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Every diy animatronics video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

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ST1224 SOUL TAKER PoisonProps.com

ST1224 SOUL TAKER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props ST1224 Soul Taker is a large-scale commercial animatronic Grim Reaper designed to perch atop haunted house maze walls. The figure rises and descends while sweeping side to side with grabbing arms and a turning head, creating a dramatic soul-harvesting effect. It arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect.

POISON PROPS· 11,013 views

Dumpster Diver

Dumpster Diver

This is a product showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring an animatronic prop called the Dumpster Diver. The clip appears to highlight a commercially manufactured haunt creature rather than a build tutorial. Details on movement, dimensions, and pricing aren't provided here, so it's best treated as a brief promotional look at the prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,005 views

PKL1009 Pumpkin King Lunger PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics$2800+

PKL1009 Pumpkin King Lunger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props PKL1009 Pumpkin King Lunger is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed for professional haunted attractions, corn mazes, and dark rides. The prop uses concealing trees that dramatically open to reveal a Pumpkin King figure that lunges upward to a reported height of around eight feet, with arms moving in multiple directions and a side-to-side head turn. An included audio package rounds out the scare with a digital player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. The prop requires both AC power and a 100 PSI compressed air supply and ships via freight.

POISON PROPS· 11,002 views

Make a matrix mold - mold making secrets silicone mold to make resin parts two sided mold

DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a matrix mold - mold making secrets silicone mold to make resin parts two sided mold

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a matrix mold — a two-part silicone mold technique used to produce accurate, repeatable resin parts for Halloween props and masks. The tutorial covers the key steps and logic behind this mold-making method, helping builders understand how to capture fine detail and release complex shapes. It is part of the channel's broader series on professional-level prop fabrication for haunted attractions.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,999 views

A Look at Morris Costumes 2020 ANIMATRONICS...

A Look at Morris Costumes 2020 ANIMATRONICS...

Haunt Former takes a look at Morris Costumes' 2020 animatronic lineup, highlighting new additions to their Halloween prop catalog. The video offers an early preview of what the company is bringing to the season, well ahead of Halloween. It serves as a helpful buying and planning guide for haunters scoping out new animatronic options.

Haunt Former· 10,918 views

Creep Show SCARY Clowns Jump Scare

Creep Show SCARY Clowns Jump Scare

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Creep Show' scary clown animatronic in action, capturing genuine jump-scare reactions at a Halloween show. The piece is presented as a high-impact, professional-grade character built for haunt environments. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, has over 45 years of experience crafting monsters and Halloween props. The demo highlights the effectiveness of the animatronic as a crowd-startling attraction piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,890 views

Zott

Zott

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases Zott, a quirky space alien animatronic character. The video offers a brief look at the prop's funky, sci-fi-inspired creature design. It functions as a quick spotlight rather than an in-depth build or tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,888 views

"Bones" Skeleton Moving Frightronic

"Bones" Skeleton Moving Frightronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Bones' Frightronic, an animated skeleton prop designed for Halloween displays and haunted attractions. The short demo highlights the prop's moving mechanics, making it a compelling option for graveyard scenes and home haunts alike. As a product from an established haunt industry manufacturer, it represents a ready-to-use animatronic solution requiring no DIY build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,868 views

Poison Props: Guts Puller & Victim

Poison Props: Guts Puller & Victim

This video showcases a commercial animatronic from Poison Props featuring a zombie character feeding on a victim. The zombie begins with its back to the audience, simulating gut-eating, then executes a rapid turn and rises to confront patrons face-to-face. Flopping intestine details amplify the gross-out effect, making it a high-impact scare piece for haunted attractions.

POISON PROPS· 10,809 views

Lowe's Halloween 2026 GASLIGHT GHOUL Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP/REVIEW!

Lowe's Halloween 2026 GASLIGHT GHOUL Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP/REVIEW!

GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and reviews the Lowe's Halloween 2026 Gaslight Ghoul animatronic in this 15-minute walkthrough. The video covers first impressions straight out of the box through full operational setup, giving viewers a thorough look at the prop before committing to a purchase. It sits within the creator's ongoing series covering retail Halloween animatronics from major home-improvement and seasonal retailers.

