Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1240 videos
GMHaunts breaks down newly surfaced details on Home Depot's upcoming 10-foot Towering Werewolf animatronic and covers additional leaked items — including a pumpkin stack and skeleton prop — expected for the 2022 Halloween season. The video functions as an enthusiast news roundup, aggregating early product intelligence for Halloween décor fans before items hit shelves. No hands-on unboxing or build content is featured; the focus is entirely on previewing and discussing what retailers appear to have in store.
GMHaunts dives into the first wave of Haunted Hill Farm 2025 animatronic teasers, analyzing what's been revealed so far about the upcoming lineup. A highlight of the discussion is speculation around the possible return of the fan-favorite Convulsing Nurse animatronic. The video breaks down visual clues from the teasers to forecast what Halloween 2025 may bring to the Haunted Hill Farm catalog. It's an early-season hype and analysis piece aimed at collectors and home haunters eager to plan ahead.
In this mid-season planning vlog, the creator walks through the 2023 design vision for Port Chum, a nautical-themed haunted hayride hosted at Fearville/DK Farms. The video covers the overall layout, the unique constraints that come with designing scares around a moving hayride format, and ideas for props, animatronics, and scare actor placements. It offers an inside look at the creative decision-making process before a haunt season kicks off.
This short promo video offers a brief sneak peek at the upcoming 2021 Halloween DIY & How-To tutorial series from the channel HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms. It teases homemade special effects and animated props aimed at home haunters and crafters, without going into build details. Viewers are encouraged to explore existing tutorials on the channel while waiting for the new content to drop.
This video ranks every animatronic offered by Spirit Halloween in 2021 from worst to best, giving prop enthusiasts a guided breakdown of that season's lineup. The host evaluates the full range of offerings, touching on brands such as Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited. It serves as a handy buying-guide style retrospective for collectors and home haunters weighing which pieces were worth the investment.
GMHaunts presents an original 3D concept design for a Halloween City 2022 'Construction Co.' themed entrance archway, imagined as an in-store display for a major Halloween retailer. The concept integrates four animatronics into a layout the creator describes as unlike anything previously seen from an ISE (in-store experience). The video walks viewers through a 3D fly-through, rendered stills, and animated sequences to showcase the full vision. It sits at the intersection of fan creativity and professional-style haunt set design.
A short walk-through tour of Spooky Mart, a newly opened Halloween retail store in San Antonio, Texas, for the 2025 season. The video highlights the store's selection of merchandise inspired by popular horror movie characters, including props, animatronics, and costumes. It serves as a local recommendation for Halloween enthusiasts in the San Antonio area.
This short news-style video covers two Spirit Halloween animatronic updates heading into the 2022 season. The Man's Possessed Friend prop tied to Friday the 13th has made a return appearance and is available at a significant sale price, while the popular Grim animatronic has received a notable price increase compared to the prior year. The video serves as a quick buying-decision resource for collectors and home haunters tracking Spirit Halloween inventory and pricing trends.
GMHaunts creator scores an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of HalloweenCostumes.com headquarters, guided by CEO Tom Fallenstein. The visit covers the company's offices, animatronics development area, historical spaces, and a large fulfillment warehouse. The video wraps with a candid sit-down conversation with Tom and a look at the brand's Scream-Savers deals program.
GMHaunts documents the Spirit Halloween flagship store grand opening for the brand's 40th anniversary 2023 season, including camping overnight to be among the first inside. The vlog delivers a first-look walkthrough of the full 2023 prop and animatronics lineup as presented at the flagship location. It serves as both an event experience video and an informal review of what Spirit Halloween is offering for the season.
This video tours multiple Halloween 2024 experiences in San Antonio, Texas, including a look at Five Below's Halloween offerings, a Spirit Halloween store walkthrough, and coverage of the Queens and Kings of Horror event held at the Wonderland of the Americas Mall. It blends retail browsing with convention-style Halloween content, showcasing costumes, animatronics, and community celebrations. The roughly 24-minute runtime suggests a leisurely, immersive tour across all three stops.
GMHaunts covers the news of Party City's official announcement that it is closing all of its locations for good, marking the end of a major Halloween retail staple. The video is split between breaking down the closure news and a heartfelt tribute segment honoring the brand's legacy in the Halloween community. Creator Greg reflects on what Party City meant to seasonal decorators, haunters, and Halloween enthusiasts over the years. It serves as both an industry news update and a nostalgic send-off for a beloved retail institution.
