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Every diy animatronics video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

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We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime
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We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full animatronic version of Dogday, the unsettling canine character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, entirely from scratch. The build combines 3D printing with pneumatic mechanisms to bring the character to life with realistic movement. The short-form video offers a high-level showcase of the completed prop and build process.

Wicked Makers· 62,664,273 views
REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts
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REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a fully functioning CatNap animatronic from scratch, bringing the popular Poppy Playtime horror-game character to life. The short-form video showcases the impressive finished result of their fabrication work. It's a quick but striking look at what dedicated prop builders can achieve with recognizable pop-culture source material.

Wicked Makers· 27,120,823 views
Making a real Puppet Animatronic! #fnaf
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Making a real Puppet Animatronic! #fnaf

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-size animatronic version of The Puppet (Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The prop combines a foam-sculpted body wrapped in black velvet with a 3D-printed, painted mask sourced from a third-party sculptor. Two pneumatic systems power the scare: a scissor mechanism that launches the figure forward roughly three feet, and a chest-mounted pneumatic that thrusts its arms outward for the signature jumpscare effect.

Wicked Makers· 17,660,254 views
We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!
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We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full-scale pneumatic DogDay animatronic inspired by the legless, imprisoned character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build combines a steel frame powered by pneumatic mechanics (sourced from haunted attraction specialists Hallucinations Creations) with a custom 3D-printed and modeled head, a wire-and-foam body armature, and a shaggy fur exterior. Animation is driven by a prop controller from Purgatory Props, and the finished piece is set inside handmade theatrical flat jail cell walls. The result joins an expanding collection of Wicked Makers' video-game-inspired Halloween animatronics.

Wicked Makers· 17,066,933 views
Real YARNABY Animatronic! 🧶😱 #poppyplaytime
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Real YARNABY Animatronic! 🧶😱 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie construct a full animatronic version of Yarnaby from the horror game Poppy Playtime, built from steel and driven by pneumatics. The build goes beyond aesthetics — the team stress-tests the animatronic's jaw mechanism using a ballistic gel arm to see whether it could realistically bite through a limb. The video blends behind-the-scenes fabrication footage with chaotic prop-testing in classic Wicked Makers style. It sits alongside their broader catalog of mascot-horror animatronics inspired by FNAF, Poppy Playtime, and similar franchises.

Wicked Makers· 15,878,248 views
We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!
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We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale animatronic version of Catnap, the monstrous purple cat villain from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton fleshed out with XPS foam, pool noodles, and bubble wrap, then covered in purple fleece fur. Mechanically, a wiper motor drives an arching back motion, a high-torque servo turns the head side to side, and a hidden microfogger vents red-tinted smoke from the chest to replicate Catnap's signature 'Poppy Gas' breath. An Arduino and the free Bottango app tie the movements and NeoPixel glowing eyes together into a cohesive, show-ready animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 14,052,461 views
We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!
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We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a retail animatronic skeleton into a full-sized Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build combines EVA foam and 3D-printed components, all wrapped in green fleece and weathered with paint to achieve the character's signature rotting-suit look. The creators openly acknowledge the project hit several obstacles along the way, making it a candid look at a complex character build. The finished piece is timed to coincide with the release of the FNAF movie.

Wicked Makers· 9,576,499 views
We made a real ENNARD Animatronic! #fnaf
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We made a real ENNARD Animatronic! #fnaf

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie construct a full-scale, fully functional animatronic version of Ennard from Five Nights at Freddy's, using foam, servo motors, LEDs, and hundreds of feet of wire loom conduit. The build is framed as an over-the-top DIY Halloween prop challenge, culminating in the duo spending a night in their bedroom with the finished creation. The video showcases the creative and technical depth required to bring a complex video-game character to life as a physical horror prop. It serves as both an impressive build showcase and a source of inspiration for ambitious Halloween makers.

Wicked Makers· 6,693,672 views
Real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic 🤯 #fnaf #shorts
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Real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic 🤯 #fnaf #shorts

Wicked Makers creators Jaimie and Jay transform an existing animatronic into Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's in this short-form teaser clip. The video showcases the dramatic before-and-after of the character makeover, capturing the iconic decayed rabbit aesthetic from the FNAF franchise. This is a preview snippet pointing viewers to the full build video on the Wicked Makers channel.

