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The Home Depot's Viral 12-Foot Skeletons Are Back, Along with a Ton of Spooky Halloween Decor for 2024

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A skeleton Halloween decoration.
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If you've been on Instagram recently, you know all the girlies are already counting down the days until Halloween, and some have even begun to prep their homes for the most spooky time of the year. The Home Depot's Halloween decorations are, once again, a hot commodity—and folks have been shopping 'em so much, that there may not be anything in stock come October! In other words, your Halloween shopping spree just got moved up on your calendar. But don't you worry—there's still a *ton* of scary good decorations up for grabs RN.

I'm talking everything from those famous 12-foot skeletons to fog machines and inflatables—and of course, a slew of realistic-looking animatronics guaranteed to give trick-or-treaters a fright. So, if your goal is to be the most terrifying house on the block this year (or you’re simply looking for a few cute pumpkins), see below for eight festive additions you won’t want to miss before they inevitably go out of stock.

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1. Home Accents 12-Foot Servo Skelly

Home Accents Holiday

He's heeere. Skelly, the famous 12-foot skeleton that has taken the spooky holiday by storm, is back and better than ever. Beyond the imposing presence its sure to set on your front lawn, the figure features LCD LifeEyes, meaning its eyes animate with hearts, fireworks, flames and more, as well as motorized head movement and posable arms, so you can give every Skelly its own personality. For convenience (and to save some dough on power), the figure also comes equipped with a timer setting that keeps it on for six hours and off for 18. After all, you'll want to save the best spooks for after dark.

If you ask me, this Inferno pumpkin skeleton is the key to winning Halloween. At 12 feet tall, it'll tower over your guests and give them the fright of their lives with its LCD eyes and chest, which emits an "eerie glow," per the brand. "I had this up for Halloween last year, and my neighborhood loved it. The LCD eyes seem to follow you, and the chest lights up with fire. It did very well with high winds. We put it down once the winds reached over 30 miles per hour. The rain did nothing to it. Very sturdy. It takes about an hour to put together the first time." So, it's spooky enough to impress your guests, easy to put together and sturdy enough for unpredictable weather? No wonder there's an order limit of one per order...

Is your family obsessed with The Nightmare Before Christmas? If you answered yes, I don't think I have to tell you to add these Jack Skellington white pumpkin faces to your cart, RN. But let's say you need to some more convincing. This inflatable decoration is super easy to set up: "Just plug it in, stake it down and watch the magic unfold," the brand explains. BTW, "the magic" they're referring to is the energy-efficient LED light that makes the pumpkins glow up so everyone that's walking or driving by at night can see 'em.

4. Home Accents Holiday Fog Machine

Home Accents Holiday

Powered by a 1000-watt motor, this coffin-shaped fog generator releases an eerie mist that packs a visual punch for your ghostly setup. It features a black coffin-shaped frame with chilling skeleton accents—and it’s equipped with a convenient remote control and integrated wired switch for easy operation. Plug it into the nearest power outlet for hassle-free activation (and just be sure to place it somewhere covered if you’re putting this guy on display outside).

This antique-inspired camera boasts a motion detector that triggers a series of haunting effects. Think: Flashing bulbs, a red-glowing skull and the playback of voices and the song "Somebody's Watching You," accompanied by a Grim Reaper image that pops up *twice.* It’s powered by three AA batteries (not included), and is the perfect playful solution for anyone who doesn’t have space for a 12+ foot statue or animatronic.

Looking to create your own haunted house this year? You'll need this six-pack of LED skeletons that stand at 5 feet tall. Each is crafted with adjustable limbs, so you can manipulate their arms, legs, hands and feet into various positions (meaning they're great for suspending on porches, ceilings or doorways). They’re also enhanced by red LED eyes for an extra spooky touch—while a battery-operated design ensures cord-free placement anywhere in your yard (or home).

Set the stage for a spooktacular patio with this string of ten jack-o'-lantern-shaped Halloween lights. Just so you know, it spans 10 feet 24 inches and has end-to-end connectors, which allow you to connect more than one if you need to. Either way, these pumpkin mini lights will up the ambiance this Halloween, and will be a nice change from your other string lights. You'll thank me later.

What would spooky season be without a clown that triggers your PTSD from It? With adjustable arms and a head fitted with motors, the clown’s movement is also enhanced by spine-tingling pre-recorded phrases, like: “Hey! You look familiar… maybe that’s because I’ve been hiding under your bed.” A built-in motion sensor triggers LED lights, sounds and animatronic motions, while the eyes are brought to life by menacing red LEDs. The adjustable stand, composed of collapsible plastic and metal rods, ensures that it will also hold up against the elements (and be super easy to disassemble and store for next year). TL;DR? This is a *must-have* Halloween decoration.

Sorry, not sorry, but I saved the best Halloween decoration for last. Meet the Skeleton Dog, secretly featuring not one but *two* LED bulbs in the eye sockets, which will light up to welcome guests to your home this Halloween. You can even put it on a timer with 6 hours on and 18 hours off, so your new hauntingly cute porch pet is always ready to do his thing (um, get your company into the Halloween spirit, that is). No front porch? No worries, you can also find the perfect spot for Fido inside your home. Go fetch him before he's gone!



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