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title: "Alvin and the Chipmunks Costume — $68K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 41/100 · $68K/yr market · 869K searches/yr · $19.04 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **alvin and the chipmunks costume**
**Skip it**
Weak search conversion (0.4%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 17Growth 14Conversion 5Competition 75Returns 20Price range 78Avg price 85Brand share 78Review moat 45Quality gap 45
**Avg price**
**Great****$19.04**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Great****57%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Price range**
**Great****$7.53–$42.71**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Great****40%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,976.69**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Returns**
**Bad****6.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Bad****$68K**
$68K/yr · 869K searches
**Growth**
**Bad****-22.7%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Bad****0.4%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Signals**[** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, alvin and the chipmunks costume is a $68K/yr Amazon United States market (869K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 57% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 41/100.
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **alvin and the chipmunks costume market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **10K–13K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$190K–$238K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **0.4%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#26,790**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **97%**
- **Sponsored**
- **78%**
- **Out of stock**
- **16.7%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **33 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **182 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (40% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**27 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**52**
**Top-5 brand share**
**57%**
Top 20: 94%
**Top-5 click share**
**40%**
Top 20: 82%
**Open market**
**38%**
- Yolyoo25% - Hanes15% - Pistha8% - TOP HEADWEAR5% - ZUUKTHO5% - YOUDRN4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -22.7% search growth over the last 90 days.
225K175KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 78.1×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-costume/trend)
## **Top alvin and the chipmunks costume search terms**
- **alvin and the chipmunks costume**587K/yr-19.5%0.7% conv. - **chipmunk costume**51K/yr-30.2%0.9% conv. - **alvin and the chipmunks costume girls**22K/yr-33.9%0.1% conv. - **alvin costume**42K/yr-37.3%0.2% conv. - **alvin and the chipmunks costume kids**37K/yr-43.8%0.2% conv. - **alvin and the chipmunks costumes**11K/yr-17.3%0.5% conv. - **chipmunk costume kids**10K/yr-11.6%2.3% conv. - **alvin chipmunk costume**16K/yr-21.1%1.1% conv. - **chipmunks costume**13K/yr-23.8%1.0% conv. - **alvin simon theodore costume**6K/yr+16.1%0.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-costume/search-terms)
## **Top alvin and the chipmunks costume products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%4%$3K8%$5K12%$8K16%$11K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Hanes Mens Pullover EcoSmart Hooded Sweatshirt Deep Red Small**Hanes**$9.68**4.7★2,032 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JUM3GPA) [2**Yolyoo 10 Pieces Chipmunks Costumes Set Include Chipmunk Ears Headband Tutu Dress Black Round Frame Glasses and Knee-High Socks for Teens Adults Halloween Party Animal Costume Accessories**Yolyoo**$20.00**4.5★108 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4NZ2KGX) [3**Pistha 11 PCS Chipmunk Costumes Accessories Including Chipmunk Ears Headbands Hair Bows Tutu Skirt Glasses and Tie for Cosplay**Pistha**$23.53**4.8★10 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGX98ZCR) [4**Yolyoo 5 Pieces Chipmunks Costumes Set Include 1 Red hat 3 Chipmunk Ears Headband and 1 Black Round Glasses Frame for Halloween Party Animal Costume Accessories**Yolyoo**$15.95**4.6★83 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB5F22F8) [5**TOP HEADWEAR A Hat Costume Cosplay Snapback Mens Trucker Cap Red**TOP HEADWEAR**$15.64**5.0★11 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL1NKXFR)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**ZUUKTHO Adult Chipmunk Onesie Pajamas Cute Woodland Animal Cosplay Costume Halloween One-Piece Jumpsuit for Women Men**ZUUKTHO**$34.03**2 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTT412HS) [**Yanbuny 13 Pcs Halloween Women Chipmunk Costumes Include Chipmunk Ears Headbands Tutu Skirts Socks Baseball Hats and Glasses for Party Cosplay Green**Yanbuny**$30.53**14 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM77RP8J) [**Sibosen 14 Pieces Chipmunks Costumes Set Include Chipmunk Ears Headband Tails Tutu Skirt Black Round Frame Glasses Red Cap and Striped Knee-High Socks for Adult Halloween Cosplay**Sibosen**$32.44**47 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ1SKN95) [**Maiteenly 8 Pcs Halloween Animal Costumes Set Include 3 Ears Headband 3 Baseball Caps 1 Round Frame Glasses and 1 Sticker for Halloween Party Costume Accessories Family**Maiteenly**$26.18**6 rev12mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHB7241J) [**Pistha 11 PCS Chipmunk Costumes Accessories Including Chipmunk Ears Headbands Hair Bows Tutu Skirt Glasses and Tie for Cosplay**Pistha**$23.53**10 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGX98ZCR)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**ZUUKTHO Adult Chipmunk Onesie Pajamas Cute Woodland Animal Cosplay Costume Halloween One-Piece Jumpsuit for Women Men**ZUUKTHO**$34.03**5.0★**▲ 1000%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTT412HS) [**vavalad Loose - fitting Squirrel Onesie Pajamas Adult Squirrel Costume Christmas Cosplay Costume Women Men**vavalad**$34.47**4.3★**▲ 1000%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TD2846W) [**TOP HEADWEAR A Hat Costume Cosplay Snapback Mens Trucker Cap Red**TOP HEADWEAR**$15.64**5.0★**▲ 1000%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL1NKXFR) [**Costume Tutu Skirt Tutus for Women Teens Ballet Skirts Classic 5 Layers Athletic Tutus**HIWIND**$10.19**4.5★**▲ 1000%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0951942YT) [**Letter T Funny Chipmunk Group Halloween Thanksgiving Costume T-Shirt**Letter T Chipmunk Christmas Thanksgiving Costume**$15.79**5.0★**▲ 719%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKCNPY3C)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about alvin and the chipmunks costume**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“High Quality Basic Hoodie”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Great fit”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“reasonable price”*
**Fun/Entertainment Experience**9%
*“very fun accessory”*
**Color**9%
*“Great color”*
**Warmth**8%
*“Warm and well made”*
**Comfort-Overall**6%
*“very comfortable”*
**Durability**4%
*“Sturdy at a great price”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“It's exactly as described”*
**Design-Overall**3%
*“looked so cute to finish the look she was going for”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**35%
*“I was afraid it would be big”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“Cheap”*
**Smell**9%
*“Odd smell”*
**Drying Time**5%
*“Does shrink in dryer though”*
**Allergies**5%
*“The kids complained that the socks were a little itchy”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Not worth the money”*
**Shrinkage Resistance**5%
*“Does shrink in dryer though”*
**Breathability**2%
*“some hats aren't very breathable”*
**Sweat Resistance**2%
*“make my head sweat”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**54%
**Length**9%
**Color**7%
**Waist Fit**6%
**Value For Money**2%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Material Quality**2%
**Chest Fit**2%
**Hip Fit**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is alvin and the chipmunks costume profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $68K/yr across 36 tracked products. 0 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -22.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (41/100).
- **How competitive is the alvin and the chipmunks costume niche?**
- 27 brands and 52 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 40% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 57% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in alvin and the chipmunks costume?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Smell. The return rate is 6.3% — above our launch gate.
- **When does demand for alvin and the chipmunks costume peak?**
- Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 78.1× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the alvin and the chipmunks costume niche?**
- Listings span $7.53–$42.71; the average listing price is $19.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,977 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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