We turned Empty Soul Girl into SAMARA MORGAN from THE RING!
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie unbox the Spirit Halloween Empty Soul Girl on a Swing animatronic and transform her into a Samara Morgan-inspired ghost-girl prop. The makeover involves airbrushing, a thrifted nightgown, pool noodle structuring, and added washers to improve the swinging motion. The result is a low-effort, high-impact upgrade that turns a store-bought prop into a personalized yard haunt centerpiece. The build requires minimal tools and skills, making it accessible to beginners.
Key takeaways
- ◆A thrift-store nightgown and black airbrush paint are the core upgrades that sell the Samara Morgan look
- ◆Pool noodles and washers help shape the prop and optimize the swing mechanism's motion
- ◆Assembly is straightforward even without included instructions
- ◆Sourcing costumes from Goodwill is highlighted as a budget-friendly Halloween hack
- ◆The swinging mechanism is noted as versatile and compatible with other props
Who this is for
Halloween decorators and yard haunters who want to elevate a store-bought Spirit Halloween animatronic with a quick, beginner-friendly horror-movie-themed makeover.
Tools mentioned
- • airbrush
- • wire brush
- • scissors
- • screwdriver
- • tape
Materials mentioned
- • Empty Soul Girl animatronic prop
- • swinging mechanism
- • black airbrush paint
- • nightgown (thrifted)
- • pool noodles
- • washers
⚠ Safety notes
Use airbrush in a well-ventilated area when working with paint sprays.
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