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Videos built around the pumpkins theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

91 videos

CODE ORANGE 2026 🎃 Home Depot's Halfway To Halloween Release!
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Product Reviews

CODE ORANGE 2026 🎃 Home Depot's Halfway To Halloween Release!

Jade The Libra covers Home Depot's surprise mid-year Halloween animatronic drop, spotlighting over a dozen new pieces available months ahead of the season. The video is a casual, enthusiastic first-look at the full lineup, walking viewers through each animatronic by name. It serves as both a shopping guide and a celebration of the growing 'halfway to Halloween' retail trend. The conversational tone makes it an easy watch for collectors and decorators eager to plan their Halloween hauls early.

Jade The Libra· 26,668 views
Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props
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Yard Haunts

Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props

Thornhill Woods is a long-running Canadian home haunt that has transformed a residential front yard into an elaborate Halloween cemetery display every October since 2004. The showcase highlights an impressive collection of Distortions Unlimited and Frightronics animated props, including fan favorites and newer releases. The video serves as both a yard haunt inspiration piece and a showcase for Distortions Unlimited's product lineup in a real-world home display context.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,424 views
Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart

SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.

SKS Props· 20,301 views
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2026 IS HERE! But Is It Good? | Spirit Halloween 2026 Wave 1 REACTION
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Product Reviews

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2026 IS HERE! But Is It Good? | Spirit Halloween 2026 Wave 1 REACTION

Spooky Guy444 delivers a first-look reaction to Spirit Halloween's 2026 Wave 1 lineup, evaluating whether the new releases live up to the hype. The video also spotlights several Lowe's Halloween props — including clown figures, a mummy groundbreaker, a DJ Reaper, and a dancing mummy — giving viewers an early preview of what's hitting shelves. It's a conversational, opinion-driven breakdown aimed at Halloween shoppers planning their 2026 haul.

Spooky Guy444· 18,199 views
NEW FOR 2021, Tekky toys lunging pumpkin Carver remake video
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Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2021, Tekky toys lunging pumpkin Carver remake video

This video covers a 2021 Tekky Toys lunging pumpkin carver prop, appearing to be a remake or updated look at the animatronic figure. The prop is associated with major Halloween retailers Spirit Halloween and Morris Costumes. Given the minimal metadata available, the video likely showcases the prop's movement, design, and overall scare appeal.

Spooky Guy444· 17,010 views
Repainting Your Faded Halloween Pumpkins
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Repainting Your Faded Halloween Pumpkins

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to transform plain, solid-orange craft store foam pumpkins into convincing, character-rich Halloween props using craft paints and wall texture spray. The tutorial walks through layering multiple FolkArt paint colors to add depth and realism, with texture spray providing surface interest that plain foam pumpkins lack. A sealant finish ties everything together for a durable result. The process is quick, affordable, and requires no advanced skills.

VanOaksProps· 16,965 views
Ranking EVERY 2026 Halfway To Halloween Animatronic FROM WORST TO BEST | THE BIGGEST HALFWAY YET
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Prop Reviews

Ranking EVERY 2026 Halfway To Halloween Animatronic FROM WORST TO BEST | THE BIGGEST HALFWAY YET

This video ranks every animatronic from Lowe's 2026 Halfway to Halloween collection from worst to best, covering eight distinct figures including clown variants, a Bluetooth Reaper DJ, a Dancing Mummy, a Party Skeleton, and more. The creator offers opinionated takes on each prop's design, scare factor, and overall value to help shoppers prioritize their purchases. With the collection described as the biggest Halfway to Halloween release yet, the video serves as a timely buyer's guide ahead of restocking. Affiliate links for each prop are provided in the description for direct purchase.

Spooky Guy444· 16,880 views
Jack Attack Halloween Frightronic Prop | Haunted Pumpkin Patch
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Prop Reviews

Jack Attack Halloween Frightronic Prop | Haunted Pumpkin Patch

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Frightronic animated prop, Jack Attack — a haunted pumpkin character that crawls and lurches back and forth as if alive. The short demo clip highlights the prop's motion and overall creep factor, making a strong case for ankle-level scares. It fits naturally into yard haunts, home haunts, and corn maze setups.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,722 views
How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial

SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 15,659 views
Foam Pumpkin Projects - Halloween Decorations #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #hauntedhouse
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Projects - Halloween Decorations #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #hauntedhouse

SKS Props walks through a full fabrication workflow for a decorative foam pumpkin, covering cutting, sculpting, and painting from start to finish. The build uses a craft foam pumpkin as the base, with EVA HD foam and foam clay added to create extra surface detail and a monster-inspired mimic design. Painting is demonstrated with both Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints for a polished, layered finish. A standout bonus segment shows how to craft realistic monster eyes using Christmas bulbs and foam clay.

