Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon Costume Shop

I would give them no stars if possible. The store knowingly sold defective Halloween makeup and they refused to open a couple of new packs to find me one that actually worked. I personally saw 3 defects, and the cashier said SEVERAL others had been returned. THE MANAGEMENT KNOWINGLY LEFT ALL OF THE DEFECTS ON THE SHELF. The staff stated that they couldn’t pull product just because it was all dried up. I had to go to another Halloween store to get makeup on the way to my party. Johnnie Brock’s refunded my $ 2.12 and you can bet that is the last of my money they will ever touch. Shifty shady service over two dollars…

This place is really cool… and much easier to deal with when it’s not Halloween. There is plenty of merchandise, but prices are a bit high. But where else are you going to be able to get a lime green gorilla outfit in the middle of July?
Tim G’s review of this place is spot on. See his review for better advice and humor.

So the beautiful wife and I visited Johnnie Brock’s the other night, and honestly, I’m not all that pleased. Really, the only good thing about them is that this location is open all year, rather than the fly by night Halloween stories (or having to purchase your Mardi Gras beads at Schnuck’s). The rest of this review will read as an angry old, fat, man:
But really, what do they provide? Cheaper prices? Pretty much the same as the fly by nights, and the same (or more) when compared to discounted rates you can get online.
A big selection? Sure. I’ll grant you that Williams & Sonoma doesn’t have a penis cake pan, but again, unless you suddenly have a need to make a giant dickcake, there’s probably cheaper prices elsewhere.
No returns? Of course. I understand they don’t want to be an unofficial costume rental place (actually, they _​have_​costumes for rent, more about that in a moment), but at the same time, I’m supposed to purchase a costume, which lacks measurements on the packaging, and if it doesn’t fit, how could I not be ticked off?
[Quick side notes: 1) I would never try something on going commando. That would be rude. 2) If I actually lost weight, then the whole «will this fit me?» thing wouldn’t be an issue]
Disinterested teenage staff? Absolutely! So we’re downstairs by the costume rental place. I mention that I have an event to go to and the nature of the costume I am looking for. What did I get in terms of customer service? A dumbfounded glance and a return to her iPhone.
Then when we’re ready to checkout, was there anybody at the cash register? Nope. They’re too busy mucking around with the radio, then with some display. Really? We just walked by. Isn’t there a concern about shoplifting? It’s bizarre.
So let’s do a quick rundown:
Pros:
1) Great for last minute shopping
2) A pretty big selection year round (so if you feel like dressing up like Satan for St. Patrick’s Day, you’re good to go)
3) Costume rentals, though details are unknown
4) Ample supply of dickcake molds
Cons:
1) Prices aren’t anything special
2) Same disinterested teenage staff that drives me insane (which indicates that I am officially old)
3) No returns
4) No mind-​alternating chemicals pumped through the air, thus preventing my attempts at getting the beautiful wife to purchase certain «costumes.»
Yeah, we’ll be back. But I’ll be bitter about it.

I freaking love dressing up. I just do. Maybe it’s the attention whore deep inside of me? Hmmm. Yeah, I did theatre in highschool — definitely the attention whore in me coming out.
Now that I’ve gotten that figured out, I can rave about Johnny Brock’s. It’s located in the Hampton Village plaza, next to Schnucks and JCPenney.
When you walk in, you see what looks to be a tiny store, but noooo… there’s more in the basement! The sales associate was pretty friendly, and when I told her that I needed a comfortable costume that wouldn’t make me look like a skank, she helped me find a few choices.
They. Have. Everything. If skankiness IS your thing, they’ve got you covered. If you want costumes for your kids, Johnny Brocks has it. If you need fun bachelorette gag gifts, they have it. They pretty much have EVERYTHING, and even though I was shopping for a costume in the middle of August, it may as well have been October with the number of costumes they carried.
I walked out with a nice little bumblebee getup, and I couldn’t have been happier. Will you see me at your next Halloween party? Nope… don’t do those. But you WILL see me at your next Halloween-​themed 10K, 5K, or Moonlight ramble! That’s right… attention whore. That’s me.

