Great Pretenders
Great Pretenders is a Sarnia-Lambton maker and retailer of high-quality pretend play costumes, dress-up outfits, accessories, and themed play sets for babies, toddlers, and young children. Their handcrafted, play-ready pieces include twirl dresses, capes, creature tails and wings, plush backpacks, and safe EVA swords and shields designed to encourage imaginative and active role play. The brand emphasizes durable, easy-care construction and family-friendly designs, and regularly offers seasonal collections, promotions, and warehouse sale events.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Ghost Poncho
Great Pretenders spotlights the Ghost Poncho, a cute cozy layering piece made in Canada and designed for chilly October days. It is presented as an easy, kid friendly costume alternative that doubles as a playful fall layer for trick or treating and seasonal outings.
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Halloween reminder and costume encouragement (Oct 18, 2026)
Great Pretenders sends a playful Halloween reminder on October 18, 2026, encouraging you to pick out a costume and embrace a night of fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic. Use this nudge to finalize accessories, try on options, or plan a quick DIY before the big night.
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Twilight Enchantress Cloak
Great Pretenders introduces the Twilight Enchantress Cloak, a lightweight and dreamy costume piece made for moonlit adventures, spell casting, and make believe. The playful design is highlighted in the brand post tagged #HalloweenCostume and #KidsCostumes, making it a timely pick for seasonal dress up.
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Monster Mash Two-Piece Set
Great Pretenders’ Monster Mash Two-Piece Set is a comfy, Halloween ready outfit for kids, featuring a stretchy waistband, easy Velcro jacket, and glow-in-the-dark stitches for spooky nighttime fun. The pajama-like feel and simple closure make it ideal for busy parents getting little monsters ready for trick or treating.
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Big Bad Wolf Vest
Great Pretenders spotlights the Big Bad Wolf Vest as a bestselling, easy to layer costume piece that is comfy for spooky adventures. A five star review from a customer named Bari praises the vest for quality and hood fit, noting many compliments at a trunk or treat.
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Glam Ghost Skirt
The Glam Ghost Skirt from Great Pretenders pairs sparkly little ghosts with layers of soft grey tulle and a sweet pink waistband for Halloween parties, trick or treating, and plenty of twirling. This seasonal kids skirt blends spooky charm with playful sparkle, making it an easy pick for dress up and costume moments.
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Group Halloween costumes
Great Pretenders is promoting group Halloween costumes for kids, encouraging families to match or mix looks for a coordinated crew. The post highlights magical and spooky favorites and directs shoppers to the brand website to browse sets and styling options for the season.
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Twilight Enchantress Gown
The Twilight Enchantress Gown from Great Pretenders is a celestial dress up piece with twinkling golden stars, constellation motifs, soft velvet sleeves, and a twirly ombré skirt that fades from twilight purple to blush pink. Pair it with the Twilight Enchantress Cloak for a complete magical look designed for imaginative play and memorable twirls.
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Rockstar Warrior costume
The Rockstar Warrior costume from Great Pretenders outfits kids with a bold mix of rocker style and warrior flair, ideal for Halloween or a living room concert. The promotion emphasizes imaginative play and stage ready fun, making it a versatile pick for costumes and performances.
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Seasonal Halloween costume collection
Great Pretenders has curated a Seasonal Halloween costume collection for Ontario, focusing on capes, full-length gowns, and long-sleeved costumes that are easy to layer for chilly fall evenings. Visit their website to browse the collection and find warm, child friendly costumes for trick or treating this spooky season.
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Concert Queen Dress
Great Pretenders introduces the Concert Queen Dress, a new kids dress covered in iridescent sequins and built for endless twirls. The announcement highlights performance ready sparkle and playful design, aimed at little singers and dancers looking for a show stopping outfit.
