# Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton Now Talks Revolutionizing Halloween decor with interactive features! - **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5c324f8a-ad57-48a6-a00d-a923cce5d1a2 ## Giant Skeleton's New Abilities Home Depot upgraded its viral 12-foot Halloween skeleton Skelly with speech capabilities. Through a mobile app, users can make the skeleton speak via its moving mouth. This Bluetooth-enabled real-time interaction feature elevates Halloween celebrations to a new level of fun. ## Pricing and Usage Details The new Skelly model will retail for $379. The app offers 20 animation options, 30 custom sound recordings, and real-time speech. A simpler version remains available for $299. The product will hit physical stores later this summer. ## Tech-Infused Decor Trend This year's Skelly update responds to consumer demand for interactive decor. Technology from last year's 6.5-foot Ultra Skelly has been integrated into the giant skeleton. LCD eye animations increased from 8 to 20, allowing use for various holidays beyond Halloween. ## New Halloween Collection Alongside Skelly, Home Depot introduces new animatronics including an 11-foot mummy, glowing trees, and an 8-foot zombie velociraptor. An interactive zombie parrot with 20 prerecorded responses offers a personalized experience for children. ## Transforming Consumer Experience These mobile-integrated decorative products merge traditional Halloween celebrations with technology. Users can now transform their yards into interactive entertainment spaces. This trend reflects retailers' shift toward experience-driven products. ## Market Leadership Strategy Home Depot's annual Skelly updates are part of its strategy to maintain the viral product's popularity. Offering options across price segments appeals to a broad customer base. This move strengthens its leadership in the holiday decor market. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theverge.com/tech/964051/home-depot-halloween-skelly-skeleton-12-foot-mobile-app-sounds — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._