What's Hot For 2008:

Are you ready for Halloween? If not, have no fear. There is still time, and we’ve got your costume! The 2008 season costume lineup at BuyCostumes.com will set you up and put you at the top of the Halloween celebration! And if you’re looking for some good costume ideas, look no further. For starters, 2008 has been a very big year for movies, and having said that, we warmly welcome back two of our favorite heroes that are sure to add excitement, romance, passion, drama, and humor to every scene: Batman, The Dark Knight and Indiana Jones! Want to impress your friends with the ultimate in silver screen authenticity? Try our Batman Dark Knight Grand Heritage costume! You won’t find a closer match to the one worn in the movie. But if it’s a slightly more casual Batman suit you’re seeking, we have that, too. With over 15 different Batman costumes to choose from for both adults and children, you will be sure to find one that is just right for you. Or, if you’d rather be bad, then perhaps The Joker is more your style. Famous friends and enemies of Batman, not to mention accessories, galore, are all available at BuyCostumes.com!

If you’re more the high adventure type, then be sure to check out the Indiana Jones Deluxe costumes for adults and children! And where would Indy be without Mutt? Not just along for the ride; Indiana’s son, Mutt, has brought a new spark to the old gem, and you can be sure that Mutt will be one hot item this year! And once again, it doesn’t simply stop at costumes. If you’re going to be Indy or Mutt, you’ll need things such as whips, satchels, and weapons! You’ll find them on our site.

Other sure-fire winners of 2008 are the ever-spectacular Transformers, and absolutely anything Star Wars—Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo and many more are all hot and in-style, since 1977!

For girls, old favorites are the new favorites again! Mermaids and princesses, from Disney’s Ariel to Cinderella are popular year after year. For boys and girls of all ages (and that means adults, too), all superheroes are smash-hits from The Incredible Hulk to the Amazing Spider-Man and loads of others.

Another top choice of men, women and children—and even dogs—is the pirate costume! Why? Because being a pirate is one heck of a good time! We have literally hundreds of items to choose from in this category from cutlasses to eye patches, and from Davy Jones Deluxe to Ship Wreck Sally, the pirate world is your oyster! Say it with us, “Arrrghhh!”

Now, for all the ladies who are looking to spice things up—we know who is really bringing sexy back! That’s right; us girls (sorry, J.T.)! Because we know that truth is, Sexy just don’t go out o’ style. Some of this year’s hottest numbers include: Racy Robin Hood, Dark Heart Queen, Sexy Princess Leia, Vixen Pirate Wench, and Alice Wonder Place. And so who do you call for a good time? You got it; BuyCostumes.com, Baby!

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ARRR! One day is not enough!

BuyCostumes.com announces

Talk Like a Pirate WEEK - A Swashbucklin’ Celebration!

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Friday, September 19^th, and BuyCostumes.com will be on board with our 1^st Annual Talk Like a Pirate Day Video Contest!

Friday, September 12^th through Monday September 22nd!

· Enter to win the Talk like a Pirate Day Video Contest for a grand prize of $500 dollars!

· Two runners up will receive a free costume (value up to $50)!

· Entries will be taken between Sept 12th and Sept 22nd, 2008.

· Winners will be determined by the motley crew at BuyCostumes.com (our Marketing Department).

…And in the meantime, explore our site for dazzling costumes of every size and sort! And when it comes to pirate gear, we’ve got the best of the best from Pirates of the Caribbean™ to Zombie Pirates costumes, pirate jewelry, cutlasses, pistols, coins, and much, much more!

For contest rules, click here.

And stay tuned, if ye know what’s good fer ya!

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Mix It Up!

Halloween ’08 is almost here! Celebrate this year by putting a new spin on an old favorite. What if Michael Myers were suddenly Super-Michael Myers? It can be easily done when you shop BuyCostumes.com! Just combine the Superman Deluxe Adult Costume with one of our fantastic Michael Myers Masks.

And here’s an idea for the ladies: you and your friends could take one of our sweet and sexy ensembles, like the Strawberry Doll Costume or Blueberry Girl Costume, and give it a sci-fi twist with the Super Deluxe Darth Vader Mask along with a Darth Vader FX Lightsaber, or try the Alien vs. Predator Deluxe Predalien Mask. How about a George Washington Costume with a Super Fro Wig? Maybe Elvis had a secret desire to dress like Marilyn Monroe... who knows? And political masks? We’ve got them!

You get the idea… Let your imagination guide you to creating the sexiest-funniest-scariest-whatever-you-want, ever, and have the time of your life!

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Baby's First Halloween

• Now that I’m a mom it’s time to start documenting all of my daughter’s firsts; her first smile, first tooth, first steps, and all of her first holidays, including her first Halloween. Now I know that she’s way too young to go trick-or-treating (not that her Daddy won’t put her in a Halloween costume, take her around in the stroller and collect the candy for himself) but it is her first Halloween; if nothing else it’s a photo opportunity for her baby book. What kind of mom would I be if she didn’t have a picture in her baby book of her dressed up in some adorable little costume celebrating her 1st Halloween? Especially since I work for BuyCostumes.com, the internet’s largest Halloween retailer!
  
