Norcostco Atlanta Costume

Lawd I can be in this store for hours, spending all my hard earned check in here and have no regrets. Set in an old warehouse, this makeup store is so dramatic where it seems like every item is showcased. The sales lady Yolanda was super nice and took time to show me a few items I was torn in between. Overall a wonderful experience and I plan on stopping through every time I’m in ATL.

I came in to look for a costume and Clint was more than helpful. He helped me with accessories that would complete my look. I’m glad I came in!

I will give Norcostco 2stars for the fact that their staff was nice. I drove 4.5 hrs from Brunswick GA because of all the raving reviews. I must admit my heart was broken when i walked in. I am used to makeup houses such as Frends and Namies (both in Ca)
Yes, they carry Ben Nye, a few Skin Illustrator pallets, have a tiny okay selection for airbrush makeup. But as far as they carry «everything» is an understatement. Maybe today was a day where they were out of stock on most products, i dont know. If you are from this area, im sure this place is great. I would say to order off of their website, rather than go in. They have a very small selection of prosthetics and an even smaller section of tattoos that are not Tinsley transfers like they advertise. Wigs were also.
.okay. Anyway, definitely a locals MUA place, but not for me :-(

This was my first time coming here, and I was AMAZED at all they had to offer. I will never shop anywhere else for a Halloween costume EVER! They have all the exclusive items for makeup artists at prices comparable to Ebay and Amazon. I will DEFINATELY be shopping here more often.

I’ve been to this store several times, but I have a share-​able experience. I was out costume shopping with a friend, and we went to a different costume store first, one close by I’m sure we all know the name. I was looking for makeup to cover my tattoos on movie sets, and it’s been done by MUAs before so I know what products I need. We went to the other store first, and the guy behind the makeup counter was a complete fool. He seemed unable to handle my requests, everything I asked for he made a «mission impossible» type of face. Every product I described, he had no idea and didn’t know where to find it and searched many drawers. About 10 minutes later, I told him he clearly couldn’t handle the task and would go somewhere else.
Then I left and walked into Norcostco! Without saying a word, I asked the guy in the makeup section for the same thing, makeup to cover tattoos. He walked around and gathered palettes and other bottles that I knew I needed, and he even color matched it to my arm skin. I was sort of laughing inside because this shop employee nailed it, and finally shared my story at the checkout counter. They are definitely my favorite costume shop in Atlanta :)

This place is awesome! They had all the specific accessories that completed my outfit, and everything was well organized. They are not just open for Halloween, this a legit year-​round costume store, including legit outfits for rental. Super friendly staff!

I work within walking distance of this store, so I decided to stop here to see if I could find a costume for the annual Dragon*Con cosplay convention last year (2013). In case you do not know what Dragon*Con is, it’s similar to the Comic Con convention held in San Diego and nearly as large. It is held every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta. People there are dressed as superheroes, comic book characters, science fiction characters, horror movie monsters, etc. And the people who attend look forward to this convention like kids do Christmas.
Anyway, on my lunch break, I stopped by expecting to see high end Stormtrooper outfits or anything else suitable for Dragon*Con. I’d read the good reviews on this place so I was anticipating more whan that I got. Maybe if you’re into make-​up you’ll find what you need, as time you enter the store there are sections of make-​up to the right. Also, there are more quality women’s costumes than those for men. But the costumes seemed more like your normal Halloween kids fare. You can find most of this stuff at Party City. The closest thing they had to a Stormtrooper outfit was cheap plastic Stormtrooper mask with a pair of white tights! It was something I could find anywhere. I thought Norcostco was where you could find the good stuff. Some of the pirate costumes looked and smelled used. They do have a book you can look through to order «mascot» outfits for rent. The outfits were better than most of the stuff sold in the store but most of them were not of anyone you’d recognize and still not all that spectacular.
They had an ok selection of masks, but again, you could find most of this at the Halloween Spirit stores. Their best masks are located so high up on the wall that you need a stepladder in order to reach them. I ended up purchasing a V for Vendetta mask and wearing it to Dragon*Con that year. I wore it for a few hours and after I took it off once I got home, a hard section of the mask left an imprint on my forehead that lasted for days. Oh well…
And the customer service is horrible. Most of the people who work there appear to be annoyed that you even walked into the store. If you ask a question, you’ll get shrugged shoulders and a groan along with your service. Most of them are in their late teens and early 20s but even the adults in their 30s and up were just as bad. And if you end up not liking what they recommend, they will watch you like you’re trying to steal. Really?! I walked in the store barehanded and most of their costumes are hanging full length on racks. Lousy customer service combined with being constantly watched while trying to shop creates an environment I’d rather not be in when I’m trying to filter through the racks in hopes of finding some golden nugget I may have overlooked. Dragon*Con is only once a year and it’s a big deal in the cosplay world. So you want something that will stand out; not something that screams, «Trick or treat!»
I really wanted to like this store. I really did. But I cannot lie and build it up to be more than it really is, which is just a little above Party City (but with less friendlier customer service).
P. S. I decided to stop by Norcostco today, in hopes that maybe things have gotten better after a year’s time. S.O.S

The make up section is small, but it has what I want. I buy the Ben Nye contour #1 powder because it’s one of the best contour powders out there! The best $ 8 you can spend. It’s the perfect brownish grey. Good service. I’m not sure why they ask for your full name during check out.

