Halloween Universe

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Skeletons

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

143 videos

Make Halloween Store Skeletons Way Better! 💀 #shorts
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DIY PropsBeginner

Make Halloween Store Skeletons Way Better! 💀 #shorts

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie demonstrate how to transform a basic store-bought Halloween skeleton into a far more impressive and creepy display piece. The short teases a full-length tutorial focused on giving the skeleton a pirate or drunken drinking character. The upgrade elevates a generic prop into a themed centerpiece without starting from scratch.

Wicked Makers· 14,756,391 views
THIS SPIRIT HALLOWEEN HAS A STRANGE SETUP?! | PROPS ON THE GROUND!!! #halloween #shorts #scary
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Prop Reviews

THIS SPIRIT HALLOWEEN HAS A STRANGE SETUP?! | PROPS ON THE GROUND!!! #halloween #shorts #scary

A quick walkthrough of a Spirit Halloween store featuring an unusual floor-level prop display layout that catches the creator's attention. The short video highlights various Halloween props and animatronics arranged in what appears to be a non-standard setup. It offers a fast-paced peek at seasonal offerings from brands like Gemmy and Distortions Unlimited.

Spooky Guy444· 2,809,836 views
Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
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DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building 'Barty,' a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired pirate skeleton prop that appears to endlessly drink from a bottle using a hidden recirculating fountain pump. The build centers on a life-sized skeleton dressed in thrift-store pirate gear posed over a barrel, with colored water looping invisibly through vinyl tubing. The hosts also highlight how the same fountain-pump trick can be adapted to other Halloween themes — vampires, zombies, witches — making the core technique highly reusable. Goodwill is a featured sponsor, reinforcing the budget-friendly, thrift-forward approach to costuming the character.

Wicked Makers· 2,079,740 views
duct tape corpsing
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

duct tape corpsing

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and accessible corpsing technique using duct tape and a blowtorch to create gooey, tendon-like organic detail on skeleton props. The entire project was completed in roughly two hours, making it an efficient method for haunters working under time pressure. Heating the tape causes it to shrink, warp, and string into convincing sinew and tissue textures without the need for expensive materials or advanced skills.

StiltbeastStudios· 174,282 views
Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This roughly 24-minute tutorial walks viewers through building an animated skeleton groundbreaker, a mechanical prop designed to emerge from a graveyard scene with eerie, zombie-like motion. The host provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the moving figure so it can be added to a Halloween cemetery display. It's geared toward home haunters wanting a motorized centerpiece for their yard.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 170,879 views
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 HAUL! 🎃 DIY Halloween Project Ideas
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Product Reviews

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 HAUL! 🎃 DIY Halloween Project Ideas

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie visit Spirit Halloween for their 2022 haul, showcasing a range of animatronics, licensed décor, and seasonal props they picked up in-store. The video highlights notable animatronic figures including a caged zombie, a clown, and a skeleton, along with licensed collections from popular horror and fantasy franchises. Rather than a straight review, the duo frames their finds as inspiration for upcoming DIY Halloween builds and projects. It serves as both a shopping guide and a teaser for future prop-making content.

Wicked Makers· 167,210 views
HALLOWEEN HAUL!! Bath & Body Works 2022!!
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Halloween Decorating

HALLOWEEN HAUL!! Bath & Body Works 2022!!

A casual haul-style video showcasing the creator's purchases from the Bath & Body Works 2022 Halloween collection. The video covers a wide range of seasonal items including plug-in nightlights, three-wick candles, hand soap holders, and pocket sanitizer holders featuring Halloween characters and motifs. The creator shares her personal picks and invites viewers to share what they picked up from the collection.

Jade The Libra· 151,820 views
Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 1
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 1

This video takes viewers on a walkthrough tour of a Spirit Halloween retail store during the 2014 season, showcasing that year's prop and animatronic offerings. The creator captures in-store displays featuring themes such as zombies, skeletons, haunted ruins, and attic scenes. It is the first in a multi-part series covering the full store experience.

Haunt Former· 151,391 views
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022! 💀 Hunting for Animatronics, Props & Decor!
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Prop Reviews

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022! 💀 Hunting for Animatronics, Props & Decor!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take a tour of their local Spirit Halloween store for the 2022 season, scoping out animatronics, props, and licensed decorations in person before buying. Highlights include close-up looks at standout animatronic figures and a range of licensed pop-culture Halloween décor. Though they typically build their own props, the duo ended up making several purchases and hint at unboxing videos to come.

