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SD513 SPIDER DESCENDER PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

SD513 SPIDER DESCENDER PoisonProps.com

The SD513 Spider Descender from Poison Props is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic that positions a spider character overhead and drops it down toward patrons for a face-level scare. The rig mounts at an angle on top of walls and includes the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor straight out of the box. An audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also bundled in. The compact footprint makes it viable for tight haunt corridors and dark-ride installations.

POISON PROPS· 3,011 views

Morris Costumes 2022 Animatronics FIRST-LOOK | BRAND NEW 2022 Animatronic Lineup REVEALED

GMHaunts delivers an early first-look at Morris Costumes' 2022 animatronic lineup, showcasing several newly revealed pieces including the Rotten Harvester, Servo Witch, and Hulky Werewolf. The footage and images are credited to Mad About Horror, giving Halloween enthusiasts an advance peek before the products hit retail. The video serves as a preview and discussion of what Morris Costumes is bringing to the Halloween market for the 2022 season.

GMHaunts· 3,009 views

TK726 Torture Kicker PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

TK726 Torture Kicker PoisonProps.com

The PoisonProps TK726 Torture Kicker is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a bound victim suspended by chains who suddenly lifts its head and erupts into violent kicking and arm-flailing motion. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package, including the character, chains, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensors, and a full audio system with scream effects. It requires only an AC power source and a compressed air supply to operate, making integration into a haunted attraction or dark ride straightforward. Character heads are interchangeable, offering flexibility for customizing the figure to fit different scene themes.

POISON PROPS· 3,005 views

HH818 Hell Hound Attack PoisonProps.com

HH818 Hell Hound Attack PoisonProps.com

The HH818 Hell Hound Attack from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic prop that conceals a demon dog inside a doghouse until triggered, at which point it launches upward approximately three feet with snapping jaws synchronized to aggressive barking audio. The complete package includes the animatronic figure, doghouse enclosure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a choice of motion sensor or pressure mat trigger. An audio bundle with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also included. The prop ships via freight and requires both AC power and a compressed air source.

POISON PROPS· 2,991 views

Spirit Halloween 2026 New Animatronics #halloween #spirithalloween #horror

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Spirit Halloween 2026 New Animatronics #halloween #spirithalloween #horror

This short video offers an early look at Spirit Halloween's upcoming 2026 animatronic lineup, timed to the 'Halfway to Halloween' season. The creator shares their initial reactions and curiosity about several of the newly teased pieces. It serves as a heads-up for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan purchases ahead of store openings.

SpookYouLaterz· 2,990 views

Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop

Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Werewolf in the Woods animated Halloween prop, highlighting its animatronic features designed for haunted house and seasonal display use. The video serves as a product spotlight for this creature-themed prop. Its realistic werewolf design and motion effects make it a standout piece for professional and home haunters alike.

FrightProps· 2,987 views

Secret & Unreleased Animatronics | A Case Study Into Spirit Halloween

Secret & Unreleased Animatronics | A Case Study Into Spirit Halloween

GMHaunts dives into a follow-up case study focused on Spirit Halloween animatronics that were never released or publicly seen in stores. The video examines secret and unreleased props, giving Halloween enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at what could have been on retail shelves. It continues the creator's series of Spirit Halloween deep-dives following strong viewer reception of the first installment.

GMHaunts· 2,977 views

Crawling Dead | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

Crawling Dead | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

This short video from Haunt Former showcases the Crawling Dead animatronic, a ground-level undead figure offered by Spirit Halloween as part of their 2018 sneak peek lineup. The prop features a crawling female zombie design and includes a remote control for triggering the effect. At roughly three minutes, the video gives Halloween enthusiasts a quick but focused look at what Spirit Halloween had in store for the 2018 season. It sits within Haunt Former's broader Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018 playlist covering that year's new arrivals.

