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180 videos

ZAC1218 Zombie Attack Chair PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews$2000–$2500 (prop) + ~$295 shipping

ZAC1218 Zombie Attack Chair PoisonProps.com

The ZAC1218 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic zombie animatronic built around a classic hide-and-lunge chair scare. The zombie conceals itself behind a chair, which then tips forward as the character rockets upward to 75 inches with reaching arms and a head that lifts and rotates side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the chair, character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor — with an optional audio bundle adding a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it adaptable to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 11,385 views
HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their HI1222 Hanging Intestines animatronic, a gruesome figure suspended by its own entrails that convulses vertically while the head lifts and rotates. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rigging hardware, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The only on-site requirements are AC power and a 100 PSI air supply.

POISON PROPS· 29,023 views
MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a kneeling mourner figure that dramatically turns 180 degrees, lunges forward, and opens its arms while the head sweeps side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig has a defined footprint and requires compressed air and AC power to operate.

POISON PROPS· 17,252 views
CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com

Poison Props' Cellar Door Bang is a pneumatically driven haunted house prop featuring chained cellar doors that violently slam and rattle, suggesting a monster lurking below. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to customize the creature theme.

POISON PROPS· 13,039 views
SCZ1217 Split Coffin Zombie PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

SCZ1217 Split Coffin Zombie PoisonProps.com

The PoisonProps SCZ1217 Split Coffin Zombie is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic featuring a decaying coffin that bursts open as a zombie lunges forward with multi-axis head movement. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, coffin, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. It requires only an AC power connection and a compressed air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 10,004 views
CDC1215 Ceiling Dweller Clown PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CDC1215 Ceiling Dweller Clown PoisonProps.com

The CDC1215 Ceiling Dweller Clown from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered by its included motion sensor, the clown drops from the ceiling and performs multiple head movements for a high-impact startle scare. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package complete with pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller, with an optional audio package available. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation.

POISON PROPS· 17,707 views
FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie PoisonProps.com

The FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character slumped over a fence that suddenly rises, reaches outward, and turns its head for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, fence, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing theme flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 15,757 views
WCL1207 Wheelchair Lunger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WCL1207 Wheelchair Lunger PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the WCL1207 Wheelchair Lunger, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a legless hospital character seated in a wheelchair. On trigger, the chair rolls forward approximately 48 inches while the character springs upward with multi-directional head movement for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships ready to run with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor included, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. An interchangeable character system lets haunters swap figures to match different themes.

POISON PROPS· 18,722 views
ZBJ1209 Zombie Barrel Jumper PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZBJ1209 Zombie Barrel Jumper PoisonProps.com

The ZBJ1209 Zombie Barrel Jumper from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. The zombie figure lurks behind barrels before launching upward to roughly seven and a half feet, with arms raising and its head scanning side to side while emitting a scream. The package ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, a motion sensor, and a full audio kit including speaker and scream effect. Interchangeable head compatibility allows operators to swap characters across different mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 9,505 views
DLG1213 Doll Lunge & Grab PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DLG1213 Doll Lunge & Grab PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DLG1213 is a full-size creepy doll animatronic that stands motionless until triggered, then executes a dramatic lunge forward, head lift and turn, and reaching grab motion. The scissor-throw mechanism extends approximately 17 inches by default, with multiple throw-length options available to suit different space configurations. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package for added effect. Its compact rig footprint and ability to be hidden in cutouts or tight spaces make it a versatile startle-scare solution for haunted attractions and dark rides.

POISON PROPS· 18,950 views
NT1211 Nurse Twitcher PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

NT1211 Nurse Twitcher PoisonProps.com

The NT1211 Nurse Twitcher from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mimic a still prop before violently bursting upright and twitching side to side with arm and head movement. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight corridor spaces in haunted attractions and dark rides. The unit ships complete with the character figure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Interchangeable heads allow operators to customize the character to match different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 12,907 views
CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com

The CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a psycho clown that mimics sawing a victim in half, then raises the chainsaw overhead while rotating its torso and launching up to five feet toward guests. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, arriving pre-programmed with a motion sensor, pneumatic hardware, and controller included. Multiple throw distances are available, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The character can also be swapped to match different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 29,708 views
CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop that lies flat on the ground before violently slamming its lid and rising approximately 35 inches into the air, complete with rattling chains for maximum startle impact. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system, including the coffin, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for enhanced atmosphere. It is designed for haunted attractions, dark rides, and serious home haunts requiring 100 PSI air and AC power.

