Man’s Massive Lego Skeleton Goes Viral
Since the pandemic, those 12-foot-tall skeletons have been a staple in many neighborhoods. The beloved “Skellys” have become so popular that many people have found a way to keep them up all year long, changing their outfits to fit with the seasons.
And while their popularity hasn’t exactly slowed down—in fact, there seem to be new versions of them popping up each year, including fun twists on the design like mermaids and different types of animals—some people have been finding new and creative ways to make their Halloween decor stand out.
For many people, that means turning to Facebook groups like the “12 Foot Skeleton Owners Group,” where people share their Skellys and other Halloween decor. That’s where one homeowner posted his fresh take on the skeleton trend, which featured a massive LEGO skeleton that towered over the traditional Skelly. The design quickly went viral, with people asking for details so they could make their own.
Fortunately, the man behind the design was eager to share his process and answered questions from others who were inspired by the “MegaFig.”
The Man Posted His Skeleton Setup in the Group
A man named Alan Perkins shared his epic design in the popular group. “I feel like the 12-footer looks skinny next to my 100x LEGO floppy arm Skelly,” he captioned the picture where the two figures stood side by side. “Anyway, starting to set up this weekend. Hoping to complete the display in a few days. So far, the hard coat over the Styrofoam is holding up well into the second season.”
People were instantly intrigued by the creation, which was designed to be 100 times the size of the original MiniFig, and began asking for instructions so they could replicate his design. Fortunately, Perkins was quick to share the info, even posting a LEGO Skeleton MegaFig tutorial on Autodesk Instructables.
Some People Asked About Structure and Safety
One person shared how they had made something similar (albeit at a much smaller scale) and wanted to know more about the logistics of such a design. “I need to know how much filament and time,” they captioned a photo of their design sitting on a shelf. “And are you anchoring him in which any way?”
Perkins informed the commenter that the design was made with hard-coated foam (not 3D printed) and described his safety setup, writing, “The giant one is anchored with 4 steel cables and 24-inch stakes. He is also anchored to the house with 500 pound tensile rope.”
Other People Wanted to Know About Storage
There’s a reason so many people opt to leave their 12-foot skeletons out, since their size makes them really hard to stash away in the garage or house after Halloween ends. That’s why a few people asked how Perkins manages to keep his design safe in the off-season.
“I have a loft in my garage,” the homeowner wrote alongside a picture of the disassembled LEGO skeleton. “His head fits with 1/4 inch to spare between the loft and ceiling/my air cleaner.”
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this LEGO design will be featured in stores anytime soon, but it’s clear that the design would have a market if a retailer wanted to get in on the action. With more than 12,100 likes and hundreds of comments, this cool design is obviously a hit among the giant skeleton community.
