Halloween and the spooky season are hardly around the corner, but a huge fan-favorite decoration from Home Depot has already sold out ahead of the holiday.
Four years ago, the home improvement chain debuted Skelly, a giant 12-foot-tall skeleton that has gone viral every year since its debut and become a coveted item for shoppers.
“For Skelly, we knew the moment we tried it on that we had created one of the best Halloween items,” Home Depot Senior Merchandiser and creator behind Skelly, Lance Allen, said in a press release. release last Halloween. “To see its massive size and its eyes following you across the room made an emotional impression months before it hit stores or online. Then, it went on sale and the viral videos started happening. We're thrilled that The Home Depot has continued to provide our customers with such great quality and incredible value.”
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And they lived happily ever after ☠️❤️?
Last week, the chain unveiled its #CodeOrange event on social media, announcing that it would be selling limited quantities of the popular Halloween decor six months ahead of the holiday before the items officially come into season.
Mark your calendars for April 25th ?️ We're collecting limited quantities of Skelly plus some of our newest scary additions: Skelly Dog, Deadwood Skelly & Frankenstein's Monster ???
Save this link for easy access and stay tuned tomorrow for one #OrangeCode: https://t.co/iXbezv8IOy pic.twitter.com/8ptT7tKBhl
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 24, 2024
The announcement and sale caused quite a stir on X, where users went head-to-head in an attempt to capture the giant set of bones and his new friends, including a five-legged Skelly dog and a Deadwood Skelly.
How I feel after snagging a 12-foot scaffold at Home Depot's Halloween secret facility this morning. #12 leg skeleton #halfway through halloween pic.twitter.com/qtbDafbqLT
— DM Guay (@DMGuay) April 25, 2024
The dog and 5 footers were gone in about 7 minutes. Luckily I was able to get a dog before they were sold
— gsouthworth (@gsouthworth) April 25, 2024
As expected, the items sold out quickly, and Home Depot revealed via X that it will be doing a second drop of Halloween items at some point this summer.
Well.. I didn't get Skelly the dog from home depot b/cu sold and I'm sad (:
— ????? (@maaamim3) April 25, 2024
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 Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 25, 2024
Some of our items went fast! Check back with us, we will be releasing additional inventory in limited quantities this summer?
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 25, 2024
According to Home Depot's website, neither Skelly nor any of his new friends are available for purchase at press time, so those looking to get their hands on the larger-than-life decor set will have to wait
Giant holiday decor is having a moment. Last year, Target's 8-foot-tall Jack-o-Lantern, Lewis, also went viral on TikTok and sold across the country.
Halloween has continued to be a key driver of success for Home Depot, which reported $34.8 billion in sales during the Halloween season in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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“We don't just settle for stock, generic items for our customers. We partner with the best vendors in the business to create stunning items that push the boundaries of size, animation and realism at incredible values.”Lance said about the company's success in the Halloween sector. “Not only can customers research and purchase items online, but they can also find them on display with associates happy to walk them through the newest seasonal releases.”
Home depot it was upstairs up 11% year over year as of Wednesday afternoon.
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