POISON PROPS· 8,314 views
CCD1203 Coffin Corpse Door PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CCD1203 Coffin Corpse Door PoisonProps.com

This video showcases the CCD1203 Coffin Corpse animatronic from Poison Props, a professional-grade plug-and-play haunt prop. A corpse character lurks inside a coffin until triggered, at which point the door bursts open, the figure lunges forward with an outstretched arm and head that swivels side to side. The complete package includes the character, coffin, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. It ships freight and requires only an AC power source and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 7,234 views
UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie PoisonProps.com

The UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained, inverted zombie figure that thrusts its torso forward while its arms reach out and its head bobs for a viscerally organic scare effect. The unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making setup straightforward for haunt operators. An optional audio package and metal stand are available as add-ons. With a compact footprint and interchangeable character system, it fits a variety of haunt themes and configurations.

POISON PROPS· 8,455 views
CDCF1144 Ceiling Dweller Clown Flyer PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CDCF1144 Ceiling Dweller Clown Flyer PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their Ceiling Dweller Clown Flyer, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered, the clown drops from its ceiling-mounted position and travels outward roughly 50 inches along a 10-foot track while performing multi-directional head movements. The system ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Installation involves bolting the sliding rig to the ceiling using four quick-link clips.

POISON PROPS· 19,356 views
AMT1142 Alien Medical Table PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

AMT1142 Alien Medical Table PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their AMT1142 Alien Medical Table, a fully pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a bloody alien figure that appears motionless before launching into a multi-axis scare sequence. The prop includes a tilting or flipping table, lunging torso, articulated arms, and a moving head, all driven by included pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller with motion sensor. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package, with an optional add-on audio system for enhanced effect. Two table configurations are available to suit different haunt layouts.

POISON PROPS· 12,335 views
PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic that conceals a pirate figure below a faux broken window, then launches it upward with multiple head movements for a dramatic jump scare. The complete package includes the character, mounting panel, plexiglass broken-window facade, pneumatic rig, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The unit footprint is approximately 40″ wide by 32″ deep by 90″ tall and requires only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 8,217 views
GPF1135 Ghost Pirate Flyer PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GPF1135 Ghost Pirate Flyer PoisonProps.com

The Ghost Pirate Flyer from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a ghost pirate character that raises its arms, turns its head, and launches forward up to 8 feet on a scissor-throw mechanism to startle guests. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play system, bundled with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Throw distance is configurable in shorter increments to suit tighter spaces. It requires AC power and a 100 PSI air supply and ships via freight.

POISON PROPS· 7,942 views
PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel PoisonProps.com

The PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring three pirate prisoner figures that lunge forward through a boarded-wall drop panel. The prop delivers eight independent movements including head turns and arm lifts, paired with snarling audio effects, and arrives as a fully programmed plug-and-play unit complete with pneumatics, controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character figures can be swapped out to fit alternative haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 10,491 views
PBW1139 Pirate Behind Wall PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PBW1139 Pirate Behind Wall PoisonProps.com

This Poison Props product demo showcases the PBW1139 Pirate Behind Wall animatronic, a pneumatically driven startle-scare prop in which a pirate figure concealed behind a wall panel dramatically bursts upward to roughly seven feet as the wall splits open. The prop features multi-movement head articulation and flailing arms designed to maximize guest shock. It ships as a complete, ready-to-run package including the character, split wall panel and rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package with speaker and scream effect is also available.

POISON PROPS· 7,783 views
PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com

Poison Props presents the PHA1138 Pirate Hallway Attack, a fully self-contained commercial-grade animatronic hallway prop stretching roughly 8 feet long and 90 inches tall. When triggered, pirate ghoul characters burst out from holes on both sides of the hallway using 8 channels of pneumatic movement, designed to startle entire groups at once. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with detailed wall panels, characters, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare experience.

POISON PROPS· 9,326 views
SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul POISONPROPS.COM
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Prop Reviews

SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul POISONPROPS.COM

Poison Props showcases the SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul, a pneumatic animatronic designed to mimic a dormant prop before launching upright with dynamic arm and head movement for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The prop requires AC power and a 100 PSI air supply, with a footprint of 40″ wide by 32″ deep by 90″ tall.

POISON PROPS· 7,940 views
ALA1132 Asylum Lean Attack PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ALA1132 Asylum Lean Attack PoisonProps.com

The ALA1132 Asylum Lean Attack from Poison Props is a dual-character pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted houses and dark rides. Two asylum escapee ghouls wait concealed behind a wall, then execute a coordinated multi-axis attack sequence — the lower ghoul launches upward, the upper ghoul twists and turns its head, and both figures deploy grabbing arm movements. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including characters, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Wall panel is not included and must be sourced separately.

POISON PROPS· 15,260 views