{"product_id":"5ft-large-hanging-swing-ghost-halloween-decorations-outdoor-w-led-string-lights","title":"Halloween Ghost on a Swing - 5ft Hanging Outdoor Decoration with LED Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a life-size Halloween ghost sitting on a real, working swing, lit from within by LED lights with a remote and eight lighting modes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ghost stands 110 to 120cm and the swing hangs on ropes up to 180cm long, and because the seat takes 100kg, a child can actually sit on it once the ghost comes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost outdoor Halloween decorations are flat, static and read as decorations from about two metres away. A ghost on a swing does something different: it hangs from a tree or a verandah beam at head height, it moves when the wind moves, and at night the fabric glows from inside. People walking past do a double take, which is the entire point. It is the piece that makes a house the one the kids talk about on the way home, rather than one of the houses with some decorations up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge hanging swinging ghost decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, 110cm to 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwing length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 180cm (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwing capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100kg - a child can sit on it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED string lights with remote, 8 lighting modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote timer - 6 hours on, 18 hours off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x AA batteries (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 10 minutes following the instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighted draping polyester fabric and wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Hanging Swing Ghost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable 110-120cm ghost on a wooden swing seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED string lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted, with 8 lighting modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Remote control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode selection and 6 hours on \/ 18 hours off timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging ropes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable to a swing length of up to 180cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Works When Flat Decorations Do Not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt hangs at head height\u003c\/strong\u003e - most Halloween decorating happens on the ground or on the wall. Something suspended in mid-air in your front yard is unexpected, and unexpected is what people remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fabric is weighted\u003c\/strong\u003e - thickened, weighted draping fabric hangs and flows properly instead of blowing flat like a bedsheet. That is what makes it look like it is floating rather than like laundry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt lights itself\u003c\/strong\u003e - LED lights inside the ghost with eight modes and a remote, so it glows from within after dark instead of needing a spotlight pointed at it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe timer means you set it once\u003c\/strong\u003e - 6 hours on, 18 hours off, so it comes on and goes off by itself every night through the season without anyone touching it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe swing is a real swing\u003c\/strong\u003e - rated to 100kg, so once Halloween is over the kids get a swing out of it rather than the whole thing going in a box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Hang a Halloween Ghost Swing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind your anchor first and everything else follows. A solid horizontal tree branch is the classic choice, but a verandah beam, a pergola rafter or a sturdy porch joist all work. The rule is simple: whatever you hang it from has to comfortably hold an adult's weight, because the swing is rated to 100kg and someone will eventually sit on it. Throw the ropes over the branch or beam, adjust to your preferred swing length up to 180cm, and tie off securely - a properly tied knot beats a hook you are not sure about. Assembly of the ghost and swing itself takes about 10 minutes following the instructions. Hang it where it has room to swing without hitting a wall, a window or a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan a Child Actually Sit on the Swing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - the swing is rated to hold up to 100kg, which is what makes this different from a decoration that only looks like a swing. In practice most people run it as a decoration through October with the ghost in place, then take the ghost off and leave the swing up for the kids afterwards. Two things matter if you are going to let anyone sit on it: the branch or beam has to be genuinely solid, not a limb that flexes when you pull on it, and the knots need checking before each use rather than assumed. Children on any swing should be supervised, and it should hang clear of hard edges, fences and paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Long Does It Take to Set Up?