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Happy Halloween everyone!

Thomas FX will be open tonight until 8:00 pm. 

We will be closed this weekend, and will reopen for business on Monday morning at 8:00.

Thank you for another great season.

Have fun . . . Stay safe!

There are new regulations in force for purchasing fireworks in the District of North Vancouver.

Customers MUST purchase a fireworks permit BEFORE they buy fireworks. 

This year all permits must be purchased through the District of North Vancouver from their website.

There will be a short multiple choice quiz that you must pass before your permit application is approved. 

Unfortunately, Thomas FX will no longer be able to sell you a fireworks permit in our store like we have in the past. 

The permit fee is still $2.00, but this year customers only need to purchase ONE PERMIT. Please have your permit in hand each time you purchase fireworks.

In our store you will show us your permit, we will record your permit number, and you will be asked for two pieces of photo ID.

We still have people available to help you to place your orders. 

We have set up a free WiFi site in the store, and have QR codes available that will connect you with the DNV fireworks permit page, and also with the Mystical Distributing website where you can view videos of individual fireworks items.

While the District of North Vancouver fixes the bugs in its new system, we ask that you be patient with all concerned.

If you have a permit in hand BEFORE you visit our store, everything should be much quicker than it was last year. 

There are new regulations in force for purchasing fireworks in the District of North Vancouver.

Customers MUST purchase a fireworks permit BEFORE they buy fireworks. 

This year all permits must be purchased through the District of North Vancouver from their website.

There will be a short multiple choice quiz that you must pass before your permit application is approved. 

Unfortunately, Thomas FX will no longer be able to sell you a fireworks permit in our store like we have in the past. 

The permit fee is still $2.00, but this year customers only need to purchase ONE PERMIT. Please have your permit in hand each time you purchase fireworks.

In our store you will show us your permit, we will record your permit number, and you will be asked for two pieces of photo ID.

We still have people available to help you to place your orders. 

We have set up a free WiFi site in the store, and have QR codes available that will connect you with the DNV fireworks permit page, and also with the Mystical Distributing website where you can view videos of individual fireworks items.

While the District of North Vancouver fixes the bugs in its new system, we ask that you be patient with all concerned.

If you have a permit in hand BEFORE you visit our store, everything should be much quicker than it was last year. 

Will My Order Arrive Before Halloween . . . seems to be the question of the day.

How soon your order is delivered is up to you.

Unless there is a problem with credit card authorizations, or incomplete shipping information, we are shipping all online orders the day that we receive them.

The Thomas FX website is connected directly with FEDEX, and also with Canada Post. The shipping costs are calculated and assigned to your orders by FEDEX and Canada Post.

If you prefer speedier delivery for your order, we suggest you choose the FEDEX option that will most quickly get your order to you in time. Choosing postal service at this late stage is probably not the best shipping option. 

As we get closer to Halloween, the time frame for delivery will begin to close and shipping will become more expensive so order as soon as possible to save money on shipping.

For example, the most economical shipping options, FEDEX Ground and Postal Service, are no longer viable options. We suggest you choose FEDEX Express, or FEDEX Expedited now to ensure delivery before Halloween. 

In many ways, 2014 has been an interesting year.

War in Israel . . . War in Palestine . . . War in Syria . . . War in Lybia . . . Strikes and the threat of more strikes . . . Economic Recessions around the world . . . Governments being overthrown . . . Public protests in China . . . and now, EBOLA!

If you think the world is going to end, or if you are afraid of dying in a global pandemic, there is probably not much you can do about any of the macro challenges in the world today. 

So why not stop worrying? I think it is time for everyone to lighten up and have some fun.

It is Halloween! Relax and enjoy the season.

Thomas FX is now open every day, except Thanksgiving Monday, until October 31'st.

Our store hours will be constantly updated on the left navigation panel of our website, so please check there to confirm that we are open each day.

Saturday was busy and lot's of fun as we reconnected with some of our favorite store regulars.

With more than 1,000 new product sku's, in addition to our standing inventory, this is without a doubt our best seasonal collection ever.

Happy Halloween everyone. . . the fun has already started so come in and say hello.

More and more people are Gifting Halloween items for Christmas, so we thought we would create a Christmas event at Halloween!

Today, all in-store Halloween customers will receive a 20% DISCOUNT off their entire order !!! ... Fireworks, Halloween Props, Makeup Effects, Costumes, etc. 

This is an early Christmas Gift from Thomas FX to our many loyal customers and our way of saying THANK YOU for a great Halloween Season.

The only exceptions to the 20% in-store Halloween discount are the West Vancouver and North Vancouver Fireworks Permit Fees.

The 20% Discount applies to items that have already been discounted ... in some cases by more than 50% !!!

This is NOT an advertised sale, it is our way of saying thank you to our local community, so please help us spread the word by telling your friends and neighbors as soon as possible, and ask them to pass along the news.

We will continue to honor all 10% online discount coupons.

For A Delicious Deal ... Shop At Thomas FX Today!

Halloween is in season at Thomas FX, with thousands of families visiting our Halloween Store in North Vancouver getting ready for Halloween on October 31'st.

We still have high-end Halloween Costumes, scary masks, unusual Halloween Props, and professional Makeup FX in stock.

Many people have asked about the popular "10% Discount" Facebook Coupon Promotion that ran last Halloween, so we are going to bring it back today. 

Please check our Facebook Page for further details, and YES, we will honour the 10% discount coupons in our store. Simply print it off and present it to one of our Cashiers.

NOTE: Discount Coupons DO NOT apply to our large assortment of Halloween Fireworks . . . which are already priced competitively. 

We choose our Halloween Fireworks assortments carefully, so our customers can be assured of getting the most impressive shows available. 

We have knowledgeable people on hand to help you buy the best fireworks for your family's enjoyment, and we sell Fireworks Permits onsite, for both West Vancouver and North Vancouver, for your convenience.