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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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122 videos

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)
19:35
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$80 per project depending on materials on hand

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through three beginner-friendly Halloween prop builds designed to be completed in a weekend at home. The trio covers a giant DIY spider built with paper mache and wire, a pumpkin-headed PVC-framed scarecrow dressed in thrifted clothes, and a ghostly skeleton wrapped in stiffened cheesecloth. Each project is low-cost and highly customizable, with the scarecrow compatible with animatronic jack-o-lantern heads for an extra scare factor.

Wicked Makers· 964,083 views
We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)
1:00
DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a real BON Animatronic! (Walten Files)

Wicked Makers built a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. The build features a welded steel frame standing over six feet tall, animated via a wiper motor for waist rotation and servos controlling the head and jaw. A FrightProps talking skull, Purgatory Props controller, and Bottango software round out the electronics package. The creators also coordinated a special surprise involving The Walten Files' creator, Martin Walls.

Wicked Makers· 5,711,729 views
We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)
23:28
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made our SCARIEST Animatronic yet... (WALTEN FILES)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. Standing over six feet tall, the animatronic features a welded steel frame, a wiper motor for waist rotation, and servos controlling head and jaw movement. The team collaborated with Walten Files creator Martin Walls to make the reveal extra special for the recipient. The build draws on the duo's extensive experience crafting character animatronics from franchises like FNAF and Poppy Playtime.

Wicked Makers· 3,399,721 views
We made a real LEGO Zombie! (Animatronic)
12:08
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real LEGO Zombie! (Animatronic)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay construct an oversized animatronic LEGO Zombie Minifigure inspired by Zeke from the Scooby-Doo LEGO set. The build progresses from a cardboard prototype to 3D-printed parts, which are then detailed with Apoxie Sculpt for realistic texture, dressed in fabric clothing, hand-painted, and finally brought to life with servo motors programmed in Bottango. The finished prop was field-tested at a kids' LEGO summer camp with enthusiastic results. It serves as both a showpiece Halloween decoration and a masterclass in combining multiple maker disciplines into one cohesive animatronic build.

Wicked Makers· 515,464 views
Making a real Puppet Animatronic! #fnaf
0:56
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Making a real Puppet Animatronic! #fnaf

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-size animatronic version of The Puppet (Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The prop combines a foam-sculpted body wrapped in black velvet with a 3D-printed, painted mask sourced from a third-party sculptor. Two pneumatic systems power the scare: a scissor mechanism that launches the figure forward roughly three feet, and a chest-mounted pneumatic that thrusts its arms outward for the signature jumpscare effect.

Wicked Makers· 17,660,254 views
Scaring the Neighbor Kids with a real FNAF Animatronic!
23:06
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Scaring the Neighbor Kids with a real FNAF Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized animatronic version of The Puppet (The Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The character's body is sculpted from foam and wrapped in black velvet, while the mask was 3D printed, textured, and painted — with additional credit to a collaborating prop sculptor. The scare effect is driven by a pneumatic scissor mechanism that launches the prop roughly three feet forward, paired with a second pneumatic that extends its arms for a faithful FNAF jumpscare. The finished animatronic was field-tested by frightening neighborhood kids on Halloween.

Wicked Makers· 4,439,838 views
Real INK DEMON Animatronic that actually attacks Us!
26:22
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Real INK DEMON Animatronic that actually attacks Us!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale pneumatic animatronic of the Ink Demon from Bendy and the Dark Revival, marking a significant step up in complexity from their previous builds. The project combines welded steel framing, foam-and-wire muscle structure, a custom 3D-printed and sculpted head, and a full black silicone skin to achieve the character's signature inky look. Movement is driven by a pneumatic system and coordinated through a prop controller supplied by Purgatory Props. The result is a full character animatronic capable of physically lunging or striking — true to the threatening nature of the source material.

Wicked Makers· 3,521,475 views
We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime
0:59
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full animatronic version of Dogday, the unsettling canine character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, entirely from scratch. The build combines 3D printing with pneumatic mechanisms to bring the character to life with realistic movement. The short-form video offers a high-level showcase of the completed prop and build process.

Wicked Makers· 62,664,273 views
We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!
27:55
DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full-scale pneumatic DogDay animatronic inspired by the legless, imprisoned character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build combines a steel frame powered by pneumatic mechanics (sourced from haunted attraction specialists Hallucinations Creations) with a custom 3D-printed and modeled head, a wire-and-foam body armature, and a shaggy fur exterior. Animation is driven by a prop controller from Purgatory Props, and the finished piece is set inside handmade theatrical flat jail cell walls. The result joins an expanding collection of Wicked Makers' video-game-inspired Halloween animatronics.

Wicked Makers· 17,066,933 views
REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts
1:00
DIY Animatronics

REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a fully functioning CatNap animatronic from scratch, bringing the popular Poppy Playtime horror-game character to life. The short-form video showcases the impressive finished result of their fabrication work. It's a quick but striking look at what dedicated prop builders can achieve with recognizable pop-culture source material.

Wicked Makers· 27,120,823 views
We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!
24:37
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale animatronic version of Catnap, the monstrous purple cat villain from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton fleshed out with XPS foam, pool noodles, and bubble wrap, then covered in purple fleece fur. Mechanically, a wiper motor drives an arching back motion, a high-torque servo turns the head side to side, and a hidden microfogger vents red-tinted smoke from the chest to replicate Catnap's signature 'Poppy Gas' breath. An Arduino and the free Bottango app tie the movements and NeoPixel glowing eyes together into a cohesive, show-ready animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 14,052,461 views
We turned MICKEY MOUSE into a Nightmare Animatronic!
23:00
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We turned MICKEY MOUSE into a Nightmare Animatronic!

