14. Amscan Creepkins and Paper Cutouts
Amscan was another major player in the party supply world, famous for their “Creepkins” line of decorations. These cutouts featured highly stylized, cartoonish monsters that were more friendly than frightening. With bright, saturated colors and playful expressions, these paper cutouts of mummies, vampires, and swamp monsters were taped to school classroom walls and bedroom doors across the country. They represented the lighter, family-friendly side of 80s horror culture that made the holiday feel safe and fun for young children.