Cracker barrel has begun to roll out there 2018 Halloween line today with some really cool new editions and a surprising return of the very popular crescent moon from last year....https://shop.crackerbarrel.com/search?query=halloween

 

Some highlight pics so far....
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A few more

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OMG....I NEED that skull lamp!!

***in fact, I just went ahead and ordered the lamp and the bat s&p shakers. I remember how folks searched for the moon last year only to be disappointed.

 

Let us know how you like the lamp... I'd be interested to find out if it's all plastic and if you think it'll be durable and bright enough to use all year. (I'm guessing yes.)

 

The day of the dead dog drinking mug is adorable. I will definitely pick one of those up for use at the office. I drink a cup or two of tea at work everyday and that cup will be a conversation stater for sure.

 

That skull lamp is INSANE!

 

The first few offerings were blah. But that skull lamp is cool. And I like that black cat sitting on the skull. I don't need another black cat but maybe. The skeleton shelf sitter is cute. I hope theres more stuff that hasn't been added yet.

 

They also put up today more salt&pepper shakers....

The Owls are only 99 cents each, I am getting them all

 

Does anyone remember if the owls ribs were showing on the moon last year? for some reason I just remember him being all black and glittered?

 

Wow your right, I hadn't noticed that, I have one from last year and you are correct, he is all black and glittered, no rib detail.

 

Nothing really grabbed me from the web pictures but I'm sure in person I'll really dig some of these. Anyone have the scoop on what day these all go out? Last was around July 10th or 11th if I remember right.

 

My owl has glitter and ribs too, never noticed the ribs till now, and I left it out all year.

 

My first purchases were at Cracker Barrel last year. It has begun!!

 

Yeah, me too! if you don't count ebay year round. Cracker Barrel is my post 4th of July Halloween kickoff. They always have a few things I buy. The Haunted pictures usually appeal to me, but Home Depot is now competing with them there.

 

Here is the product page for last years lighted moon with owl. It appears to be identical.....

https://shop.crackerbarrel.com/home.../home-furniture/home-decor/accents/light-up-skeleton-moon-with-owl-decor/570998

EDIT: just did a description comparison....this years version takes 3 AAA batteries, and last years only 2? Odd. And slight difference in the dimensions....would be interesting to see if they really are different in size.

 

Thats funny, I guess my owl had ribs too. I either didn't realize it or just forgot. I have it packed away or I would look but I'm sure its the same as everyone elses. I just remember really wishing he didn't have the glitter. prob too focused on that to pay attention to the ribs....

 

Yeah I could do without the glitter as well. I’m thinking of taking a piece of sandpaper to it to see if I can dull it out, and maybe repaint if it starts looking horrible. The 2018 version doesn’t look as glittery, but that’s just going by the photos online. You never know how much glitter is actually going to be on it!

 

Yeah I could do without the glitter as well. I’m thinking of taking a piece of sandpaper to it to see if I can dull it out,

Do you think trying a cotton ball or paper towel dipped in nail polish remover would work? That might be less messy and if it does lift off the paint, it might still look intentionally distressed.

 

Silly Silly me, you guys are right, the little owl does have ribs, I was looking at him from a distance in my attic with a flashlight and couldn't see the rib detail, only the black glitter!

 

I LOVE glitter!

 

I've never bought anything here before (no stores near me) but I'm really digging that lamp. Is this a store that normally has coupons/ sales while Halloween stuff is still in stock, or one that you better pay regular price before it sells out?

 

Michael's has weekly coupons/sales, as does Hobby Lobby (altho they don't do a whole lot of Halloween). Joann's, too.

 

I wanted the moon last year but didn't buy it when I first saw it and when I went back it was gone. Won't make that mistake this year and will get it! Other than that though, I don't see anything in their line this year that makes me want it. I got several things from them last year. I hope their coolest stuff isn't showing yet.

 

I love that stain glass pumpkin expensive though for sure

 

Ohhhhh that skull lamp ♥

 

I bought the skull lamp and the peacock witch hat online... hat arrived today and runs small (so it's going back)… still eagerly waiting for the lamp...

 

Meeee, too! my lamp should be here Thursday...can't wait!

 

My skull lamp arrived and it is GLORIOUS! It runs on 3 AA batteries, and has a pre-set timer, so when you turn it on, it will stay on for 6 hours then off for 18, then back on... the instructions say, if you leave it running, just replace the batteries when you notice the light dimming.

 

I'm not normally into the lighted canvas pictures but this one really caught my eye. This just screams TOT night to me.

 

Any store sightings or has everything been online thus far?

 

I just called my closest store but was told they don't have anything out yet. When I asked she said "should be soon." That really doesn't help narrow down the time frame much.