Wicked Makers· 6,190,443 views
We made a real life HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic!
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We made a real life HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a giant Huggy Wuggy animatronic entirely from scratch, drawing inspiration from the indie horror game Poppy Playtime. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton for structure, a windshield wiper motor to drive movement, and a hot-wire-carved styrofoam head covered in fluffy blue fur. The team documents the engineering challenges of balancing and tuning the motion, offering a detailed look at a full scratch-built character animatronic. The finished prop delivers a convincing, oversized jumpscare-ready version of the iconic blue monster.

Wicked Makers· 6,100,991 views
We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)
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We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)

Wicked Makers built a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. The build features a welded steel frame standing over six feet tall, animated via a wiper motor for waist rotation and servos controlling the head and jaw. A FrightProps talking skull, Purgatory Props controller, and Bottango software round out the electronics package. The creators also coordinated a special surprise involving The Walten Files' creator, Martin Walls.

Wicked Makers· 5,711,729 views
We made a real FOXY Animatronic! (FNAF)
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We made a real FOXY Animatronic! (FNAF)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform a retail pirate animatronic into a life-size Withered Foxy from Five Nights at Freddy's for their 2024 yard haunt. The build combines a fully fabricated foam endoskeleton with 3D-printed and fabric-covered outer pieces, while the original animatronic's servo-driven face mechanics are completely disassembled and remounted to match Foxy's proportions. Inspired by behind-the-scenes photos from the FNAF 2 film production, the creators aim for screen-accurate character detail at a DIY level. Foxy joins a growing roster of scratch-built FNAF animatronics on the channel.

Wicked Makers· 5,389,528 views
We made a Dancing FREDDY Animatronic from FNAF!
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We made a Dancing FREDDY Animatronic from FNAF!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform a novelty dancing bear into a screen-accurate Withered Freddy Fazbear animatronic from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The build combines high-density foam body sculpting, Apoxy Sculpt foot detailing, and 3D-printed head and hands to match the in-game character model. Flocking ties the mixed materials together into a cohesive fuzzy texture, while the original bear's motorized movement is retained as the animatronic's dancing action. The finished piece captures the tattered, decayed aesthetic of Withered Freddy with wires and distressed detailing throughout.

Wicked Makers· 5,266,856 views
Cut Off Head and Beheaded Illusion Halloween Props | Distortions
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Cut Off Head and Beheaded Illusion Halloween Props | Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases a compilation of their cut-off head and beheaded illusion props, including named characters like Headless Helga, Headless Henry, Shock and Awe, and Corpse Beheaded, as well as a custom monster beheading animatronic. The footage includes clips from the Transworld Halloween and Attractions trade show, giving viewers a professional-setting look at the props in action. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with over four decades of experience producing animatronics, masks, and haunt props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,904,990 views
We made a real YARNABY Animatronic (that can eat people)
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real YARNABY Animatronic (that can eat people)

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of Yarnaby from the horror video game Poppy Playtime, engineering it with steel and pneumatics to deliver a genuinely powerful bite. The build is documented from concept through construction, culminating in a dramatic ballistic gel arm test to measure whether the finished prop could realistically 'eat' a person. The project blends character-accurate prop replica work with serious mechanical engineering, resulting in a haunted-house-worthy centerpiece. It's chaotic, messy, and deeply impressive in equal measure.

Wicked Makers· 4,665,624 views
We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!
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We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic of The Doctor (Harley Sawyer) from the horror game Poppy Playtime, going far beyond a typical Halloween prop. The build incorporates an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving the animatronic a networked "brain" capable of interfacing with home security cameras, door locks, and lighting. The project also features collaboration with the game's developer and the character's original voice actor, lending it an impressive level of authenticity.

Wicked Makers· 4,579,489 views
We made a real MOMMY LONG LEGS Animatronic!
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We made a real MOMMY LONG LEGS Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full-scale animatronic version of Mommy Long Legs from Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, designed to deliver jump scares on their porch for Halloween. The build combines a custom pneumatic mechanism for movement, 3D-modeled and printed body parts, and rubber pipe insulation for the character's signature stretchy limbs. The finished piece is painted to resemble a worn, old plastic toy and joins their growing roster of Poppy Playtime Halloween animatronics. The video walks through the complete build process from mechanical mech to final dressed prop.

