“The idea was… bring a 12 foot skeleton… it took about eight or nine months of planning… still the same retail at $299”

Future Commerce · Aubrey Horowitz of Home Depot: "We Plan Halloween 3 Years in Advance"

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took inspiration from trade shows to design and bring a 12-foot skeleton (Skelly) to retail, spending 8-9 months on planning, safety, and pricing

$299 retail price; 8-9 months planning; 12-foot size

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