Ah, yes… we’ve entered that magical time of year when the sunscreen isn’t even empty, the lemonade pitcher is still sweating on the porch, then boom 💥 you’re staring down a 12-foot skeleton on your laptop screen in the middle of August. Home Depot has decided Halloween starts now, and honestly… I’m here for it.
That’s right, folks. While your beach towel is still drying, Skelly—the towering bony icon—has returned, and he’s brought new friends who are equal parts creepy and charming. You can view the full collection and start adding to your cart right now on HomeDepot.com or the Home Depot app. The in-store shelves won’t get spooky until fall, but early birds (or should I say early bats?) can lock in their favorites now before they disappear into the Halloween night.
Meet the Summer Skeleton Crew
Skelly (the aforementioned 12-foot bony buddy) is back at his original $299 price tag, because apparently inflation is scared of him. This year, he’s got backup:
- 5-foot Sitting Skelly’s Dog with LCD “LifeEyes” that follow you around like your nosy neighbors
- 5-foot LED Skelly’s Cat because nothing says “Welcome” like a glowing, undead feline
- A returning 7-foot Skelly’s Dog for those who like their lawn accessories slightly smaller but still nightmare-worthy
If your skeleton obsession needs an upgrade, meet Ultra Skelly: a 6.5-foot, app-controlled, Bluetooth-enabled animatronic who can literally roast trick-or-treaters in real time. Yes, you can record custom creepy greetings, control the lighting, and choose from 18 different eyeball designs. Just imagine him saying, “Nice princess costume… you have 10 seconds to run.” Instant neighborhood legend status.
The Gruesome Grounds Are Open for Business
Home Depot’s new Gruesome Grounds Collection is perfect if you’ve ever thought, “I wish my yard looked like a haunted fantasy novel.” Highlights include:
- 15-foot Worricrow: The scarecrow your garden didn’t know it feared
- 8-foot Tumble the Troll: A candy-loving giant who’s probably not giving any back
- 8-foot Wyvern: Because every cul-de-sac deserves a color-changing dragon
A Cast of Creepy Celebrities
Classic horror fans, brace yourselves. Universal Monsters are crashing the party:
- Scarred Chucky and Tiffany Valentine from “Bride of Chucky,” complete with creepy servo-powered faces and iconic movie quotes
- Bride of Frankenstein (6-foot) and Frankenstein’s Monster (7-foot) for the gothic purist who believes Halloween isn’t complete without vintage movie monsters
Why the Early Launch Works
Look, I know some people will say, “It’s too early!” But here’s the deal: these decorations sell out faster than you can say “pumpkin spice latte.” If you wait until October, you’ll be left with a sad bag of cobwebs and maybe a ceramic pumpkin. This way, you can plot your haunted yard ahead of time and buy your favorite pieces one at a time.
So, grab your sunglasses and your skeleton shopping list. Halloween 2025 starts now… ready or not