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51 videos

WHA1322 Werewolf Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WHA1322 Werewolf Hallway Attack PoisonProps.com

The Werewolf Hallway Attack is a turnkey commercial animatronic rig from Poison Props featuring detailed rotted-cabin wall panels through which werewolf arms and heads lunge at guests from both sides simultaneously. Eight channels of movement drive multiple arm and head actuations, making it ideal for startling large groups at once. The system arrives ready to operate with wall panels, characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor included, with an optional audio package available.

POISON PROPS· 25,550 views
GPS1223 Giant Pumpkin Stand PoisonProps.com
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GPS1223 Giant Pumpkin Stand PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the GPS1223 Giant Pumpkin Stand, a massive commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that rises to nearly nine feet tall with an eight-foot wingspan before lunging forward with wildly animated arms and head. The figure executes a rich sequence of movements including torso bending, shoulder lifts, elbow bends, and side-to-side head motion, all driven by a pre-programmed controller with an included motion sensor for a true plug-and-play setup. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a complete scare package. Character heads are interchangeable across the manufacturer's mechanism lineup, offering flexibility for themed customization.

POISON PROPS· 21,446 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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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
IVG1212 IV Grabber PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

IVG1212 IV Grabber PoisonProps.com

The IVG1212 IV Grabber from Poison Props is a commercial pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. The figure portrays a hunched character gripping an IV stand who then rises, twitches, raises an arm, and screams — a classic still-to-life startle scare. It ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight corridor spaces or alcove placements.

POISON PROPS· 25,796 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
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
PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed female figure mounted high on the wall who bends backward 90 degrees, moves her arms, and swings her head side to side while screaming directly at patrons. The rig requires zero floor footprint and ships as a near-complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Only compressed air at 100 PSI and an AC power connection are needed to get the prop running. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms for added customization.

POISON PROPS· 21,261 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
GBW1124 Ghoul Behind Wall PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GBW1124 Ghoul Behind Wall PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the GBW1124, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic in which a ghoul lurks hidden behind a wall panel before the wall dramatically splits open and the creature bursts upward to a full seven feet with flailing arms and multi-axis head movement. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including the character, split-wall panel and rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 11,348 views
FEC1110 FLESH EATER CLOWN PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FEC1110 FLESH EATER CLOWN PoisonProps.com

The FEC1110 Flesh Eater Clown from Poison Props is a towering 7-foot pneumatic animatronic styled after an evil Pennywise-type clown. Upon activation via motion sensor, the figure opens its arms and leans forward in a menacing feeding pose, creating the illusion of devouring a child's hand. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms for added versatility.

POISON PROPS· 62,944 views
FW1109 Flying Witch PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FW1109 Flying Witch PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the FW1109 Flying Witch, a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that can either rise up from the ground or lunge downward from an 8-foot wall mount while swinging side to side to startle patrons. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, 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.

POISON PROPS· 8,507 views
HPS1107 Hair Puller Stand PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

HPS1107 Hair Puller Stand PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props HPS1107 Hair Puller Stand is a fully pneumatic, plug-and-play haunted house animatronic featuring a distressed female character who rises from a chair and violently tears at her own scalp. The figure incorporates multiple points of articulation including arm movement at the shoulder and elbow joints as well as head motion, creating an intensely unsettling display. The complete package includes the character, chair, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Character heads are interchangeable across compatible Poison Props mechanisms for added versatility.

POISON PROPS· 16,205 views
GC101 GIANT 9′ ATTACK CLOWN PoisonProps.com
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GC101 GIANT 9′ ATTACK CLOWN PoisonProps.com

The GC101 Giant Attack Clown from Poison Props is a massive 9-foot pneumatic animatronic that lunges up to 8 feet toward guests with a triggered clown laugh. The complete package includes the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. It is designed for professional haunted attractions, dark rides, and amusement park environments. An optional large metal base stand is available as an add-on.