SKS Props· 15,573 views
Fake Pumpkins Don't Have to Look Cheap
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Fake Pumpkins Don't Have to Look Cheap

VanOaksProps tackles one of the most common complaints about artificial pumpkins — their unconvincing, characterless stems — with a fast, low-cost upgrade technique. Using wire, aluminum foil, and Apoxie Sculpt epoxy putty, the creator builds up a realistic organic stem shape from scratch. A layered acrylic paint finish in earthy tones completes the transformation, making budget foam pumpkins look genuinely hand-carved. The whole process is approachable for beginners and requires only basic materials.

VanOaksProps· 15,270 views
Halloween Expo 2022 | Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Props in the Morris Costumes Booth
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Expo 2022 | Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Props in the Morris Costumes Booth

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds showcase their lineup of pumpkin-themed props and animatronics at Halloween & Party Expo 2022, featured within the Morris Costumes booth. The brief walkthrough highlights both established favorites and new 2022 releases, including the debut of the Jack Widow prop and a sneak peek at the upcoming Jack is Back animatronic. Additional new props were teased for release later in the year, with Jack is Back slated to go on sale through the Distortions website shortly after the expo.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,802 views
Distortions 2020 Halloween Props, Haunt Animatronics, Decorations
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Prop Reviews

Distortions 2020 Halloween Props, Haunt Animatronics, Decorations

Distortions Unlimited previews a selection of their 2020 Halloween product lineup in this short compilation, showcasing animatronics, Frightronics, and decorative props including standout pieces like the Giant Blazing Pumpkin, Demon Rising, and Nosferatu. The video serves as a catalog-style overview rather than a build tutorial, highlighting the range and quality of their commercially manufactured offerings. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American Halloween manufacturer supplying home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,323 views
They're So Squishy #animatronics #halloween2023 #spookyoulaterz
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Product Reviews

They're So Squishy #animatronics #halloween2023 #spookyoulaterz

A quick, one-minute short filmed in a Lowe's store showcasing squishy Halloween pumpkin and gourd props from the 2023 seasonal aisle. The creator gives viewers a hands-on look at the texture and feel of these decorative animatronic-style pieces. It serves as a fast preview for shoppers deciding whether to pick up the items in person.

SpookYouLaterz· 12,132 views
Ranking EVERY Halloween Animatronic IVE EVER OWNED | 220+ Animatronics WORST TO BEST
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Prop Reviews

Ranking EVERY Halloween Animatronic IVE EVER OWNED | 220+ Animatronics WORST TO BEST

A collector with over 220 Halloween animatronics ranks every piece they have ever owned from worst to best in a single sweeping tier-list video. The review draws from products sold at major retailers including Lowe's, Spirit Halloween, and Home Depot, with brands such as Gemmy represented throughout. At 45 minutes, the video serves as one of the most comprehensive animatronic ranking references available for serious Halloween collectors. The creator also spotlights several items from Lowe's Halfway to Halloween collection as part of the discussion.

Spooky Guy444· 11,377 views
Rotten Patch Pumpkin Twins 🎃 Home Depot Halloween 2021
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Prop Reviews

Rotten Patch Pumpkin Twins 🎃 Home Depot Halloween 2021

This video showcases a hands-on demo of the Rotten Patch Pumpkin Twins, an animatronic prop available at Home Depot for Halloween 2021. The reviewer highlights its battery-operated, sound-activated functionality and pairs it with a fog machine and colored lighting for added atmosphere. While the prop is limited to a single audio phrase, the reviewer considers it an impressive retail offering. The video also references specific fog machine and fog juice products used during the demo.

SpookYouLaterz· 11,242 views
My 2022 Halloween Display Ep. 2 - Ambitious project, here's where I am on Oct 17...just 2 weeks left
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Home Haunts

My 2022 Halloween Display Ep. 2 - Ambitious project, here's where I am on Oct 17...just 2 weeks left

This is the second episode in Monster Tutorials' 2022 Halloween display build series, captured with just two weeks until Halloween. The creator wraps up fencing work and heads out on a prop shopping run to stock up for the season. The central creative concept pits a pumpkin character against an army of skeletons, setting the stage for an ambitious yard display. It's a candid, in-progress look at how a dedicated home haunter races the calendar to bring a themed scene to life.

