SCARY HALLOWEEN Makeover! We made Pennywise from IT...
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's 2022 Lucky Bottoms animatronic into a full-on Pennywise spider creature, inspired by the terrifying spider form from IT. The build involves constructing a PVC pipe frame to elevate the prop, adding spider legs covered in pool noodles, sewing a new Pennywise-style costume, and completely repainting the clown's face with a new wig. The finished piece is designed as a showstopping centerpiece for a Halloween yard haunt display. It's a creative, intermediate-level prop makeover that dramatically amplifies the scare factor of a stock store-bought animatronic.
Key takeaways
- ◆PVC pipe and pool noodles form the giant spider leg armature — a lightweight, affordable structural solution
- ◆Complete face repaint with acrylic paints and crackle medium transforms the stock animatronic into a screen-accurate Pennywise
- ◆A hand-sewn costume and replacement wig elevate the prop well beyond its out-of-the-box appearance
- ◆Chicken wire and rebar help stabilize and shape the overall structure for outdoor yard display use
- ◆This makeover approach can be applied to other Spirit Halloween animatronics for custom horror characters
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts and home haunters who want to upgrade store-bought animatronics into elaborate, character-specific display centerpieces.
Tools mentioned
- • PVC cutter
- • drill
- • hot glue gun
- • paintbrushes
- • scissors
Materials mentioned
- • XPS foam
- • PVC pipe
- • 90° elbows
- • 45° elbows
- • pool noodles
- • chicken wire
- • zip ties
- • rebar
- • acrylic paints
- • crackle medium
- • Drylock
- • cabochons
- • Pennywise wig
- • needle and thread
- • hot glue
- • clear nail polish
⚠ Safety notes
Use caution when working with rebar and chicken wire as edges can be sharp; ensure the PVC frame is stable and weighted to prevent tipping in a yard display.
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