stock inventory ranges from modestly priced Santa suits to full professional Santa Claus outfits.

McCulloch’s Santa Suit supply has been a valuable source of costumes and Santa accessories to Santa across Ontario Canada. You will find their outfits in use in London, Sarnia, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, Chatham and Kitchener just to name a few cities.

Santa suits in London Ontario
Professional Quality Santa Suits for Sale in London Ontario

Visit McCullochs Costume to rent or purchase a Santa Suit in London Ontario

From the McCullochs website: Our high standards enable us to offer holiday outfits to please every member of the family. We constantly work to give our customers the most complete Christmas costume line available from our luxurious professional quality suit used by corporate and mall Santas to our economy suit for “at home” use and all models in between, Santa Claus will have years of comfort and durability using our high quality suits.

McCullochs knows that Santa Clause does not work alone. Therefore they also carry a complete line of costumes for Santa’s helpers. This includes elf costumes, Mrs.Claus and even reindeer costumes. If a full reindeer costume is more than you need.. how about a set of festive reindeer antlers or a blinking red rudolf nose?

Sometimes Santa just needs an accessory or two. For this reason McCullochs has a large selection of Santa Claus Belts, jingle bells, gloves and Santa Hats. The store has a large assortment of Santa beards and wigs. No doubt about it this Christmas. McCullochs is the Ho Ho Home for quality Santa Claus Suits.

Santa Costume Rental Ontario
Santa Suit rental and sales in London Ontario Canada

With a Santa Costume rental, Santa can visit a child in their home anytime. Home visits from Santa are Christmas Memories!

Santa Suit rentals for home use in London Ontario
Santa visits a home in London Ontario thanks to McCullochs Costume

Retail Stores deal with COVID 19

How do Retail Stores deal with Covid 19 in London Ontario? Keep Calm and Keep your sense of Humour says Doug McCulloch. Dough and Rose McCulloch own and operate Londons largest Costume and Party Store in the Forest City.

Like other retail stores in London, McCullochs had to make drastic changes to business during COVID 19. During COVID shutdowns, the well known costume store had to temporarily close public access to their store. In addition to costumes the store has a large citywide balloon delivery service. In the beginning, visitors to the store were not allowed. However balloon orders were still picked up curb side or delivered.

Retail Store COVID 19 Safety
Doug McCulloch keeping his sense of humour during COVID 19 precautions

COVID proved to be a double edged sword for the Party Store in London. Interest in costume sales plummeted during the shutdown. However… interest in balloon orders raised dramatically.

Large public gatherings like graduations had to be cancelled. Londoners decided to host private celebrations in their home. That meant they wanted to decorate things up a bit with balloon bouquets. McCullochs saw their graduation balloon orders skyrocket.

Not all Retail stores deal with covid 19 the same way. Many retailers in London have simply had to shut down or close. Others used the down time to enhance their business.

David Korhonen is owner of Icabods Escape Rooms in London . He spent the covid shutdown time enhancing his business. He updated and added new mind bending challenges to his escape rooms. This will provide an even more entertaining experience for guests. Ontario is now is Phase 3. Therefore the business is open to the public once more.

Retail Store employees wearing COVID 19 mask
Doug and Rose McCulloch wearing masks at McCullochs Costume in London

Open to the public with COVID safety measures in place.

McCullochs is also fully open to the public again. Safety measures are in place. This includes the citywide mask mandate. McCullochs is happy to participate in safe business practices. This allows the retail store to protect both staff and customers. Stay Safe Canada!

Spooky Decorations at McCullochs

October is the time people are looking for spooky decorations at McCullochs. However.. did you know the popular costume store in London is open all year long? The store features spooky haunted decorations perfect for any haunted house. You’ll find giant spiders, tombstones, skeletons and body parts all hanging from racks from the stores ceiling. Ghosts and goblins also haunt the store. These items are also available through the stores online catalog.

Of all the spooky decorations at McCullochs there are a few not so obvious. Its been sort of a secret. Many McCullochs visitors have no idea it exists. The next time you visit McCullochs at 1140 Dundas St, take a closer look at the makeup counter. Better still, take an even closer look at the grate located at the bottom and just in front of the counter. Do you see anything looking back at you? If you do… thats Fred. Well its what’s left of Fred anyway. Some claim to see him while others do not.

What’s the story of Fred’s Origins?

We can’t talk much about Fred’s history but he has been a part of McCullochs for a very long time. He has witnessed many Halloween Seasons at McCullochs come and go over the years.

Fred hasn’t made a peep in some time. However….. at one time he was known to make a noise or two to spook shoppers looking for halloween costumes. Take a good look for Fred but if you do see him… don’t get too close. Get close to Fred at your own risk.

