The entries continue to shock, spook and awe; and you still have time to win one of 68 prizes

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The ghosts and goblins may be prowling about for tonight and tonight only, but the DIY-ers are keeping the terror alive. In fact, the Instructables.com DIY Halloween Contest is open for entries until November 9, and there are over $7,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.

Check out our new gallery for some of the coolest entries so far, from the Chestburster to the Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Enter your own spooky creations; PopSci.com will be watching, and judging, so share your step-by-steps... or else...

Happy Halloween!

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In my opinion, going DIY is the best way to get a truly unique and representative costume that shows off creativity and individuality. At least that's what it seems like when I browse photos of the best costumes each year...

For the rest of us without those means, there's always www.costumesupercenter.com !!


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