  So now the search for the perfect first Halloween costume begins. It’s too bad Halloween is only 1 day. There are too many infant costumes to choose from... I have the costume selection narrowed down to these:
  
  New Infant Costumes - Poodle Skirt Infant Costume
  Animal Costumes - Lil Ducky Elite Collection Infant Costume
  Classic Costumes - Raggedy Ann Bunting Costume
  Licensed Halloween Costumes – Baby Minnie Mouse Costume
  Traditional Halloween Costumes – Lil Pumpkin Pie Infant Costume
  
  Matching Mommy Daughter Costumes – Little Bo Peep Adult Fairytale Classics Costume and Pink Lamb Infant Costume.
  
  Family Themed Costumes – Ketchup Costume, Mustard Costume, and Hot Dog Bunting Costume.

Now all we have to do is choose from this amazing selection. Maybe I’ll see which Halloween costume Daddy and Grandma like best.

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Largest Online Costume Retailer and Party Retailer Merge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Karen Van Ert 262 901-2000 X109

Milwaukee, WI September 2008

BUYSEASONS, Inc. and Celebrate Express Inc. combine forces to create the #1 direct retailer of party supplies and costumes.

BUYSEASONS’ parent company, Liberty Media Corporation successfully completed the acquisition of Celebrate Express today. Celebrate Express will now be combined with BUYSEASONS, Inc. “This is a great day for our employees, our vendors and our customers,” commented Jalem Getz, BUYSEASONS’ CEO. “We have spent the last two months working with and getting to know Celebrate Express’ employees, and I would like to officially welcome them into the BUYSEASONS family and thank them for their dedication and hard work while we went through the acquisition process. Now that the transaction is complete we will begin working as a unified team to reenergize our fantastic retail brands”.

BUYSEASONS’ retail brand BuyCostumes.com has led the online market for costumes and Halloween products since 1999. Birthday Express has had similar success in the children’s birthday party supplies market since its inception in 1994, which BUYSEASONS intends to leverage. “We look forward to getting back to the key value proposition established by Mike and Jan Jewell, the founders of Celebrate Express; helping busy parents celebrate the special moments in their children’s lives,” Mr. Getz added.

About BUYSEASONS, Inc.
Founded in 1999 as an Internet specialty retailer, BUYSEASONS' flagship brand, BuyCostumes.com, is the leading online-only retailer of costumes and costume accessories. BUYSEASONS offers one of the largest assortments of costumes and party supplies for adults and children at any single location -- online or offline. In addition, BUYSEASONS operates a private-label drop ship program for other Internet retailers looking to cash in on the fast growing costume and party supplies markets. BUYSEASONS, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA).

About Celebrate Express, Inc.
Celebrate Express is a leading online and catalog retailer of celebration products for families. The company currently operates two brands: Birthday Express markets children's party products, and Costume Express markets costumes and accessories. The company utilizes its branded website Celebrateexpress.com, complemented by its branded catalogs, to offer products as complete coordinated solutions. Celebrate Express’ goal is to help families celebrate the special moments in their lives.

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Animal Planet Costumes

We at BuyCostumes.com are proud to annouce that our Animal Planet costumes are in! Animal Planet is known for making a difference in the lives of animals worldwide and for this we are honored for this partnership. With another very well-known brand, we are excited to bring our customers something truly unique. This brand will fit into our reputation for selling “must-have” exclusive lines of costumes since the Animal Planet costumes will be some of the most sought after children’s costumes this Halloween. These costumes include some of the world’s rarest animals and are intended to highlight their imperiled status.

“Animal Planet’s wildlife-focused programming enlightens and inspires kids and their families, and raises the awareness of endangered species,” said Patrick Gates, president and general manager, Discovery Commerce. “Our partnership with BuyCostumes.com continues this mission by helping even the littlest animal lovers start to learn about animal conservation.”

The animals selected for this year’s launch include some of the lesser-known wild animals made famous by Animal Planet’s television programs. Meerkat Manor, for example, is the inspiration for the Collector’s Edition Animal Planet Meerkat Costume that will be available in both infant and toddler sizes. The Ring Tailed Lemur, introduced to the world through the program Lemur Kingdom, will be another crowd pleasing kid’s costume this Halloween. Tiger, Monkey, and Sea Otter Collector’s Edition Animal Planet Costumes will also be available at BuyCostumes.com and other select retail partners. Of these, the Tiger, Sea Otter, and Ring Tailed Lemur are listed among a number of endangered species lists.

Lori Joory, BuyCostumes.com’s Designer and two-time Ernie Award Winner for children’s wear design, prides herself on combining a notable brand, high end fabrics and the finest detailing. According to Ms. Joory, “These costumes will have kids roaring in anticipation for all hallow’s eve.”

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