You are purchasing a 2012 Skeleton nutcracker. This was purchased new at Target. This has been displayed on a shelf since I purchased it new. It has never been used. It measures about 12 1/2 inches tall. It is made of wood . The nutcracker opening is on the chest of the skeleton. The cloth flap has come unglued, but if you go to use the nutcracker, it would probably pull off. It could easily be reglued, but I didn't want to do anything to alter it. The cape is made of satin and is tied in the front but glued on the head. There are a few spots of paint loss on various places of the nutcracker, but again, it came that way from Target. Still an awesome addition to any collection!