Great Pretenders

Great Pretenders

📍 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Great Pretenders is a Sarnia, Ontario-based Canadian childrenswear and pretend-play brand creating whimsical, high-quality dress-up costumes, accessories, and kid-friendly cosmetics — from washable costumes, plush backpacks, and shareable jewelry to biodegradable glitter — designed to spark imaginative play, family gifting, and creative content moments for children and caregivers.

🕰️ Organization Hours:

Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026

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Claw clip set

Great Pretenders' Claw clip set is a six piece collection of playful cat and dog designs meant for ponytails, buns, and everyday hairstyles. The March 14 listing highlights cute, everyday styling but does not list price or purchase details, so check Great Pretenders for availability.

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Super-Duper Tutu, Cape & Mask Set

Great Pretenders introduces the Super-Duper Tutu, Cape & Mask Set, a coordinated costume with a shimmering cape, starry twirl worthy tutu, and matching eye mask available in four colourways. The set is aimed at little heroes who love dress up and imaginative play, described in the brand announcement published March 12, 2026.

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Potion Kits

Great Pretenders' Potion Kits offer hands on mixing and fizzing play with spell books, charms, and stickers to encourage sensory and imaginative play. Published March 9, 2026, the kits are framed as a creative, slightly messy option for home play or small group activities that spark storytelling and tactile exploration.

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Mermalicious Dress with Tail

The Mermalicious Dress with Tail from Great Pretenders is a shimmery mermaid costume for kids featuring a metallic brocade bodice, ombré rainbow threads, and laser-cut roses with golden leaves, paired with a flowing sea-blue skirt and a textured tail with a golden fin. Published on 2026-03-08, the product is promoted for fantasy dress up and costume occasions with multiple themed hashtags. Check Great Pretenders for current availability and details.

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Antique Princess Gown

Great Pretenders showcases the Antique Princess Gown, a softly shimmering pink taffeta dress with graceful capped sleeves that is designed to twirl and shine. The listing frames it as a forever favorite for dress up, costume events, and magical moments, though pricing and purchase links were not provided in the original information.

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Butterfly Bliss Dress

Great Pretenders spotlights the Butterfly Bliss Dress, a glittering tulle outfit paired with matching wings for birthday celebrations and magical performances. The product emphasizes all-over sparkle and delicate butterfly details, making it ideal for dress up play and gifting.

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Galaxy Invader Jacket

Great Pretenders' Galaxy Invader Jacket turns kids into lovable cosmic creatures with neon green shine, wiggly tentacles, and an alien hood. Published on 2026-03-02, the jacket is described as kids outerwear and an alien costume designed to spark pretend play and creative adventures.

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Velvet Collection

Great Pretenders presents the Velvet Collection, a kids gown line featuring plush velvet bodices and long sleeves that add warmth while keeping a fairytale look. The pieces are framed for carnival costumes and dress up, with social discovery tags to help parents find them online.

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Green Dragon EVA Shield and Matching Sword

Great Pretenders introduced the Green Dragon EVA Shield with a matching sword on 2026-02-27, a coordinated lightweight EVA foam set promoted for safe dragon themed roleplay. The announcement highlights imaginative play and safety, though no price or direct purchase link was provided in the source.

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3 piece Arabian Princess set

Great Pretenders is featuring a 3 piece Arabian Princess set that includes flowy satin pants, sparkling tulle layers, and an emerald accented headpiece, promoted as a customer favorite for imaginative play. The listing highlights storybook styling and party use, but does not include price or a purchase link.

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Rainbow Fairy Dress with Wings

Great Pretenders features the Rainbow Fairy Dress with Wings, a comfortable kids costume with rainbow sequins, shimmery organza petals, and a glitter free, machine washable design for easy twirl worthy play. The product is promoted for pretend play and family friendly dress up, with copy emphasizing a soft fit for endless twirls.

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Mermazing Mermaid Hair Braid

Great Pretenders presents the Mermazing Mermaid Hair Braid, a clip on accessory with a flowing ombré braid in dreamy blues, purples, and pinks topped with seashell treasures. It is designed for quick costume transformations and play, promoted with #Mermazing and #SeaPrincess to emphasize mermaid styling.

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Knight costume

Great Pretenders is featuring a children's Knight costume with long sleeves, regal detailing, and a dramatic velour cape to keep imaginative play going on chilly days. The post emphasizes weather appropriate design and points parents to the product hashtags for styling and customer photos.

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Butterfly Bliss Dress

Great Pretenders highlights the Butterfly Bliss Dress, a kids fashion piece with a shimmering glitter kissed bodice and airy tulle layers decorated with tiny blue and pink butterflies. The social post frames it as a playful dress up favorite using hashtags #ButterflyBliss, #KidsFashion, and #DressUpFun; price and purchase details were not provided.

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Grandasaurus T-Rex Cape

Great Pretenders teased the Grandasaurus T Rex Cape on social media on 2026-02-17, pitching a playful dinosaur cape for preschool dress up and pretend play. The post leans into a prehistoric adventure theme with hashtags like #dino and #pretendplay, while price and purchase details are not provided in the original post.

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Pirate Hook Toy

Great Pretenders is showcasing a Pirate Hook Toy made from soft EVA foam with a lightweight design and a sturdy handle for comfortable pretend play. The post highlights imaginative play and child friendly safety with hashtags like #PirateAdventure and #KidsImagination, making this a natural costume accessory or gift idea; no price or retailer information was provided in the original listing.

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Reversible Dragon/Knight Cape

Great Pretenders is promoting a parent approved Reversible Dragon/Knight Cape that flips from dragon to knight to fuel imaginative play. The single cape offers two looks in one, making it an easy pick for dress up time; no price or ordering details were given in the original listing published on 2026-02-11.

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Princess Dress Collection

Great Pretenders posted about a princess dress / fairytale dress collection for kids framed as magical dress-up moments, emphasizing twirls and themed princess play with related hashtags.

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Rainbow Sherbet Sparkle Dress

Great Pretenders posted the Rainbow Sherbet Sparkle Dress on 2026-02-09 — a whimsical kids' dress with iridescent sequins, soft pink puff sleeves, and a hidden rainbow tulle surprise designed for twirling and imaginative play. No price or purchase link was provided.

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Plush pink fanny pack

Great Pretenders published a product highlight for a plush pink fanny pack for kids on 2026-02-08, noting multiple compartments, an adjustable strap, plush material, and easy-to-clean construction for holding small treasures.

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Cutie Kitty Backpack

Great Pretenders announced the NEW Cutie Kitty Backpack (published 2026-02-07), a cute plush backpack with soft fabric, green eyes, perky ears and tiny paws and legs designed as an irresistibly huggable adventure companion for children and gift buyers.

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Biodegradable glitter

Great Pretenders offers a biodegradable glitter for hair, face, and body that’s easy to apply, gentle on skin, safe for children, and planet-friendly — pitched for dress up, dance, festivals, and everyday magic (published 2026-02-06).

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Lula and Tilda Nail Polish

Great Pretenders highlights Lula and Tilda Nail Polish as a kid-friendly Valentine’s gift — vibrant, quick-drying, washable, non-toxic, and vegan — announced on 2026-02-05.

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Tear & Share jewelry

Great Pretenders’ Tear & Share jewelry is a kids-focused, shareable jewelry collection promoted as a way to celebrate friendship and close bonds (published on 2026-02-04).

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Birthday Dresses for Little Princesses

Great Pretenders offers enchanting birthday dresses designed for little princesses, perfect for making any birthday celebration magical.

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