The 13 Most Ghoulish Halloween Gadgets

Here’s a lucky 13 collection of weird and cool Halloween gadgets. Clearly, zombies are in this year -- taking over from a decade of vampire dominance in Halloween fashion. Some of the items in this year's collection come at a hefty price, but it might be worth it depending on how dedicated you are to frightening your friends and neighbors.

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Thrill them to the bone with our frightfully realistic 21-1/2-inch High Skeleton Dog on Leash Halloween figure. Allow our chilling canine to stand guard by the bowl of treats, or take him for a "walk" at your neighborhood dog park, where you're sure to have it all to yourself. $35, marked down from $59. Click here. (Source: GrandInRoad)

Do you have any favorite gadgets or props you like to pull out on Halloween? Let us know in the comments!

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