Haunt Former· 2,975 views

🔴 LIVE Halloween & Party Expo 2024 NEW PROPS/MASKS/ANIMATRONICS

🔴 LIVE Halloween & Party Expo 2024 NEW PROPS/MASKS/ANIMATRONICS

A live-streamed floor tour of the 2024 Halloween & Party Expo, where the host walks through booths from major industry vendors including Morris Costumes, Oktober Studios, Fun World, Ghoulish Productions, and Trick or Treat Studios. Highlights include new animatronics, novelty props like a balancing clown and sword swallower, an extensive look at Trick or Treat Studios' 2024 catalog, and new mask offerings such as a Santa Ghostface variant. The video offers an enthusiastic first look at upcoming Halloween product lines for the season ahead.

Haunt Former· 2,975 views

Controlling a Linear Actuator for an Escape Room Puzzle

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Controlling a Linear Actuator for an Escape Room Puzzle

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to wire and program an EscapeKeeper controller to drive a linear actuator for an escape room puzzle. The actuator extends when an object is placed on a trigger point and retracts automatically when the object is removed. The video walks through the relay wiring needed to achieve bidirectional actuator control from the EscapeKeeper's outputs.

FrightProps· 2,974 views

Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE

Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE

This live stream takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room on a Friday afternoon as the team wraps up production. They show the painting and finishing stages for a batch of their Mutiny props along with a few Scare Wolf props and animatronics. It's a casual behind-the-scenes look at how a professional prop studio completes a production run rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,969 views

10ft Clown Animatronic REVEALED + First Animatronic Demo Videos | Lowe's Halloween 2022 News

10ft Clown Animatronic REVEALED + First Animatronic Demo Videos | Lowe's Halloween 2022 News

GMHaunts covers the reveal of a massive 10-foot clown animatronic headed to Lowe's for the 2022 Halloween season, offering an early look at the prop's design. The video also showcases newly released demo footage of Lowe's broader 2022 animatronic lineup, highlighting how various props activate and move. It serves as a news-style roundup for Halloween enthusiasts eager to see what retail giants are bringing to the season.

GMHaunts· 2,961 views

GG515 GHOUL GRABBER PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

GG515 GHOUL GRABBER PoisonProps.com

The GG515 Ghoul Grabber from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that crouches in a bent-over position before explosively launching its torso, arms, and head forward for a dramatic jump scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package, including the character, pneumatic hardware, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 2,957 views

Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP

Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Magmoor the Lava Demon animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com, a 2025 Halloween season release. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this lava-themed animatronic figure. The prop was provided by HalloweenCostumes.com as a sponsored review, with an affiliate discount code shared for viewers.

GMHaunts· 2,957 views

Halloween Costumes 2025 Mary the Unhappily Ever After Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP | UV Animatronic

Halloween Costumes 2025 Mary the Unhappily Ever After Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP | UV Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the 2025 HalloweenCostumes.com exclusive 'Mary the Unhappily Ever After' animatronic, walking viewers through the full assembly process and live demos. The video covers everything from opening the box to a detailed hands-on review of the prop's features, including its UV reactive elements. This is a sponsored/affiliate review, with the creator offering a discount code for viewers interested in purchasing.

GMHaunts· 2,952 views

Insane Straight-Jacket Thrasher - Asylum Inmate Prop

Insane Straight-Jacket Thrasher - Asylum Inmate Prop

FrightProps showcases their Insane Straight-Jacket Thrasher, a ready-made animatronic prop featuring a restrained asylum inmate strapped to an upright board. When triggered, the figure dramatically flails side to side, raises its head, spreads its arms, and lunges forward approximately five feet — all while emitting unhinged laughter and screaming. This short demo clip highlights the prop's movement range and scare potential for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 2,949 views

PC810 Possessed Crawler PoisonProps.com

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PC810 Possessed Crawler PoisonProps.com

The PC810 Possessed Crawler from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic depicting a possessed female figure that lurches upside down on hands and knees, traveling approximately five feet while her head swings side to side. Triggered by a built-in motion sensor, the prop unleashes a horrifying scream sequence via an integrated digital audio player and powered speaker. It arrives as a fully programmed plug-and-play unit, requiring only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate. Its compact rig footprint makes it a versatile scare asset for haunted houses and dark rides alike.

