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

162 videos

Giant Handmade Robot costume from Anime Expo
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Costume Tutorials

Giant Handmade Robot costume from Anime Expo

This video from the Haunted Attraction Network showcases a giant handmade robot costume spotted at Anime Expo. The build appears to be an impressive large-scale wearable creation with a mechanical or sci-fi aesthetic. Given the source channel, the costume likely has crossover appeal for haunt professionals and prop builders interested in large-scale wearable fabrication.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,335 views
Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?
17:47
DIY PropsIntermediate

Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?

Creator attempts to faithfully replicate the Weyland-Yutani blaster from Predator: Badlands, working from on-screen reference stills and modifying their design along the way to chase accuracy. The build centers on resin 3D printing, including a standout transparent blue sight element produced with UV resin. The video follows a challenge format — fabrication, finishing, wiring, and a final comparison against the movie prop — rather than presenting a definitive studio-quality replica. It's an honest, story-driven build log that celebrates the creative process as much as the result.

Creative Geekery· 7,245 views
Making a Star Wars Inspired Cooler for Charity
7:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Star Wars Inspired Cooler for Charity

VanOaksProps transforms a plain ice chest into a Star Wars-themed prop for a charity auction, giving it the look of Beskar-inspired hardware from the Star Wars universe. The build relies on airbrushing with Alumaluster chrome paint alongside a multi-color weathering approach to sell the worn, galactic aesthetic. Structural details are added using epoxy and craft materials before the final paint layers are applied. The finished cooler is destined for the Imperial Surface Bucket Bash charity event.

VanOaksProps· 7,219 views
Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam
8:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Star Wars Detention Block Holocam

VanOaksProps walks through a full build of the iconic 57C Holocam — the detention block surveillance camera from Star Wars: A New Hope — using 3D-printed parts sourced from a third-party model file. The tutorial covers the complete workflow from raw prints to finished replica, including cleanup, priming, multi-step spray painting, masking, and final varnish. Attention to screen-accurate color and detail is central to the build. The result is a display-ready collector prop suitable for fans and prop builders alike.

VanOaksProps· 7,042 views
Maid of the Future ! 🤖 #shorts #cosplay #apocalypse #fallout
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Costume Tutorials

Maid of the Future ! 🤖 #shorts #cosplay #apocalypse #fallout

This short-form video features a futuristic or post-apocalyptic maid cosplay, likely inspired by aesthetics seen in franchises like Fallout. The look blends classic maid costume elements with a worn, dystopian twist. Given the HauntScene channel, it likely appeals to Halloween and haunted attraction costume enthusiasts.

HauntScene· 7,023 views
Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide
10:18
DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $25

Creating Your Own Dune Thumper Prop: A Step-by-step Guide

This video walks through a budget-friendly, step-by-step build of the iconic Thumper prop from the Dune franchise. The creator tackles 3D printing challenges, adds motorization, applies paint finishing, and assembles a miniature desert scene to recreate a recognizable shot from the film. The entire project is completed for roughly $20 using mostly materials sourced at home. It blends prop-making craft with a cinematic eye for fans of the Dune universe.

Creative Geekery· 6,846 views
This Simple Paint Trick Creates INSANELY Realistic Metal
6:34
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (affordable acrylic supplies)

This Simple Paint Trick Creates INSANELY Realistic Metal

VanOaksProps demonstrates a straightforward faux metal painting technique using MDF, modeling paste, and layered acrylic paints to replicate the look of weathered cast iron. Inspired by the industrial sci-fi aesthetic of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, the build recreates a themed sewer cover prop. The workflow covers surface texturing, base coating, and applying dark washes to build realistic depth and age. The result is a convincing metallic finish achievable with budget-friendly materials.

VanOaksProps· 6,612 views
Death Star Droid Build
10:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Death Star Droid Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full-scale RA-7 Death Star Droid head build using the Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer, covering the entire workflow from print optimization to a screen-accurate finished prop. The video dives deep into surface finishing, including multi-stage sanding, priming, and a layered painting process using both a spray gun and airbrush. Advanced weathering techniques — including a hairspray chipping method and umber washes — give the final piece a convincing worn-metal appearance. The build serves as an end-to-end masterclass for prop makers and cosplayers working with large-format 3D-printed pieces.