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Royal Fairy Princess Skirt Set
Great Pretenders presents the Royal Fairy Princess Skirt Set, a dress up bundle with a sparkling skirt, shimmering fairy wings, and a magical wand available in Pink and Purple. The set is tailored for twirls and imaginative play, making it an easy pick for gifting or everyday make believe.
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Illustrations to dresses social post
Great Pretenders posted a visual transformation on July 15, 2026, showing illustrations turned into finished dresses with a swipe to reveal the final looks. The short, image driven post highlights design evolution, fabric details, and accessory styling to inspire costume lovers and makers.
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Eras Dress — new gold colour
Great Pretenders has released the Eras Dress in a new gold colour, announced on June 30, 2026. This fan favourite gains a sparkling metallic finish that is perfect for kids who love to stand out, with hashtags for styling inspiration across social channels.
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Sir Wolfheart Tunic, Cape & Crown Set
Great Pretenders showcases the Sir Wolfheart Tunic, Cape & Crown Set, a metallic silver, fur trimmed costume with a flowing cape and matching crown designed for imaginative play. The set is promoted for heroic quests and creative play, and was published by Great Pretenders on 2026-06-26.
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mermalicious tutu
Great Pretenders shares the mermalicious tutu, a seashell and pearl trimmed mermaid skirt ideal for dress up and summer play. The social post highlights sparkling starfish and mermaid magic, positioning the tutu as a playful summer outfit choice.
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Butterfly Bliss Dress
Great Pretenders spotlights the Butterfly Bliss Dress with matching wings in two colours, peach and hot pink, as a playful summer costume option. The short announcement invites you to pick your favourite colour and enjoy an easy, coordinated look for dress up.
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Birthday celebration post for Mielle
Great Pretenders posted a cheerful birthday greeting for Mielle on 2026-06-17, signed by Arielle Ben and tagged with #princess, #frozen, and #dressup. The short social message highlights a Frozen inspired dress up and playful pretend play theme, a warm nod to families who follow the organization.
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EVA swords and shields
Great Pretenders showcases EVA swords and shields made to be flexible, lightweight, and safe, available in 10 plus vibrant colours for imaginative play. These foam play weapons are geared toward active pretend adventures and easy movement, making them a family friendly option for kids who love role play.
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Cutie Kitty Backpack
The Cutie Kitty Backpack from Great Pretenders is a plush, wearable companion with soft fur, sweet green eyes, and tiny paws, promoted for kitty lovers and cute accessories fans. The post highlights its dual role as a backpack and cuddle buddy and uses social tags to reach interested shoppers.
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Kids in dinosaur vests playing pretend in backyard
A Great Pretenders post captures two children in dinosaur vests transforming a backyard into a Jurassic playground through stomps, roars, and imaginative play on May 21, 2026. The moment highlights how simple costumes and outdoor space encourage active, creative play for kids.
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Imaginative play promotional post
Great Pretenders posts a playful imaginative play prompt highlighting fairy tale battles and unicorn powered missions, paired with hashtags like #FairyTaleAdventure and #KidsImagination to inspire parents and educators. The social copy is designed for quick sharing and to spark creative storytelling during play time.
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Confetti sparkle soft pink dress
Great Pretenders spotlights the Confetti sparkle soft pink dress, a twirl ready piece with soft layered fabric, shimmering confetti sparkle, and delicate bow details. The post highlights playful, party ready styling and includes hashtags for inspiration and community sharing.
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Fairy outfit for outdoor adventures
Great Pretenders highlights a fairy outfit positioned for outdoor adventures this season, tagged with #OutdoorFun and #AdventureFashion. The post frames the outfit as an adventure friendly, whimsical choice for imaginative outdoor play; check Great Pretenders channels for sizing and purchase details.
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Annual yard sale
Great Pretenders invites you to their annual yard sale on Saturday, May 9 from 7 AM to 3 PM at 714 Lite St in Point Edward, inside their warehouse. Stop by to meet the Great Pretenders giraffe, shop a wide selection of warehouse finds, and support a local community event.
