And as part of this we’re already working to fill in some of the gaps that were left by our recent site revamp.

While we work away in the darker recesses of the Halloweenerrific site, why not let us know what cool features you’d like to see on the site in time for Halloween 2013?

Just leave a comment below and you never know, your ideas might be used and loved by our huge readership!

From October 28th – 31st there is some freaky goings on including a ‘screaming’ of Ghostbusters, a scary music quiz and of course some piercing karaoke signing.

If you’ve not visited them before, Lucky voice offers the luxury of having your own private karaoke room, which gives you the privacy that you need to really let yourself go on the microphone.

Check out their website http://www.luckyvoice.com/bars/london-islington/halloween and join in the fun. It will be worth it just to try their ‘Black Widow’ cocktail.

Singing, cocktails and some bewitching experiences (and we don’t mean the girl group!), what’s not to like?

Will the Asda live up to its usual reputation of being one of or favourite places to buy good value halloween goods? Only the results will tell.

Asda Halloween Products 2012

Asda light up Pumpkin

This would probably have been the Pumpkin Mist Maker if we could have gotten our hands on one (it sold out quickly).

This pumpkin lantern takes the stress out of carving. If you’re no good at sculpting your favourite halloween fruit, or if you’re just looking for more, varied decorations to have on display then this battery powered pumpkin is a nice choice.
Moments after being switched on, the lantern light flashes which saves on battery and means that it will outlast most candles. It’s a good size too.

Buy the Light up Pumpkin

Large lantern lights

We’re always on the lookout for new lights. And our household already has an impressive selection of pumpkin or skull shaped lights that change colour.
But this year Asda have stocked something a little different – some lanten lights. They come in two sizes, small and large, the latter being mains power and the ones that we tested.
They’re a good size and feel robust enough, and although I was a little let down that they only have one setting (flashing light) we were generally happy with them and felt that they would be a good addition to any Halloween scene.

Buy the large lantern lights

Sound Activated Skeleton Stake Decorations

Hardly a catchy name, but it says what it does on the box. The skulls come in pairs and are a good size (probably about half the size of a real human skull).
You place them in the ground and then they lie in wait for the next unfortunate victim to wake them with a sound.
Once activated the eyes flash a bright white, and they emit a selection of spooky sounds (at a good volume I might add). They’re likely to give plenty of scares depending on how clever you are at positioning them.
This was one of our favourite products this year.

Buy the Sound Activated Skeleton Stake Decorations

Enchanted Broom

The Enchanted Broom has made a return appearance this year. You could say this is because it ‘cleaned up’ last year… Or there could of course be for more serious reason.
Either way, the broom still has its charms. It’s activated by sound and moves around the place happily playing music and making creepy noises as it goes.
Unfortunately it DOESN’T actually sweep the floor. It’s pretty obvious, but just wanted you to know that.
It is a nice addition to any Halloween party as it really does get about a lot and your guests will be sure to warm to it.
We didn’t feature it in this year’s video (as we featured it last year). In its place, our friend ‘the undertaker’ talks about another product – the decorative crow with glowing red eyes. It’s looks great on a mantlepiece or bookshelf.
Buy the Enchanted Broom

Boris the Butler

Boris the Butler took the number one spot in our Asda Halloween video this year. This is probably because we have a soft spot for animated props (as do most of our readers).
The good things about Boris are that he looks great – of a simialr calibre to last year’s Whilemena Witch. The skin is rubberised and the eyes are very realistic.
Boris’s mouth moves as he talks and he has a bunch of great phrases (as you can see in the video).
Best of all. At the time of writing, there is currently a voucher code which knocks £5 off his price online. Just add it when you have him in your basket. Although you’ll have to get in quick if you want him in time for Halloween…

Boris the Butler voucher code: butler5

Link to Boris: buy him online at Asda Direct: Borris the Butler

There are some not so good things about Boris though. Firstly, like Whilemena he’s pretty small. No where near life sized. So, in essence, he’s a big toy, which is going to stop him from causing any real scares, if that’s what you’re after.
Also, all he does is talk, which is a shame. If he moved a little or his eyes glowed, it would probably make all the difference. That said, he would probably also cost a fair bit more with those features.

The final result

Generally, we were happy with the products that we reviewed this year. Though there was a definite feeling that perhaps one or two more show stopping products would have been nice to get the Asda Halloween shoppers excited. It has been theorised though, that because of the state of the economy, perhaps the demand just isn’t there for these big, fancy, more expensive items.

The best thing you can do is get down to your local store and try out as many as possible. Or of course, you could just watch our video below!

We’ll be back next year with more Asda Halloween news as it breaks…

They problem is that, save a few exceptions, it’s not the same in the UK. So what we need is a way to get those nice Halloween treats from the US over here without having to pay for shipping…
Thankfully there’s a company called Cybercandy that can do all that shipping for you.

