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, active role play. The company emphasizes durable, easy-care construction and family-friendly designs that support storytelling and cooperative play.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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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.
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A Land Before Mine Deluxe Raptor
Great Pretenders spotlights the A Land Before Mine Deluxe Raptor as a playful kids costume built for imaginative raptor play and dress up. The product post uses discovery tags like #DinosaurCostume and #PlaytimeAdventure to encourage social sharing and creative play.
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Job Fair May 13 2026
Great Pretenders is hosting an in person Job Fair for Creative Education on May 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 704 Mara St Lower Level in Point Edward, Ontario. Bring your resume and meet the team to learn about hands on costume production roles that emphasize attention to detail and teamwork.
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Mermaid kids costumes
Great Pretenders spotlights dreamy mermaid kids costumes as perfect for spring sunshine and summer adventures, highlighting twirl friendly looks that invite imaginative play and backyard splashes. The post uses hashtags for styling ideas and community photos, presenting these outfits as colorful dress up options for sunny day fun.
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Dress-up and accessories sale
Great Pretenders is hosting a one day Dress Up and Accessories Sale on May 9, 2026, promising unbeatable deals on kids costumes and party accessories. Check the store or Great Pretenders social channels for updates and featured offers ahead of the sale.
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Red Triceratops Cuddle Cape
Great Pretenders spotlights the Red Triceratops Cuddle Cape, a plush red cape with golden horns and an adorable dino hood that blends costume charm with cozy softness. It is promoted for imaginative dress up, lounging, and gift giving, with social tags for style inspiration.
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Reversible unicorn dragon cape
Great Pretenders spotlights a reversible unicorn dragon cape that flips from a pastel unicorn into a bold magical dragon, made sparkly and soft for imaginative play. The dual look gives kids twice the costume possibilities for dress up, parties, and creative play.
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Mermaid Glimmer Skirt & Tiara set
The Mermaid Glimmer Skirt and Tiara set from Great Pretenders pairs holographic scales, dreamy tulle fins, and a sparkling tiara in two colourways for dress up and pretend play. Its shimmery textures and tiara make it a striking pick for parties, photos, or everyday imaginative ocean play.
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Social post: Fairy moment
Great Pretenders posted Fairy moment on 2026-04-25, a short whimsical caption celebrating small enchanting moments with emojis and the hashtags #FairyMoment, #EnchantedMoments, and #NaturePlay. It is a shareable social post meant to inspire noticing little delights and to be discoverable via the included tags.
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Summer imaginative play social post
Great Pretenders invites families to a summer filled with knights, castles, and endless imagination, paired with playful emojis and hashtags for costume inspiration. The social post leans into creative dress up and storytelling, encouraging parents to use #ImaginativePlay and #KidsCostumes to find ideas and join the conversation.
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Spring-themed social post about a fairy girl
Great Pretenders shared a spring themed social caption on April 23, 2026 featuring a fairy girl and an invitation to outdoor imaginative play. The brief, dreamy post pairs the caption with hashtags like #SpringVibes and #KidsFashion to help caregivers find playful styling ideas and similar content.
