October 14, 11:00 AM PT

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If you are anything like us, you just cannot wait for the HSBC Canada Sevens! You’ve bought your tickets, circled the dates on your calendar, and wake up every morning thinking “Is it March yet?” Oh…and, of course, you are debating what you and your friends will be wearing. With so many possibilities it can be hard to narrow down a group costume. To help you out, we put together our ultimate list for group costume inspiration:

1. OOMPA-LOOMPAS

Assuming that most of us will never visit Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, having a group of these at HSBC Canada Sevens might just be the next best thing. Any fans planning this costume would have to coordinate their doopity-doos… (via Brit)

2. Fast Food Franchise Characters

This one is a little bit more out of the box (pun intended). Pull together a group of friends to pick & choose those fast food faces we all know so well. The Wendy’s Girl, Colonel Sanders, Ronald McDonald…these characters are as unique and recognizable as they come. (via Phoenix New Times)

3. Golden Sports Trophies

Some gold paint and an array of sporting equipment is all a group would need to pull this off. The ability to stand extremely still for long periods of time may be required. (via Imgur)

4. THROWBACK RUGBY PLAYERS

It’s simple. It’s relevant. It’s straightforward. You also get to spend the day wearing short-shorts, who doesn’t love that? With enough advanced planning, we’d even encourage custom uniforms for the whole team: names, numbers, and all. (via Baltimore Rugby)

5. Batman Villains

Let’s be honest, Batman has some of the best villains out there! Isn’t it also said that villains have more fun? (via Deviant Art)

6. Green Army Men

Find some green spray paint, a ton of plastic, and prepare your militant march to pull this one off. We could use some of these Toy Story-inspired troops at BC Place. (via Brit)

7. Men In Black

Just prepare to have the Will Smith tune sung to you all over the concourse…”Here come Men in Black!” (via Pinterest

8. Cereal Mascots

This is a grrrrrrreat way to get noticed! All a part of a balanced breakfast. (via Pinterest)

9. Many Faces of Will Ferrell

An HSBC Canada Sevens Favourite. There is a long list of epic Will Ferrell characters we’ve all come to know and love. Why not get them all together? Just picture Ron Burgundy, Ricky Bobby, and Mugatu watching rugby together. So much yes! (via Reddit)