We Made a Giant Kong Animatronic!
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What this video covers
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.
Key takeaways
- ◆Kong stands roughly 11 feet tall when raised, making it a commanding focal-point prop for large-scale attractions
- ◆Articulation includes mouth open/close, side-to-side head turn, and eyes that move laterally and blink
- ◆Built with a latex skin over foam fill and a heavy-duty metal armature for durability
- ◆Ships as a complete turnkey system with controller, audio, amp, fog machine, and lighting effects
- ◆A passion project hand-sculpted by Ed Edmunds, reflecting Distortions Unlimited's 45-plus years of monster-making expertise
Who this is for
Haunt owners, theme-park operators, and serious home haunters looking for a professionally built, large-scale animatronic centerpiece with all-inclusive control and effects.
Materials mentioned
- • latex
- • foam
- • heavy-duty metal armature
- • professional-grade cylinders
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