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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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How to make DIY dinosaur skin!
11:11
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

How to make DIY dinosaur skin!

This episode focuses on building realistic dinosaur skin for a life-sized DIY Velociraptor animatronic, part of an ongoing home haunt series inspired by Jurassic World. The creator walks through combining latex and foam clay to achieve a convincing scaly texture over an existing foam armature. Painting techniques are also covered to bring the skin to a finished, realistic appearance. This is episode four in a multi-part build series.

Creative Geekery· 9,490 views
3 NEW FOR 2022 | Halloween Costumes Life Sized Animatronics!
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Prop Reviews

3 NEW FOR 2022 | Halloween Costumes Life Sized Animatronics!

This short video showcases three new life-sized Halloween animatronic props debuting in 2022, with apparent connections to major industry brands and trade events. The featured figures include clown, slasher, and skeleton-themed characters from manufacturers such as Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited. At just one minute, the clip appears to offer a quick preview or first look at prototype-level pieces spotted at industry events like HPE and Transworld.

Spooky Guy444· 9,482 views
2025 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2025 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited previews their 2025 Halloween lineup in this product catalog video, showcasing a range of high-impact animatronics and props including the Goblin Legend, Xenovore, Mummy Legend, Demon Legend, Wolf Spider, Banshee Legend, T-Rex Escape, Alien Incubator, and Electric Zombie. The company, with over 45 years of experience crafting monsters, masks, and costumes, manufactures all products in the USA. Their offerings serve a wide audience from home haunters to professional haunted attractions and themed entertainment venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,480 views
Jumper. #halloween #animatronics
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DIY Animatronics

Jumper. #halloween #animatronics

This short-form clip from Horror 365 appears to showcase a Halloween animatronic known as a 'jumper' — a prop designed to startle and frighten. With no source description or runtime to draw from, the content is inferred solely from the title and hashtags. The video likely features the prop in action, demonstrating its scare effect.

Horror 365· 9,435 views
F1007A Frankenstein Half tilt PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

F1007A Frankenstein Half tilt PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their F1007A Frankenstein Half Tilt animatronic scene, a complete plug-and-play attraction piece in which Frankenstein rests on a tilting table before a thrown knife switch triggers sparks, the table lurches forward, and the monster lunges toward guests with reaching arms and head turns. The full package includes the Frankenstein and Doctor figures, the tilt table, an overhead light bar with stands, knife switch, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, sound effects, and powered speakers. Individual components can be purchased separately upon request. The large rig footprint and freight shipping requirements position this as a serious investment for professional or semi-professional haunted attractions.

POISON PROPS· 9,413 views
HA1026 HORDE ATTACK PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

HA1026 HORDE ATTACK PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props HA1026 Horde Attack is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring four zombie figures concealed behind a curtain that dramatically bursts open to launch the mob forward roughly five feet, with heads turning and arms lifting in coordinated motion. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for dedicated haunt corridors or dark ride installations. Character figures can be swapped out to match alternate themes.

POISON PROPS· 9,399 views
Spirit Halloween is BACK for 2023…ALREADY? *new animatronics & props & theme hints*
14:43
Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween is BACK for 2023…ALREADY? *new animatronics & props & theme hints*

Haunt Former dives into Spirit Halloween's early 2023 season reveal, covering newly announced animatronics and props while speculating on possible store themes. The video highlights standout pieces including a character called Menacing Molly, a gargoyle animatronic, and potential Killer Klowns from Outer Space tie-in items. It serves as an enthusiast-focused first look at what Spirit Halloween has in store for the upcoming Halloween season, released around the mid-year halfway-to-Halloween mark.

Haunt Former· 9,391 views
Top 5 Flashback Animatronics for Spirit Halloween 2025 | Spirit Halloween 2025 Predictions
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Prop Reviews

Top 5 Flashback Animatronics for Spirit Halloween 2025 | Spirit Halloween 2025 Predictions

GMHaunts counts down a personal top-five wish list of classic Spirit Halloween animatronics they hope will return for the 2025 season, framed as the channel's fifth annual predictions video. Each pick is discussed in its own timestamped segment, giving viewers a detailed look at why these props deserve a comeback. An honorable mention is also included, rounding out the conversation before the host invites the audience to share their own lists.

GMHaunts· 9,386 views
5 LOST Animatronics | Ft. Razor
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Prop Reviews

5 LOST Animatronics | Ft. Razor

This video counts down five animatronics that were reportedly lost, cancelled, or never made it to retail shelves, presented in collaboration with fellow Halloween content creator Razor. The hosts explore prototypes and unreleased designs from major Halloween brands, offering a look at what could have been in the seasonal prop market. It serves as a nostalgic and curiosity-driven deep dive for hardcore Halloween enthusiasts who follow industry releases closely.

Spooky Guy444· 9,379 views
DGA1126 Double Ghoul Attack PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DGA1126 Double Ghoul Attack PoisonProps.com

The DGA1126 Double Ghoul Attack from Poison Props is a pneumatic, plug-and-play animatronic featuring two ghoul characters concealed behind a wall panel. Standing approximately 7 feet tall, the upper ghoul twists and grabs while the lower ghoul slides upward for a layered, multi-movement scare sequence. The unit ships complete with characters, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. The compact rig footprint makes it suitable for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and similar professional attraction spaces.

POISON PROPS· 9,344 views
How GIANTS Are Made #animatronics
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DIY Animatronics

How GIANTS Are Made #animatronics

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at how their massive Colossus animatronic is manufactured. Colossus is a seated-to-standing giant figure capable of reaching around 12 feet tall, featuring motorized eyes, mouth, and full stand-up movement. The prop ships with integrated sound, fog, and multiple pre-loaded audio programs, making it a turnkey solution for professional haunts, corn mazes, and themed attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,340 views
Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism

FrightProps showcases a teeter-totter or see-saw mechanism designed to bring Halloween props to life with a rocking, tipping motion. It can be paired with a foam gravestone for a tipping tombstone effect or fitted with a board and two lightweight figures for a classic see-saw display. The mechanism offers a simple, versatile foundation for graveyard-themed animated scenes.