Spooky Halloween Decoration at McCullochs Costume
A hidden Spooky Decoration at McCullochs Costume in London

Fred is an example of the spooky Halloween Spirit that has haunted McCullochs Costume in London since 1962. The staff at McCullochs are known for the enthusiastic approach to halloween decorating in London. They are more than London’s Halloween Store. They are london’s halloween headquarters for decorations as well.

Kids Magician in London Ontario

McCullochs Costume and Party Supply is London’s source for every costume related. When Captain Corbin, a kids magician in London Ontario needed a new costume hat, McCullochs was the obvious choice. It would seem the good Captain lost his hat during a terrible storm at sea. So he set forth in search of a new hat from McCullochs. The costume store in London the cities largest selection of hats for costumes.

Captain Corbin is actually a frequent visitor to the magic supply counter at McCullochs. He often drops into the store for magic supplies. He prides himself on his comedic antics during his childrens magic shows. The Pirate Magician performs his magic shows in London but also all across Ontario. Recent performances include shows in Windsor, Sarnia, Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton. Some of his comedy antics can be seen in a comedy video he created during his last visit to McCullochs.

Childrens Magician Captain Corbin visits McCullochs Costumes in London.

The popular kids magician in London Ontario has created a youtube video series. The videos entertain children during their time spent at home during COVID 19. Some videos hilariously retell classic novels. Other videos in the series teach baking and crafts with magic and fun.

What makes Captain Corbin so popular as a kids magician in London?

Captain Corbin makes quite a swashbuckling scene strolling around an event. Always family friendly and a lot of fun, Captain Corbin is the best entertainer for a mixed family audience of all ages. Often the Captain will walk around with his pirate parrot puppet named “Pickles” and tell really corny pirate jokes! Everyone will be laughing at his hysterical hi-jinks, nautical nonsense and having a blast! He often gathers quite the crowd and has many requests to pause his pirating for people to take pictures.

Your guests will really enjoy the personal attention when Captain Corbin strolls up and performs just for them.  Captain Corbin can, and has performed at all kinds of venues, fairs, festivals and special events, both indoors and outside. If you don’t have a stage, or your stage is full, a strolling performance is a perfect fit.

Best Halloween Store in London

McCullochs Costume and Party Supply is known to many as the best Halloween Store in London Ontario. Unlike temporary pop up costume stores at Halloween, McCullochs Costume is a family run business and open to the public all year. Founders Jack and Dorthy McCulloch founded the business in 1962. They are now retired. Rose and Doug McCulloch now operate the Costume Store.

Doug and Rose McCulloch of McCullochs Costume in London, Ontario.

The costume shop has grown over the years to become the largest costume store in the city. Although costume sales is their major focus the store realizes costume supply means more than that. Therefore they stock a large supply of other costume accessories. This includes masks, make up, props and Halloween decorations. They also carry a large amount of wigs and hats. In addition to their massive inventory, even more costumes are available online through their online catalog.

Why is McCullochs the best halloween store in London?

McCullochs earns its reputation in the city based on their customer service. Temporary halloween stores appear and then vanish like a halloween spirit after October. Unlike many temporary halloween costume stores, McCullochs trained staff have years of Halloween costume experience. Therefore a visit to McCullochs Costume puts you in touch with the costume experts. Other halloween stores may sell makeup. However, McCullochs can offer makeup advice and tutorials. This ensures a better, funner and more spooky halloween experience. McCullochs Costume literally has thousands of costumes in stock and ready to try on. Temporary costume stores and party stores may sell costumes for halloween. However, most don’t allow you to try a costume on before purchasing. McCullochs offers their customers many change booths to try costumes on.

Costumes are available in both adult and child sizes. The store takes pride in the fact that they offer halloween costume solutions for all budgets. Costumes range from cost effective costumes to higher quality movie replica costumes. These are perfect for cosplay or comic-con type events.

Costume Hats in London

Your year round source for costume hats in London Ontario is McCullochs Costume and Party Supply. They are not just London’s Halloween Headquarters. They are open for your costume needs 6 days a week all year long. Known for a huge selection of costumes, the store also stocks costume accessories like hats. Hats are often the part that complete many costumes. Imagine a cowboy, construction worker, police officer, fireman or pirate costume without a hat.

McCullochs Costume hat department is full of in stock hats to compliment any costume. Don’t live in the London Ontario area? You can browse the McCullochs online catalog for an even more diverse selection of hats for costumes in london.

Costume Accessories and Hats in London Ontario
London’s largest selection of costume hats and accessories at McCullochs Costume.

Where to find Costume Hats in London Ontario?

From viking helmets to ganster hats. For Holiday hats like Leprechaun hats for St. Patricks day. You will find the costume hats you are looking for at McCullochs Costume. They are located at 1140 Dundas St in London.