This is a great place to do business with. I’m a special fax make up artist and find the prices here affordable and the staff helpful. I see Clint more than anybody when I come in and he is so nice and helps me find everything I need. I hope to take some of there classes soon to learn more and meet other artists in the area.

Great makeup selection for the pro or the occasional buyer.
Specialty products and informative staff.

I walked into the store and was immediately greeted by Clint. Clint was very attentive, hands on and personable. His personality and willingness to help just blew me away. One thing I am a anal about and is my pet peeve is excellent customer service. I do not like rude people/​companies and will not give my money to them. Clint was the opposite. The store is awesome also. They have the best stage/​theatrical makeup you can buy and the prices are cost efficient and won’t break your bank. I came in to buy Ben Nye banana powder, but walked out with much more. They also have costumes. I highly reccommend Norcostco!

This store is the bomb! It has every type of make up and supplies that a Make Up Artist needs including offering classes to enhance your skills. Love this store.

I always come here for anything costume-​related that I need. Recently, my stepson nd I were here to get things for a movie he wanted to make (he is 8.5) The staff was so helpful and asked him about his project which made him feel special. I feel the prices are reasonable. Love this store!

I am very pleased with their willing to work with me to meet our needs to rent 1950s clothes for High School theater play with the cost and available costumes. They are the best!!! Our school would use their service again anytime in future! Many thanks for make it happen!

Highly disappointing for what’s supposed to be a national chain.
Again, my pesky desire for good customer service lends itself to my less than sparkling review of this establishment. The employees here appear to be bored college students just biding their time on the clock, and not all that helpful.
I can’t really speculate on the selection of costumes, because I was there for the stage makeup. There is an okay selection of brands and tools, but when I couldn’t find certain things, the employees were kinda clueless about the products that I asked about, and I know that I was pretty straightforward and clear in stating my query.
I also witnessed another customer come in after me to ask about how to do something for a production in a few days; I found the question kinda… well I just thought it was dumb question to ask in crunch time, and I didn’t think it would be possible to master that technique in such a short time, but hey, I think that it was the duty of the employees to at least humor the guy. They gave him a really wack and unhelpful response.
I left with a few goodies, but not all that I’d come for, and I am gonna shop around for a better costume shop. I’d return here if I had to, I guess.

In spite of their name, stage and studio lighting, that’s not all that they are. Well, at least not in October. I’ve driven by them a ton of times but this was my first visit to Norcostco. They were set up like a costume store with a great special effects and stage makeup dept. mostly from Ben Nye. They had a few costumes/​accessories for sale and more for rent. Also for rent was a coffin, bubble machine, disco balls, fog machine, etc… They seemed to have a good selection of hats and wigs and a few crowns if that’s what you’re looking for.
I asked for help in the prosthetic dept. and the sales person was helpful but I wouldn’t say an expert in the subject. As for pricing, they were reasonable. Some of their theatrical makeup was pricier than the seasonal Halloween products normally found elsewhere.
If you’re looking for regular Halloween costumes, there are places with bigger selections and better prices. But if you’re looking to do something more unique and more professional this would be a great place to start.

«I need Rhett and Scarlett costumes, and I need to take them to South Africa. Can you help?»
Apparently, Atlanta Costume can! They didn’t even seem too surprised by my mom’s request. They were happy to estimate shipping (a whopping $ 400) and tried to find outfits that were slightly lighter weight and could fit in a suitcase. They also agreed to charge my mom the 3 day rate even though she would have them for 2 weeks. Hooray for that.
They’ve got tons of options in lots of different sizes: any costume you could imagine! The guy helping us was really great about pulling lots of different things: unfortunately most of the dresses were stored in the back room so we couldn’t peruse ourselves. Rental fees are usually in the neighborhood of $ 75 depending on the fanciness of the costume: not a bad price!
In addition to costume rental they’ve got a bunch of stuff to buy up front. They lose a star because the place seemed dirty: I saw a dead cockroach on the floor and the whole place was just kind of musty and gross. Then again, I’m not sure how else one could store a bunch of costumes that have been used a bajillion times.

This year-​round costume paradise has proven itself vital to the production of my short films. This place has stuff to rent and to buy, including wigs of all sorts, make-​up, a ton of hats, and lots of other great props and accessories. Do check it out if you suddenly need to dress up as an odd character of some sort. You’d be surprised at what you might find.