Home Depot Skelly: Cheaper Alternatives?

It's spooky season, and retailers are rolling out their giant skeleton troupes. Here's a roundup of the giant skeleton warriors on offer:

The Competitors

Home Depot's Skelly

• The O.G. Skelly is back with new tricks: an accessory kit and a pet.
• Prices: Servo Skelly ($379), O.G Skelly ($299), 7-foot Skelly Dog ($199)

Joann's 8-foot Skeleton

• Spooky arts and crafts? Joann's got your back.
• Its 8-foot animated skeleton has eerie blue light-up eyes, and you can grab a 2.5-foot skeleton croc as a sidekick.
• Prices: 8-foot skeleton ($249.99), 2.5-foot croc ($29.99)

Walmart's 10-foot Poseable Skeleton

• Don't chicken out; Walmart's got a 10-foot, waterproof skeleton with poseable limbs, ready to fright.
• Price: $289.

Big Lots' 10-foot & 3.9-foot Skeleton Duo

• For a more compact, budget-friendly option, Big Lots offers a 10-foot skeleton with glowing red eyes.
• Its 3.9-foot skeleton dog companion has sound-activated eyes and a moving jaw, plus a leash for control.
• Prices: 10-foot skeleton ($229.99), 3.9-foot dog

Tractor Supply's 6-foot Skeleton Rooster

• Tractor Supply brings the haunt to the farm with its 6-foot skeleton rooster, complete with bony comb and tail "feathers."
• Price: $299.99.

Party City's 5.3-foot Rattles

• Shake things up with Rattles, a 5.3-foot skeleton breaking free from the grave.
• Stake him in your yard and watch his arms hoist him into the world of the living.
• Price: $299.99.