Skelly's back: Home Depot holds Halfway to Halloween sale 6 months before spooky day
Spooky season may not be upon us for another six months, but that’s not stopping the Home Depot from selling Halloween decor in April.
The retail giant is selling its highly sought-after Halloween decorations much earlier than previous years, including Skelly, the viral 12-foot skeleton decoration many shoppers couldn’t wait to get their hands on.
Last year’s merch lineup was announced in July, the company said. This year, the company began hosting a “Halfway to Halloween” sale on Thursday to give customers more time to get the spooky goods.
The products are available online at HomeDepot.com.
Mark your calendars for Apr. 25 ??? We're summoning limited quantities of Skelly plus some of our newest eerie additions: Skelly Dog, Deadwood Skelly & Frankenstein's Monster ??????
Save this link for easy access, and stay tuned tomorrow for a #CodeOrange: https://t.co/iXbezv8IOy pic.twitter.com/8ptT7tKBhl— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 24, 2024
What's available at the Halfway to Halloween sale?
The 2024 lineup includes:
7-foot Skeleton Dog – $199
Three-pack, 5-foot LED Ultra Pose-n-Stay Skeleton – $119
7-foot animated LED Frankenstein’s Monster (Inspired by Universal’s Classic Monster) – $279
12-foot Giant-Sized Skeleton – $299
12.5-foot Giant-Sized Inferno Deadwood Skeleton – $379
A Home Depot spokesperson sought to clarify the 7-foot animated LED Frankenstein’s Monster is listed at $279, after previously announcing a price of $249.
Skelly now has new features
Skelly's new features include eight different Life Eyes technology settings that allow the haunting figure to move its eyes and blink.
The skeleton also has hinged shoulder joints that allow customers to partially pose it, the company said in a previous ad.
Skelly first hit the shelves in 2020 and since then, customers have made it a staple in their Halloween setups.
If 12 feet is too much for shoppers, the company is also selling 5-foot skeletons in packs of three.
Social media reacts to early Halloween decor
When Home Depot announced that some Halloween items had already gone on sale, X users couldn’t help but share their excitement. Some even expressed disappointment that they couldn’t get the items they wanted.
“Our Halloween assortment moved quickly this morning, but don't worry, we'll be releasing more of your favorite Halloween items in limited quantities this summer,” the company replied to one social media user.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Follow her on Twitter at @SaleenMartin or email her at [email protected].
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