The Home Depot's Giant Skeleton Can Now Talk
Skelly gets a tech upgrade for Halloween 2026.
1Tech innovation for Halloween
The Home Depot unveiled 30 new Halloween decorations and animatronics for 2026, including an app-controlled version of the iconic 12-foot Skelly. Products will be available online and via the app starting July 16.
2Skelly's new features
The new Skelly features real-time voice modulation and recordable voice lines. Servo motors enable head and jaw movements, while LED lights provide colorful effects. LCD LifeEyes offer 20 different visual options.
3Pricing and availability
The 12-foot app-controlled Skelly will be sold online for $379. More affordable options are available, with the standard Skelly priced at $299 in stores and online.
4New giant animatronics
The Home Depot's 2026 collection includes five new giant animatronics, such as an 11-foot Mummy, an 8-foot Perilous Plant Monster, and a Jurassic Park-themed Zombie Velociraptor, each with unique features.
5Other additions
The collection also features new items like the Rotwing Parrot and Soul-Stealing Reaper, which were briefly available during last year's Halfway to Halloween sale. They are now part of the full lineup.
6For Halloween enthusiasts
The Home Depot's Halloween animatronics have a dedicated fanbase on Facebook, where users discuss new releases and track restocks with 'Code Orange' alerts. This year's collection is expected to sell out quickly.
Original article: Mashable — The Home Depot'un Dev İskeleti Artık Konuşabiliyor