Halloween pumpkin carving ideas - best templates to try for spooky celebrations on October 31

Halloween pumpkins are a must-do - but they've got to be just right and look good.

No sense going for the same old jagged design with no artistic skill year after year.

If you need some inspiration, we have 10 alternative ideas for you to try.

From celebrities to a little monster that you just gotta catch, they're sure to be a hit on October 31.

Pick your favourite and have a go! Let us know how you get on.

1. Pikachu

Pikachu will be all the rage with the popularity of Pokemon GO (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

For those who see Trick or Treat sessions as a chance to build up their Pokemon GO score.

Download and print the template

2. Slimer

Slimer is the creepy ghost who tormented the Ghostbusters (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

He's the on-screen ghoul with the foul appetite who'll unite parents and kids thanks to the new Ghostbusters reboot.

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3. Vampire Bat

The vampire bat brings back spooky Halloween nights (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

For the pumpkin carver who only waits all year for Halloween just to spook everyone with their creepy side. A classic.

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4. Stormtrooper

Storm Troopers are the Dark Side's foot soldier and so creepy to boot (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

The footsoldiers of the Empire, these are the bad guys who simply look cool at all times. Not as hard as it looks.

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5. Haunted House

Haunted houses are the best part of this spooky holiday season (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

It's a classic look, and perfect for this time of year. But let's hope this spooky home isn't on your trick or treat route...

With Netflix The Haunting of Hill House proving popular this one could easily be repurposed as Hill House.

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6. Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat is the name of the night, so carve it in style (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

Writing's on the pumpkin with this spooky face-come-message that's sure to delight the little ones. You can also put it outside to let the kids know you have sweets.

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7. Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion Lannister is a Game of Thrones favourite with a face for carving (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

What Games of Thones' star Tyrion lacks in size and strength, he makes up for in mental agility - and you'll need your wits about you for this carving. A little more complex but it looks great.

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8. Captain America

Captain America is one of the saviours of the world - so immortalise him on your pumpkin (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

If your Avengers 4 love hasn't faded yet, give your pumpkin the Captain's touch.

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9. Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn is a household name thanks to Margot Robbie's Suicide Squad turn (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

The DC villain is getting her own movie so what better time to carve her up?

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10. Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka sent joyful shivers down the spines of kids for decades (Orange and Black Pumpkins)

The creepy and original film chocolate factory owner would love the all that Halloween candy.

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You can find many more pumpkin designs on www.orangeandblackpumpkins.com

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