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#Neil Patrick Harris

Every video tagged “Neil Patrick Harris” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

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Haunted Mansion DIY Projects Marathon

This marathon compilation from VanOaksProps brings together seven Disney Haunted Mansion-inspired DIY projects in a single 47-minute video, ranging from a gate sign repaint and hand-painted queue statue to a working blast-up ghost and a full-size 3D printed door built for Neil Patrick Harris. The video also breaks down how the iconic changing portrait illusion works, making it both a practical build guide and an educational deep-dive into classic dark-ride effects. Projects span a range of complexity, offering something useful for casual decorators and serious prop builders alike. The Haunted Mansion Home Office series segments add context for creators looking to theme an entire room.

VanOaksProps· 105,736 views

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1

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DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 1

VanOaksProps tackles Part 1 of an ambitious life-size 3D-printed Haunted Mansion door build, commissioned for Neil Patrick Harris. This episode focuses specifically on faux metallic painting techniques designed to achieve a refined, subtly aged finish rather than the heavily weathered look typically featured on the channel. The creator walks through a layered acrylic and spray-paint process using bronze, gold, patina, and black tones to convincingly mimic aged metal. It's a practical deep-dive into a more nuanced approach to prop finishing.

VanOaksProps· 16,757 views

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 2

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I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 2

VanOaks Props continues a high-profile commission build — a life-size 3D-printed Haunted Mansion door destined for Neil Patrick Harris — by tackling the challenging task of bonding large-format printed parts together. The episode focuses on comparing and applying multiple adhesive types, including fast-set epoxy, plastic welder, Weld-on 16, and CA glue, to achieve strong, seamless joins. A candid build mistake is also documented, making this a realistic look at the problem-solving required in large-scale prop fabrication.

VanOaksProps· 13,915 views

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3

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DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ambitious life-size Haunted Mansion door build explores the use of Polymaker's CosPLA filament, a specially formulated PLA designed to be easier to sand and finish than standard PLA. The creator shares hands-on impressions of the sponsored filament, highlighting its printability, durability, and sanding characteristics — qualities that are critical for achieving smooth, display-ready surfaces on a large-scale prop. This short update focuses specifically on material choice and surface prep rather than the full build process.

VanOaksProps· 8,783 views