Wicked Makers· 149,418 views
My Full 2023 Halloween Animatronic Collection! (65+ Animatronics)
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Prop Reviews

My Full 2023 Halloween Animatronic Collection! (65+ Animatronics)

GMHaunts presents a comprehensive tour of his 2023 Halloween animatronic collection, showcasing 66 individual props accumulated over multiple years. Each animatronic is demonstrated individually, covering a wide range of characters including clowns, zombies, scarecrows, licensed horror icons, and pumpkin creatures. The collection spans pieces from at least 2013 through 2023, primarily sourced from Spirit Halloween and Home Depot. At nearly 46 minutes, this is an in-depth reference video for anyone researching specific animatronic props.

GMHaunts· 140,954 views
Noodle Skeletons Tutorials - Easy and Cheap Halloween Prop for less than $3.00
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DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $3 per skeleton

Noodle Skeletons Tutorials - Easy and Cheap Halloween Prop for less than $3.00

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building ultra-budget skeleton props using pool noodles, with this episode focusing on constructing the torso — considered the most critical section of the build. The technique is designed for haunters who need to populate a scene with many characters without spending much money. Additional installments covering the head, arms, legs, and corpsing are planned as companion videos. A downloadable PDF e-book guide is also referenced as a supplemental resource.

Monster Tutorials· 133,795 views
"The Grim Rapper" giant rapping reaper by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

"The Grim Rapper" giant rapping reaper by Distortions

This short showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights The Grim Rapper, a towering grim reaper animatronic that stands up to roughly 13 feet tall. The figure features light-up eyes and built-in sound, performing a rapping routine as a novelty haunt centerpiece. It's a quick promotional look at the prop rather than a build or detailed review.

DistortionsUnlimited· 74,795 views
Motorized Overhead Animator | Mechanical DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Motorized Overhead Animator | Mechanical DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Tutorial

This tutorial walks builders through constructing a motorized overhead animator — a mechanical rig inspired by the Flying Crank Ghost mechanism but designed to be far more versatile. Powered by a repurposed electric BBQ rotisserie motor, the device is mounted overhead and uses fishing line to simultaneously animate multiple props from a single drive. The result can make candles appear to float, phantoms levitate, skeletons move, and portraits shift — all from one compact, ceiling-mounted unit.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 54,837 views
JOANN HALLOWEEN HAUL 2023!
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Product Reviews

JOANN HALLOWEEN HAUL 2023!

Jade The Libra shares her 2023 Halloween haul from Joann, showcasing a variety of spooky decorative items she picked up during a shopping trip. Featured pieces include velvet pumpkins in multiple sizes and colors, decorative bottles with gothic motifs, and ceramic and flocked skeleton and ghost figures. The video has a casual, enthusiastic vibe aimed at fellow Halloween enthusiasts who enjoy decorating for the season. Purchase links for most items are provided in the description.

Jade The Libra· 51,120 views
BATH & BODY WORKS HALLOWEEN HAUL 2024!!!!
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Product Reviews

BATH & BODY WORKS HALLOWEEN HAUL 2024!!!!

The creator unboxes and showcases a large haul of Bath & Body Works 2024 Halloween seasonal items, spanning decorative candle holders, wall plug-ins, hand sanitizer holders, and a wide range of scented products. Items are organized across several Halloween-themed fragrance lines including Vampire Blood, Candy Apple Cauldron, and multiple pumpkin-inspired scents. The video serves as both a product showcase and informal review for fans of seasonal Bath & Body Works releases.

Jade The Libra· 48,463 views
Window Projection Tutorial Using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit - Dancing Skeletons
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Projection EffectsBeginner

Window Projection Tutorial Using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit - Dancing Skeletons

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through setting up the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit for window projection effects. The host previews several included content packs — dancing skeletons, zombies, and a Dracula/vampire sequence — to show what the kit delivers out of the box. It serves as both a product preview and a practical setup guide for anyone new to digital window projection. The video is a solid entry point for haunters looking to add eye-catching animated window displays without complex builds.