POISON PROPS· 2,937 views

Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo

DIY PropsAdvanced

Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo

This lengthy Stiltbeast Studios session covers two major prop-building phases: applying flocking to a bear character and then transitioning into hands-on sculpting work on a character called Bingo. The video offers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level creature fabrication techniques used in haunted attraction prop building. Viewers follow along with creator Allen Hopps as he works through surface detailing and sculptural form-building across nearly three hours of content.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,927 views

Morris Costumes 2023 EVERY ANIMATRONIC PART 1 | Groundskeeper, Rat & more - Morris Costumes 2023

Morris Costumes 2023 EVERY ANIMATRONIC PART 1 | Groundskeeper, Rat & more - Morris Costumes 2023

GMHaunts takes viewers through the first part of Morris Costumes' full 2023 animatronic lineup as revealed at Halloween Party Expo. The video spotlights several new figures including a Groundskeeper and Rat animatronic, giving Halloween enthusiasts an early look at what's coming to market. It serves as a preview and review hybrid, ideal for haunters and collectors planning their seasonal purchases.

GMHaunts· 2,925 views

grumpy grandpa animatronic shorts 1080WebShareName

grumpy grandpa animatronic shorts 1080WebShareName

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Grumpy Grandpa animatronic, a fully self-contained character prop that combines movement, sound, and a water-spitting surprise to generate laughs and scares. The figure features multiple axes of motion — head rotation, mouth articulation, and a torso bend — paired with a library of grumpy audio tracks that culminate in a surprise water spit. Realistic detailing such as simulated chew residue on the beard reinforces the character illusion. The prop ships complete with its barrel seat, push-button trigger, audio amplifier, and controls.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,919 views

EFL730 Electric Fence Lunger PoisonProps.com

EFL730 Electric Fence Lunger PoisonProps.com

The EFL730 Electric Fence Lunger from Poison Props is a complete plug-and-play haunted attraction animatronic featuring a ghoul that hides five feet back before lunging forward into an electric fence, shaking violently as sparks fly. The rig includes the character, fence assembly, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and strobe light straight out of the box. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare. The compact footprint and self-contained design make it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional venues.

POISON PROPS· 2,915 views

THD 3000 ANIMATRONIC #halloween #scary #shorts

THD 3000 ANIMATRONIC #halloween #scary #shorts

This short-form video from Spooky Guy444 features a quick look at a Halloween animatronic prop referred to as the THD 3000. The clip appears to be a demo or first-impression showcase highlighting the prop's scary design. Given the channel's focus on year-round Halloween content, this is likely part of an ongoing series covering new and notable animatronic releases.

Spooky Guy444· 2,913 views

WS740 Werewolf Slinger PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

WS740 Werewolf Slinger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props WS740 Werewolf Slinger is a fully pneumatic, plug-and-play haunted attraction animatronic designed for maximum startle impact. The werewolf character hides out of sight around a corner, then explosively swings out 90° on a 48-inch arm while shaking and raising its arms. The complete package includes the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a bundled audio system with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The rig is sized to mount behind a wall with only a swing-arm notch required, keeping the mechanism fully hidden until the scare fires.

POISON PROPS· 2,906 views

OP743 ORGAN PLAYER PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

OP743 ORGAN PLAYER PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their OP743 Organ Player, a fully pneumatic animatronic figure that positions in front of any organ or keyboard and performs a synchronized 45-second routine of torso sway, head movement, and arm gestures. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package complete with the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to complete the atmosphere. Characters can be swapped across mechanisms to suit different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,905 views

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