Description
This pirate skeleton is a 166cm life-size poseable Halloween skeleton dressed in a red headscarf, eye patch and distressed pirate clothing, for $136.38. The arms and legs pose, so it can hang from a beam, sit in a chair or lie across a porch step - one skeleton, several different scenes.
A plain white skeleton is a decoration; a dressed skeleton is a character, and characters are what make a Halloween display memorable rather than generic. The pirate styling does two useful things at once. It gives the skeleton a story, so it reads as part of a scene rather than a prop dropped in a corner, and it means the same piece works beyond Halloween - pirate-themed birthday parties are one of the most popular children's party themes there is, and a life-size pirate skeleton is the centrepiece most of them are missing.
Specifications
| Height |
166cm - life size |
| Dimensions |
166 x 38 x 17cm |
| Material |
PE plastic and wire |
| Colour |
White skeleton with pirate clothing |
| Costume |
Headscarf, eye patch, distressed clothing |
| Poseable |
Arms and legs |
| Assembly |
Required - instructions included |
| Brand |
Yezi |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
166cm poseable pirate skeleton with costume |
| 1 x |
Instruction manual |
| Not included |
Hanging hooks, stand, lighting or other props shown in photographs |
Why a Dressed Skeleton Beats a Plain One
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It is a character, not a prop - the pirate styling gives a display a story instead of a generic scare.
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It works twice a year - Halloween in October, and pirate birthday parties the rest of the year.
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Life size at 166cm - big enough to be the centrepiece of a room or a front porch.
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Poseable limbs - hang it, sit it or lay it down, and change the scene each year.
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Light PE plastic - easy to hang from a beam or a branch without heavy-duty hardware.
How Do You Hang a Life Size Skeleton Safely?
Because it is PE plastic rather than solid resin, a skeleton like this is light enough to hang from a porch beam, a pergola or a sturdy tree branch with a length of fishing line or thin rope looped under the arms or around the neck vertebrae. Use two anchor points rather than one if you can - a skeleton hung from a single point spins in the wind and ends up facing the wrong way. Outdoors, tie the feet loosely to something below as well so a gust does not swing it into a window. And hang it where no one walking past will walk into it in the dark, particularly small children trick-or-treating.
How Do You Pose a Skeleton So It Looks Natural?
The most convincing poses are the everyday ones. A skeleton sitting in an outdoor chair with a mug in its hand, leaning on a fence, or lying across a porch step reads as funnier and eerier than one simply stood upright. Bend the elbows and knees slightly rather than locking them straight, tilt the head a little, and let one arm rest on something - symmetry is what makes a skeleton look like a prop. For a pirate theme specifically, sit it on a wooden crate or a barrel, or hang it as though it has been left on a gallows, which is where the pirate styling earns its place.
Can It Stay Outside Over Halloween?
For the Halloween period, yes, with some sense about weather. PE plastic and wire handle a few days outdoors well, but the fabric clothing will fade in strong sun and hold water after rain, and wet fabric makes the skeleton heavier and more likely to swing into things if hanging. Bring it under cover if heavy rain or strong wind is forecast. After Halloween, dry the clothing fully before packing it away - damp fabric folded into a box over summer will mildew, and that is the one thing that is difficult to fix.
Buyers are typically people building a front-yard or porch Halloween display who want one large centrepiece rather than lots of small pieces, hosts of pirate-themed birthday parties, and schools, childcare centres and community groups running Halloween events. It also sells to people decorating a bar, cafe or shopfront for the season.
See our Halloween range for the rest of the display, party themes for pirate party supplies, wedding and party and home and garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is it?
166cm - life size. Its full dimensions are 166 x 38 x 17cm.
Is the pirate costume included?
Yes - the headscarf, eye patch and distressed clothing are part of the skeleton.
Does it need assembling?
Yes. Assembly is required and an instruction manual is included.
Does it come with a stand?
No stand is listed in the package contents. It is designed to hang, sit or lie rather than stand unsupported.
Can the arms and legs move?
Yes, the arms and legs are poseable.
What is it made of?
PE plastic and wire, which keeps it light enough to hang.
Is it suitable around children?
It is a decoration, not a toy. It is fine to display around children, but they should not play with it or hang from it.
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 and open flame.
