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Scepters

For a villain, sorceress or dark-royalty scepter, the red orb scepter in a silver claw is the one most shoppers here choose: 30.7 in (78 cm), 2.89 oz and easy to hold upright in one hand. For a king of ancient Egypt, the cobra-head pharaoh scepter at about 33.2 in gives the classic snake profile. All four picks are plastic props that assemble from three threaded pieces. None has a crown or jeweled top, so they suit sorcerer, villain and pharaoh characters better than a storybook king or queen.

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  1. Translucent red orb in a silver-tone claw, 30.7 in and only 2.89 oz, easy to hold upright as a villain or vampire scepter.

  2. Silver cobra head on a black shaft, about 33.2 in; the plastic snake scepter profile fits a pharaoh or Egyptian-inspired ruler.

  3. Blue orb in a silver-color dragon claw, 30.7 in, three screw-together pieces; a sorcerer-king or ice-queen scepter.

  4. Kid-sized green orb staff, 29.3 in from two 13.4 in rods and a 5.3 in wand head; light plastic for small hands.

What to look for

  • Hold a scepter, don't plant it: grip the middle of the shaft and keep the topper near your shoulder. That pose is what makes a 30 in prop look royal rather than like a walking stick.
  • Choose the topper for the role. A cobra head points to a pharaoh, a red orb in a claw to a vampire queen or dark sorceress, and a blue orb in a dragon claw to a mage-king.
  • For a child, the 29.3 in green orb staff is built from two 13.4 in rods and a 5.3 in wand head in light plastic. On a small child it stands closer to staff height, which still suits a young wizard.
  • Before photos, twist each joint snug by hand so the topper sits straight; a slightly loose thread lets the orb tilt.
  • These are decorative props and none is meant to bear weight, so don't lean on the cobra version like a walking cane.
  • Looking for a scepter wand? These are not pocket wands: each one is between 29.3 and 33.2 in assembled.
  • Our guide to holding a staff, scepter or cane shows how the same prop changes character with your grip.

Scepter props compared

Pick Length Topper Listed weight Role it suits
Red orb staff 30.7 in (78 cm) Translucent red orb in a silver-tone claw 2.89 oz Vampire queen or king, dark sorceress
Silver cobra cane About 33.2 in (84 cm) Molded silver cobra head on a black shaft Not listed Pharaoh, Egyptian-inspired ruler, villain
Blue orb dragon claw staff 30.7 in (78 cm) Blue orb in a silver-color dragon claw Not listed Sorcerer-king, ice queen, wizard
Kids’ green orb staff 29.3 in (74 cm) Green orb wand head, black finish Not listed Young wizard, witch or fairy-tale ruler

Scepter, staff or wand?

The difference is mostly how you carry it. A wand is short enough to point with one hand. A scepter is longer and carried upright, held at the middle as a sign of rank. A staff stands on the floor beside you and reaches about shoulder height or more. Props in the 29 to 33 in range sit between the last two: on a teen or adult they read as scepters, and on a young child the same prop reaches much higher and works as a staff. For a parent and child in matching costumes, pick the same topper for both and let the height difference do the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a costume scepter be?

There is no set length, but it should be short enough to hold upright by the middle without the end dragging. Ours run from 29.3 in (the kids' green orb) to about 33.2 in (the cobra), which reads as a scepter on teens and adults.

Do you have a king's scepter with a crown on top?

Not in this group. The toppers are orbs held in claws and a cobra head, so they suit pharaohs, villains, sorcerers and dark royalty. The cobra is the closest fit for a king character.

Are these metal scepters?

No. All four are plastic costume props; the red orb version weighs 2.89 oz and the kids' staff is made without metal weight. They are decorative and not meant to bear weight.

Do scepter props come apart?

Yes. Each separates into three pieces, a topper and two shaft sections, that screw together by hand. That makes them easy to pack for a party or a stage bag.

Is there a scepter sized for kids?

The green orb staff is 29.3 in, assembled from two 13.4 in rods and a 5.3 in wand head, and is made for kids' hands. On a young child it stands tall like a wizard staff; older kids can hold it by the middle as a scepter.

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