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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 303 reviews

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the 8ft Towering Skeleton. Many customers complimented how easy it was to assemble the skeleton. Customers also raved about the moving jaw and the realistic eyes. The talking feature and the sound effects were also popular among customers. Some customers did mention that the skeleton was not very durable and that the assembly process could be challenging.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Talking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This skelly is awesome! He talks, moves his head and has LED eyes. He is made by the same company of the 12’ skeleton. For the price of the 12’, all these features should have also come with him. If I had to choose, definitely snatch this one up over the 12’ or get both. They did a fantastic job!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Skelly

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly one of my favorite halloween props. All the trick or treaters comment on how much they love him and he has so many great phrases to entertain them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Moving jaw

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spooky scary skeleton

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    BEST SKELETON ON THE STREET! This guy is super fun, and his hinge jaw / animated eyes are a fun bonus!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to assemble

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Grabbed him when he was on sale. Skeleton is large but very easy to assembly. Sayings are cute and he seems to be sturdy. The kids in the area love him...so do the adults for that matter. Super happy with him.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value + lowest on best buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Firs I was very surprised to see that Best Buy offer Halloween skeleton. And I realized that Best Buy offers a lowest price for 8 Ft Skelton, everywhere else is $300+ and it was very hard to find a 8 ft skeleton under $200. The quality is not super good as you can tell the material is pretty rough and the skeleton is not super sturdy as the whole weight is on his two feet and there’s not extra string to hold the weight. However it’s great value and it did its work. It’s a lot of fun to decorate it with light bulb and some other decors. Definitely worth purchasing. I tried the motion and talking inside the house it’s very sick. I haven’t tried plugging the power outside but I may try it soon. Strongly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Talking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I got no bones to pick with this bad boy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    12 foot skellys are ridiculously impossible to find. Found this 8 footer while searching for alternatives. It was so nice I bought it twice! Very happy with this purchase. Not truly meant to stay outdoors in the elements though. If you must consider placing them somewhere with overhead cover (like a porch). The added talking functionality on these is a nice touch too. If needed, shutting off the talking feature is simple. Just unplug the white connector that goes from the top of the spine to the skull, and turn down the volume.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Moving jaw, Talking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love our skeleton!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love our skeleton! He talks and his eyes light up. He was a hit at our trick or treat ...so many kids got a picture with him. Hated taking him down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to assemble

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth it when on sale

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setup was pretty easy; only one allen wrench required and it's included. Great there's a volume adjustment and different trigger options for activating eyes and sound (always on, infrared to 6 feet, or step pad [not included]). There are some gaps by the knees, but not woefully unsightly. Would be absolutely amazing to swap audio options to include other voice tracks, but not possibly. Included audio tracks are family friendly, so okay around littles. Could be fun to decorate for other holidays too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to assemble

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Skeleton, must have

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Skeleton is great, good size for inside the house, not sure he would last outside. Easy to put together, sound is great, eyes and jaw move as well, my girl is very happy with him.Worst part was the shipping, first one that came to the house lookong like they drop kicked out of an airplane. Box was mashed and mangled pieces missing. I ordered a new one and it was a little better shape, Best Buy returned the other with no issues. As long as it shows up in one piece you wont regret buying it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Talking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best and easy to put together

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it!! I hope y’all make more different characters it’s way better than the 12ft mine talks with his mouth moving and eyes light up!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Talking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You Don't Need the Extra 4'

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Okay, so he's not the 12' Skelly we're all looking for, but in a way, he's better. Same look, 3/4 the size, same eyes. But what's better (other than easier to place and smaller box, storage) is he talks! The jaw nice, voice is great! Loud, commanding, and he just goes great at our house!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Easy to assemble

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect halloween pal!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really easy assembly and looks great. I only wish there was an easy way to run the plug down the leg and out the foot rather than dangle from the nether region! It is very sturdy, though we did have to add sandbags at the last minute to the base to keep them from falling backwards because of the extra windy Halloween here!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This thing is awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is awesome! I got it on sale and for the price, its the best Halloween decoration I own (and I own a lot)! It's very large, moves its jaw, talks, and the eyes are pretty cool as well. Even if this thing didn't move, its still awesome. Very sturdy and easy to put together. Took me about 15 mins.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Skully

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my skully!!! Have him up all year with different costumes for the holiday

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone loves Skelly!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this skeleton. He was the perfect addition to my Halloween decor. It was easy and quick to put together. It only took me about 30 mins to get him assembled. The sound quality is great and the different quotes he says are just right and not too scary.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to assemble

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative to 12 ft skeleton

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to put together and good alternative to the 12 ft skeleton that's been selling out everywhere. A shame the plastic changed color (a bit darker) after being out for a week due to rain but it is what it is. We'll be using this from now on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to assemble

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition to our Halloween decorations!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to put together and take down at night in case it rains. Received many positive comments on its’ looks and how big it looks. Friends couldn’t believe I got it from Best Buy; thought they only sold electronics. Technically it is electronic, because you have to plug it in to make it move and say things!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    8' Skeleton duo!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These guys are awesome! I lucked out and got two of them for the sale price of $149.99 each right before Halloween! I also added an LED light bulb in their chests too! It was a great add to the two 12' Skeletons from HD!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love him!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    He came with two right hands. Not a totally bad thing since now he may be able to hold a pumpkin, but that’s why I’m rating it with 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise he’s amazing!!! I can’t imagine the 12’ version, 8’ is good for us!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr. Bones was worth the purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Skelly was a HUGE hit at Halloween - kids were mesmerized by him! A few kids were hugging his leg, and almost everyone (including parents) ended up taking pictures with him. The eyes/electronics were great - I'm extremely happy with this purchase. I paired him with my 12 foot HD skeleton & some LED lighting for an even bigger effect. My first shipment was lost by FedEx, but Best Buy customer service went above and beyond to fix the issue... Thank you, Best Buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend