Video Tag
Every video tagged “character build” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
28 videos
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' Jaimie and Jay build a fully functioning CatNap animatronic from scratch, bringing the popular Poppy Playtime horror-game character to life. The short-form video showcases the impressive finished result of their fabrication work. It's a quick but striking look at what dedicated prop builders can achieve with recognizable pop-culture source material.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a retail animatronic skeleton into a full-sized Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build combines EVA foam and 3D-printed components, all wrapped in green fleece and weathered with paint to achieve the character's signature rotting-suit look. The creators openly acknowledge the project hit several obstacles along the way, making it a candid look at a complex character build. The finished piece is timed to coincide with the release of the FNAF movie.
Wicked Makers creators Jaimie and Jay transform an existing animatronic into Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's in this short-form teaser clip. The video showcases the dramatic before-and-after of the character makeover, capturing the iconic decayed rabbit aesthetic from the FNAF franchise. This is a preview snippet pointing viewers to the full build video on the Wicked Makers channel.
Wicked Makers built a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. The build features a welded steel frame standing over six feet tall, animated via a wiper motor for waist rotation and servos controlling the head and jaw. A FrightProps talking skull, Purgatory Props controller, and Bottango software round out the electronics package. The creators also coordinated a special surprise involving The Walten Files' creator, Martin Walls.
This short-form video from Wicked Makers tackles the challenge of transforming a bear into Freddy Fazbear from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build appears to focus on reshaping or reworking an existing bear form to match the iconic animatronic character's look. With no source description available, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.
Wicked Makers brings the iconic Poppy Playtime villain Huggy Wuggy to life as a full-scale animatronic prop. The short-form video showcases the finished build, highlighting the character's distinctive long-limbed, creepy aesthetic translated into a physical, moving form. It offers a quick but impressive glimpse at what's possible when pop-culture horror characters are reimagined as haunted-attraction-style animatronics.
Wicked Makers built a fully interactive DogDay animatronic from the Poppy Playtime franchise and placed it at the center of a live escape room challenge. Two participants were locked in and had to contend with the character as part of the experience. The build appears to combine 3D printing and pneumatic mechanisms to bring the Smiling Critters character to life. It showcases how DIY creators can merge prop-building skills with immersive game design.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.
Wicked Makers creators Jaimie and Jay tackle one of Halloween's most unique character builds — bringing Bill Cipher, the iconic triangle dream demon from Gravity Falls, to life as a functioning animatronic. The short-form video showcases the finished build and its movement, celebrating the intersection of pop culture fandom and Halloween prop-making. It's a compelling proof-of-concept for fans eager to see the beloved animated villain realized in three dimensions.
Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie tackle an ambitious fan-build project: a fully functional animatronic version of Caine, the host character from the animated series The Amazing Digital Circus. The build incorporates a flying effect, bringing the floating, top-hat-wearing AI character to life in three dimensions. The project leverages resin 3D printing and collaboration with several prop-making specialists. At 40 minutes, the video offers an in-depth look at the full fabrication process from concept to finished animatronic.
This is part two of a Halloween prop build recreating the Yellow Guy (Denny) from the cult internet horror series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, originally created by Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling. The creator walks through continued construction of the iconic unsettling puppet character. The build is framed as a Halloween project inspired by the show's distinctly creepy aesthetic.
This step-by-step tutorial walks through converting a stock Home Depot dancing skeleton into a fully themed Star Wars Jawa animatronic for under $100. The build covers rewiring LEDs for glowing yellow eyes, installing a motion-triggered audio player, and crafting screen-inspired EVA foam bandoliers and weathered robes. Aging and texturing techniques using paint, grout, and spray paint give the costume an authentic, worn Tatooine look. The result is a display-ready character prop that blends Halloween animatronics with Star Wars fandom.
StiltBeast Studios walks through the detailing process behind an elaborate Grim Reaper costume build, showcasing the finishing touches that elevate it from basic to epic. The video reflects the studio's signature approach to haunted-attraction-quality character work. It is part of a broader content series supported through Patreon and community backing.
This video covers an optimized Leatherface character build in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, focused on maximizing speed and damage to prevent victims from escaping during chases. The creator walks viewers through the specific build choices designed to keep Leatherface competitive in pursuit scenarios. It targets players who are struggling to catch victims and want a more aggressive, high-performance playstyle.
This short-form clip from Slash 'N Cast centers on a Leatherface character build within what appears to be the Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game. The creator presents the build as a definitive response to critics or detractors online. Beyond the gaming context, the content may appeal to fans of the TCM franchise interested in character aesthetics and loadout optimization.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios breaks down his updated methods for crafting Krampus horns and tongues in response to audience questions. The video focuses on the specific fabrication techniques behind these two character elements. It's a concise, focused tutorial aimed at helping haunters and makeup artists replicate or refine these creature features.
Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps tackles an extended prop-building session focused on constructing a killer scarecrow head for the Don't Be a Monster charity raffle. The build showcases professional-level creature fabrication techniques applied to a haunted-attraction-quality character piece. At over two hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the full head-building process from start to finish.
This short build video walks through the creation of a Halloween prop based on Roy, the enigmatic puppet character from the YouTube series 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared.' The creator describes the project as accessible and budget-friendly, making it approachable for haunters at most skill levels. The prop draws on the unsettling aesthetic of the source material to deliver a recognizable, conversation-starting Halloween display piece.
StiltbeastStudios presents a Halloween gravedigger build in this extended session hosted by Allen Hopps. The video likely covers the creation or detailing of a gravedigger character prop or costume suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. At nearly two and a half hours, it offers an in-depth look at bringing this classic Halloween character to life.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a Krampus-themed wearable harness featuring leather straps and a basket, designed for use in haunted attraction or costumed character performances. Allen Hopps demonstrates how practical fabrication techniques can bring an iconic folkloric creature to life as a functional, wearable costume piece. The build focuses on achieving an authentic, menacing look while keeping the harness structurally sound for performer use.
Part 2 of a custom build series recreating the iconic Hatbox Ghost from Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction. The creator tackles one of Halloween's most beloved and recognizable prop characters as a home-built project. At just three minutes, this installment offers a focused progress update on the build rather than a comprehensive tutorial.
This short clip from Horror 365 shows the process of dressing up an animatronic character named Adam, adding decorative details and accessories. The video appears to be a quick, engaging peek at prop styling rather than a full step-by-step tutorial. The Poison hashtag suggests a themed aesthetic or character inspiration guiding the look.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps documents an in-progress build of a Jack Frost character prop or mask intended for haunted attraction use. The video offers an extended look at the fabrication process as the piece takes shape over its 75-minute runtime. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes perspective on how a professional haunt builder approaches a winter-horror themed character from concept toward completion.