POISON PROPS· 17,016 views
CTF301 CLOWN TABLE FLOPPER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CTF301 CLOWN TABLE FLOPPER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CTF301 Clown Table Flopper is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a clown character that rises from a lying position and kicks its legs wildly while emitting manic laughter. The unit ships as a complete package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package adding a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The table itself is sold separately. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility for haunt designers.

POISON PROPS· 13,261 views
DC401 DEMON COFFIN PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

DC401 DEMON COFFIN PoisonProps.com

The DC401 Demon Coffin from Poison Props is a fully integrated commercial-grade animatronic prop in which a demon figure rises and pushes open a coffin lid to startle guests. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play package, including the character, coffin, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. An audio bundle featuring a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also included, requiring only an AC power outlet and a 100 PSI air supply to operate. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing haunters to adapt the mechanism to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 3,194 views
ST401 SKELLY TERROR PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ST401 SKELLY TERROR PoisonProps.com

The ST401 Skelly Terror is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a victim character that rises from a bent-over position and thrashes side to side as a skeleton clings to her back. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package, including pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, and a full audio system with scream effects. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to customize the look to fit different haunt themes. It requires only an AC power connection and a compressed air supply to run.

POISON PROPS· 3,680 views
DD401 DEMON DESCENDER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DD401 DEMON DESCENDER PoisonProps.com

The DD401 Demon Descender from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that conceals a demon figure behind trees at height, then dramatically drops it down toward patrons while the head turns and the torso violently shakes. The complete plug-and-play package includes the character, tree concealment elements, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensors, and a full audio system with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to customize the figure to fit different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 3,071 views
SG404 SHOWER GRANNY CURTAIN PoisonProps.com
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SG404 SHOWER GRANNY CURTAIN PoisonProps.com

The Shower Granny (SG404) from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop that conceals a granny character behind a shower curtain before launching her forward for a dramatic face-to-face scare. The complete package includes the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors — all designed for plug-and-play setup. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Character heads are interchangeable, offering flexibility to customize the prop for different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 4,048 views
BT402 BUTCHER TWITCHER PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

BT402 BUTCHER TWITCHER PoisonProps.com

This short showcase video from Poison Props features the BT402 Butcher Twitcher, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions, dark rides, and amusement parks. The character lunges up from a bent-over position and swings side to side with a cleaver in motion. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensors, and an audio system with scream effects. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to customize the prop's appearance.

POISON PROPS· 3,119 views
BT410 BUTCHER TABLE PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

BT410 BUTCHER TABLE PoisonProps.com

The BT410 Butcher Table is a fully choreographed two-character pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a Butcher and a victim on a table. The sequence begins with the Butcher leaning over the victim, who then suddenly sits up screaming, while the Butcher swings a cleaver and ultimately turns to lunge toward the audience. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including both figures, the table, pneumatics, powered speakers, digital sound, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor.

POISON PROPS· 5,977 views
BL401 BUTCHER LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

BL401 BUTCHER LUNGER PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the BL401 Butcher Lunger, a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a grotesque butcher character that lunges forward, raises an arm, and swings a cleaver toward patrons. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package. It requires only an AC power connection and a compressed air supply to operate, making it accessible for haunted attractions of varying technical sophistication. Character heads are interchangeable, offering customization flexibility across different themed environments.

POISON PROPS· 2,933 views
DT401 DECAP TWITCHER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DT401 DECAP TWITCHER PoisonProps.com

The DT401 Decap Twitcher is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a bent-over character that explosively rises and swings side to side while raising and lowering a decapitated head. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character figure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. An optional audio bundle adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 3,610 views
BE414 Butcher Electro PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

BE414 Butcher Electro PoisonProps.com

The BE414 Butcher Electro is a full turnkey two-character pneumatic animatronic scene from Poison Props featuring a butcher who lowers a cattle prod to shock a flailing victim on a table, then lunges toward patrons. The complete package includes both figures, a table, pneumatic hardware, overhead and strobe lighting, a controller, motion sensor, powered speakers, and an MP3 player — ready to run on AC power and compressed air at 100 psi. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility. The unit ships freight due to its size and complexity.

POISON PROPS· 6,339 views