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FrightProps Live Wires Prop

FrightProps Live Wires Prop

The FrightProps Live Wires prop is a ready-made animatronic effect that simulates a downed, crackling electrical cable. When triggered, the hanging wire comes to life with realistic movement and sparking effects. The unit ships with a controller and pressure mat for hands-free guest activation, and operates using both electricity and compressed air.

FrightProps· 9,717 views

Spirit Halloween 2023 ANIMATRONICS DROPPED | Animatronics Trailer 2023 - Spirit Hallows

Spirit Halloween 2023 ANIMATRONICS DROPPED | Animatronics Trailer 2023 - Spirit Hallows

GMHaunts covers Spirit Halloween's 2023 animatronic lineup alongside the official Spirit Hallows animatronic trailer reveal. The video walks viewers through what's new and notable in this year's drop for home haunters and prop enthusiasts. It serves as an early-season guide to help fans decide which pieces are worth picking up before they sell out.

GMHaunts· 9,711 views

“CROUCHING ZOMBIE CHILD” Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

“CROUCHING ZOMBIE CHILD” Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

The Haunt Former channel takes a close look at the Crouching Zombie Child animatronic from Party City's 2022 Halloween lineup, walking viewers through the full unboxing, setup, and a live demonstration of the prop in action. The review gives Halloween decorators an honest, hands-on look at what to expect from this retail-grade animatronic before purchasing. At roughly 2.3 ft tall by 3 ft wide, the crouching figure features light-up effects and movement designed to startle trick-or-treaters. The presenter rounds out the video with an overall assessment of the prop's scare value and build quality.

Haunt Former· 9,683 views

Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)

Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)

This video offers an early-season preview of new animated Halloween props for 2015 from multiple manufacturers, including Morbid Enterprises, Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Trick or Treat Studios. The host highlights standout pieces across the lineups, describing them as some of the strongest offerings in recent years. Viewers are also teased that Tekky Toys and Spirit Halloween's selections will be covered in a follow-up reveal.

Haunt Former· 9,670 views

Grumpy Grandpa Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Grumpy Grandpa Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Grumpy Grandpa animatronic, a humorous character prop designed for haunted attractions and themed venues. The figure sits on an included wooden barrel and features multi-axis movement — head rotation, mouth articulation, and a torso bend — capped off with a surprise water-spitting gag. Eight distinct grumpy audio tracks keep the interaction fresh, and realistic chew-residue detailing on his beard enhances the illusion. The package includes push-button trigger, controller, audio playback, and amplifier, making it a turnkey scare-and-laugh experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,645 views

'Child's Play 2' Good Guy Doll Trick or Treat Studios Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

'Child's Play 2' Good Guy Doll Trick or Treat Studios Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the officially licensed Good Guy Doll mask from Child's Play 2, produced by Trick or Treat Studios. The short review gives Halloween fans a close look at the mask as a costume accessory. It's part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series covering Halloween props and collectibles.

Haunt Former· 9,637 views

Coffin Riser

Coffin Riser

This is a short product showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their Coffin Riser animatronic. The clip appears to highlight a coffin-themed prop designed to deliver a sudden rising scare for haunted attractions. Specific build details, mechanics, and pricing are not provided in the available metadata.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,635 views

Halloween BFF's #shorts

Halloween BFF's #shorts

A fun short-form clip showcasing two popular retail Halloween animatronics — the Man Eating Plant and Barry — posed together as if having a conversation in a massive private yard haunt display. The collection spans well over 100 animated props sourced from major Halloween retailers including Spirit Halloween, Home Depot, Lowe's, Morris Costumes, and Party City. The lighthearted premise celebrates the personality and charm animatronic props can bring to a large seasonal display.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,633 views

My HALLOWEEN PROP Collection (10 Years of Haunt Former)

My HALLOWEEN PROP Collection (10 Years of Haunt Former)

To mark over a decade of content creation, Haunt Former takes viewers on a tour of his entire Halloween prop and animatronic collection accumulated over ten-plus years. The video serves as both a personal milestone celebration and an in-depth showcase of a dedicated Halloween enthusiast's growing haul of scary décor. It offers a rare, candid look at what a long-term haunt hobbyist collects and keeps over the years.

Haunt Former· 9,631 views

Halloween Scares | Yard Haunt Full of Distortions Props at Dick Van Dykes

Halloween Scares | Yard Haunt Full of Distortions Props at Dick Van Dykes

This video showcases a fully loaded residential yard haunt built around Distortions Unlimited props and animatronics on Halloween night 2022 at the home of Dick Van Dyke. Highlights include the Mutant animatronic — which shakes and sprays guests — alongside a Zombie Outbreak display, an Electric Chair, a Nosferatu figure, a creepy graveyard, and an evil pumpkin patch. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds appears in costume, personally scaring trick-or-treaters and passersby. The result is an impressive, high-production yard haunt that doubles as a real-world showcase for the brand's product lineup.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,609 views

Hanging Bones Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Hanging Bones Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

This video showcases the Hanging Bones animatronic prop from Poison Props, a company specializing in professional-grade Halloween and haunt products. The clip appears to be a product demonstration or showcase intended to highlight the prop's features and direct viewers to purchase it. Given the minimal metadata available, the full scope of the prop's movements, sound, and construction can't be confirmed. Interested buyers are pointed to the Poison Props website for ordering details.

POISON PROPS· 9,594 views

Battle Troll Big Mouth Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

Battle Troll Big Mouth Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the R.I.P. Reviews series takes a close look at the Battle Troll Big Mouth Mask, part of California Costumes' 2016 Big Mouth mask line. The host walks viewers through the mask's design and overall appearance, giving Halloween enthusiasts a quick sense of what to expect before purchasing. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, no-frills product evaluation aimed at costume shoppers and haunters scouting new mask options for the season.

