How to Throw a Superhero Party Worthy of ‘The Avengers’

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As most of you know, The Avengers broke box office history last weekend making over $207.4 Million in it’s first 3 day release. I haven’t seen the movie yet but it’s on my short list of things “to do”. To celebrate the debut of The Avengers I wanted to share some fun ideas on how to throw a superhero party!

Invitations: Start your party off right with the perfect invitation. You can make your own postcard invitations with cardboard cut-outs of bright blue painted stars, and include the details about your party in a thin black marker. Decorate the front of each with classic comic book words like POW!, ZAP! And WAM!
 
Décor: The Avengers bring together 6 epic superheroes. Create your own easy decorations with cardboard cutouts of spiders and paint them black, neon green head’s of The Hulk and classic American flags for Captain America and, throughout the party, use bold colored streamers, which will add some mystery to the room.
 
Centerpieces: Choose your favorite Avenger and decorate the table around that character. Use lots of primary colors, since comic strips are usually blue, yellow and red. Print outs of comic book pages covered in contact paper make great placemats. Blanket your tables with these to tie the décor together and include stars, spiders and Hawkeye cut-outs on wooden sticks around the table with silver confetti.
 
Music: Keep the music simple but fun. “Live to Rise,” the original song written for and appearing in the film is the first single from the Marvel Music/Hollywood Records release Avengers Assemble.  The epic and cinematic video, featuring a searing live performance with film footage, was directed by Robert Hales (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Janet Jackson, Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake).  View “Live To Rise
 

 
Menu: Mini snacks such as cut-out tea-sandwiches make great finger food. Look for cookie cutters in shields, stars and spiders to create these treats. For Incredible Hulk themed beverages, create trays of green ice cubes by freezing water with green food color, and WOW! guests as their clear citrusy beverages transform color before their very eyes.
 
Party Favors: As a parting gift, place a few Avenger designed cookies in a cellophane bag and close with a gold twist-tie – your guests can enjoy the party for days to follow with these treats!”
 
 
Recipe For Superhero Cookies!
 
 
1.    Whip up a batch of your favorite sugar cookie recipe and use a cookie cutter to make character cookies.  They make Superhero cookie cutters in the shape of many Avengers heroes.  You can also use any oval shaped cookie cutter and instead fill in the details with your decorating.  Once your cookies are baked and cooled, you are ready to begin decorating.
 

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2.    You can make your own royal icing (See:  How to Make Your Own Royal Icing included below) or use store-bought.  Color with food coloring to achieve the various colors you want for decorating.  We recommend green (for the Hulk), yellow, blue, black, white, and brown.  Place each color in a piping bag.

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3.    Begin by outlining the cookie in your base color.  (If you were starting with The Hulk, outline the entire shape in green.  Color in your outline with green icing and cover the entire cookie.  (You can actually use a paintbrush to “paint” your cookie.)  Give the base a few minutes to dry and choose your next color.  For The Hulk’s hair, outline his hairline in black and proceed to fill in with black icing.  You can continue to draw features in and watch your character come to life.
 
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How to Make Your Own Royal Icing
– 3 egg whites, at room temperature.  We prefer dehydrated egg whites, available at most supermarkets.
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
– food coloring (optional)
– Mix above ingredients with a little warm water until smooth.  Add food coloring.
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10 thoughts on “How to Throw a Superhero Party Worthy of ‘The Avengers’

  • October 14, 2014 at 11:12 pm
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    The cookies looks amazing and beautiful. I’m sure the kids will love it especially the boys who wanted to be a superhero like Captain America and Hulk. It is a nice and unique idea of having an avenger theme party.

  • June 7, 2012 at 9:55 am
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    great ideas!! i love the green ice cube idea~ definitely going to have to try that one out! the cookies look amazing too~ i wonder if i can figure out an organic, vegan version of that icing! i guess i have a few years to figure it out :) very cool! thanks!

  • May 23, 2012 at 12:08 am
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    Oh How fun! Happy early birthday to your little girl :)

  • May 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm
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    My daughter’s birthday is coming up and this will be a memorable one since most kids love the avengers. I have been planning about it and the team would be Avengers.

  • May 16, 2012 at 11:56 pm
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    What a fun idea! I still haven’t seen this movie but I reaaaaalllllllllllly want to!

  • May 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm
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    My husband would definitely have a lot of fun with this theme. He is so excited to see the movie and I love the Hulk goodies

  • May 11, 2012 at 7:38 pm
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    this is a great idea for my boys bday this I will incorporate the cookies & decor into his party 4 sure thx

  • May 11, 2012 at 12:35 am
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    I love these ideas! I really like the idea of putting green food coloring in water and freezing to make green ice cubes. Thank you for sharing these great ideas!

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