GMHaunts· 10,805 views

buzz movie.mov

buzz movie.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited appears to spotlight one of their animatronic Halloween creations, likely a 'buzz'-themed character or prop. As a manufacturer showcase, it highlights the look and movement of professional-grade haunt animatronics rather than offering a build tutorial. Exact prop details are limited based on the available metadata.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,794 views

Mourner Flyer Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Mourner Flyer Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

This short promotional video showcases the Mourner Flyer, a Halloween animatronic prop manufactured by Poison Props. The clip appears to highlight the product in action, directing viewers to the Poison Props website for purchase. As a commercial product feature, it offers a look at a ready-made flying figure suitable for haunted attractions or elaborate home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 10,730 views

Wicked Wolf Giant Animatronic

Wicked Wolf Giant Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Wicked Wolf, a towering professional-grade animatronic werewolf standing approximately seven feet tall. The prop features a combination of motorized head turning, mouth movement, integrated fog output, and built-in sound effects designed to create a dramatic scare experience. It is purpose-built for haunted attractions, Halloween events, or elaborate themed displays and is positioned as a high-impact centerpiece prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,709 views

Skewered and Burning Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Skewered and Burning Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

This video showcases the Skewered and Burning animatronic prop from Poison Props, a professional Halloween prop manufacturer. The piece appears to depict a figure impaled and engulfed in a burning effect, designed for high-impact haunted house or professional attraction use. Given the minimal metadata available, specific mechanical or effects details cannot be confirmed.

POISON PROPS· 10,707 views

Alien Parasite Scare at Transworld Halloween

Alien Parasite Scare at Transworld Halloween

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic in a live scare demonstration on the floor of the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2023. The prop is designed as a tribute to classic sci-fi horror cinema, lunging out to startle unsuspecting passersby. The clip highlights the piece's shock impact and production quality as a ready-to-deploy haunt attraction prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,695 views

I'm not sure why I like this so much #halloween #animatronic

DIY Animatronics

I'm not sure why I like this so much #halloween #animatronic

A brief, enthusiastic clip from Haunted Attraction Network showcasing a Halloween animatronic that caught the creator's eye. The short-form video captures an instinctive positive reaction to a standout prop or effect. With no description or runtime to draw from, the specific animatronic and its features remain unclear.

Haunted Attraction Network· 10,635 views

DIY Animated Floating Phantom / Flying Crank Ghost HALLOWEEN Prop

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Floating Phantom / Flying Crank Ghost HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks builders through assembling a Flying Crank Ghost-style floating phantom using a previously covered motorized overhead animator as the driving mechanism. Simple, affordable materials — fabric, a styrofoam head, faux hands, and fishing line — are connected to the animator's moving stations to create a smoothly levitating spirit. The result is an eerily lifelike animated ghost prop well-suited to home haunts, yard displays, or indoor haunt environments. It is intended as a companion build to the channel's separate Overhead Animator video.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 10,617 views

DIY Animated Scary Teeth HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Prop

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Scary Teeth HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Prop

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animatronic Halloween prop featuring moving faceless teeth. A small AC motor drives the animation, and the creator references a specific FrightProps motor as the power source. The finished prop is versatile enough to serve as a table centerpiece, haunted house display piece, or witches'-den accent. The channel aims to help DIY crafters and home haunters achieve professional-looking results on a homemade budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 10,604 views

Attack Dog

Attack Dog

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases an animatronic prop called the Attack Dog, a snarling, ill-tempered creature designed to startle haunt guests. The presentation centers on the prop's aggressive demeanor as a featured haunt attraction piece rather than a build or tutorial. It serves as a showcase of the company's animatronic offerings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,545 views

PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel PoisonProps.com

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· 10,524 views

DANDY ANDY Scary Haunted Doll is ALIVE!

DANDY ANDY Scary Haunted Doll is ALIVE!

Distortions Unlimited showcases Dandy Andy, a fully electric animated haunted doll prop from their Frightronic line. The creepy clown doll is designed to bring life to haunted house toy rooms, fun houses, and similar horror environments. This short demo reel highlights the prop's movement and unsettling character in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,500 views

NEW FOR 2021 | Spirit Halloween Baphomet Animatronic

NEW FOR 2021 | Spirit Halloween Baphomet Animatronic

This video showcases a new Baphomet-themed animatronic prop appearing to debut for the 2021 Halloween season, likely through Spirit Halloween. The channel offers an early look at what appears to be a prototype or preview model from the retail Halloween market. Connections to major manufacturers such as Morris Costumes, Gemmy, and Distortions Unlimited are suggested by the hashtag context.

Spooky Guy444· 10,441 views

Body Bag Thrasher

Body Bag Thrasher

A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their Body Bag Thrasher animatronic, a writhing bagged figure designed to unsettle guests with the question of whether the occupant is alive or dead. The clip highlights the prop's thrashing motion as a haunt scare piece rather than offering build instructions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,430 views

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #scp #spirithalloween2023 #halloween2023

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #scp #spirithalloween2023 #halloween2023

A quick in-store look at the Spirit Halloween 2023 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface animatronic, captured during a store tour. The video showcases the Pretty Face variant of the iconic Leatherface character as part of Spirit Halloween's 2023 seasonal lineup. It offers a firsthand glimpse of the prop's appearance and animatronic action for shoppers and collectors considering the purchase.

SpookYouLaterz· 10,381 views