If you stroll through your neighborhood during this season, you’re likely to encounter enormous decorations like ghouls in many yards.

Bigger-than-life skeletons, scarecrows, and creepy decor are increasingly becoming popular. For instance, Home Depot features a 13-foot-tall animated Jack Skellington skeleton that retails for an impressive $399.

Lance Allen, senior merchant of Decorative Holiday at The Home Depot, asserts that the store leads the way in oversized decorations. “Since introducing Skelly in 2020 and establishing the 12-foot giant category, we have continuously innovated and expanded our offerings,” Allen shared via email.

He noted that at least one new giant decoration has been added each year since 2020. This year, Home Depot boasts nine items in its Giants Collection that are at least 7 feet tall.

Lowe’s is also jumping on the oversized decor bandwagon.

“Halloween is about making a statement,” said Jen Wilson, Lowe’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer, via email. Lowe’s provides a diverse selection, including 12-foot animatronic scarecrows, 10-foot reapers, and even an in-ground Kraken that sold out within five hours back in July, Wilson mentioned.

How do these Halloween decorations measure up?

Let’s take a look at some notable Halloween decor:

Whoa − that skeleton in my neighbor’s yard is huge!

While candy remains the king of Halloween purchases, expected to generate $3.5 billion in sales this year, Americans are also projected to spend even more on decorations. The National Retail Federation estimates decoration sales could hit $3.8 billion this season.

“Halloween spending has significantly increased compared to pre-pandemic levels,” stated Katherine Cullen, the National Retail Federation’s vice president of industry and consumer insights. Consumers are expected to spend, on average, 20% more this year than they did in 2019, Cullen added.

With Home Depot’s Skelly consistently selling out since its debut, it’s clear why retailers are eager about giant decorations in the future. “We’re excited to keep creating thrilling pieces for Halloween fans,” Allen remarked, “and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.”