Monster Tutorials· 10,931 views
How to Repair Old Halloween Pumpkins 🎃
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

How to Repair Old Halloween Pumpkins 🎃

This beginner-friendly tutorial from VanOaksProps walks through restoring faded and cracked foam Halloween pumpkins using everyday craft supplies. The process covers surface prep, sealing cracks with Mod Podge, and repainting with layered acrylic colors using a sea sponge technique. A matte spray sealer is applied at the end to improve durability and weather resistance. The result is a refreshed, display-ready prop at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

VanOaksProps· 10,926 views
Top 10 GREATEST Halloween Animatronics OF ALL TIME | The Best Commercial Halloween Animatronics
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Prop Reviews

Top 10 GREATEST Halloween Animatronics OF ALL TIME | The Best Commercial Halloween Animatronics

Spooky Guy444 counts down what he considers the ten greatest commercial Halloween animatronics of all time, with a heavy focus on Lowe's Halfway to Halloween collection. The video showcases a range of characters including clowns, mummies, skeletons, and reapers, giving viewers a curated look at retail animatronic offerings. Shopping links for the featured Lowe's pieces are provided, suggesting the video doubles as a buying guide alongside the countdown format.

Spooky Guy444· 10,562 views
Make a foam Pumpkin (short version)
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DIY Props

Make a foam Pumpkin (short version)

StiltbeastStudios presents a condensed walkthrough of how to construct a foam pumpkin prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. This short-form cut offers a quick overview of the build process, with a full-length tutorial available separately. It's a solid entry point for prop makers curious about the technique before committing to the complete video.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,437 views
Cracker Barrel Halloween 2015
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Product Reviews

Cracker Barrel Halloween 2015

This short walkthrough tours the Cracker Barrel retail store's Halloween 2015 seasonal merchandise selection. The video highlights the variety and uniqueness of their holiday decor offerings, ranging from Bluetooth-enabled pumpkins to zombie-themed flower pots. It serves as a casual shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts looking beyond traditional Halloween specialty stores.

Haunt Former· 10,210 views
The Downfall Of Halloween Animatronics In 2026?! | Sam’s Club, Costco, At Home Reaction AND MORE!!!
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Prop Reviews

The Downfall Of Halloween Animatronics In 2026?! | Sam’s Club, Costco, At Home Reaction AND MORE!!!

Spooky Guy444 reacts to and breaks down the 2026 retail Halloween animatronic landscape, covering offerings from Sam's Club, Costco, At Home, and Lowe's. The video questions whether the quality and creativity of mass-market Halloween animatronics is in decline, sparking discussion around where the industry is headed. A spotlight is also placed on Lowe's Halfway to Halloween lineup, featuring a range of characters including clowns, mummies, skeletons, and a not-yet-released 12-foot Pumpkin King. The creator uses a reaction format to engage viewers with upcoming seasonal releases and industry trends.

Spooky Guy444· 10,160 views
The One-eyed Happy Halloween Pumpkins 🎃 #halloween #halloweenhomedecor
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Product Reviews

The One-eyed Happy Halloween Pumpkins 🎃 #halloween #halloweenhomedecor

This short clip spotlights a set of one-eyed, happy-faced Halloween pumpkin decorations found at At Home as part of their 2024 seasonal lineup. The video is a quick in-store showcase, highlighting the quirky and cheerful character design of these pumpkin pieces. It appears aimed at Halloween decor enthusiasts scouting retail options for the 2024 season.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,468 views
MORE Home Depot Halloween 2023 ANIMATRONIC LEAKS | NEW Twins, Frog Witch, Archway, & MORE
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Prop Reviews

MORE Home Depot Halloween 2023 ANIMATRONIC LEAKS | NEW Twins, Frog Witch, Archway, & MORE

GMHaunts covers a fresh wave of leaked images revealing Home Depot's upcoming Halloween 2023 animatronic lineup, sourced from the Home Depot Halloween Haunters Club on Facebook. Highlighted pieces include Pumpkin Twins, a Frog Witch, a decorative archway, and several additional unrevealed props. The video is image-driven, offering an early look at what shoppers and collectors can expect from the retailer's seasonal offerings. No hands-on review or pricing details are provided, as these are pre-release leaks.

GMHaunts· 9,452 views
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