VanOaksProps· 6,598 views
DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

This short-form video explores whether air drying clay can be used to recreate Beskar — the iconic metal armor material from The Mandalorian — as a DIY prop or costume piece. The creator experiments with the accessible, low-cost medium to achieve a Star Wars-inspired result. At just one minute, it offers a quick look at the concept and outcome rather than a deep step-by-step tutorial.

Creative Geekery· 6,464 views
Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout
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DIY PropsBeginner

Prepping 3D printed part for paint with steel wool #fallout

This short tip video from VanOaksProps demonstrates how to prep a 3D printed part for painting using steel wool. The technique focuses on smoothing the surface of a print to achieve a better paint finish. Though tagged with Fallout theming, the method applies broadly to any prop or costume build involving 3D printed components.

VanOaksProps· 6,448 views
LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!
2:10:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

LIVE! Build A Ghostbusters Proton Pack!

A live workshop session dedicated to building a Ghostbusters proton pack prop from scratch alongside the host. The session runs over two hours and is framed as a collaborative, community build-along experience. It targets makers and fans who want to create a screen-inspired replica for cosplay or display purposes.

Creative Geekery· 6,249 views
Making a Sign from Galaxy's Edge
6:16
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Making a Sign from Galaxy's Edge

VanOaksProps recreates a sign spotted at Galaxy's Edge/Black Spire Outpost in Disneyland, replicating its weathered, alien-world aesthetic using layered spray paints, acrylic detailing, and powder-based distressing techniques. The build leans heavily on aging effects — including Fuller's Earth, baby powder, and hairspray — to sell the worn, battle-worn look of Batuu signage. Star Wars-accurate fonts sourced from a free aurebesh font resource help nail the authenticity. The finished piece is a compact, screen-faithful prop replica achievable in an afternoon.

VanOaksProps· 6,201 views
How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
10:06
DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly (specific total not stated)

How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps breaks down how to build a screen-accurate replica of Princess Leia's rarely documented comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, using vintage reference images including a 1980 Topps trading card to reverse-engineer the original. The build combines sourced real-world hardware parts, custom 3D-modeled and resin-printed components, and a modified modern tape measure to recreate the prop's key elements. The tutorial wraps up with primer, grey spray paint, and silver mica finishing for an authentic screen-matched look.

VanOaksProps· 6,146 views
Making Galaxy’s Edge Magic at Home!
8:37
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Making Galaxy’s Edge Magic at Home!

VanOaksProps walks through building a DIY replica of a prop canister inspired by Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge queue areas and Black Spire Outpost stalls. The build centers on a surplus WWII gas mask canister as a base, dressed up with a custom 3D-printed greeblie patch and finished with a multi-layer paint and weathering process. Oil paints, Fuller's Earth, and chrome paint are layered to achieve a convincing worn, sci-fi industrial look. The result is a screen-accurate-feeling Star Wars set piece achievable on a modest budget.

VanOaksProps· 6,108 views
We Built a Back to the Future Halloween Experience (With a Real DeLorean!)
16:58
Home HauntsAdvanced

We Built a Back to the Future Halloween Experience (With a Real DeLorean!)

Creative Geekery transformed their garage into a fully immersive Back to the Future Halloween experience, complete with a working flux capacitor light build, a DIY motorized moving floor, synced LED lighting, fog, projection effects, and a real DeLorean parked outside. The video walks through the creative and technical process behind pulling off this cinematic, crowd-facing haunt. Hundreds of guests attended opening night, and the creator rounds out the video with honest reflection on what worked and what they'd improve next year.

Creative Geekery· 5,867 views
3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!
13:02
DIY PropsBeginner$0 (free personal license available)

3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360, framing the process as more accessible than most beginners expect. The tutorial uses a lightsaber as a practical example, guiding through core concepts and workflow methods the creator has developed over time. A free downloadable lightsaber model and a canvas reference image are provided to help viewers follow along hands-on.

