Description
This grim reaper is a 130cm hanging Halloween decoration with a black hooded robe, an eerie face and wire-framed arms you can pose, for $68.18. Hang it from a tree, a porch beam or a fence, then bend the arms into a reaching pose or let them fall loose so it looks like it is floating.
Most outdoor Halloween decorations have the same problem: they look good up close and disappear from the footpath. Small hanging ghosts and bats get lost against a tree, and anything that needs a powerpoint is limited to wherever the extension lead reaches. A tall, all-black hanging figure solves both. It reads as a shape from the street, it needs no power, and because it is foam, polyester and wire rather than a rigid frame, it folds away after Halloween instead of taking up a shelf in the garage for eleven months.
Specifications
| Listed dimensions |
130 x 6 x 46cm |
| Hanging length |
Approx. 125cm fully opened |
| Material |
Foam plastic, polyester and iron wire |
| Colour |
Black |
| Features |
Deep hood, eerie face detail, poseable wire arms |
| Poses |
Reaching attack pose or floating pose |
| Power |
None - no lights, sound or motion |
| Storage |
Folds down for storage |
| Brand |
Yezi |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Grim reaper hanging decoration |
| 1 x |
Packaging bag |
| 1 x |
User manual |
| Not included |
Rope, hooks, lighting or other props shown in photographs |
Why a Hanging Grim Reaper Works Outdoors
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It reads from the street - at 130cm and solid black, it is a shape people notice from the footpath, not just the front door.
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Two looks in one - bend the wire arms forward for a reaching attack pose, or let them hang loose for a floating spirit.
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No power needed - no batteries, cables or powerpoint, so it can go anywhere you can tie a rope.
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Light to hang - foam, polyester and wire hang from a branch or beam without heavy-duty hardware.
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Folds away - it packs down into its bag after Halloween instead of taking up a shelf all year.
Where Do You Hang a Grim Reaper for the Best Effect?
Somewhere people walk towards it. A branch over the front path, the porch entrance or the gate is where a reaper does its job, because visitors see it at a distance and then have to pass beneath it. Hang it so the hem sits around head height or a little above - low enough to feel close, high enough that no one walks into it. In a graveyard scene, put it behind the tombstones rather than among them so it looks like it is watching over the scene. Against a dark hedge or fence it can almost vanish at night, so give it a lighter background or some light of its own.
How Do You Make Hanging Halloween Decorations Look Like They Are Floating?
Use clear fishing line instead of rope, and hang from two points - one at the top of the hood and one at the back - so the figure stays facing the right way instead of spinning. Leave the arms loose and slightly forward rather than straight down. Then light it from below: a single coloured garden spotlight, green or purple, aimed up at the robe from the ground makes the fabric glow and the line disappear. Lighting is not included, but it is the single change that makes the biggest difference to how a hanging decoration looks after dark.
Can a Hanging Grim Reaper Stay Outside Over Halloween?
For the Halloween period, yes, with some sense about the weather. Polyester fabric and foam handle a few days and nights outdoors, but wet fabric gets heavy and swings more in wind, so bring it under cover if heavy rain or a strong wind is forecast. After Halloween, let it dry completely before folding it into its bag. The arms are shaped with iron wire, and folding it away damp is how wire rusts and fabric mildews over summer.
Buyers are typically people building a front-yard or porch Halloween display who want outdoor Halloween decorations that can be seen from the street, households adding a centrepiece to a graveyard or haunted-house scene, and schools, childcare centres, clubs and shops decorating for a Halloween event.
See our Halloween range for the rest of the display, party supplies and decorations, party themes and home and garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is it?
The listed dimensions are 130 x 6 x 46cm, and it hangs at approximately 125cm when fully opened.
Does it light up, move or make noise?
No. It is not electronic - there are no lights, sound or motion. The arms are posed by hand using the wire inside.
What is it made of?
Foam plastic, polyester and iron wire.
Can I change the pose?
Yes. The arms bend into a reaching attack pose or can hang loose for a floating look.
Is rope or a hook included?
No. The listed contents are the grim reaper, a packaging bag and a user manual. Fishing line or light rope works well for hanging.
Can I store it after Halloween?
Yes. It folds down for storage and comes with a packaging bag. Dry it fully before packing it away.
Is it suitable around children?
It is a decoration, not a toy. It contains wire, so keep it out of reach of young children and hang it where it cannot be pulled down.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Decoration only, not a toy. Not suitable for children under three years. Secure hanging decorations properly and keep them away from walkways, roads, lighting heat sources and open flame.
