Video Tag
Every video tagged “holiday prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
20 videos
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a holiday-themed Mimic prop — a shape-shifting monster disguised as a wrapped Christmas present, complete with fanged teeth and multiple eyes. The build uses accessible materials like foamcore, EVA foam, foam clay, and acrylic paints, making it approachable for intermediate crafters. Inspired by the iconic creature from Dungeons & Dragons and Dark Souls, the finished prop is designed to look like an innocent gift until it reveals its monstrous features. The tutorial walks through construction, sculpting, and painting to achieve a convincing and sinister holiday decoration.
This video walks through building a Mari Lwyd horse skull prop from HD EVA foam, inspired by the traditional Welsh Christmas custom of parading a decorated horse skull door to door for rhyming contests. The creator provides a downloadable skull template and demonstrates how to incorporate a pull-string mechanism to open and close the jaw. Because it is built from lightweight HD foam, the finished piece is comfortable enough to carry or wear during actual Mari Lwyd celebrations. The video also touches on the cultural background and correct pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd.'
SKS Props walks through the full construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh holiday folklore — entirely from HD EVA foam using a free downloadable template. The build is notably lightweight, making it practical to carry or wear during the traditional door-to-door rhyming challenge. A pull-string mechanism is incorporated to open and close the jaw, elevating it from static prop to interactive puppet. The finished skull is decorated with ears, ornaments, ribbons, and bells in keeping with the authentic tradition.
This video features an unboxing and setup of a new-for-2025 Yukon Cornelius animated figure from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, available at Lowe's. The creator walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and assembly process for this seasonal retail prop. While the channel skews Halloween-focused and is associated with a haunted attraction, this particular video covers a Christmas holiday product.
This short video from Haunt Former centers on the Gemmy Snowflake Spinning Snowman, a beloved animated holiday prop, and rallies the community to celebrate and preserve it. Viewers are encouraged to participate by sharing photos of their own snowmen using a dedicated hashtag. The video appears to be part of the channel's broader R.I.P. Reviews series, which spotlights discontinued or hard-to-find props. It reflects the passionate collector culture common among Halloween and holiday prop enthusiasts.
This short review spotlights a 1996 Gemmy Douglas Fir, a vintage holiday animatronic prop that the creator clearly has a lot of enthusiasm for. The video is part of a '25 Days of Christmas' series, suggesting a seasonal countdown format. The host notes the piece can be sourced secondhand on eBay for collectors on the hunt for retro Gemmy items.
This work-in-progress build video covers the construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh Christmas folklore — using lightweight HD EVA foam. The creator assembles holiday decorations such as ribbons, ornaments, and bells onto the skull and incorporates a pull-string mechanism to animate the jaw. The video also briefly addresses the Welsh pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd' and explains the tradition of doorstep rhyming challenges. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website.
StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build creepy gingerbread man props for a scary Christmas haunt setting using a simple sandwiching fabrication technique. The method is versatile enough to be adapted for other prop types, including posable hands and creature features. Hopps notes that a whole squad of these menacing holiday figures creates a strong visual impact on the haunt floor. The build is presented as approachable and fun, with room for personal decorating touches.
Spooky Guy444 unboxes and reviews a new-for-2025 Hermey the Elf prop available at Lowe's, giving viewers a close-up look at the piece ahead of the holiday season. The video covers the prop's features and overall quality from the perspective of a haunted attraction operator. While the item is Christmas-themed rather than Halloween, the channel's haunt background shapes the critical eye brought to the review.
Haunt Former unboxes a small skeleton decoration sourced from Home Depot as part of their Halloween 2023 coverage. The video has a lighthearted, humorous tone suggesting the item was surprising or quirky in some way. At just seven minutes, it's a quick, casual product reveal rather than a detailed review or build tutorial.
This short-form video features a demo of a Home Depot Black Friday exclusive 6-foot Nutcracker animatronic released for the 2023 Christmas season. The creator showcases the prop in action, giving viewers a quick first look at its movements and overall presentation. While the channel is primarily Halloween-focused, this video crosses over into holiday animatronic territory.
This video features an unboxing and review of Stitches the Clown, a Halloween prop available at Lowe's for the 2022 season. The host walks viewers through the prop's features, appearance, and overall quality. It offers a firsthand look at what buyers can expect straight out of the box.
This short review from the Haunt Former channel takes a look at 'The Skeleton in the Closet,' a Halloween-themed product aimed at families and younger audiences. The prop is presented as a fun, character-driven way to bring a seasonal tradition into the home, with a playful spin on tricks and treats. The video is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series covering Halloween products and props.
This tutorial walks through building a Mari Lwyd horse skull prop from HD EVA foam, inspired by the Welsh Christmas tradition of carrying a decorated horse skull door to door for rhyming challenges. The lightweight foam construction makes the finished piece practical to wear or carry, and a pull-string mechanism allows the mouth to open and close for added theatrical effect. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website to help crafters get started.
SKS Props walks through the full pipeline of creating a horror-themed 'Frosty the SnowMonster' figure — from digital sculpting in the iPad app Nomad Sculpt, to slicing and printing on a Bambu H2S, to hand painting and flocking the finished print with Woodland Scenics terrain snow. The creator shares the process as a self-taught experiment in a new artistic medium, emphasizing how intuitive Nomad Sculpt is for beginners using an Apple Pencil. The finished STL file is offered as a free download under a Creative Commons NonCommercial license via the SKS Props website.
This video features an unboxing of a Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie Boogie Man prop available at Home Depot for the 2022 Halloween season. The host walks viewers through the packaging and reveals the figure in detail. It offers a close-up look at the prop's design and overall quality for collectors and seasonal decorators considering a purchase.
The Ghost Bust Santa is a projection-based effect that casts an animated, talking face onto a three-dimensional bust form, producing a strikingly realistic illusion. The result is a lifelike Santa character that appears to speak and move, making it a compelling display piece for holiday seasons. While demonstrated here with a Santa theme, the underlying technique translates directly to Halloween characters and haunted displays.
This video features an unboxing and setup of a new-for-2025 Home Depot Halloween Gremlins Stripe prop, giving viewers a first look at one of the season's notable retail releases. The host walks through the out-of-box experience and gets the prop up and running on camera. It offers a practical first-impression look at the item's features, detail, and overall presentation for shoppers considering the purchase.
Spooky Guy444 unboxes and sets up a servo-driven Yoda animatronic prop from Home Depot's 2023 Halloween lineup, offering a first-look at the figure's movements and overall presentation. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and gets the prop up and running on camera. As a licensed Star Wars character piece, it sits at the crossroads of pop-culture collectible and seasonal Halloween decoration.
This video covers the leaked reveal of a Gemmy animated Zero figure — the ghost dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas — originally slated for Spirit Halloween back in 2018 but now reportedly headed to Target for the 2021 Halloween season. The creator discusses official stock photos and pricing details that surfaced online, generating buzz within the NBC fan community. It's a news-style breakdown rather than a hands-on review or build tutorial.
