The Raptor takes Halloween to a whole new level
Toronto Raptors mascot makes 21 costume changes in game vs. Nuggets
When the Denver Nuggets took on the Raptors at home on Halloween night, Toronto's mascot didn't take his duties lightly.
Rather than sticking to one costume throughout the night, the Raptor managed to make an astonishing 21 costume changes all while dancing and entertaining the crowd.
He started the night in a Michael Jackson Thriller get-up and even performed the classic routine with the Dance Pak...
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans, check out my first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> costume tonight! Trying to set the record. 1.thriller Raptor <a href="https://t.co/zxLME2W6LJ">pic.twitter.com/zxLME2W6LJ</a>
—@the_raptorWouldn't be Halloween without <a href="https://twitter.com/the_raptor">@the_raptor</a> Thriller dance. 🎃👻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RTZ?src=hash">#RTZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/BFWd9OOsKh">pic.twitter.com/BFWd9OOsKh</a>
—@Raptors... and it just took off from there. Here are a few of his best:
Ok <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans, here comes 2.Angrybirdraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/z1DJNV4b5f">pic.twitter.com/z1DJNV4b5f</a>
—@the_raptorHe even managed to fit a cowboy hat onto his incredibly large head.
Ok <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans, here comes number 3.cowboyraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/apTI9zubZK">pic.twitter.com/apTI9zubZK</a>
—@the_raptorHe covered all the superhero bases:
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's 12.superraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/cMjUTRlHYZ">pic.twitter.com/cMjUTRlHYZ</a>
—@the_raptor<a href="https://twitter.com/the_raptor">@the_raptor</a> so channeling <a href="https://twitter.com/KPILLAR4">@KPILLAR4</a> then? Go <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a>!
—@JsXtmHe is fast <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans! 7.flashraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/95nY68KHaW">pic.twitter.com/95nY68KHaW</a>
—@the_raptorDa na na na na na 5.batraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/xs43uQNtvC">pic.twitter.com/xs43uQNtvC</a>
—@the_raptorToo bad there aren't two Raptors to help out with this costume pair:
Recognize these upcoming tuxedos? 13.harryraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/isuT0Arc4w">pic.twitter.com/isuT0Arc4w</a>
—@the_raptorWhat do you prefer <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans, blue or orange? 14.lloydraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/qVhxlN6wNW">pic.twitter.com/qVhxlN6wNW</a>
—@the_raptorAfter a quick breather, the Raptor returned as a beautiful Princess Elsa.
Let it go <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans 9.elsaraptor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/S1s2SKlcy8">pic.twitter.com/S1s2SKlcy8</a>
—@the_raptorFans were pretty into it.
Raps game on TV + <a href="https://twitter.com/the_raptor">@the_raptor</a> costume bonanza on Twitter = best Halloween ever. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RTZ?src=hash">#RTZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a>
—@iambfg.<a href="https://twitter.com/the_raptor">@the_raptor</a> must be exhausted! <br>So many costume changes! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rtz?src=hash">#rtz</a> 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
—@RyanJHTurveyWe're not sure whether there is an official record for this kind of thing but if so, the Raptor has probably set a new one.
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> fans the 21.elvisraptor has left the building! Game over! Raptors win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloweenraptor?src=hash">#halloweenraptor</a> <a href="https://t.co/isuHR7Aw3W">pic.twitter.com/isuHR7Aw3W</a>
—@the_raptor