Haunt Former· 9,594 views

Introducing Monster Buddies Props for Monster Day 2020

Introducing Monster Buddies Props for Monster Day 2020

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Marsha and Ed introduce their Monster Buddies prop line, spotlighting Fang — the brand-new 2020 mascot for Monster Day, a family-friendly monster festival held in downtown Greeley, Colorado. The latex figures are designed and handcrafted in-house at Distortions Unlimited and include characters from the Monster Kids and Kreepy Kids collections. The video serves as a short, enthusiastic product reveal timed to the Monster Day 2020 event.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,594 views

Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018 REWIND (2/2)

Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018 REWIND (2/2)

This video wraps up the creator's look back at Spirit Halloween's 2018 sneak peek offerings, serving as the second part of a two-part rewind series. The host shares personal opinions on the animatronics and decorations previewed that season by Spirit Halloween. It functions as a community-oriented recap for Halloween enthusiasts eager to evaluate the year's retail prop lineup before the season fully arrives.

Haunt Former· 9,589 views

Motorized Monster Tentacle Wiggling Animated Prop

Motorized Monster Tentacle Wiggling Animated Prop

FrightProps showcases a fully electric motorized tentacle prop that flops and wiggles continuously without any pneumatic air supply. The short demo highlights how simple plug-in operation makes it accessible for haunters who want animated creature effects without a compressor setup. It appears aimed at buyers evaluating the prop's movement quality before purchase.

FrightProps· 9,580 views

Spirit Halloween 2024 ART THE CLOWN SNEAK PEEK - Terrifier Animatronic | Spirit Halloween 2024

Spirit Halloween 2024 ART THE CLOWN SNEAK PEEK - Terrifier Animatronic | Spirit Halloween 2024

GMHaunts offers an early sneak peek at Spirit Halloween's 2024 Art the Clown animatronic, based on the iconic villain from the Terrifier franchise. The video previews one of the most anticipated licensed Halloween props of the season before it hits store shelves. This is a first look aimed at haunt enthusiasts and Terrifier fans eager to see what Spirit Halloween has in store for 2024.

GMHaunts· 9,579 views

Painting and Weathering a Menpo Mask #samuraiarmor #cosplaycostume #propmaking

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Painting and Weathering a Menpo Mask #samuraiarmor #cosplaycostume #propmaking

SKS Props walks through the painting and weathering process for a 3D-printed Menpo (oni) mask, designed to complement a previously built samurai armor set. The mask was modeled in Nomad Sculpt as a learning exercise and printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S. The creator shares the finished result alongside the matching armor and offers the STL file for free download on MyMiniFactory.

SKS Props· 9,577 views

Do You Like Scary Things? #masks #halloween2023 #animatronics

Haunted House Walkthroughs

Do You Like Scary Things? #masks #halloween2023 #animatronics

A short walkthrough of Stickers 'N Stars, a Halloween specialty store in San Antonio, TX, showcasing their 2023 selection of scary props and animatronics. The video gives viewers a quick look at what the store has to offer for the Halloween season. It appears to feature masks and animated figures prominently among the displayed merchandise.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,558 views

LED Skeleton Wolf | R.I.P. Reviews

LED Skeleton Wolf | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers an animated LED skeleton wolf prop available at major retail chains. The decoration features a moving jaw, glowing red LED eyes, and an audible howling sound effect. The reviewer positions it as a solid pick for both home Halloween displays and haunted house environments.

Haunt Former· 9,548 views

Creepy Rabbit on a Tricycle #shorts

Creepy Rabbit on a Tricycle #shorts

A short-form showcase of Gemmy's 2022 creepy zombie rabbit on a tricycle animatronic prop, spotted at Home Depot during the Halloween 2022 season. The creator highlights the prop's unsettling yet oddly cute aesthetic and its apparent nod to Umbrella Corporation from Resident Evil. The clip gives viewers a quick in-store look at the item before it sold out or disappeared from shelves.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,544 views

spirit buy

spirit buy

StiltbeastStudios shares a haul of Spirit Halloween purchases, explaining their personal buying philosophy: skip the big-ticket items and focus on small pieces that save time or serve as strong starting points for custom builds. A highlight of the video is the plan to acquire Spirit's Cerberus animatronic specifically to harvest its heads as bases for original monster head sculpts. The creator offers a practical, experienced perspective on how professional haunters can extract real value from mass-market Halloween retail.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,529 views

MORE Home Depot Halloween 2025 ANIMATRONICS REVEALED - New Props | Home Depot Halloween 2025

MORE Home Depot Halloween 2025 ANIMATRONICS REVEALED - New Props | Home Depot Halloween 2025

GMHaunts continues their coverage of the Home Depot Halloween 2025 lineup with another wave of newly revealed animatronic props. The video highlights upcoming retail offerings hitting stores for the 2025 Halloween season, giving viewers an early look before products arrive on shelves. It serves as a preview and discussion piece for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their decorating or haunt builds around new retail releases.

GMHaunts· 9,514 views

Banshee Horror Animatronic

Banshee Horror Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their professional-grade Banshee animatronic, a towering figure that stands over six feet in ambient mode and rises beyond eight feet when triggered. Upon activation, the Banshee opens a tooth-filled mouth and unleashes a scream, with the added option of blasting air or water at unsuspecting guests. The prop operates in a passive ambient state before triggering, making it effective for building atmosphere before delivering the scare. It is marketed toward Halloween haunts, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,503 views

3 NEW FOR 2022 | Halloween Costumes Life Sized Animatronics!

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

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