Wicked Makers· 4,457,090 views
Scaring the Neighbor Kids with a real FNAF Animatronic!
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Scaring the Neighbor Kids with a real FNAF Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized animatronic version of The Puppet (The Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The character's body is sculpted from foam and wrapped in black velvet, while the mask was 3D printed, textured, and painted — with additional credit to a collaborating prop sculptor. The scare effect is driven by a pneumatic scissor mechanism that launches the prop roughly three feet forward, paired with a second pneumatic that extends its arms for a faithful FNAF jumpscare. The finished animatronic was field-tested by frightening neighborhood kids on Halloween.

Wicked Makers· 4,439,838 views
Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime
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Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie built a large-scale animatronic of Harley Sawyer — 'The Doctor' from Poppy Playtime — described as their biggest animatronic build to date. The prop is powered by an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving it network connectivity to interface with home locks, cameras, and lighting. The team collaborated directly with game developer Mob Entertainment and the character's original voice actor to achieve an authentic result. The short-form video teases the completed build and its impressive integration into a functional smart-home security setup.

Wicked Makers· 4,241,235 views
We made a real JACKIE from FNAF! - 1 Hour vs. 1 Day vs. 1 Week
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We made a real JACKIE from FNAF! - 1 Hour vs. 1 Day vs. 1 Week

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay tackle a three-way timed build challenge, constructing Jackie animatronics from FNAF: Secret of the Mimic in one hour, one day, and one week respectively. Each time-constrained build also features a different version of the character — normal Jackie, Mimic Jackie, and Shattered Jackie — raising the difficulty further. The builds escalate dramatically in complexity and polish, showcasing what dedicated fabrication time and collaborator support can achieve. The video concludes with a practical stress test of the week-long build.

Wicked Makers· 3,948,512 views
We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)
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We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of The Prototype (Experiment 1006) from Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, complete with a welded steel skeleton, hand-tailored costume, and a highly detailed resin-printed face produced on a Formlabs Form 4L printer. The build features motorized head and face rotation driven by Purgatory Props' Aamon Motor Controller, as well as a pneumatically powered crushing hand. To demonstrate the prop's crushing capability, the team also fabricates a life-sized Poppy doll as a test subject. The result is a professional-grade, screen-accurate horror animatronic that blends fabrication, 3D printing, and pneumatics into a single ambitious build.

Wicked Makers· 3,792,680 views
Real INK DEMON Animatronic that actually attacks Us!
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Real INK DEMON Animatronic that actually attacks Us!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale pneumatic animatronic of the Ink Demon from Bendy and the Dark Revival, marking a significant step up in complexity from their previous builds. The project combines welded steel framing, foam-and-wire muscle structure, a custom 3D-printed and sculpted head, and a full black silicone skin to achieve the character's signature inky look. Movement is driven by a pneumatic system and coordinated through a prop controller supplied by Purgatory Props. The result is a full character animatronic capable of physically lunging or striking — true to the threatening nature of the source material.

Wicked Makers· 3,521,475 views
Surviving Overnight with a real ENNARD Animatronic!
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Surviving Overnight with a real ENNARD Animatronic!

Jay and Jaimie of Wicked Makers construct a fully functional life-sized Ennard animatronic inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's, then spend the night with their creation in a dramatic overnight challenge. The build involves foam fabrication, servo motors, LEDs, and reportedly over 500 feet of wire loom conduit. The video blends a detailed prop-making showcase with entertainment-style challenge content, delivering both build inspiration and chaotic fun. It stands out as one of the more ambitious FNAF-inspired Halloween animatronic projects in the DIY maker space.

Wicked Makers· 3,519,974 views
We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. Standing over six feet tall, the animatronic features a welded steel frame, a wiper motor for waist rotation, and servos controlling head and jaw movement. The team collaborated with Walten Files creator Martin Walls to make the reveal extra special for the recipient. The build draws on the duo's extensive experience crafting character animatronics from franchises like FNAF and Poppy Playtime.

Wicked Makers· 3,399,721 views