Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.

Tubac, AZ, March 25, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., has had a stellar first quarter. Despite the economy, sales are up over 60% from last year. Customers don’t just buy costumes, they purchase Tom Arma heirloom designs that have a terrific resale value on auction sites such as eBay. When a style sells out for the season, prices on eBay soar, some selling for over $200.00. Most popular in this bear market is the Tom Arma Signature Collection Bunny. Parents often purchase the bunny for dress up at Easter and reuse the costume for Halloween.

Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., is a family owned and operated company. Tom Arma Signature Collection heirloom quality costumes designed by Tom are enormously popular. Each animal package insert comes with “critter facts” by the National Wildlife Federation®, promoting conservation awareness. 100% of the electricity used to make Tom Arma costumes is offset with Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Certificates, a first in the costume industry.

Tom Arma is the most published baby photographer in the world and remains the only high profile name designer in the crowded costume field.

Available online, in 200 countries through ishop at HalloweenExpress.com and over 250 retail stores nationwide. Visit www.tomarma.com

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