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Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume vs Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume

Buy the Dr. Seuss Deluxe if you want a full mask and the classic Jim Carrey-style Grinch look for photos and parties. Buy the Elope Open Face if you need to talk, eat, host or perform all night and want your own face visible. Both are officially licensed adult costumes in green Santa styling. The Deluxe is the more complete kit with mask, hat and mitts; the Elope is the more wearable one, and owners of open-face Grinch costumes consistently say the trade-off is a less screen-accurate face.

  • Choose the Dr. Seuss Deluxe if you want the full masked Grinch look with hat and mitts included for photos, contests or a costume party.
  • Choose the Elope Open Face if you need to talk, eat, host or perform in the costume and want your own face showing.

Prices

  • Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume: $39.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume: $39.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: both cost the same at the latest prices (Nov 9)
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss The Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume with Mask

Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume

Dr. Seuss The Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume with Mask

$39.99at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Complete kit: tunic, hat, mask and mitts
  • Faux fur trim and pompom hat read as the Grinch
  • Officially licensed Dr. Seuss product
  • Molded mask gives the full character face
Cons
  • Mask is hot and fogs up over a long night
  • Muffled speech and limited peripheral vision
  • Fixed chest and length measurements limit fit
  • Velour can feel warm indoors
Elope
Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Adult Costume

Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume

Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Adult Costume

$39.99at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Open face lets you talk, eat and perform
  • Comfortable for hours at parties and events
  • Officially licensed Elope costume
  • Easy to wear with your own makeup
Cons
  • No mask, so the face is not screen-accurate
  • No mitts included
  • Less of a complete kit than the Deluxe
  • Fabric costume construction, not a prop-grade piece

What separates them

Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe CostumeElope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume
Face coverageFull molded plastic mask with elastic bandOpen face, no mask; your own face shows
Included piecesTunic, hat, mask and pair of mittsCostume top and hat; no mask or mitts
Comfort and breathabilityPlastic mask traps heat and muffles speechOpen face breathes and speaks freely
VisibilityReduced peripheral vision through mask eye holesFull normal vision
Wearability for long eventsMask gets hot and foggy over an eveningComfortable for hours of hosting or performing
Look accuracyCloser to the fully masked GrinchGrinch Santa outfit with a human face
Material and buildPolyester velour and faux fur trimPolyester costume fabric, licensed Elope construction
SizingChest 30 in, length 27 in; check measurementsAdult unisex sizing; check the size chart

Price history

$89.99$69.99
Nov 9Nov 10
  • Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume: lowest $79.99 on Nov 10 at Fun.com.
  • Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume: lowest $69.99 on Nov 9 at Fun; $69.99 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume

  • Halloween.comNew

    In stock

    $79.99Checked 11 h ago
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  • Fun.comNew

    In stock

    $79.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by prime-pick-shop (100% positive, 2,200 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $39.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • HalloweenCostumes.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $79.99Checked 11 h ago
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Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume

  • HalloweenCostumesNew

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    $69.99+ $6.99 shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • FunNew

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    $69.99+ $6.99 shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • Fun.comNew

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    $79.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by prime-pick-shop (100% positive, 2,200 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $39.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecDr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe CostumeElope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume
Chest size30"—
Length27"—
Material100% polyester velour and faux fur—
Items includedTunic, Hat, Mask, Pair of Mitts—
Mask materialMolded plastic—
Mask attachmentElastic band around back of head—
Hat detailsFaux fur edge and pompom—
Inflatable—No
Color—Green
Theme—Cartoons & Animation, Film & TV, Christmas
Age Group—Adult
Costumes—Costumes
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SpecDr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe CostumeElope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume
Gender—Unisex

What reviewers say

Dr. Seuss Grinch Santa Deluxe Costume

Owners of licensed Grinch costumes like this one tend to praise the recognizable look and the complete set, while criticizing the mask for comfort and the fit for running small.

What people mention
  • Mask comfortCriticisedWearers say the molded plastic mask gets hot and limits breathing and vision over a long night.
  • FitCriticisedThe fixed chest and length measurements leave taller or broader adults with a tight, short tunic.
  • LookPraisedOwners say the velour, faux fur and mask together read clearly as the Grinch in photos.
  • CompletenessPraisedBuyers like getting hat, mask and mitts in the box instead of buying them separately.

Elope The Grinch Santa Open Face Costume

Owners like the recognizable Grinch look and the open face, which keeps vision and talking easy at parties. Complaints center on thin fabric, shedding fur and a loose fit.

What people mention
  • LookPraisedBuyers say it reads clearly as the Grinch and works well in photos.
  • Open facePraisedThe open hood lets wearers see, breathe and talk easily at parties.
  • FabricCriticisedOwners describe the material as thin and costume-grade.
  • SheddingCriticisedSome report the green fur shedding onto clothes and floors.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a costume contest or photos?
The Dr. Seuss Deluxe. The molded mask, fur-trimmed hat and mitts give the full Grinch silhouette that judges and cameras pick up. The Elope reads as a Grinch Santa outfit but with a human face.
Which is better for hosting a party or performing?
The Elope Open Face. You can talk, eat and see normally, which matters over a whole evening. The Deluxe mask muffles speech and gets hot.
Does the Deluxe mask fit everyone?
It uses an elastic band around the back of the head, so it fits most adults. The tunic is sized at a 30-inch chest and 27-inch length, so check your measurements before buying.
Is the Elope worth stepping up to over the Deluxe?
Only if comfort and speaking matter more than the full masked look. The Deluxe includes more pieces; the Elope trades the mask and mitts for wearability.
Which lasts longer?
Both are polyester costumes built for occasional wear. The Deluxe's plastic mask and faux fur trim are the parts most likely to wear or crease; the Elope has fewer components to fail.
Can I wear the Elope with my own Grinch makeup?
Yes. The open face is made for green makeup and a Grinch-style expression, which many owners prefer to a plastic mask.

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