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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.

2038 videos

MONSTER ROCK | Short Frankenstein Video Featuring Lucas Turner, Phobius FX & Frankenstein's Assault
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Other

MONSTER ROCK | Short Frankenstein Video Featuring Lucas Turner, Phobius FX & Frankenstein's Assault

Monster Rock is a short Halloween horror film produced by Ed Edmunds and Distortions Unlimited, starring Lucas Turner as the villainous Dr. Franklin Spine. The production showcases professional prosthetic makeup crafted by Justin Fears of Phobius FX Studios alongside Distortions Unlimited's Frankenstein's Assault animatronic as the monster. It serves as both entertainment and a showcase for high-end Halloween animatronics and makeup FX work. A behind-the-scenes companion video featuring cast interviews and makeup application footage is also planned.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,585 views
PicoBoo Jr (F103) & PicoBoo (F104) Controller Overview
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Arduino & Controllers

PicoBoo Jr (F103) & PicoBoo (F104) Controller Overview

FrightProps walks through two of their purpose-built Halloween prop controllers: the compact PicoBoo Jr (F103) and the full-featured PicoBoo (F104). The video covers what each unit does, how they differ from one another, and where each fits in a haunt or animatronic setup. Both devices are positioned as accessible alternatives to Arduino or PLC-based solutions for automating Halloween props and pneumatics.

FrightProps· 30,558 views
Gargoyle Shock SCARES by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Gargoyle Shock SCARES by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Gargoyle Shock, a prop from their Shocktronic line that blends a realistic gargoyle animatronic with live actor capability for a surprise scare effect. Guests assume they are looking at a static or standard animatronic display until the hidden element launches toward them. The Shocktronic concept is designed to give haunted attraction operators a versatile, high-impact scare tool that combines the best of both animatronics and live performance.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,381 views
Tortured
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Prop Reviews

Tortured

This is a short showcase of "Tortured," an animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited. It appears to highlight a commercially produced haunt figure rather than walk through a build process. Details are limited, so the clip likely serves as a product spotlight for haunters considering the piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,341 views
WHB1305 Wall Head Banger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WHB1305 Wall Head Banger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props WHB1305 Wall Head Banger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring an asylum-themed infected patient character who leans against a wall before violently reeling back and repeatedly slamming his head into it. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system, including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation, and the character can be swapped onto other Poison Props mechanisms to fit different themes.

POISON PROPS· 30,097 views
DIY Animated Levitating Table Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Levitating Table Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks haunters through building an animated levitating table prop that gives the illusion of a table eerily floating in midair while its tablecloth billows and moves. The effect mimics a poltergeist or supernatural force lifting ordinary furniture, making it a striking centerpiece for a yard haunt, front porch display, or haunted house scene. The channel focuses on accessible, professional-looking DIY animatronics and special effects for home haunters of all skill levels.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 30,004 views
Funny Fat Gargoyle "Mr. Bubblebarf" Distortions Unlimited Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

Funny Fat Gargoyle "Mr. Bubblebarf" Distortions Unlimited Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases Mr. Bubblebarf, a humorous oversized gargoyle animatronic released for 2019. The prop's signature gag features the creature expelling smoke-filled bubbles, blending comedy with classic Halloween creature design. Distortions Unlimited is an established manufacturer of themed animatronics serving haunted attractions, theme parks, waterparks, and more, and has been featured on a television production about monster making. This short video serves as a product showcase for the character.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,838 views
CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com

The CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a psycho clown that mimics sawing a victim in half, then raises the chainsaw overhead while rotating its torso and launching up to five feet toward guests. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, arriving pre-programmed with a motion sensor, pneumatic hardware, and controller included. Multiple throw distances are available, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The character can also be swapped to match different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 29,708 views
DIY Halloween SFX Prop & How-To | GHOSTLY STATUE
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Halloween SFX Prop & How-To | GHOSTLY STATUE

This tutorial walks through building a ghostly animated statue prop using a deer motor and carefully designed lighting to create a convincing supernatural optical illusion. The result is a prop that appears to come to life, making it suitable for indoor spook houses, home haunts, or outdoor yard displays. The video focuses on the concepts and mechanics behind the illusion rather than a strict parts list, making it accessible to creative DIY haunters.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 29,697 views
Home Depot Jack Frost EARLY Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Home Depot Holiday 2023 | New for 2023
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Prop Reviews

Home Depot Jack Frost EARLY Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Home Depot Holiday 2023 | New for 2023

GMHaunts offers an early hands-on look at Home Depot's new-for-2023 Jack Frost animatronic, walking viewers through the unboxing, setup process, and a live demonstration of the prop in action. The video was made possible by a unit sent directly from Home Depot, giving Halloween enthusiasts an advance preview before the prop hit shelves. It serves as a practical first look at the prop's features, build quality, and overall scare appeal.

