New York: Superman returns to the movie theaters June 28th, and sales are already soaring for Superman Returns The Movie toys and the Superman replica costume. Newborns, toddlers, children and adults are all getting dressed up like the Man of Steel to honor this caped hero.

Faster than a speeding locomotive, Superman licensed merchandise and the new Superman costume are flying off the shelves. According to CBS News in New York, Superman in all its incarnations has already earned more than 1.7 billion dollars. That’s before this summer’s blitz surrounding Superman Returns the Movie, and Brandon Routh, the new Superman.

The new Superman costume comes in new, darker colors than previous incarnations. Superman Returns The Movie costume comes in dark blue and maroon, which represents the darker mood of this new film. “Many fans will be dressing up like the Man of Steel for Superman Returns The Movie,” states Shari McConahay, Marketing Director of Extreme Halloween Network www.anniescostumes.com, “While we carry the new Superman costumes for newborns, toddlers, children and adults, some of the inventory on our sizes is already running low so we’re encouraging Superman fans to order their costumes as soon as possible.”

For Superman enthusiasts who are willing to wait, the new Clark Kent costume is coming out within the next month. The Clark Kent costume will be a big hit because of the active transformation that can happen. It is a very playful costume; plus it is a great choice for those men and boys who don’t feel comfortable in the blue tights but still want to be The Man of Steel.

Additionally, there are fun Superman costume accessories movie goers can buy to go with the their new Superman costume, including the bendable steel bar that makes noise, the breakable chains that also make noise, and the shard of kryptonite.