Johnny Brock’s is a great one-​stop party shop for a variety of occasions such as Halloween, birthdays, St. Paddy’s, Mardi Gras, and theme parties. Their prices are reasonable. They have an arsenal of costumes on the lower level available for purchase as well as a rentals. It’s a fun place to shop, and the staff are usually very pleasant and helpful.

I Heart Costumes.
I am not sure when you start planning your costume for Halloween, but by Nov 1 I am in full planning mode for next year’s costume. Halloween is my high holiday and I take my costumes very seriously. I could not pull off what I consider masterpieces with out Johnny Brock’s. I know when October arrives Halloween stores pop up all over the city, but really none of them can compare to Brock’s. Since they are locally owned and open year round, they have a selection of goodies that none of the other stores can hold a candle to.
Ok, if truth must be known, Halloween is not the only time of year I like to dress up. I mean there are plenty of other holidays that require a costume: Mardi Gras, New Year’s, Christmas, Birthday Parties, Groundhogs Day… the possibilities are endless. And Johnny Brocks’ doors are open year round to make sure I have all I need to look fabulous. From the mini Santa’s Helper costume, to the beads and electric blue wig I will wear for Mardi Gras, Johnny Brock’s has everything I need.
And as much as I love this store, my children love it even more. Some mom’s take their toddlers to the Zoo, the Botanical Gardens or just mommy and me groups, but my little one’s favorite destinations was what she referred to as the «Monster Store». So once a week we would drop off her sister at school and head down Hampton to Johnny Brock’s.
So as you are heading to Soulard for Mardi Gras, or trying to figure out what sexy mini costume you need for the Central West End Halloween party, drive to the heart of South City and get absolutely everything you could desire at the Johnny Brock’s Dungeon.

I have to confess that I generally only come here for either halloween or mardi gras. With that said this place pretty much has what i need, if not this location then the one they have over near jefferson. However, being a creature of habit i like this one the best since it’s the oldest and the selection that they have. I’ve come here for years for costumes, decorations and other goodies!

Halloween is around the corner and I can’t wait to party it up. Johnny Brock’s Dungeon helps kick off an otherwise laid-​back attitude St. Louis has towards one of my favorite holidays.
They offer a great deal of pre-​packaged costumes, costume accessories, and Halloween decorations. If you’re throwing a Halloween party, then this is your place. Make sure to visit the downstairs area, since it’s full of adult-​sized costumes, wigs, hats, and everything else to accommodate your Halloween needs.
Costume rental is always a possibility, and that’s offered as well. It certainly beats buying a cheap costume that’s only used once. The staff is very friendly and are willing to help you out in your quest for a unique costume.

Whenever I am in need of fake grillz, a multi colored feather boa, Mardi Gras beads, or hot pink fish nets, I always go to Johnny Brock’s.
Though I always like to carefully plan my Halloween (or other costume occasions) with great care, sometimes, these things creep up on you and you need a sexy kitten costume stat. (Ok, I would never dress as a sexy kitten, but you get the idea). This has long been my costume stop when I am running late and quickly need to throw something together. They have everything you could ever want for this exact occasion in their dungeon. The prices aren’t cheap, but they aren’t exactly expensive either. You may not find anything entirely original in the costume department here, but you will certainly find something respectable enough to wear, and if nothing else, there’s a huge assortment of masks you can do something with. Also, this place is great for killing an hour or so with friends just laughing at some of the ridiculous stuff they actually carry.
The upstairs is a card shop that has everything a good Hallmark store should have. Balloons, party decorations, little trinkets and random stuff animals mostly dominate, but you can find some cooler things as well. I tend to just use this place for the dungeon, but it’s other aspects obviously have come of use in the past.
All in all, it’s a great little party store, with a pretty good costume dungeon that has saved my procrastinating butt more than once. I am sure it will do the same for you.