VanOaksProps· 5,827 views
Haslab Two In The Box - Your Questions Answered
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Prop Reviews

Haslab Two In The Box - Your Questions Answered

This video addresses viewer questions that arose after an earlier unboxing of the Haslab Ghostbusters Two in the Box ghost trap replica. The creator dives into specific details including internal dimensions, whether a smoke or fog unit can fit inside, the types of connectors used, side panel materials, and ease of disassembly. Additional features explored include IR mode functionality, the ribbon cable design, and what the prop's Morse code output actually says.

Creative Geekery· 5,764 views
INSANE Fallout Cosplay #fallout #fallout4 #cosplay
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Costume Tutorials

INSANE Fallout Cosplay #fallout #fallout4 #cosplay

This short-form video showcases an impressive Fallout-themed cosplay, likely featuring costume work inspired by the Fallout 4 video game. Given the channel's focus on haunted attractions, the costume may draw connections to haunt-quality character design and wearable props. No build process or tutorial content is apparent from the available metadata.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,703 views
Spirit Halloween - Giant Death Ray Unboxing/Setup | Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween - Giant Death Ray Unboxing/Setup | Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Spirit Halloween 2024 Giant Death Ray animatronic in a nearly 25-minute walkthrough. The video covers the out-of-box experience, assembly process, and a look at the finished prop in action. It serves as a practical reference for anyone considering this piece for their home haunt or display. The sci-fi alien aesthetic makes it a distinctive addition to the 2024 Spirit Halloween lineup.

GMHaunts· 5,574 views
Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper
0:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building A Working Dune Thumper! #dune #propmaking #thumper

This short build video follows a maker's attempt to construct a functional replica of the thumper device from the Dune universe, using a 3D-printed model as the foundation. The goal is a working prop that replicates the thumper's signature sound or vibration effect. The creator brings a DIY spirit to the challenge, aiming for screen-accurate results with maker ingenuity.

Creative Geekery· 5,251 views
Custom Star Wars Lightsaber Display with Lights!
6:14
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Custom Star Wars Lightsaber Display with Lights!

VanOaksProps builds a custom vertical display stand for a Damiensaber lightsaber, incorporating LED strip lighting to give it a dramatic illuminated effect. The build draws on laser-cut components, PVC pipe, and aluminum tape finished with spray paint. The video was produced in partnership with Damiensaber, who provided the prop at no cost. While Star Wars-themed rather than strictly Halloween, the prop-display techniques translate directly to haunted-house and themed-room set dressing.

VanOaksProps· 5,139 views
Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop
12:30
DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$50 depending on resin and materials on hand

Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a screen-accurate recreation of Rey's scavenged Star Destroyer capacitor bearing from The Force Awakens, starting from a common screwdriver cap and custom 3D-modeled parts. The build covers digital redesign of the prop's distinctive fin and collet details, followed by resin printing and assembly. A thorough painting and weathering sequence—using primer, matte black, Rub n Buff, acrylic washes, and Fuller's Earth—delivers a convincingly gritty, battle-worn metallic finish. A free 3D model file is provided for viewers to replicate the build themselves.

VanOaksProps· 5,113 views
The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making

VanOaksProps tackles one of Boba Fett's rarest accessories — the sonic beam weapon documented in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary but never clearly seen on screen. Working from a single reference image, the creator digitally models, resin prints, and fully finishes the prop with metallic paints, masking techniques, and screen-accurate weathering. The video also explores the prop's surprisingly rich backstory, tracing its appearance across licensed statues and official reference publications. The result is a display-worthy replica built almost entirely from scratch with minimal source material.

VanOaksProps· 5,060 views
CFX Brain Game Male Fit Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX Brain Game Male Fit Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases their Brain Game silicone character mask in a short movement demonstration video. The mask features a cybernetic android aesthetic with UV-reactive accents, making it a striking choice for sci-fi or dystopian Halloween costumes. The male fit version is sized to accommodate a range of head circumferences. The clip gives prospective buyers a real-world look at how the mask moves and sits on a live wearer.

CFX MASKS· 4,959 views
Sci-Fi Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe