Top 10 Halloween Costumes 2008

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.)

10. (Adult) Angel

9. (Adult) Ghost

8. (Adult) Political

7. (Adult) Batman

6. (Adult) Nurse

5. (Adult) Fairy

4. (Adult) Cat

3. (Adult) Vampire

2. (Adult) Pirate

1. (Adult) Witch

10. (Child) Athlete

9. (Child) Disney Princess

8. (Child) Batman

7. (Child) Pumpkin

6. (Child) Star Wars Character

5. (Child) Pirate

4. (Child) Spider-Man

3. (Child) Hannah Montana

2. (Child) Witch

1. (Child) Princess


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