We may be just weeks into the spring season, but it’s never too early for some to be already thinking about Halloween.
And fans of the spooky fall holiday with its tricks and treats had a boost to their anticipation with an early release of some Halloween props and decorations. But the early roll-out of Home Depot’s line of products, including the hugely popular 12-foot tall skeleton known as Skelly, has sparked criticism as well as excitement.
The home improvement chain announced a “#CodeOrange” on its social media platforms with an early Halloween sale that featured the viral SKelly as well as Skelly’s 5-foot-tall, 7-foot-long dog, the Deadwood Inferno Skeleton, and Frankenstein’s Monster.
#CodeOrange! Shop limited quantities of Skelly plus some of our newest eerie additions, while supplies last: https://t.co/MFzNHTyA05 pic.twitter.com/HQ1Fv7c6we
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 25, 2024
“We are happy to see the customers’ reactions and enthusiasm for the Halfway to Halloween and #CodeOrange event…we are excited to lean into it and enjoy the fandom alongside them,” Tyler Pelfrey, Home Depot’s manager of brand communications, told Fox Business.
“Our Halfway to Halloween sale is for our most dedicated customers, the Halloween super fans. For them, building upon their Halloween collection isn’t a seasonal task, it is a year-round journey,” he added.
Mark your calendars for Apr. 25 We’re summoning limited quantities of Skelly plus some of our newest eerie additions: Skelly Dog, Deadwood Skelly & Frankenstein’s Monster
Save this link for easy access, and stay tuned tomorrow for a #CodeOrange: https://t.co/iXbezv8IOy pic.twitter.com/8ptT7tKBhl
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 24, 2024
“Since his debut in 2020, Skelly and his friends have been growing in popularity, and we wanted to give our customers multiple opportunities to get their hands on these innovative items,” Pelfrey said.
Customers were scooping up the skeleton and other items as quickly as Home Depot made them available. On social media, they celebrated their successful shopping stints and lamented the items that quickly went out of stock.
I’ve been up since last night trying to score my Halloween decorations off of Home Depot website. Finally got it! pic.twitter.com/r3xBtPzXpy
— Church Cobain (@NatashaNoww) April 25, 2024
Some of our items went quick! Check back with us, we will release additional inventory in limited quantities this summer
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) April 25, 2024
Please restock the dog
— pawsome (@RocketGum) April 25, 2024
Why can’t you get more Skellies? It’s just ridiculous.
— Carole Taubman (@stefaniwanne) April 30, 2024
The dog and 5 footers were gone in about 7 minutes. Luckily I was able to get a dog before they sold out
— gsouthworth (@gsouthworth) April 25, 2024
How I feel after grabbing a 12 foot skelly at Home Depot’s secret Halloween prop drop this morning. #12footskeleton #halfwaytohalloween pic.twitter.com/qtbDafbqLT
— D.M. Guay (@DMGuay) April 25, 2024
First Spooky Purchase of the year….I’m building a boney Army. Love that Home depot does Halfway to Halloween drops in April so I can spread out some of the cost. pic.twitter.com/q6EWh6bKPP
— JungleGal58 (@JungleGal58) April 30, 2024
The Halfway to Halloween event also had plenty of critics who were not into the six-month advance shopping opportunity.
April for Halloween decor? Really starting to push it…
— Stephen1424 (@Stephen1424) April 24, 2024
We just ran a story about Home Depot putting out some of their most popular Halloween decorations already. I just checked the calendar and it is only April 26th??!! pic.twitter.com/akxm7KsjEW
— Jim Teske (@JimTeskeNC9) April 26, 2024
Home Depot is having a “Halfway to Halloween” sale. Six months till Halloween.
— Ben Olson (@radiobenolson) April 29, 2024
Spirit Halloween, Amazon and halloweencostumes.com sell Halloween items year round. Target, Lowes and a few other retailers are currently offering some Halloween items on their websites.
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