GMHaunts· 29,528 views
"Wake Up Dead" bloody gore frightronic
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Prop Reviews

"Wake Up Dead" bloody gore frightronic

This is a showcase of "Wake Up Dead," a gory electric animatronic from Distortions Unlimited. The plug-and-play prop shakes on its own and includes built-in sound for an instant scare. It's positioned for Halloween home haunters and haunted attractions, especially blood- or gore-themed rooms.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,491 views
Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of their premium hand-crafted animatronic Halloween props in this short compilation reel. Featured pieces include Lullaby, Exorcism, Gravebuster Barb, La Llorona, Jack Attack, and Mother — each designed to deliver impactful scares for home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, and professional haunted attractions. All props are manufactured in the USA and branded under the Frightronic and Shocktronic lines. The video serves as a product highlight rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,411 views
Acid Spitter
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Prop Reviews

Acid Spitter

This short clip showcases the Acid Spitter, an animatronic creature prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. The brief runtime suggests a promotional demonstration of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial. It highlights the company's commercial haunt animatronics aimed at professional attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,121 views
Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape
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DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited features founder Ed Edmunds in the final stages of completing a large-scale animatronic gorilla prop known as 'Gorilla in a Cage.' Viewers get a rare look at the hairing and programming process that brings the creature to life, including its signature cage-shaking movement. The video highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Distortions Unlimited is known for in the professional Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,049 views
HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their HI1222 Hanging Intestines animatronic, a gruesome figure suspended by its own entrails that convulses vertically while the head lifts and rotates. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rigging hardware, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The only on-site requirements are AC power and a 100 PSI air supply.

POISON PROPS· 29,023 views
HUGE ANIMATRONICS BOOTH at TRANSWORLD HALLOWEEN 2023! #shorts
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HUGE ANIMATRONICS BOOTH at TRANSWORLD HALLOWEEN 2023! #shorts

This short-form clip offers a quick look at a large animatronics booth on the floor of Transworld Halloween 2023, one of the haunted attraction industry's premier trade events. The footage teases an expansive display of professional-grade animatronic props from GMHaunts' perspective. A full show tour was promised as follow-up content, making this a brief preview of what's on offer at the expo.

GMHaunts· 28,974 views
WRETCHED Electric Animated Horror Prop for Halloween, Haunts & Decorating
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Prop Reviews

WRETCHED Electric Animated Horror Prop for Halloween, Haunts & Decorating

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Wretched' animatronic prop in a short 4K product demo. The all-electric figure is designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer known for durable, high-quality horror props, costumes, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,941 views
LCL1127 Leatherface Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

LCL1127 Leatherface Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com

Poison Props presents the LCL1127 Leatherface Chainsaw Lunger, a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a Leatherface character sawing a victim before launching forward in a dramatic scissor-throw lunge. The figure's torso rotates and the head tracks side to side as it shoots out, delivering a high-impact startle scare that catches guests completely off guard. The unit ships plug-and-play with the character, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor included, with an optional audio package available. Throw distance can be configured in multiple lengths to suit different venue layouts.

POISON PROPS· 28,833 views
FrightProps.com - Pneumatic Cylinder Mounting Options
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PneumaticsIntermediate

FrightProps.com - Pneumatic Cylinder Mounting Options

FrightProps walks through the range of pneumatic cylinder mounting options available in their product lineup, helping builders choose the right hardware for their animatronic and prop projects. The video serves as a practical reference guide for understanding how different mount styles attach and position cylinders within a build. It is a concise, product-focused overview aimed at demystifying component selection for haunt builders working with air-powered effects.

FrightProps· 28,760 views
Puke Vomit Man
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Prop Reviews

Puke Vomit Man

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights their 'Puke Vomit Man,' a frightronic prop featuring a figure that appears to vomit into a barrel for a gag-inducing scare. Released in 2017, it's a brief product showcase rather than a build or tutorial. The prop leans into gross-out shock value popular in commercial haunted attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,682 views
CCC1034 Clown Chained to the Ceiling PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CCC1034 Clown Chained to the Ceiling PoisonProps.com

This short product showcase from Poison Props features the CCC1034, a ceiling-hung evil clown animatronic that dramatically bends at the torso, reaches toward guests, and flings its own guts while its head pans side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Installation is designed to be straightforward using four quick-link clips and four mounting brackets. The prop is aimed squarely at professional haunted attractions and serious home haunters seeking a high-impact startle scare.

POISON PROPS· 28,604 views
CCN1228 Chained to Ceiling Nun PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CCN1228 Chained to Ceiling Nun PoisonProps.com

This video showcases the CCN1228 Chained to Ceiling Nun, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props. When triggered, the suspended nun character reaches forward with both arms, bends at the torso, and rotates her head side to side for a multi-axis scare effect. The prop ships as a plug-and-play package including the figure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. It is designed for professional haunted attractions and dark rides requiring compressed air and AC power.

POISON PROPS· 28,598 views
Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a custom giant talking skull animatronic built for Monster Mini Golf. Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover walk through the painting and programming stages, highlighting the use of UV-reactive paint to make the skull glow under blacklight in its final environment. The studio draws on over four decades of professional monster-making experience to bring large-scale commercial animatronics to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,576 views
Ape Frenzy
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Prop Reviews

Ape Frenzy

This clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights an ape-themed animatronic creature prop. Given the minimal metadata, it appears to be a short showcase or demo of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial. Expect a look at the creature's movement and menacing presence as a haunt attraction piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,463 views