Monster Tutorials· 37,684 views
The Home Depot Halloween 2018
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Product Reviews

The Home Depot Halloween 2018

Haunt Former takes viewers on a walkthrough of Home Depot's 2018 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the retailer's lineup of decorations, animatronics, props, and masks available for the season. The video highlights a wide variety of characters and creatures including dragons, werewolves, skeletons, witches, and reapers. It serves as a practical shopping preview for haunters and home decorators looking to see what's available before heading to the store.

Haunt Former· 37,674 views
Home Depot Halloween 2026 Full EARLY PREVIEW & WALKTHROUGH!
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Product Reviews

Home Depot Halloween 2026 Full EARLY PREVIEW & WALKTHROUGH!

GMHaunts was invited to Home Depot's official 2026 Halloween media preview event in Atlanta, offering viewers an early look at the full lineup of animatronics and props hitting stores. The walkthrough covers a wide range of creatures and characters — from oversized giants like an 11-ft Mummy and 12-ft App Skelly to smaller accent pieces like a 3-ft Stitch and 3.5-ft Baby Troll. The video serves as both a visual showcase and a buying guide, with affiliate links provided for each featured item.

GMHaunts· 35,784 views
Home Depot Halloween 2024 EXCLUSIVE ANIMATRONICS PREVIEW - Demos, Prices, & More | Home Depot 2024
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Product Reviews

Home Depot Halloween 2024 EXCLUSIVE ANIMATRONICS PREVIEW - Demos, Prices, & More | Home Depot 2024

GMHaunts was invited to Home Depot's 2024 Virtual Halloween Showcase and presents an exclusive first look at the retailer's full animatronic lineup for the season. The video walks through more than 20 individual pieces — ranging from giant-sized skeleton variants and licensed characters like Chucky to themed figures such as a Plague Doctor, Carnival Carl, and a Marionette Witch — with live demos and pricing information for each. Coverage spans both returning fan-favorite concepts and new additions, giving viewers a comprehensive buying guide before product hits store shelves.

GMHaunts· 33,321 views
Lowes Halloween 2025 STORE TOUR - FULL Animatronics Display Walkthrough
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween 2025 STORE TOUR - FULL Animatronics Display Walkthrough

GMHaunts walks through the full Lowe's Halloween 2025 in-store animatronics and decorations display, showcasing the retailer's lineup of large-scale animatronics, licensed character pieces, and blow molds. The video highlights a wide range of props spanning oversized skeletons, a werewolf, a witch, a scarecrow, and licensed Disney and Universal figures. Affiliate purchase links are provided for every item featured, making this a useful shopping reference for home haunters and Halloween decorating enthusiasts.

GMHaunts· 31,296 views
I GOT A NEW SKELETON!! 💀 Setting Up My New 8ft Skeleton From Lowe's!!
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Halloween Decorating

I GOT A NEW SKELETON!! 💀 Setting Up My New 8ft Skeleton From Lowe's!!

In this Lowe's-sponsored video, Jade assembles and sets up an 8-foot animated skeleton as a new centerpiece for her Halloween décor collection. The video has a relaxed, hang-out style vibe as she builds out a dedicated 'skeleton corner' display. It blends product setup with casual Halloween decorating inspiration, making it approachable for fans of large statement props.

Jade The Libra· 28,251 views
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
Halloween Pop-Up Skull with GLOWING Eyes!
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DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$70

Halloween Pop-Up Skull with GLOWING Eyes!

VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a motorized pop-up skull prop featuring glowing red LED eyes, inspired by Eerie Acres Cemetery. The mechanism uses a reindeer motor paired with a full-extension drawer slide to drive the skull upward in a repeating motion. A wooden frame provides the structural base, while nylon balls act as eye sockets for the pre-wired LEDs, and a downloadable 3D-printed mount file is included for easier assembly. The result is an eye-catching, relatively affordable Halloween prop suitable for yard or haunt use.

VanOaksProps· 25,958 views
Talking Skulls, Sound Activated Halloween Prop Powered by PicoTalk
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Talking Skulls, Sound Activated Halloween Prop Powered by PicoTalk

FrightProps demonstrates their PicoTalk-powered talking skull prop, which animates a skull's mouth and eyes in response to an audio input signal. The setup is designed for simplicity — connect any audio source and powered speakers, and the PicoTalk controller handles the rest automatically. The result is a convincingly lifelike talking skull effect well-suited for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 24,842 views