dj snow Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 From Feb. 23 through 26 this year, Transworld Exhibits hosts the Halloween Costume & Party Show in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. People in the party supply and costume business come from all around the world to see what's new. Also held concurrently is the Haunt & Attractions Show, which is probably of more interest to readers here. It's exactly what you'd expect: everything you need to put together a haunted attraction in one place. I brought a camera and am pleased to share these photos with you. After that little exhibit, of course I was feeling a little hungry. And a classic Chicago way to cure that was mere steps away: Superdawg! Mmm. What a way to end the trip! See you next time, Chicago! ...to toe. You could look at him from head... Behind the curtain they had an actual human body, cut into cross-sections. Delightful! Back at the airport on my way home, I found this! Of course I had to accept the invitation. Finally, here's a tried-and-true old favorite: The exploding toilet! For instance, this sort of flying dragon thing. It was very impressive! Also featured was "The Dark Zone." Here, one can find the most elaborate props on display under show lighting. This seemed to be "Dead Animal Corner." Appetizing! These guys will happily satisfy your every skeleton need. Not only did they have the things you'd expect to see (masks, etc.), they also had more basic elements such as show lighting, pneumatic parts, and so on. Look familiar to anyone? "So what's your favorite part of the show, sir?" "Well, to be honest, I'm kind of torn." For instance, this fellow. Upstairs is where all the Haunted Attractions stuff was. Corpses as far as the eye can see! There were lots of "sexy" costumes on display. You know what that means: T&A!! (I made that rhyme for your enjoyment.) Most of the space was taken by the Halloween, Costume and Party show exhibitors. For example, this balloon vendor. Here it is in all its glory: Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Wow that looked like a lot of fun. Good luck with your haunt stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmom Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for the great pics. That did look like fun. I've always wanted to put together a haunted house. And I loved the captions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 LOL.. I like the food picture after the sliced open person.. nicee.. I went to the Orlando Science Center to check out the "Our Bodies: The Universe Within" exhibit and I thought it was amazing and really interesting... definately worth checking out if it comes near you. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Sweet! My friends dad who owns a haunt here in Michigan was going to this. And isnt that giant troll in Wisconsin Dells? I could have swore i saw him in a shop downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnewton34 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Holy Crap! It's Castle Grayskull from He-Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Nice pictures, some of the costumes look pretty cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 That would explain why I saw an SUV with some weird haunted.com address on I90 yesterday. I live 10 minutes from Superdawg and I never go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 BGE used the giant troll in their train station during Howl-o-Scream. He talks, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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