- STD - $119.72
- XL - $119.72
Adult Beetlejuice Shrunken Head Costume - Licensed Harry the Hunter Suit
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Burgundy suit jacket with attached white ruffled jabot and bow tie
- Matching burgundy pants with elastic waist
- Inflatable shoulder inserts for shrunken-head illusion
- Wild grey theatrical wig
This Adult Beetlejuice Shrunken Head Costume brings Harry the Hunter — the afterlife call center employee with the comically miniaturized head — straight from the 1988 Tim Burton film to your Halloween party. It's an officially licensed Rubie's product, so you get the screen-accurate deep burgundy suit (not the famous striped version) that fans of the film will instantly recognize.
The optical illusion is brilliant: inflate the shoulder bladders and suddenly your head looks shrunken against oversized shoulders. The burgundy jacket comes with a permanently attached white ruffled jabot and bow tie — no fiddly accessory hunting. Pair it with the included wild grey wig (teased for that electrified undead office worker look) and pale face makeup, and you've nailed one of cinema's most beloved dark-comedy characters.
Perfect For
Halloween Parties & Costume Contests: A guaranteed conversation-starter at any Halloween event — the shrunken-head gag works instantly and the Beetlejuice cult following means you'll be spotted across the room by fellow fans.
1980s Horror-Comedy Themed Nights: Pairs beautifully with other Tim Burton characters (Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas crew, Edward Scissorhands) for group costume themes or decade tribute events.
Convention Cosplay & Film Screenings: Comic cons, horror film festivals, and Beetlejuice anniversary screenings are natural homes for this costume — especially if you're recreating the afterlife waiting room scene with friends.
How to Wear It
Inflate the shoulder inserts fully for maximum shrunken-head effect — most bladders are mouth-blown but double-check the valve type when it arrives. Tease the wig with hairspray or dry shampoo to get that gravity-defying electrified look, and finish with pale foundation plus dark circles under the eyes for the undead office worker aesthetic. Black platform boots (not included) complete the look, or go with chunky black dress shoes.
FAQs
Q: What size should I order?
A: This is an adult standard theatrical cut. Check the size chart for chest and length measurements — the elastic waistband on the pants gives you some flex, but the jacket needs to fit through the shoulders for the illusion to work properly.
Q: How do I inflate the shoulder pieces?
A: Most inflatable costume inserts use balloon-style valves you can blow up by mouth, though a small hand pump speeds things up. Inflate them fully right before wearing — they hold air for several hours but may need a top-up during a long event.
Q: Is this the striped Beetlejuice suit or the burgundy one?
A: This is the burgundy Shrunken Head character suit (Harry the Hunter from the afterlife call center), not Beetlejuice's iconic black-and-white striped outfit. It's a deep-cut reference that true fans will love.
Q: Can I wear this to a non-Halloween event?
A: Absolutely — Tim Burton tribute nights, 1980s costume parties, horror-comedy film screenings, and comic conventions are all fair game. The costume reads clearly even if the audience isn't Halloween-specific.
Care: Spot clean the suit and wig; deflate shoulder inserts and store flat to prevent creasing.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.