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We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime

DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

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

Making a real Puppet Animatronic! #fnaf

DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

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

Scaring the Neighbor Kids with a real FNAF Animatronic!

DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

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

We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)

DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

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

Controlling a Pneumatic Cylinder Easily

PneumaticsBeginner

Controlling a Pneumatic Cylinder Easily

This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through a straightforward method for controlling a pneumatic cylinder, likely using a dedicated kit available through their store. The video focuses on making pneumatic motion accessible to haunters who may have little or no prior experience with air-powered systems. At under ten minutes, it delivers a compact, practical introduction to one of the most common mechanisms used in animated Halloween props.

FrightProps· 626,986 views

How to Control the Speed of a Pneumatic Cylinder

PneumaticsBeginner

How to Control the Speed of a Pneumatic Cylinder

Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.

FrightProps· 491,461 views

Hopping Octopus Prop

Hopping Octopus Prop

FrightProps showcases their Hopping Octopus, a pneumatically animated prop that repeatedly jumps up and down to grab guests' attention. The prop is foam-constructed and powered by an air cylinder, giving it a lively, eye-catching bouncing motion. It appears to be a ready-to-use commercial product suited for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 131,180 views

Types of Pneumatic Cylinders Explained

PneumaticsBeginner

Types of Pneumatic Cylinders Explained

This short educational video from FrightProps breaks down the most common types of pneumatic cylinders used in Halloween prop making and animatronics. Key terminology — stroke, bore, mounting styles, and actuator types — is clearly defined to help builders make informed purchasing decisions. The video covers double-acting, single-acting, and reverse-acting cylinders, explaining how each uses air pressure and internal springs differently. It serves as a practical primer for anyone new to air-powered props.

FrightProps· 86,338 views

Electric Chair - Halloween Prop

Electric Chair - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their electric chair animatronic prop, which uses air power to drive a convicted figure thrashing back and forth while strobe lights flash dramatically around the scene. Sound and visual effects combine to sell the brutal electrocution moment, including sizzling, crackling, and smoke. The prop is triggered via a compatible prop controller and is available for purchase directly from FrightProps.

FrightProps· 75,973 views

Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps

PneumaticsBeginner

Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps

This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through connecting a pneumatic cylinder to a solenoid valve using their Cylinder Hook-Up Starter Kit. It explains how a solenoid acts as an electronically controlled air valve, and how pairing it with a controller like the PicoBoo enables programmable prop movements. Both single-acting and double-acting cylinder kit options are covered, with a helpful clarification on NPT fitting sizing that often trips up newcomers to pneumatics.

FrightProps· 73,470 views

How to Operate a Pneumatic Cylinder from a CO2 Tank

PneumaticsIntermediate

How to Operate a Pneumatic Cylinder from a CO2 Tank

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to power a pneumatic cylinder using a CO2 tank instead of a traditional air compressor, making it ideal for locations where running a compressor is impractical. CO2 is stored at significantly higher pressure than standard compressed air, allowing a small tank to deliver a large number of actuations before needing a refill. The video highlights real-world efficiency, showing hundreds of activations achieved on just a fraction of a tank. This opens up pneumatic effects for mobile and remote applications such as costumes, hayrides, and film sets.

FrightProps· 72,822 views

Controlling Multiple Linear Actuators from a Single Controller

PneumaticsIntermediate

Controlling Multiple Linear Actuators from a Single Controller

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to drive two linear actuators simultaneously using a single PicoBoo Plus controller, covering both extension and retraction movements. The setup requires no computer programming, making it accessible to haunters who want reliable multi-point mechanical action without coding knowledge. It offers a practical solution for adding coordinated, repeatable prop movement to haunted house scenes.

FrightProps· 60,787 views

Easily Control Linear Actuators with the Newly Improved PicoVolt!

Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Easily Control Linear Actuators with the Newly Improved PicoVolt!

FrightProps introduces an updated version of their PicoVolt controller, designed to simplify the process of driving linear actuators for haunted house props and animatronics. The video walks viewers through how the device works and what improvements have been made over the previous iteration. It serves as both a product showcase and a practical getting-started guide for integrating linear actuators into Halloween prop builds.

