(Beijing Today)
Updated: 2007-01-22 16:33

Every little boy who watched Superman and every little girl who watched Catwoman all have one thing in common: the desire to pull on some spandex and turn into a superhero! Who knew those crazy childhood fantasies would be acted out in adulthood...

Kikyo's costume

Kikyo is one of the main characters in the anime InuYasha. As a powerful witch in feudal Japan, she was great at killing monsters with her bow. She lived a lonely life after her lover fell in love with another girl who looked identical to her. All her passion and elegance is captured in this red hakama and white haori. Maybe wearing this will draw the boys' eyes.

Available: 135 5260 5962 for orders
Price: 180 yuan

Harry Potter wand

Isn't this just a stick? I'm sure I can make you one if you want. I mean, 98 yuan for stick! This is like robbery! Yes, I know it's a 'wand', not a stick, but out of Hogwarts, they're practically the same thing!

Available: B/2, 77 Street, Xidan, Xicheng
Price: 98 yuan

Gryffindor scarf

This has the coat-of-arms for the House of Gryffindor at Hogwarts. It was constructed by printing the emblem on transfer paper, transferring it to a scrap of white fabric, cutting it out, doing a satin stitch around the edge, and then sewing it onto the scarf by hand. But don't think wearing the "Harry Potter Scarf" alone is enough for you to be able to cast magic. You're only a "muggle" in real world.

Available: F5, Zhongyou Shopping Center, No 178 Xidan Bei Dajie, Xicheng
Price: 68 yuan

Geta

For hardcore anime fans, geta are very important...for 'becoming a woman!' Just imagine... it doesn't quite match up when you see a lady strolling down the street in a kimono and stttos! I'm telling you, "beauty fighters" would never be caught dead in that. Planning to dress likamiya Kaoru? Well you'll need geta. Even if you don't go all out, they still make nice sandals for summer time. When te handsome boys from school drop by, they'll think you're nice and submissive.

Available: Dragon (Long Yi Yuan Chuang), No 67 Guozijian Jie, Dongcheng
Price: 95 yuan per pair

Silk fan

In Tang Dynasty, only aristocrats were allowed to have silk fans. Though it's not real silk, you can still pretend to be an aristocrat like Prince Hong who uses a fan to kill his enemies inThe Story of Great Tang Dynasty. The best part about this fan is it's really cheap-only 10 yuan! You could hardly buy a piece of silk so cheap in Tang Dynasty.

Available: B/1, Soshow, No 40 Chongwenmen Wai Dajie, Chongwen
Price: 10 yuan

Star Wars

Anakin Skywalker FX Lightsaber Episode III

This is an official reproduction of Anakin Skywalker's lihtsaber from Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! The bright blue blade ignites with realistic power-up and power-down effects. If you're wondering how it lights up, it's by using three AA batters – but don't expect the store to provide them.

Available: hotmovieprops.com
Price: US$118.99  

Hero necklace

The heroes in the necklace will protect you from being hurt. The next time you meet some bad guys, you can hold it and shout, "Great power, make up!"to turn into a magical girl with fantastic powers. Imagination is fun.

Available: Dragon (Long Yi Yuan Chuang), No 67 Guozijian Jie, Dongcheng
Price: 38 yuan