‘That would terrify me' cry shoppers as they're left divided over £9.99 garden decor in Home Bargains
SHOPPERS have been in a frenzy over the garden decor at Home Bargains this spring - from the viral hot air balloon solar lights to heart-shaped wreaths.
But it appears that the discount retailer has left people divided this week after revealing a "terrifying" new addition to its outdoor range.
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Shoppers are divided over the new frog ornament in Home Bargains
Credit: Home Bargains
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There's also a snail version available with 'creepy' eyes
The £9.99 novelty buys promise to add a fun touch to shoppers' flowerbeds.
Described as "unique garden decor", the playful pieces are vailable now in stores across the country.
Store bosses say the Firefly Novelty Frog Solar Light with Animated LED Eyes is designed to "brighten up your garden" with no wires or batteries needed.
Instead, the frog absorbs the sunlight during the day to emit light after dark.
"This charming little critter features animated LED eyes that add a touch of whimsy while providing eco-friendly illumination," the description adds.
The "digitally moving" LED eyes are designed to look as though the cute creature is scanning your garden.
And if you're not a frog fan, Home Bargains also offers a Firefly Novelty Snail Solar Light with Animated LED Eyes.
According to the bargain retailer, the cartoon creatures are guaranteed to "bring safety, joy, and entertainment".
Some shoppers are already raving about the "cute" garden decor as they took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook, which boasts 2.6million members, to show them off.
Sharing a picture of the frog in her garden, one said: "Found this little guy today £9.99 looks lovely and so cute."
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Picking up the matching frog, somebody else added: "Love this garden light from home bargains!! Had to get it! £9.99."
"This is so cute I want one", cried a third person.
A fourth echoed: "This looks really cool. Love it! And cute too."
And a fifth added: "Awwwww no way love him."
But other shoppers have been left creeped out by the garden ornaments' moving eyes.
"That would terrify me", one person confessed.
Somebody else agreed: "Especially when it gets dark outside. I'm literally scared already of that snail.
"They should make a horror film about him would be epic!!"
Another freaked out gardening fan admitted: "I find these ornaments with big eyes rather creepy."
Meanwhile, a fourth joked: "Now I could just imagine put that in the front garden and coming home at night and forgetting about it and it s**ting the life out of me."
So if you're after something a bit less animated, there's a "pretty" garden solar you might want to keep an eye out for in store instead.
Especially if you'd like your outdoor space to feel like "the cutest thing ever" in time for those BBQs and sunbathing sessions.
And it will look perfect on your garden, pathway, patio, or driveway.
Sharing pictures of the Highland Cow Crackle Ball Solar Light in action on Facebook, staff at one Home Bargains store said: "Sorry but are you actually ready for this?
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This pretty Highland Cow solar light could be a safer option
Credit: Home Bargains
"Our Highland Cow range just keeps getting better, Hattie the Highland Cow is ready to light up your garden this summer."
The playful solar light features energy-efficient LED bulbs, and automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn, offering long-lasting illumination without adding to your energy bill.
Powered by the sun, the solar panel absorbs sunlight during the day to light up your garden, pathway, patio, or driveway at night - with no wiring or batteries required.
And the best part? It's only £4.99.
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