A short-form showcase of a friend's massive Halloween yard display featuring over 100 animated props sourced from major retail and costume suppliers. The video highlights the impressive scale and variety of animatronics assembled into a graveyard-themed outdoor setup. It also directs viewers to the display owner's online store and social media channels.
Distortions Unlimited gathered candid customer testimonials on the floor of the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show 2023, letting real haunters speak to the quality and longevity of their products. Highlights include a family running a home haunt with more than 30 Distortions pieces, an owner whose Shake n Bake Electric Chair has been running reliably for two decades, and a newer haunter praising the Mutant animatronic. The clip offers an authentic, peer-driven look at how Distortions props perform across both home and professional haunt environments.
GMHaunts showcases Sam's Club Halloween 2025 animatronics in action, giving viewers an early look at what the retailer has lined up for the season. The video features demo footage of the animatronic lineup, highlighting movement, design, and overall presentation. This is an early preview-style review aimed at helping Halloween enthusiasts plan their purchases ahead of the season.
Haunt Former tours three major retail chains — Home Depot, Big Lots, and Michaels — to scout out their 2024 Halloween prop and animatronic offerings. The video takes a store-by-store approach, giving viewers a firsthand look at what seasonal inventory has hit shelves this year. Characters and creatures spotted include Chucky, werewolves, and zombies among other spooky selections. It serves as a handy seasonal shopping guide for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts looking to see what's available before heading out.
GMHaunts delivers a full floor walkthrough of the 2023 TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, giving viewers an inside look at the latest haunt industry offerings. The video covers key sections including the Dark Zone, animatronics, and masks, showcasing what vendors and manufacturers are bringing to the professional haunt market. It serves as an informal industry preview for haunters, buyers, and enthusiasts scouting new props and products ahead of the season.
A walkthrough of the Halloween 2021 seasonal aisle at Home Depot, focusing exclusively on Gemmy's lineup of singing and dancing animated props. The creator highlights the variety and sheer number of offerings available in-store that season. The video serves as an informal show-and-tell for shoppers curious about what Gemmy brought to retail shelves for 2021.
This video offers an archival, music-driven look inside Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop and animatronics manufacturers. Set to music rather than narration, the footage showcases the monster-making process from concept to finished creature. It serves as a visually engaging celebration of the craftsmanship behind professional Halloween masks, props, and animatronics. Fans of the brand and the broader haunt industry will find it an atmospheric tribute to the art of making monsters.
A first-look walkthrough of a newly opened Spirit Halloween location in San Antonio, Texas, representing the channel's fourth Spirit store tour in the greater San Antonio area. The creator notes that 2021 inventory is lighter than expected due to supply chain and shipping delays, but still highlights available props, animatronics, and seasonal merchandise. The store itself relocated within the same shopping plaza compared to prior years. Despite limited new product availability, the video offers a solid preview of what shoppers can expect at this particular location.
A short-form showcase of a friend's massive Halloween yard display featuring well over 100 animatronic props sourced from major retailers including Spirit Halloween, Lowes, Home Depot, Party City, and Morris Costumes. The video highlights the scale and variety achievable when combining retail animatronics into a single cohesive outdoor haunt. It serves as both eye candy for Halloween enthusiasts and indirect inspiration for building a large prop collection over time.
This short clip from Horror 365 offers a glimpse of Scare Factory's large-scale prop and animatronic offerings, apparently filmed at or around the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. The footage highlights the imposing size of the manufacturer's display pieces. No build or tutorial content is present; this appears to be a quick showcase or reaction-style clip from the trade show floor.
A family-friendly walkthrough of one of the first Spirit Halloween locations to open for the 2022 season, located in Spring Branch, Texas. The video showcases new animatronics, licensed character props including Chucky, and seasonal Halloween décor available in-store. Viewers get an early look at what Spirit Halloween is stocking for Halloween 2022 before most locations have opened their doors.
GMHaunts breaks down leaked photos revealing Party City's upcoming Halloween 2022 animatronic lineup before official release. The video offers an early first look at new props and animatronics heading to Party City stores that season. Despite the creator being on vacation during the leak, they quickly covered the news to get Halloween fans up to speed on what to expect.
