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The viral 12-foot skeleton is officially back in stock!
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You’ve probably spotted the massive (and now-iconic) skeleton lurking in someone’s yard around Halloween. If you haven’t, trust us, it’s a total showstopper.
The legend began in 2020 when The Home Depot unleashed its towering 12-foot skeleton, lovingly dubbed Skelly. Since then, he has become a Halloween hero, vanishing from shelves faster than you can say “boo.”
Been dying to get your hands on the viral 12-Foot Giant-Sized Skeleton? Now’s your chance: The Home Depot just restocked Skelly and introduced some new spooky friends, including a giant, app-compatible Skelly. But beware: they’re likely to fly off the shelves. If you want to add this huge haunting factor to your front lawn, you’ll have to act way before October.
12-Foot Giant-Sized Skelly
The Home Depot's gigantic 12-foot skeleton is back in stock now!
What is The Home Depot giant skeleton?
Meet Skelly, the 12-foot-tall Halloween legend from The Home Depot’s Home Accents Holiday line. With glowing, animated LCD eyes that blink and move, he’s built to impress, indoors or out. But let’s be real: this colossal Halloween decoration belongs outside on full display, so even your neighbors down the street can see it.
There’s no need to fuss with power switches, either. Skelly runs on a built-in timer (six hours on, 18 off), so he is low-maintenance.
What makes him a fan favorite? He’s massive and spooky, but not nightmare-inducing, so he is perfect for welcoming trick-or-treaters. Some folks even keep him up year-round, dressing him for every holiday from Christmas to Easter.
New for 2026
Bring Skelly (back) to life this year with the brand-new app-compatible version. He still towers at an impressive 12 feet, but now he becomes animated with the Decor Pro app. The new Skelly is motion-activated, and he can move his head and mouth in sync with your chosen audio—and you can record up to 30 sounds right in the app.
12-Foot App Controlled Skelly
That’s not all: There’s also a new 11-foot-tall mummy Skelly, complete with glowing LED eyes and a decayed chest that lights up for an extra-creepy effect.
This giant mummy features poseable shoulders and includes removable cloth strips, so you can customize its haunted look. Activated by motion sensor, he awakens from his tomb with three spooky sounds when visitors get too close.
11-Foot Giant-Sized Mummy
But here’s the big news: The Home Depot has unveiled an all-new Wicked Woods Collection, packed with more giant Halloween creatures to haunt your yard.
The lineup includes a 7-foot Leathal Lily, her friend the eerie Macabre Witch, and a 9-foot Dry Rot Dennis, plus plenty of other new frightful finds.
7-Foot App Controlled Leathal Lily
This year, The Home Depot is offering a variety of animatronics beyond your traditional skeletons and witches. Meet John the Last Call Mixologist, the perfect addition to your adult Halloween party. He stirs up “boo-ze” with his tattooed arms while moving his mouth to deliver five spooky phrases. Complete the haunted happy hour with the animated Bartender and the pop-up Cabernet Casualty for an unforgettable fright.
John the Last Call Mixologist
A little secret: If you’re after something a little less spooky and a lot more playful, this 3-foot Animated Stitch brings family-friendly fun to your Halloween setup.
But of course, Skelly is a classic Halloween staple that you’ll break out year after year. And this year’s app-controlled version offers a major tech upgrade that’s sure to bring a spine-tingling treatment to your home.
And if Skelly’s size is a bit much (we get it), meet his smaller, smarter cousin: the 6.5-Foot Ultra Skelly, complete with app-controlled LEDs and real-time voice interaction. Perfect for indoor scares with a high-tech twist.
6.5-Foot Ultra Skelly
How to Set Up
The Home Depot details that setting up Skelly takes about two people and 60 minutes. Specific instructions are available on the retailer’s website.
Skelly comes with a metal frame and ground stakes to hold him in place. When he is all put together, he weighs about 60 pounds. To activate the white lights for the animated eyes, simply plug it into an outlet or use the included battery. A remote is also included to control eight different effects for Skelly’s LCD eyes.
What Other People Are Saying
With more than 3,000 reviews on The Home Depot, the giant skeleton has an average of 4.6 out of five stars. Here’s what real-life buyers have to say:
“Waited three years to be able to get this Halloween decoration. Exceeded all expectations. 10/10 A+ would recommend. Everyone stops to take a picture, too,” shares Anthony, a five-star reviewer.
Linda, a verified purchaser, says, “Everything I was hoping it would be! Assembly was quick and simple. The eyes seem to follow you, which adds to the creep factor. Wish I could convince my husband to decorate it for other holidays and keep it out year-round!”
“We got our 12-foot friend almost a year ago, and he has stood in our wooded backyard the entire time. He lasted through the different Pocono seasons and the wildlife,” writes Amy B., a five-star reviewer. “The base and wires have been great at keeping him standing. It’s been cool to look outside every day and see him. He looks cool with snow on him.”
Where to Buy
12-Foot Giant-Sized Skelly
Go big this Halloween with the 12-foot skeleton from The Home Depot.
Skelly by Home Accents Holiday is exclusively available at The Home Depot, and fans will be happy to hear he has resisted inflation for yet another year, returning for just $299. You can purchase the new app-controlled Skelly for $379.
It sells out every season, so jump on the restock while you can!
FAQ
Will Home Depot have the 12-foot skeleton again?
It’s official: Skelly has been restocked for 2026! That said, we have a sneaking suspicion this skeleton will sell out fast, so you won’t want to dilly-dally.
How much did Home Depot charge for the 12-foot skeleton?
For the past few years, even with new-and-improved features, the 12-foot skeleton has retailed for $299. This Halloween decor does elicit a bit of sticker shock. But between its glowing reviews and high-quality construction, this is one eery investment that’s built to last.
How much does the 12-foot skeleton weigh?
Don’t let its gigantic form fool you: This skeleton is surprisingly lightweight. When attached to its metal frame and ground stakes, this bounty of bones weighs only 60 pounds.
How long does it take to put up the 12-foot skeleton?
Despite its easy-to-follow, color-coded directions, this supersized skeleton will take about an hour to assemble. (Psst…to make this process a little easier, some people recommend starting from the feet and working your way up!)