FrightProps· 57,931 views

Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop

Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Attack Spider animatronic, a large fur-covered spider with fangs that lunges forward via pneumatic action to startle unsuspecting guests. The prop is designed for both home haunters and professional haunted attractions seeking a high-impact jump-scare effect. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration of the prop in action.

FrightProps· 55,941 views

Quick Demo of Pneumatic Vibrator

Quick Demo of Pneumatic Vibrator

FrightProps offers a quick demonstration of a pneumatic vibrator unit designed to add shake and rumble effects to Halloween props and environments. The device is well-suited for vibrating floors, elevator simulation props, and barrel gags. It provides a compact, air-powered solution for creating convincing motion illusions in haunted attractions.

FrightProps· 44,785 views

JB101 CLOWN IN THE BOX PoisonProps.com

JB101 CLOWN IN THE BOX PoisonProps.com

This short showcase video features the JB101 Clown in the Box, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props. The unit operates as a giant jack-in-the-box: a top lid bangs open and a large clown character wielding an axe lunges outward and upward, reaching up to eight feet high over unsuspecting guests. The self-contained package includes the box enclosure, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, fog machine, strobe light, motion sensor, and an audio scream package — requiring only AC power and a compressed air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 44,187 views

FrightProps Pneumatic cylinder overview

FrightProps Pneumatic cylinder overview

This short FrightProps video walks viewers through the range of pneumatic cylinders sold on their website, giving a concise look at the options available for haunt and prop builders. It serves as a buyer's orientation, helping creators understand what cylinder types exist before making a purchase. At just four minutes, it focuses on product variety rather than hands-on installation technique.

FrightProps· 42,054 views

ZFA1303 Zombie Fence Attack POISON PROPS Halloween Animatronic

ZFA1303 Zombie Fence Attack POISON PROPS Halloween Animatronic

The ZFA1303 Zombie Fence Attack is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a two-character scene: a panicked female figure bangs on a fence before a zombie launches forward up to five feet, grabs her, and appears to bite her neck while an air blaster fires from her chest for maximum startle impact. The prop arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including both figures, a programmed controller, pneumatics, air blaster, and motion sensor. Throw distance is configurable at three, four, or five feet to suit different venue layouts, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 40,608 views

Airline Essentials - A Pneumatic Airline Primer

PneumaticsBeginner

Airline Essentials - A Pneumatic Airline Primer

This FrightProps tutorial serves as an entry-level primer on pneumatic airline and fittings for haunted attraction builders. It covers common airline sizes and types, how to branch a single line to multiple props, and best practices for stepping down from a larger mainline to smaller runs near props. The video also addresses how to properly cut airline and connect an air compressor to a prop system using push-in fittings.

FrightProps· 37,032 views

SCP1333 Scarecrow pop up PoisonProps.com

SCP1333 Scarecrow pop up PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the SCP1333, a pneumatic scarecrow prop that launches upward approximately 18 inches and bobs at full extension while blasting loud startle screams through an onboard speaker. The unit is motion-triggered and arrives as a complete, ready-to-run package including the character, pneumatics, controller, and sound system. It is engineered for professional haunted attractions, corn mazes, and dark rides where sudden, high-impact scares are the goal.

POISON PROPS· 32,431 views

CCP1102 Clown Crate Pop Up PoisonProps.com

CCP1102 Clown Crate Pop Up PoisonProps.com

The CCP1102 Clown Crate from Poison Props is a pneumatic pop-up animatronic that launches a creepy clown roughly 28 inches out of a crate while the character's head moves in multiple directions, delivering a powerful startle scare. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including the crate, character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive experience. The character can be swapped out to suit different haunt themes, making it a versatile centerpiece for professional attractions.

POISON PROPS· 30,505 views

FrightProps PIR Motion Trigger Overview

FrightProps PIR Motion Trigger Overview

FrightProps walks through one of their most popular trigger accessories — a PIR (passive infrared) motion sensor designed to activate Halloween prop controllers. The overview demonstrates the sensor in action paired with a pneumatic cylinder setup and a PicoBoo ONE controller, showing how the components work together to fire a prop when a guest enters the detection zone. The video gives haunters a practical look at how a PIR trigger integrates into a real pneumatic prop system.

FrightProps· 29,409 views