Top 10 Halloween Costumes 2008

Photo: AP | Graphic: CNBC.com According to the National Retail Federation’s 2008 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, total Halloween spending for 2008 is estimated to reach $5.77 billion. And it's not just for the tykes. An estimated 51.8 million adults plan to sport some sort of costume for the big night. Click ahead to see the ten most popular costumes for adults and children this season(The poll of 8,167 consumers was conducted from September 2-9, 2008.)

Graphic: CNBC.com 10. (Adult) Angel

Graphic: CNBC.com 9. (Adult) Ghost

Graphic: CNBC.com 8. (Adult) Political

Graphic: CNBC.com 7. (Adult) Batman

Graphic: CNBC.com 6. (Adult) Nurse

Graphic: CNBC.com 5. (Adult) Fairy

Graphic: CNBC.com 4. (Adult) Cat

Graphic: CNBC.com 3. (Adult) Vampire

Graphic: CNBC.com 2. (Adult) Pirate

Graphic: CNBC.com 1. (Adult) Witch

Graphic: CNBC.com 10. (Child) Athlete

Graphic: CNBC.com 9. (Child) Disney Princess

Graphic: CNBC.com 8. (Child) Batman

Graphic: CNBC.com 7. (Child) Pumpkin

Graphic: CNBC.com 6. (Child) Star Wars Character

Graphic: CNBC.com 5. (Child) Pirate

Graphic: CNBC.com 4. (Child) Spider-Man

Graphic: CNBC.com 3. (Child) Hannah Montana

Graphic: CNBC.com 2. (Child) Witch

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