NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Jack - GloBuddie Light 17cm

THE STRANGE CHRISTMAS OF MR JACK – Jack Skellington – GloBuddies decorative lamp, 17 cm

Add a touch of Halloween Town to your décor with this 3D Jack Skellington lamp produced by Paladone. Inspired by the Disney film The Nightmare Before Christmas, it depicts the King of Pumpkins holding a small glowing pumpkin in his hand. The lamp measures approximately 17 cm in height and is part of the GloBuddies decorative collection.

Jack is depicted in his famous black pinstriped suit, with his bat-shaped bow tie and his skeletal face sporting a broad, stitched-on smile. His right arm rests on his hip whilst the other holds an orange pumpkin carved with a grimacing face. Once the lamp is switched on, it is this pumpkin that gives off a warm glow, creating a striking contrast with Jack’s black-and-white silhouette.

Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included), this lamp does not require a permanent power connection and can easily be placed on a desk, a shelf or a bedside table. Its compact size makes it both a small, atmospheric light source and a decorative item dedicated to one of the most iconic characters from the world of Tim Burton.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Paladone

• Collection: GloBuddies

• Licence: Disney

• Sub-licence / franchise: The Nightmare Before Christmas

• Character: Jack Skellington

• Product type: 3D decorative lamp

• Height: approx. 17 cm

• Lighting: LED

• Lighting element: pumpkin held by Jack

• Power supply: 2 AA batteries

• Batteries included: no

• Material as stated by distributors: plastic

• Design: Jack Skellington in a striped suit holding a glowing pumpkin

• Main colours: black, white and orange

• Age stated on the packaging: 6 years and over

• EAN: 5056577784282

• Supplier reference: PP16655NBCVN

Character background and lore

Jack Skellington is the protagonist of The Nightmare Before Christmas and the famous Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. The undisputed master of Halloween celebrations, he is admired by the town’s inhabitants for his ability to organise new, terrifying festivities every year. Despite this success, Jack eventually grows tired of constantly repeating the same routine.

Whilst out for a walk in the woods, he accidentally discovers a door leading to Christmas Town. Fascinated by the snow, the lights and the joyful atmosphere of Christmas, Jack decides to bring this celebration back to Halloween Town and take charge of it himself. He then asks the residents to make presents and plans to replace Father Christmas for one night.

However, his enthusiasm prevents him from fully understanding the true spirit of Christmas. Despite Sally’s warnings, his plan turns into a disaster, whilst Father Christmas falls into the clutches of Oogie Boogie. Jack eventually realises his mistakes and rediscovers what truly makes him the Pumpkin King, before returning to save Christmas.

This Paladone lamp perfectly combines the two sides of the character: Jack Skellington in his dark Halloween guise and the warm glow of a pumpkin, creating a decorative piece that is particularly well-suited to the film’s macabre yet festive aesthetic.