Video Tag
Every video tagged “pneumatics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
52 videos
Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of Yarnaby from the horror video game Poppy Playtime, engineering it with steel and pneumatics to deliver a genuinely powerful bite. The build is documented from concept through construction, culminating in a dramatic ballistic gel arm test to measure whether the finished prop could realistically 'eat' a person. The project blends character-accurate prop replica work with serious mechanical engineering, resulting in a haunted-house-worthy centerpiece. It's chaotic, messy, and deeply impressive in equal measure.
Wicked Makers built a fully immersive Poppy Playtime escape room around their previously constructed life-sized DogDay animatronic, constructing a detailed jail cell set complete with puzzles, traps, and interactive surprises. Friends Evan and Katelyn were invited to test the experience against a 20-minute countdown. The build combines 3D printing, foam fabrication, servo mechanics, and pneumatic elements to bring the video game environment to life. It serves as an inspiring example of giving a large animatronic build a purposeful, repeatable interactive context.
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.
This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through a straightforward method for controlling a pneumatic cylinder, likely using a dedicated kit available through their store. The video focuses on making pneumatic motion accessible to haunters who may have little or no prior experience with air-powered systems. At under ten minutes, it delivers a compact, practical introduction to one of the most common mechanisms used in animated Halloween props.
Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Transworld 2017 Halloween & Attractions trade show, one of the haunted house industry's premier annual events. Poison Props marks their 10th consecutive year exhibiting at the show, and the footage captures the breadth of the vendor floor including animatronics, pneumatic props, set design elements, costumes, masks, and makeup. It offers a broad snapshot of where the professional haunt industry stood in 2017.
This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through connecting a pneumatic cylinder to a solenoid valve using their Cylinder Hook-Up Starter Kit. It explains how a solenoid acts as an electronically controlled air valve, and how pairing it with a controller like the PicoBoo enables programmable prop movements. Both single-acting and double-acting cylinder kit options are covered, with a helpful clarification on NPT fitting sizing that often trips up newcomers to pneumatics.
This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to power a pneumatic cylinder using a CO2 tank instead of a traditional air compressor, making it ideal for locations where running a compressor is impractical. CO2 is stored at significantly higher pressure than standard compressed air, allowing a small tank to deliver a large number of actuations before needing a refill. The video highlights real-world efficiency, showing hundreds of activations achieved on just a fraction of a tank. This opens up pneumatic effects for mobile and remote applications such as costumes, hayrides, and film sets.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Kong, a massive animatronic gorilla head standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised. The prop features a hand-sculpted latex-and-foam construction over a heavy-duty metal armature, with pneumatic mechanics animating the mouth, head rotation, and independently moving eyes and eyelids. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds, Kong ships as a turnkey package that includes a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning effects. The result is a professional-grade, classic-monster centerpiece suited for haunted attractions, theme parks, and high-end home haunts.
This FrightProps tutorial serves as an entry-level primer on pneumatic airline and fittings for haunted attraction builders. It covers common airline sizes and types, how to branch a single line to multiple props, and best practices for stepping down from a larger mainline to smaller runs near props. The video also addresses how to properly cut airline and connect an air compressor to a prop system using push-in fittings.
FrightProps walks through the range of pneumatic cylinder mounting options available in their product lineup, helping builders choose the right hardware for their animatronic and prop projects. The video serves as a practical reference guide for understanding how different mount styles attach and position cylinders within a build. It is a concise, product-focused overview aimed at demystifying component selection for haunt builders working with air-powered effects.
This short FrightProps tutorial walks through their all-in-one hookup kit designed to get a double-acting pneumatic cylinder operational with minimal fuss. The kit supports multiple power input options — standard wall outlet (110VAC) or low-voltage DC supplies — making it flexible for a range of haunt setups. It covers the extend-and-retract motion control that makes double-acting cylinders ideal for push-pull animatronic gags.
This short promotional video from FrightProps introduces the brand and its passion for Halloween technology. Rather than focusing on finished props or costumes, the company spotlights the mechanical and electronic components that bring Halloween builds to life — pneumatics, motors, controllers, and more. With over 15 years of experience in Halloween tech, FrightProps positions itself as a go-to resource for builders who want to go beyond the surface-level scare.
This FrightProps tutorial introduces the fundamentals of how pneumatic cylinders work and how they are used to create motion in Halloween animatronic props. The video provides an accessible overview aimed at builders who are new to pneumatics and want to understand the core mechanics before diving into a build. FrightProps walks viewers through the types of pneumatic cylinders available, helping them choose the right component for their project.
FrightProps showcases their Air Whips prop, a pneumatically driven effect that sends soft rubber tubes thrashing at guests' ankles to simulate something crawling or grabbing from below. The multi-whip design creates an unsettling tactile sensation that catches patrons off guard at ground level. It's a compact, low-profile scare that complements traditional wall or ceiling scares by targeting an area guests rarely anticipate.
This video walks through the completed build of a pneumatic biohazard barrel Halloween prop. The effect uses an air-powered mechanism to lift or animate a barrel, enhanced with rope lights and an expanding-foam-and-latex creature head for a dramatic reveal. The finished piece combines practical pneumatics with atmospheric lighting and sculpted horror elements for a striking haunt installation.
FrightProps showcases their all-steel Attack Mech, a pneumatic mechanism designed to launch props rapidly upward and outward for startling scare effects. The unit is built for versatility, compatible with a range of character props including spiders, attack dogs, and zombies. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration highlighting the mech's aggressive motion profile.
FrightProps walks through their Simple Air Blast Kit, a ready-to-use pneumatic solution designed to deliver a sudden burst of air as a scare effect. The kit is aimed at haunters who want to add a quick, startling element to an existing prop or haunt scene without complex pneumatic setups. The video likely covers setup, installation, and basic operation of the kit.
The BW707 Burning Witch is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a witch suspended above a fake fire display. In its idle state the figure's head twitches randomly; upon activation, it breaks free from binding ropes and launches outward approximately seven feet toward patrons. The complete package ships as a plug-and-play unit, bundling the character, stake, base, fake fire, fog machine, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect.
FrightProps showcases their Small Lunger Mech, a pneumatic mechanism engineered to thrust props forward and upward for dramatic scare effects. The unit is well-suited for animating lightweight characters such as ghosts and skeletons. Built for durability and repeated use in haunt environments, it offers a compact solution for adding aggressive lunge movement to displays.
GMHaunts breaks down a leaked look at Lowes' 2023 Halloween animatronic lineup, covering six newly revealed props ahead of the season. The video speculates on whether any of the upcoming pieces may feature pneumatic mechanisms based on the available images. It serves as an early preview and discussion for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their seasonal purchases or haunt setups.
The Poison Props PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic that conceals a pirate figure below a faux broken window, then launches it upward with multiple head movements for a dramatic jump scare. The complete package includes the character, mounting panel, plexiglass broken-window facade, pneumatic rig, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The unit footprint is approximately 40″ wide by 32″ deep by 90″ tall and requires only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.
This short FrightProps tutorial walks through their single-acting pneumatic hookup kit, which supplies all the components necessary to get a pneumatic cylinder extending and retracting on command. The kit supports multiple power input options including standard wall power and low-voltage DC supplies, making it flexible for a variety of haunt builds. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, no-fluff overview of the hookup process.
FrightProps walks through the function and use of quick exhaust valves in Halloween prop and animatronic builds. These valves serve two primary purposes: boosting cylinder stroke speed and enabling rapid depressurization of compressed-air tanks. The short runtime makes this a focused, no-fluff reference for pneumatic builders. It is part of FrightProps' broader educational series on pneumatic components.