Cybercandy has 6 stores across the UK (as well as an online store) and each of them is packed full with treats from the UK, the US and beyond. And there’s a whole host of Halloween themed treats to choose from.

Halloween Treats

Candy corn

If you know anything about traditional American Halloween treats, then you’ll have heard of Candy Corn. Dating back to the 1880′s, it’s surprising that this sweet treat has never had much of an impact over here. That could of course be something to do with the fact that no-one was selling it in the UK (until now).
Cybercandy sells them in 1oz bags which is the perfect size for a taster. Who knows, you might find yourself going back for more (and more).

Candy Cane All Natural Pumpkin Pie

Remember when candy canes were reserved for Christmas? Well no more, because you can now buy these delicious looking crook shaped, pumpkin flavoured treats.
And instead of hanging them from a Christmas tree (that would be odd), why not find a suitable ribcage or a witches nose to fit the purpose?

Hershey’s Kisses Pumpkin Spice

Hershey’s chocolate is kind of a big thing in the US. You may have tasted it yourself when someone went to New York and brought a bag back. You know, it’s that stuff that has a weird taste to it – kinda powdery.
Anyway, I for one have grown to like the Hersheys flavour so I’m looking forward to trying out this ‘pumpkin spice’ variety.
This special edition Halloween treat has a pumpkin shell with a creamy cinnamon centre. With 10oz of chocolate in each pack there’s more than enough for you to share around, although it’s unlikely that you’ll want to.

Halloween Pez Dispensers

Remember Pez? Well they’re still around! Not only are they still busy making sweetie dispensers modelled on our favourite characters, but they’re also making an extra special effort this Halloween.
These limited edition Halloween headed Pez dispensers are sure to prove popular with the little ones. And no doubt it’ll make you feel all nostalgic about the ‘good old days’ too. Best of all, you can frustrate needy trick or treaters by only issuing your treats with your Halloween Pez: “One each now children. Don’t eat it all at once” etc.

Pop Rocks Pumpkin Patch Orange

Sticking to the retro theme, we bring you Pop Rocks. Yup, they still make these too!
They taste good and are fun to eat, though they’re probably not so good for your teeth and aren’t a wise choice if you’re hoping to lurk in the shadows and play Halloween pranks on people (victims will hear you crackling from meters away).
They would be a great addition to any lucky dip or you could even get creative with your cooking and add them to a recipe for added pop (pop rocks coated cupcakes anyone?).

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin

Okay, so Reese’s Pieces aren’t exactly a new thing to you UK. It’s more than likely that you’ve already tried this snack which combines (arguably) the best two flavours known to man – peanut butter and chocolate.
This time though, they’ve gotten into the spirit of things with a custom made pumpkin shaped treat. Whatever you do, don’t try to stick a candle in it.

Trick or Treat Bag

Finally, if you can’t decide between the above sweets (and the many other Halloween treats available on Cybercandy) then a trick or treat bag is a no brainer.

There are four types to choose from, each containing a medley of some of the following:
Candy Corn, Mellocreme Pumpkins, Brach’s Jelly Nougat, Sathers Candy Corn, Goetze Caramel Cremes, Jolly Ranchers, Tootsie Midgees, Squirrel Nut Zippers, marshmallow peanuts, spice gums, good n plenty, wonka runts, pumpkin peeps, pop rocks and other Halloween themed treats.

The prices range from £4.99 to £7.99 a bag and best of all, you get the bag itself, which is perfect to use for some trick or treating – right after you’ve emptied the bag into your swollen belly.

So whether you’re a homesick American looking for comfort or a UK resident who wants to see how the other half (on the other side of the Atlantic that is) lives, Cybercandy (www.cybercandy.co.uk) has a whole heap of Halloween treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Following the successful World Zombie Day that saw thousands of zombie enthusiasts take to the streets in a bid to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness, the clever guys at allfancydress.com have devised a zombie heatmap for use over Halloween.

Now is the time to keep track of the zombulation throughout the UK. The heatmap is driven by sales data of zombie paraphernalia in the last three years at All Fancy Dress, pinpointing the towns and cities with the highest concentration of zombie fanatics.

Is your area caught by zombie fever? The heatmap includes a risk level indicator with areas in green those least populated with the spooky undead. While there is no help for those regions in bright red – all you can do is run for the hills and pray!

If you want to survive the zombie apocalypse this Halloween then why not use the Zombie Invasion microsite’s useful hints and tips including a list of essentials to ensure you don’t become another ‘Flesh Files’ statistic!

Zombies… Everywhere!

We think it’s a really creative idea to pinpoint likeminded zombie fans. Make sure you take a look for your sanity’s sake!

Check out the Zombie Invasion here:
www.zombieinvasion.co.uk