Top 5 Most Popular Mascot Accessories
Want an extra way to make your mascot stand out? Add a mascot accessories for a fun way to add some personality and flair to your mascot!
Custom mascot costumes can be a great way to take your brand to a new level. They can support your organization by attending trade shows, sports games, schools, and make a big impact on social media. After a bit of research online, you’ve probably noticed that some mascot costumes are only a few hundred dollars, while others are several thousand dollars. That’s a pretty big price gap! So why should your brand invest $6,500 – $8,500+ in an American-made mascot instead of settling for a generic $500 – $2,000 costume? Custom mascots are designed with lasting value in mind. Each custom mascot is designed for maximum performance, built to stand out, and made to leave a lasting impression on your audience. Mass-produced mascots just don’t look and feel the same way. That’s why we wrote this blog, we want the public to see custom mascots as an investment in your audience AND your brand! So without further ado, lets look at 6 reasons why you should buy a custom mascot.
Think of a mascot as a way to personify your brand. There is no substitute for the amount of customer interaction and experience a mascot can provide. The ability to physically connect with an audience is a longer lasting brand impression than just viewing a TV commercial. If you’re looking for ideas on what to base your mascot on, consider your brand’s history. Perhaps your mascot character played a part in how your organization came to be. This is a great opportunity to showcase your brand’s identity. After all, a custom mascot with meaning adds an image to your organization that a logo itself cannot. If you’re having issues coming up with some mascot ideas, there’s no need to worry. We have a blog that’s perfect for you!
A mascot builds brand relationships. Think about it- when alumni recall their school days, they rarely forget their mascot. One of the main purposes of a mascot is to strengthen both internal and external relationships. Internally, having a custom mascot character can make a workplace more welcoming and exciting. Externally, a mascot’s meaning to the public can include having a friendly and silly character to interact with at events. No matter someone’s age, nothing beats giving a custom mascot a high five or a hug! We invite you to read some of our customer stories, they’ll give you a real life example of the influence a custom mascot can have on a brand’s customers.
When you purchase a custom mascot costume, you are able to design it to your liking. You likely already have a design or logo for your company, so you will want your mascot to be the same. You will be able to add your own logos and color match to your company’s colors. You can customize materials, outfits, gloves, feet, and more. Custom mascot costumes make your mascot unique and special to your organization, so you can be sure that your brand’s values are represented accurately. You also get the opportunity to add mascot accessories. Designing a knight mascot costume? Order a shield or sword. Need a fun gimmick for your character? Get a purse or baseball bat! Is your mascot going to attend a lot of community appearances? Order different outfits to show off every time. The options are limitless and can elevate your character’s personality. Mascot accessories are great for brand-building and can make your custom mascot more fun.
Custom mascot costumes are hand-sewn by professionals with the highest quality materials. Generic mascot heads typically only have one material option available, meaning you may not receive the exact level of facial detail you’d like. Custom mascot heads have different material options available, depending on the functionality of your mascot. Generic mascots are typically made with cheap snaps and zippers that will get stuck or break easily. Custom mascots are hand-stitched to ensure the costume stays together and they use zippers that won’t get stuck. Utilizing the best materials possible extends the life of your mascot and will allow your brand to provide excellent entertainment for years to come.
You can of course buy a mass-produced mascot costume from a big box store or over an internet marketplace. In fact, in the short-run, it’ll probably save you some money! But if you plan to use this mascot costume repeatedly, eventually you’re going to see some problems. Not only are these mass-produced costumes limited in customizability, they are usually lower quality in terms of stitching and materials. As a result, they fall apart much quicker, and may not be the easiest to clean and maintain. If you ever have to look for aftermarket support for these issues, you’re going to have a rough time. Think of a custom mascot as an investment, it does take starting capital to buy in, but in the long-run it ends up paying off. Doubly so if you have an effective mascot marketing strategy behind it. By investing in a custom mascot, you are investing in priceless connections and are opening the door to a new method of marketing.
Since you probably don’t buy mascot costumes often, you are going to have questions about a lot of things, and your mascot consultant will have answers. From the moment you request a quote on a custom mascot maker’s site, your consultant will be very involved and will provide a high level of communication. They will be dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest quality costume and help you meet your brand’s standards. They will follow-up on every detail and bring up things you probably wouldn’t think about, such as foot length, cooling fans, and more. The consultant will likely provide additional care or cleaning guides, making your mascot costume last. The sales process for a custom mascot costume may be a little longer than one for a generic costume, but you will receive the highest level of attention and arrive at a design you will love.
Custom mascot costumes can fall on the pricier side, but with high quality materials, a tailored fit, all the customization, and additional mascot accessories, the investment is worth it. Your mascot will be a reflection of your brand that you will have for years to come.
Struggling to come up with the funds to purchase a custom mascot costume? Check out our blog on fundraising to cover the cost! Or if you’re looking for even more information, check out our blog on mascot pricing, or effective mascot marketing strategy.
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