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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.

10 videos

We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)
41:03
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of The Prototype (Experiment 1006) from Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, complete with a welded steel skeleton, hand-tailored costume, and a highly detailed resin-printed face produced on a Formlabs Form 4L printer. The build features motorized head and face rotation driven by Purgatory Props' Aamon Motor Controller, as well as a pneumatically powered crushing hand. To demonstrate the prop's crushing capability, the team also fabricates a life-sized Poppy doll as a test subject. The result is a professional-grade, screen-accurate horror animatronic that blends fabrication, 3D printing, and pneumatics into a single ambitious build.

Wicked Makers· 3,792,680 views
Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop
12:30
DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$50 depending on resin and materials on hand

Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a screen-accurate recreation of Rey's scavenged Star Destroyer capacitor bearing from The Force Awakens, starting from a common screwdriver cap and custom 3D-modeled parts. The build covers digital redesign of the prop's distinctive fin and collet details, followed by resin printing and assembly. A thorough painting and weathering sequence—using primer, matte black, Rub n Buff, acrylic washes, and Fuller's Earth—delivers a convincingly gritty, battle-worn metallic finish. A free 3D model file is provided for viewers to replicate the build themselves.

VanOaksProps· 5,113 views
How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi

VanOaksProps walks through a complete screen-accurate build of the Resistance Comlink seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, referencing the official visual dictionary to nail the design. The process covers resin 3D printing a small, highly detailed part and tackling the unique challenges that come with it. Multi-step painting techniques are demonstrated to achieve convincing metallic surfaces, a faux leather grip, and realistic battle weathering using an airbrush and sponge work.

VanOaksProps· 4,078 views
DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars
11:02
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed screen-accurate recreation of the electro-shock prod from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starting from a free 3D model and taking it to convention-ready finish. The build covers resin printing, chrome painting with Alclad, and a multi-step weathering process including liquid latex paint chipping, airbrush heat discoloration, and Rub N Buff accents. The result is a battle-worn, layered finish that closely mimics the prop's on-screen appearance. The creator also touches on display packaging options for a vintage collectible presentation.

VanOaksProps· 3,908 views
The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making

VanOaksProps tackles one of Boba Fett's rarest accessories — the sonic beam weapon documented in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary but never clearly seen on screen. Working from a single reference image, the creator digitally models, resin prints, and fully finishes the prop with metallic paints, masking techniques, and screen-accurate weathering. The video also explores the prop's surprisingly rich backstory, tracing its appearance across licensed statues and official reference publications. The result is a display-worthy replica built almost entirely from scratch with minimal source material.

VanOaksProps· 5,060 views
How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
10:06
DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly (specific total not stated)

How to Build Leia’s Comlink from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps breaks down how to build a screen-accurate replica of Princess Leia's rarely documented comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, using vintage reference images including a 1980 Topps trading card to reverse-engineer the original. The build combines sourced real-world hardware parts, custom 3D-modeled and resin-printed components, and a modified modern tape measure to recreate the prop's key elements. The tutorial wraps up with primer, grey spray paint, and silver mica finishing for an authentic screen-matched look.

VanOaksProps· 6,146 views
DIY Star Wars Control Panel with Lights!
13:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Star Wars Control Panel with Lights!

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed replica build of the iconic red Death Star door control panel from Star Wars: A New Hope. The project spans the full production pipeline — from scaling reference parts and large-format 3D printing to seam removal, priming, and advanced painting. Weathering techniques give greeblies a convincing galvanized-metal look, while vinyl decals, reflective accents, and functional LED indicator lights push the result toward screen-accurate quality. The finished piece is positioned as a display-worthy, theme-park-caliber prop suitable for haunt set dressing or serious Star Wars collections.

VanOaksProps· 4,838 views
Building the Hoth Scanner Prop | Star Wars Prop Replica
11:27
DIY PropsAdvanced

Building the Hoth Scanner Prop | Star Wars Prop Replica

This detailed build video walks through the full process of recreating Han Solo's Hoth Scanner prop from The Empire Strikes Back, combining FDM printing, resin printing, and real metal hardware for a screen-inspired replica. The creator covers prop research, surface preparation, and achieving convincing chrome and metallic finishes using accessible paints and buffing compounds. Assembly tips address structural durability, making the finished piece suitable for display or cosplay use.

VanOaksProps· 7,849 views
Fallout “Vaulter” Cosplay Biometric Sensors
10:54
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Fallout “Vaulter” Cosplay Biometric Sensors

Inspired by the Fallout TV series, the creator designs, 3D prints, and finishes a set of biometric sensor props to complete a Vault Dweller cosplay. The video walks through the full workflow from digital modeling to print cleanup, priming, and chrome finishing. A custom downloadable 3D model is available through the creator's Etsy store for viewers who want to replicate the build.

VanOaksProps· 10,991 views
3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer
25:34
Product Reviews

3D Printed SKULLS! - Unboxing and reviewing the Elegoo Mars Resin 3D Printer

Monster Tutorials unboxes and reviews the Elegoo Mars LCD resin 3D printer as a first-time user, focusing on its potential for printing Halloween props like skulls. The video covers initial impressions of the machine, setup experience, and results from early test prints. It serves as both a product review and an introduction to resin 3D printing for haunters interested in fabricating their own detailed props.

Monster Tutorials· 4,349 views