The McCullochs Costume hats inventory includes a large selection. This includes aviator, cowboy, keystone cop, fedora and fezs. Looking for roman helmets? Maybe a kings crown? How about a bowler hat? Odds are McCullochs has the hat you need to complete your costume. No matter what your hat costume budget is, McCullochs has you covered. Pardon the pun. 😉

Hat range in price from economic felt hats to higher quality hats for theatrical use. Everyone has a different costume budget. For that reason McCullochs have hats in various price ranges to match all budgets.

McCullochs also offers a wide variety of other costume accessories in addition to hats. Consider adding a necklace, costume jewelry , belt or wig to your costume. Remember that McCullochs is more than a Halloween Store in London. They are open all year to supply your costume needs.

Online Balloon Delivery in London

It’s someones birthday and you are looking for online balloon delivery in London Ontario. Who offers the best balloon delivery in London? How can you pick the pick the perfect balloon bouquet? How do you customize a balloon bouquet to be perfect for your needs?

These are all things the balloon experts at McCullochs in London Ontario considered when building their online balloon delivery service. The balloon department at McCullochs Costume creates thousands of balloon bouquets as year. They understand online balloon shoppers want more than a set of prepackaged balloon bouquet options while ordering balloons online.

McCullochs offers you the option of browsing a large assortment of pre arranged balloon bouquets online. However… you can call the balloon department and speak to a real person. A balloon expert will explain how you can modify a balloon bouquet to match your needs perfectly. Want to add an additional mylar balloon? Want to change the licence character balloon from Spiderman to Captain America? Looking for a letter balloon or number balloon? No problem. McCullochs can customize any of their balloon bouquet packages for you.

So many balloons .. so many options! What to know before ordering balloon delivery in London.

When ordering balloon bouquets for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, a wedding, retirement party or welcoming a new baby its good to know your ordering options. McCullochs has a large assortment of licensed character balloons. Ranging from Disney characters to super heroes like Batman or the Avengers. They have it all. Yes they have Minions as well. Ask them about the licensed character of your choice. They probably have it in stock.

All McCullochs balloon bouquets come with a helium sealant ( Hi-Float ) . This creates a helium proof seal inside the latex balloon that prevents helium from leaking through the wall of the balloon. Did you know helium molecules are so small that they can squeeze between the microscopic holes in the balloon rubber? Many discount balloon store bouquets do not include helium sealant. Therefore they will not float nearly as long as a balloon from McCullochs with Hi-Float in it. So if you are looking for the best balloon delivery in London Ontario.. you have found it at McCullochs Balloon department.

Pick Up or Delivery?

McCullochs offers both Balloon Bouquet Delivery or Pick Up in Store options. They also accept Walk Ins. Many balloon stores require you to order online in advance only. This is because they have a limited staff or balloon department. The staff at McCullochs Balloon department is ready to create a custom balloon for you anytime. If you have a last minute balloon order just drop into the store at 1140 Dundas St. in London. You’ll walk out shortly after with the balloon bouquet you wanted.

Pirate Magician Captain Corbin

McCullochs Costume and Party Supply Store in London had a surprise visitor. Recently Pirate Magician Captain Corbin stopped by McCullochs Costume on a quest for new Magic Pirate supplies.

Captain Corbin is McCullochs favourite Pirate Magician. His magical tricks and comedic antics have delighted children of all ages across South Western Ontario. Recent shows include performances in London, Hamilton, Toronto, St Thomas, Windsor and Sarnia.

He performs pirate themed magic shows for any special occasion. His family friendly show features hilarious comedy and interactive amazing crowd pleasing magic. For that reason the Captain is a favourite performer at Londons Storybook Gardens. The theme parks website states. “The Captain performs a great tropical show with pirate music, many surprises and amazing piratey magic. Therefore Pirates and mermaids of all ages will have a great time.”

Pirate Magician in Ontario
Captain Corbin the Magical Pirate visits McCullochs Costume

McCullochs Costume and Party Supply features a gigantic selection of costume accessories. They include any sword, eye patch, hat, belt, pirate flag or gold coins any pirate could use. They also have a huge selection of pirate themed party supplies and decorations. Therefore McCullochs is Captain Corbins favourite costume and party supply store. Its his first choice for all his pirate costume, party and magic trick needs.

From Captain Corbins Facebook page:

Experience counts when choosing entertainment for your special occasion. Therefore its important to note that Captain Corbin has close to 20 years experience. He performs at hundreds of events annually. For everyone’s safety, the Captain is fully insured with $5 million in general liability insurance. He also obtains a police check every year. Because of this you can rest assured in your entertainment choice.

For those reasons and many more, year after year, his show is the preferred choice for libraries, schools, summer camps, resorts, corporate groups and families. They know they can count on his unmatched professionalism and guaranteed entertainment value.

Magical Pirate Captain Corbin visits McCullochs
X marks the spot for Captain Corbin at McCullochs Costume in London Ontario

If you are looking for more information on this amazing children’s entertainer in London Ontario visit his website at http:www.captaincorbin.com .