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From Vinyl Smocks to 3‑D Printed Masks: How Licensed Characters Shaped Halloween Costumes

The episode traces Ben Cooper’s early vinyl smock line, the rise of comic‑book licensing in the mid‑century, and today’s digital‑age costume market. It shows how commercial shifts—from bulk monster outfits to superhero licenses—have turned Halloween into a living archive of pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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