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Snarlwood Pumpkin

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Snarlwood 35 in Pumpkin Groundbreaker

4.6(2216)
$159.00$229.0031% off
  • 35 in tall, 58 in across the ground
  • A carved, snarling face with jagged teeth
  • Bony clawed hands spread wide on the grass
  • Weather-resistant resin, built for the yard
  • Ships from the US in 5-7 business days

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The snarling pumpkin-headed groundbreaker rising chest-deep from a mound of turned soil in a front yard.
A plain unmarked shipping box open on a porch step in daylight.
The pumpkin head, ribcage torso and two arms organized in a foam shipping tray.
Close macro of the bony arm joint clicking into the ribcage torso during assembly.
Extreme close-up of the carved jack-o'-lantern face and its jagged grin.
Macro of the black-painted gaps between the carved orange ribs on the torso.
Macro of one clawed hand with long bony fingers spread flat on the grass.
The groundbreaker set beside a garden walkway, rising from a mound of soil in daylight.
Two groundbreakers spaced along a fence line with their reaching hands almost touching.
Autumn leaves blowing past the still, unmoved groundbreaker on a windy overcast day.
Split comparison of the carved resin torso against a generic inflatable pumpkin shape.
The groundbreaker in the yard as the sky turns amber at golden hour.
The groundbreaker in silhouette against a deep orange sunset sky.
Warm porch light spilling across the groundbreaker as dusk turns to night.
The groundbreaker at full night, lit only by a warm porch light from one side.
Night macro of the carved face lit from below by a warm ground spotlight.
Two groundbreakers lit by porch light along a fence line at night.
Night macro of the clawed hand as the sky begins to lighten toward dawn.
Clean studio shot of the full groundbreaker prop in soft even daylight.
Studio shot of the groundbreaker beside a small spec card listing height, reach and build.
Macro of raindrops beaded on the textured resin surface of the ribcage.
The pieces stacked back into their foam tray for off-season storage.
The groundbreaker still in place in the front yard on a dewy morning.
Final clean studio beauty shot of the full groundbreaker prop on a pale background.
How it compares
Snarlwood GroundbreakerInflatable pumpkin decorations
BuildSculpted resin, holds its posePrinted fabric on an air frame
In windStays put, no deflatingCan sag or blow over without stakes
Detail up closeCarved face, ribs and finger jointsFlat print, softer in person
SetupSnaps together, a few minutesUnroll and inflate with a fan
StorageStacks in its own footprintFolds flat when deflated
How tall and how wide is it, really?

Thirty-five inches from the ground to the top of the pumpkin, and fifty-eight inches across from fingertip to fingertip — just under five feet of reach along the ground.

Does it move or make any sound?

No. It's a still display piece — the pose, the raised arm and the carved face are fixed. There's no motor, light or sound built in.

What's it made of, and will it survive rain and wind?

Weather-resistant resin built to stay outside for the whole season. It isn't inflatable, so wind doesn't deflate it — stake it in soft ground and it holds its pose through rain.

How do I set it up?

It snaps together in pieces, no tools required. Most people have it standing in the yard in a few minutes.

How is it anchored in the yard?

The base sits below grade like a real groundbreaker — push it into soft soil so the ribcage rests at ground level. For hard ground or extra hold in wind, a stake kit sold separately does the job.

Does it light up at night?

No built-in lighting. It reads best under a porch light or a spotlight aimed up from the grass — pairing it with a ground spotlight is common.

How is this different from an inflatable pumpkin decoration?

It's sculpted resin, not printed fabric on an air frame, so the ribs, teeth and hands are three-dimensional whether or not the wind is blowing. It also stores smaller than a fence-length inflatable once the season ends.

Can I line up more than one along a fence?

Yes — several customers set two or three along a fence line so the reaching hands nearly meet. Each one ships and sets up on its own.

The whole sheet

  • Height35 in
  • Width58 in
  • MotionStatic
  • UseOutdoor
  • Scare levelSlightly scary

What holds up

4.6 out of 5

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The 8 most recent of 2216 reviews.

Verified

The face stops people on the sidewalk

I put it right at the edge of the flower bed and the first night three different neighbors stopped to look at the face up close. It's meaner in person than in the photos, which is exactly what I wanted.

Marcy T. · Sep 2, 2026
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Snapped together in about ten minutes

No tools, no instructions manual needed really, the pieces only fit one way. Took longer to dig the little trench for the base than to assemble the thing itself.

Dale R. · Aug 27, 2026
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Great detail, wish the arms were a hair sturdier

The carving on the face and ribs is genuinely impressive up close. One arm joint felt a little loose out of the box, but it hasn't moved or sagged once it was staked in place for a week now.

Priya K. · Aug 30, 2026
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Survived a windy weekend with no issue

We had a genuinely windy Saturday here and I half expected to find it tipped over. It didn't budge — being solid instead of inflatable is clearly the difference.

Owen B. · Sep 5, 2026
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One piece needed a firm push to seat right

The torso-to-base joint didn't want to click in at first and I thought I'd gotten a bad part. Turned out it just needed more force than I expected — once it seated it's been solid, but that first ten minutes was frustrating.

Renee A. · Aug 24, 2026
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Bought a second one for the fence line

Put the first one by the mailbox last week and liked it enough to order a second for the side fence. With both out the hands almost reach each other, which is the look I was going for.

Todd M. · Sep 1, 2026
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Looks best with a spotlight, not on its own in the dark

It has no lights built in, which I knew going in, but at night without any light nearby it basically disappears. Aimed our existing ground spotlight at it and now it's the best-looking thing on the block after dark.

Yolanda F. · Aug 29, 2026
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Heavier and better made than the inflatable it replaced

Our old inflatable pumpkin decoration lasted two seasons before the seams gave out. This is solid resin, noticeably heavier, and the detail on the face makes the inflatable look like a cartoon by comparison.

Ben C. · Sep 7, 2026

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