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Costco is taking holiday indulgence to new heights — literally.
Shoppers can now snag a 5-foot-tall Lindt Advent calendar, a chocolate countdown that’s bigger than some people’s Christmas trees.
Known for her hot store finds, Laura Jayne Lamb found the 'epic' calendar at a store in California last week for $189.99. They are now available nationwide.
The giant calendar features 24 days of full-sized Lindt chocolates — from candy bars and bags of truffles to the iconic gold bears.
'I can't believe this is real. It's the most fun and delicious countdown to the holidays ever,' Lamb exclaimed in a video.
Shoppers are already having fun with it. 'I thought it was a giant Christmas chocolate bar,' a shopper joked on Instagram.
'As someone who loves a countdown to just about anything… I need. Must have,' a fan responded.
The calendar frenzy comes just a month after shoppers went crazy over its famous Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf — a seasonal bakery treat described as 'sinful.'
'My roommates have called me "evil" and "the Devil" for bringing it into the house and have eaten most of it for me,' a Costco member joked on Reddit.
'Entirely one of the most sinful things the Costco bakery has pumped out in recent memory. Outstanding,' a shopper revealed.
'The magic loaf which magically vanishes and is completely gone before you know it,' another person responded.
A user added: 'Side-effects include a feeling of disbelief and a desire for more magic loaf.'
Bags of candy bites from Edward Marc Chocolatier have also become cult favorites.
The thin mint version, inspired by the iconic Girl Scout cookie, was described as something users would 'devour like an animal,' thanks to its crispy chocolate-mint center.
Year-round bakery staples such as the tiramisu cheesecake, the $12.99 apple pie and the peppermint bark are also popular.
The loaf frenzy comes amid other Costco changes, including early shopping access for Executive members, giving them a full hour before Gold Star members – plus early access to free samples.