Bigger scares: This 12-foot-tall skeleton from Home Depot was a hit at Halloween and now he can talk, too

Five years later, Skelly is still a firm favorite Halloween Chasing. Released as part of Home Depot’s Halloween decor, the massive skeleton, affectionately referred to as Skelly, stands 12 feet tall and has gone viral several times, selling out every time new stock is released.

Home Depot is launching its 2026 Halloween collection today, July 16, with plenty of animatronics and other Halloween gear that’s sure to get you excited for the holiday, including Skelly update.

This year, the fan-favorite game will be updated, with app-enabled upgrades that let you customize this fearsome giant to your gruesome heart’s content. You’ll control head and mouth movements using servo motors and speak through real-time animations via Bluetooth, making it a distinctive interactive feature for trick-or-treating.

Additionally, you can record up to 30 Skelly voices. Plus, you can now choose from 20 different LCD screen effects. This includes options like heart eyes — which could be fun for Valentine’s Day — along with other exciting presets so you can keep Skelly in your garden all year long.

this The new Skelly servo version costs $379 It is only available online. It will likely sell out quickly, so be sure to secure your order soon.

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Don’t need these extras? You will be able to get The original Skelly was originally priced at $299 instead of. Or shop at Home Depot The entire Halloween collection For more options.