Costco's Giant Outdoor Halloween Decor Makes A Spooky Statement In Any Yard

It's almost the perfect time to start putting out your Halloween decorations, and Costco has you covered with monster-sized outdoor Halloween decor. One item in particular is making a big statement with tons of shoppers sharing this one-of-a-kind Halloween find on social media — a 7-foot tall animated pumpkin scarecrow from Costco featuring motion sensors, LED lights, spooky phrases, and more.

It is priced online at $224.99, but you can likely find this looming "gourd monster" at your local Costco store for around $200. With all of its animations and quality features, this scarecrow puts its money where its jack-o'-lantern mouth is. Reaching 7 feet tall, 4.75 feet wide from arm to arm, and over 2 feet wide at the base, and weighing in at 27 pounds, you can be assured this larger-than-life Halloween decoration will draw some curious eyes.

It also includes a plug-in power cord and a timer with the option to turn on for six hours and off for 18 hours. Remember to plan for a power source when deciding where to place this Halloween decoration in your yard. Assembly is required, so be sure to follow the instructions closely.

Costco is known for giving the most bang for your buck, and its Halloween decor is no different. TikTok user @iscratchiscratch shared a video of this oversized find with the caption, "Look what we found in costco! Cant believe the price too!" Similar products, like this 7-foot skeleton from Halloween Express, can cost twice as much or more, making Costco's pumpkin scarecrow a steal of deal when it comes to giant decorations.

Some may consider the corny jokes to take away some of the scare factor. In a Costco review, one customer wrote, "I do wish it had scary phrases." Though the customer continued to say that "the quality, appearance, and built quality are pretty great." Part of that quality comes from its animatronic design, which includes arms that bend at the elbows, as the review pointed out is a rare find. Small details like this play a big role in making your Halloween decor more realistic.

YouTube reviewer Frightman Frights expressed concerns about its ability to withstand outdoor conditions given the stringy, moss-like material that drapes over it. "This stuff ... is going to start to deteriorate," he warned, "but even before it does, there's squirrels, there's bugs ... and the sun's probably gonna to fade it out, too." Although the skeleton is rated for both indoor and outdoor use, consider displaying it in a protected area to preserve its quality, such as under a patio or near a fence or wall.

Given its size and exciting animations, this is one of those Halloween decor ideas that will transform your yard no matter how you decide to display it, but there are always clever ways to kick things up a notch. Play into the scarecrow theme and place it inside a corn maze surrounded by cawing crows or rotting gourds. Or, prop it up by the porch next to an oversized bowl of candy to display it as your trick-or-treater greeter.

Though its weight is sizable, it is still a good idea to secure your display with concrete blocks or garden stakes for added stability. Once it is secure, you can add fun additional elements, like spiderwebs, a fog machine, creepy lighting, eerie background music, and other scary home decor products perfect for decorating for Halloween. If you're a spooky season enthusiast, you'll have fun getting creative with this supersized find. Whether you're entering a "scariest yard" competition in your neighborhood or are going for something more playful, this towering scarecrow is sure to keep trick-or-treaters on their toes while still giving them a giggle.