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 10 minutes for the ghost and swing according to the instructions, plus however long it takes you to get the ropes over your chosen branch. Do the fiddly part on the ground: assemble it, fit the 3 AA batteries into the light unit, and test all eight lighting modes with the remote before it goes up, because standing on a ladder discovering the batteries are in backwards is nobody's idea of a good afternoon. Once it is up, set the timer and you are done for the season - 6 hours on and 18 hours off means it handles itself every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere People Hang It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front yard tree is the obvious spot and the one that gets the reaction, because it is visible from the street and from passing cars. Verandahs and front porches work well because the ghost is protected from the worst of the weather and still clearly on display. Pergolas, patios and back yard trees are the choice for people running a Halloween party rather than trick-or-treating, where the swing becomes the feature everybody photographs. Indoors, a high ceiling in a hall or a large open space will take it, and the internal lighting means it works in a dim room without extra lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hanging ghost is the centrepiece; the rest of the yard should support it rather than compete. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halloween-spooky-scary-party-pack-of-3-hanging-ghost-decorations-indoor-outdoor\"\u003e3pk Hanging Ghost Decorations\u003c\/a\u003e in smaller sizes hung around it turn one ghost into a group. Web the tree trunk and the fence with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-5m-black-huge-spider-web-net-halloween-party-spider-haunted-home-bar-tricks-au\"\u003e2.5m Giant Stretch Spider Web\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-spider-web-net-halloween-props-haunted-house-prop-indoor-outdoor-black-au\"\u003eGiant Stretch Cobweb Set\u003c\/a\u003e, with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/30-150cm-spider-halloween-decoration-haunted-house-prop-indoor-outdoor-giant\"\u003eGiant Spider Prop\u003c\/a\u003e caught in it. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halloween-human-skeleton-head-body-model-life-size-model-house-prop-medical-au\"\u003eLife Size Skeleton\u003c\/a\u003e seated on the ground beneath the swing, ideally in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neck-hand-shackles-chains-irons-novelty-halloween-fancy-dress-accessory-prop\"\u003eNovelty Shackles and Chains\u003c\/a\u003e, completes the scene. Light the ground with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/50-pieces-1m-el-wire-mixed-colour-led-lights-glow-el-wire-party-strip\"\u003e50pk EL Glow Wire\u003c\/a\u003e and hand out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glow-sticks-6-inches-hook-lanyard-light-party-glowsticks-poi-glow-in-the-dark\"\u003e6 Inch Glow Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e to the kids who come to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is this hanging ghost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ghost itself is adjustable between 110cm and 120cm tall, and the swing hangs on ropes adjustable to a length of up to 180cm - roughly 5 feet - so the whole assembly is substantial rather than a novelty size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It needs 3 AA batteries for the LED lights and remote, and those are not included. Have them on hand before you start, and fit them before the ghost goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the 8 lighting modes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe remote cycles the LED string through eight different patterns - steady, fading and flashing effects. Test them on the ground first and pick the one you like, because it is much harder to fiddle with once it is hanging from a branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the timer work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe remote sets a 6 hours on, 18 hours off cycle. Switch it on at the time you want it to start each evening and it repeats on its own daily, so you are not going outside every night to turn it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it outside in the rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for outdoor display, but the battery-powered light unit is the part to protect. Bring it in or shelter it in prolonged heavy rain or strong wind, and be aware that wet fabric hangs heavier and takes longer to dry than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I hang it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnything that would comfortably take an adult's weight - a solid tree branch, a verandah beam, a pergola rafter. Do not hang it from a thin limb, a gutter, a fence rail or a light fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we use the swing after Halloween?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is one of the better things about it. The seat is rated to 100kg, so take the ghost off and it stays up as a swing. Check the ropes and the anchor point before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from Australian stock to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses in every state. This is the kind of piece people plan a display around, so order early - it is our fastest-moving category through late September and October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColours may look slightly different on screen due to lighting and monitor settings. Please allow a small variation in measurements, as sizes are taken by hand. Batteries are not included. Hang only from a structure that will safely take an adult's weight, check ropes and knots before every use, and always supervise children on the swing. Keep hanging ropes and fabric well away from children under 3.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lets Party","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52303034450221,"sku":"v1|178287422223|0","price":153.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8573\/8812\/files\/s-l1600_9b1dee5c-4940-4a58-9dee-1f119b55cc7b.jpg?v=1787112928","url":"https:\/\/letsparty.com.au\/products\/5ft-large-hanging-swing-ghost-halloween-decorations-outdoor-w-led-string-lights","provider":"Lets Party","version":"1.0","type":"link"}