Wicked Makers creators Jaimie and Jay build a scratch-made horror animatronic based on the now-public-domain Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse, styled after the withered FNAF aesthetic. The character's head was modeled by collaborator Beardless Props and 3D printed with a custom 3-axis movement mechanism plus an animatronic jaw driven by Arduino-controlled servos. Finishing work included Bondo, black paint, flocking, and glowing red eyes to complete the nightmarish look. The team acknowledges this was their most ambitious from-scratch animatronic build to date and plans to continue developing the character further.

Wicked Makers· 2,253,161 views
We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)
23:31
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a commercial Spirit Halloween 'Harvester of Souls' animatronic into a screen-accurate Harry Potter Dementor. The build involves repositioning the figure for a flying pose, sculpting the iconic Dementor's Kiss mouth using Apoxie Sculpt, and adding a tattered cheesecloth-and-chicken-wire costume. A companion child figure is reworked into a soul-drained Harry Potter, complete with scar, glasses, and robes, creating a dramatic diorama-style display piece.

Wicked Makers· 2,342,671 views
Real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic 🤯 #fnaf #shorts
0:59
DIY Animatronics

Real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic 🤯 #fnaf #shorts

Wicked Makers creators Jaimie and Jay transform an existing animatronic into Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's in this short-form teaser clip. The video showcases the dramatic before-and-after of the character makeover, capturing the iconic decayed rabbit aesthetic from the FNAF franchise. This is a preview snippet pointing viewers to the full build video on the Wicked Makers channel.

Wicked Makers· 6,190,443 views
We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!
25:12
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real SPRINGTRAP Animatronic from FNAF!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a retail animatronic skeleton into a full-sized Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build combines EVA foam and 3D-printed components, all wrapped in green fleece and weathered with paint to achieve the character's signature rotting-suit look. The creators openly acknowledge the project hit several obstacles along the way, making it a candid look at a complex character build. The finished piece is timed to coincide with the release of the FNAF movie.

Wicked Makers· 9,576,499 views
Our SCARIEST Halloween Animatronic Builds! (Compilation)
1:59:52
DIY Animatronics

Our SCARIEST Halloween Animatronic Builds! (Compilation)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay present a feature-length compilation of their most frightening Halloween animatronic makeover projects. The collection showcases dramatic transformations of store-bought animatronics — including scarecrow, Pennywise, and witch builds — into far scarier, custom creations. Released ahead of Halloween 2023, the video serves as both a showcase of the duo's best work and inspiration for haunters looking to level up their own props.

Wicked Makers· 1,328,925 views
The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts
1:01
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.

Wicked Makers· 2,236,800 views
Halloween Witch Animatronic Makeover! (DOLLAR STORE CHALLENGE)
20:03
DIY AnimatronicsBeginnerUnder $20 (Dollar Tree materials only)

Halloween Witch Animatronic Makeover! (DOLLAR STORE CHALLENGE)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take on a dollar-store-only challenge to transform Home Depot's Lethal Lily rocking-chair witch animatronic into a one-of-a-kind haunted centerpiece. Using exclusively Dollar Tree finds, they repaint the animatronic's face, upgrade her costume and staff, and add a misting cauldron smoke effect to her basket. The result is a dramatically enhanced prop that looks far more expensive than its budget origins suggest. The video is packed with quick, accessible techniques any home haunter can replicate.

Wicked Makers· 660,615 views
We made a PENNYWISE Animatronic for Halloween! #shorts
1:00
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a PENNYWISE Animatronic for Halloween! #shorts

Wicked Makers transform a Spirit Halloween Lucky Bottoms animatronic into a terrifying Pennywise spider-clown hybrid inspired by IT. The build involves constructing a PVC frame to elevate the prop, adding oversized PVC spider legs padded with pool noodles, and completing the look with a repainted face, new costume, and wig. The short documents the full makeover process and its dramatic before-and-after reveal. The finished piece is intended as a centerpiece for a 2022 Halloween yard haunt display.

Wicked Makers· 2,809,358 views
We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!
19:19
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150 (plus cost of base animatronic)

We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,823,289 views
We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic! 😱 #shorts
1:00
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic! 😱 #shorts

Wicked Makers transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us. The fungal head bloom is built up using craft foam and foam clay, while the costume is sourced and upcycled from a thrift store. This short is a teaser for a full-length tutorial on their channel, showcasing the finished result in action.

Wicked Makers· 1,142,332 views
Make a Halloween Spellbook with a MOVING EYE! 💀#shorts
0:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a Halloween Spellbook with a MOVING EYE! 💀#shorts

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building a Halloween spellbook prop featuring a creepy animated eyeball embedded in the cover. The short-form clip offers a quick overview of the build, with the full detailed eyeball tutorial available to Patreon supporters. It's a visually striking prop ideal for witch, occult, or haunted library displays.

Wicked Makers· 3,148,391 views
We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!
16:30
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.

Wicked Makers· 564,591 views
Halloween Witch’s Potion with a Magical TWIST? 🎃 #shorts
1:01
DIY PropsBeginner

Halloween Witch’s Potion with a Magical TWIST? 🎃 #shorts

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk viewers through creating a DIY witch's potion prop for Halloween in this quick short-form tutorial. The build results in a decorative fantasy-style potion bottle suitable for haunted displays or Halloween decor. Despite the brief runtime, the project appears beginner-friendly and delivers strong visual impact.

Wicked Makers· 658,115 views