FrightProps· 9,335 views
PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com

Poison Props presents the PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack, a fully self-contained commercial-grade animatronic hallway prop stretching roughly 8 feet long and 90 inches tall. When triggered, pirate ghoul characters burst out from holes on both sides of the hallway using 8 channels of pneumatic movement, designed to startle entire groups at once. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with detailed wall panels, characters, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare experience.

POISON PROPS· 9,326 views
Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY PropsPro

Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptor Tom Cassidy as he completes a Mutant Baby clay sculpture, after which Ed Edmunds prepares the piece for a two-piece mold build. Viewers get an authentic look at the professional prop-making pipeline inside one of the industry's most established Halloween prop studios. The video also captures day-to-day studio life, including ongoing production of various props and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,311 views
Lowe's Halloween 2026 GASLIGHT GHOUL Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP/REVIEW!
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Prop Reviews

Lowe's Halloween 2026 GASLIGHT GHOUL Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP/REVIEW!

GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and reviews the Lowe's Halloween 2026 Gaslight Ghoul animatronic in this 15-minute walkthrough. The video covers first impressions straight out of the box through full operational setup, giving viewers a thorough look at the prop before committing to a purchase. It sits within the creator's ongoing series covering retail Halloween animatronics from major home-improvement and seasonal retailers.

GMHaunts· 9,305 views
Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds, founder of the legendary Halloween prop and animatronics company Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates gremlin monster sculpting in this short-form clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The video offers a condensed glimpse into professional-level creature sculpting techniques developed over decades in the industry. It serves as a teaser for the full-length Monster Lab tutorials available on the channel, which cover the complete mask-making pipeline from sculpt to finished prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,300 views
Junior Frightronic Prop
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Prop Reviews

Junior Frightronic Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Junior Frightronic, an animated Halloween prop designed for both home haunts and professional haunted attractions. The video highlights the prop's animatronic movement and character design. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer of high-end haunt props and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,264 views
ACC1143 Alien Chained Ceiling PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ACC1143 Alien Chained Ceiling PoisonProps.com

The ACC1143 from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic alien suspended from chains overhead. When triggered by its included motion sensor, the figure lunges forward with reaching arms, a bending torso, and a head that sweeps side to side for a high-impact startle scare. The plug-and-play system ships with pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Four quick-link clips and mounting brackets are included for straightforward ceiling installation.

POISON PROPS· 9,220 views
🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2024 "Carnevil" NEW ANIMATRONICS REACTION
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Prop Reviews

🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2024 "Carnevil" NEW ANIMATRONICS REACTION

Haunt Former reacts live to Spirit Halloween's full 2024 'Carnevil' animatronic lineup, walking viewers through each new prop in real time. The video covers both licensed characters — including Art the Clown, Ghostface, Michael Myers, and Corpse Bride's Emily and Victor — alongside Spirit's original Carnevil creations such as Nibbles the Clown, Cotton Candy Dan, and the Giant Death Ray. The host shares first impressions and commentary on the design, movement, and overall appeal of each piece. Running just over an hour, it serves as a comprehensive preview of the season's most talked-about retail animatronic offerings.

Haunt Former· 9,213 views
Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978

Distortions Unlimited is a veteran Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturer with roots going back to 1978, producing handcrafted masks, costumes, animated displays, and Shocktronics for haunts and themed attractions. This short promotional video highlights the company's reputation for quality and durability within the professional haunt industry. The brand is widely recognized, including a feature on the Travel Channel series 'Making Monsters,' led by owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,199 views
SAMPLE FROM SPIRIT HALLOWEEN FLAGSHIP | 2023 Slim Animatronic | DEMO #halloween #shorts
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Prop Reviews

SAMPLE FROM SPIRIT HALLOWEEN FLAGSHIP | 2023 Slim Animatronic | DEMO #halloween #shorts

This short-form video features a demo of a slim animatronic prop spotted at a Spirit Halloween flagship store during the 2023 season. The creator gives viewers an in-person look at the piece in action, offering a quick first-look sample of the product. It appears to be part of the channel's ongoing series covering new Halloween animatronics and props each season.

Spooky Guy444· 9,196 views
Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Poison Props showcases their 'Angel of the Black Death' animatronic, a professionally manufactured Halloween prop available for purchase through their website. The short video serves as a product reveal or demonstration reel highlighting the piece's design and movement capabilities. As a Poison Props offering, the animatronic is aimed at the professional and serious home haunt market.

POISON PROPS· 9,171 views
NEW for 2022 Halloween ANIMATRONICS from PARTY CITY/Halloween City (Creepshow & MORE…)
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Prop Reviews

NEW for 2022 Halloween ANIMATRONICS from PARTY CITY/Halloween City (Creepshow & MORE…)

This video covers a leaked preview of Party City and Halloween City's 2022 Halloween animatronic and prop lineup, highlighted by a licensed Creepshow 'The Creep' figure alongside a range of other spooky creatures. The creator walks viewers through the upcoming roster before it officially hits shelves. It serves as an early heads-up for Halloween shoppers and collectors eager to plan their seasonal purchases.

Haunt Former· 9,161 views
Head Banger
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Prop Reviews

Head Banger

This short clip features the "Head Banger," an animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. It appears to showcase the commercial prop in action rather than walk through a build or tutorial. Specific details such as motion, sizing, and pricing are not provided in the metadata.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,155 views
Best DIY Animatronics Videos · Halloween Universe