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Walmart, Amazon, Target Remove 'German Army' Halloween Costume From Online Marketplaces: Reports
The retailers pulled the third-party costume after critics said its 1940s styling resembled German World War II uniforms.
- On Thursday, Amazon, Target and Walmart removed the "German Army Soldier Adult Costume" from their websites following criticism that the Orion Costumes product resembled World War II uniforms.
- Marketed as an "authentic 1940s military style with period-accurate details," the product's now-removed Amazon listing described the item as a "1940s" military outfit.
- A Walmart spokesperson told NBC that the company expects third-party sellers to meet standards, taking "swift action" to remove listings when violations are detected.
- The removal occurred days after Target apologized for a separate children's costume that critics said resembled racist Jim Crow-era caricatures, calling it "especially hurtful for our Black guests."
- Halloween costumes have long been a fraught segment for major retailers, with past controversies including an Anne Frank costume and a Cecil the Lion Killer outfit.
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Amazon, Target and Walmart removed from their websites a controversial Halloween costume following criticism by those who pointed out that it resembled the uniforms worn by German soldiers during World War II. The costume, produced by Orion Costumes and marketed as “German Army Soldier Adult Costume” (German Army Soldier Costume’s costume for adult soldier), included a jacket, pants with built-in boot covers, a belt and a cap. Critics on social …
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