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Home Depot THD 3000 Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Home Depot Halloween 2023 | New 2023 Animatronic

Home Depot THD 3000 Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Home Depot Halloween 2023 | New 2023 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and demonstrates the Home Depot THD 3000, a new animatronic released for Halloween 2023. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and shows the prop in action. It serves as a practical first look for anyone considering adding this piece to their haunt or home Halloween display.

GMHaunts· 6,003 views

chomp.mov

chomp.mov

A short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcasing 'Chomp,' an all-electric frightronic monster prop. The footage appears to demonstrate the animatronic's motion and menacing presentation rather than walk through any build process. It serves as a quick look at a commercial haunt-ready creature.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,982 views

rip.mov

rip.mov

A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their animatronic prop called 'RIP.' The clip appears to highlight a zombie-themed graveyard creature in action rather than walking through a build. It serves as a promotional look at the company's professional haunt-grade offering.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,980 views

Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales

Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Ed Edmunds sits down with sculptor and animator Greg Dykstra to discuss his career, including his time at Pixar and film work spanning titles like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Finding Nemo. The conversation centers on Dykstra's sculpting of the Frankenstein's Experiment animatronic prop for Distortions. It's an interview-driven look at the artistry and history behind a haunt prop rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,977 views

💀 Awesome Skeleton animatronic! #shorts #shortsfeed #halloween

DIY Animatronics

💀 Awesome Skeleton animatronic! #shorts #shortsfeed #halloween

A short-form video from HauntScene showcasing an impressive skeleton animatronic in action. The clip highlights the prop's movement and overall Halloween atmosphere. With no additional description provided, specific build or product details remain unknown.

HauntScene· 5,967 views

Halloween Ghost New For 2026!

Halloween Ghost New For 2026!

Distortions Unlimited previews the Ghost Revenant, a new all-electric animatronic slated for their 2026 Halloween lineup. Standing approximately 8.5 feet tall, this imposing ghost figure is part of the company's Frightronic prop line. The short teaser highlights its visual scale and positions it as suitable for both professional haunts and ambitious home haunters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,964 views

Killer Instinct Spinal Grim! #shorts

Killer Instinct Spinal Grim! #shorts

A quick, playful short-form video showcasing Spirit Halloween's Grim skeleton animatronic styled as a Killer Instinct Spinal tribute. The creator draws a fun connection between the iconic gaming character and the popular retail animatronic. It's a lighthearted, enthusiast-focused clip celebrating both the video game franchise and the spooky season.

SpookYouLaterz· 5,959 views

Whacko Animated Clown prop

Whacko Animated Clown prop

Whacko is a ready-to-use animatronic clown prop from FrightProps' Frightronic line, standing roughly four feet tall and powered entirely by electricity — no air compressor required. The figure moves and dances back and forth while playing built-in audio, making setup as simple as plugging it in. It is constructed from foam-filled latex over an internal armature and is hand-painted for a detailed, eerie finish. The prop suits a wide range of settings, from professional haunted houses to home haunts and circus- or toy-room-themed scenes.

FrightProps· 5,942 views

The Possessed Wall Hanger from Poison Props during IAAPA Expo 2023 #animatronic #hauntedhouse

The Possessed Wall Hanger from Poison Props during IAAPA Expo 2023 #animatronic #hauntedhouse

This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network spotlights Poison Props' Possessed Wall Hanger, captured on the floor of IAAPA Expo 2023. The clip offers a look at a professional-grade animatronic designed for haunted house installations. With no supporting description available, the content appears to be a quick showcase or demo reel of the prop in action at the trade show.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,927 views

Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks builders through constructing a motorized Halloween chest prop whose lid opens to reveal popping eyeballs, creating an unsettling haunted-display effect. The build is designed as a companion piece to the channel's Motorized Overhead Animator, allowing the two props to work together to animate multiple objects simultaneously. The video is part of a broader DIY Halloween series aimed at helping home haunters achieve professional-looking results with handmade props.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,913 views

Distortions Unlimited Live Monster Mini Golf

DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Live Monster Mini Golf

Ed from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to program animatronic creatures for a Monster Mini Golf order. The figures, including a T-Rex and a winged dragon among others, are destined for a soon-to-open Monster Mini Golf location in Katy, Texas. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at preparing themed creatures for a commercial attraction.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,913 views

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to show their Dirty Rat prop being painted and finished. The footage is sped up and set to music, offering a quick overview of the steps that bring the latex creature to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It's a glimpse at the professional finishing process behind their commercial Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,898 views

BANSHEE by Distortions Unlimited during IAAPA Expo 2024 #halloween #animatronics

BANSHEE by Distortions Unlimited during IAAPA Expo 2024 #halloween #animatronics

This short video captures Distortions Unlimited showcasing their Banshee animatronic at the IAAPA Expo 2024 trade show. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known professional haunt prop manufacturer, and IAAPA is a major industry gathering where attraction suppliers debut new products. The clip offers a glimpse of the Banshee figure in action on the expo floor, giving haunt operators and enthusiasts a look at this professional-grade creature prop.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,891 views

Painting Giant Monster Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Monsters and Music

DIY Animatronics

Painting Giant Monster Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Monsters and Music

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional animatronics workshop, showcasing the UV paint process applied to a room full of large-scale monster figures. The footage is sped up to give viewers a comprehensive view of how paint transforms raw animatronic forms into finished creatures. Featured pieces include recognizable characters such as a Purple People Eater, Giant Hand, T-Rex, and a Zombie Podium, among others.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,878 views

Frankensteins Monster Halloween Animatronic

Frankensteins Monster Halloween Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Frankenstein's Monster Halloween animatronic, a professionally crafted figure standing approximately 7 feet tall. The all-electric prop features a heavy-duty shaker motor, integrated sound system with ambient audio, and a light cord that runs through the monster's head, triggering on a roughly 45-second timer cycle. Built from latex and foam over an internal armature, the figure has poseable arms and is designed for long-term use in high-traffic haunt environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,783 views

This CANCELED Animatronic Is FINALLY HERE | Halloween Costumes 2026 Poltergeist Clown UNBOXING

This CANCELED Animatronic Is FINALLY HERE | Halloween Costumes 2026 Poltergeist Clown UNBOXING

Spooky Guy444 unboxes a long-awaited animatronic clown prop that was previously canceled before reaching retail shelves, framing it as a 2026 Halloween release. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience, highlighting the prop's features and overall presentation. Given the sparse description, specific mechanical or design details are not confirmed beyond the clown and poltergeist theming.

Spooky Guy444· 5,774 views

Frankenstein's Experiment Animatronic

Frankenstein's Experiment Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Frankenstein's Experiment animatronic, a towering seven-foot figure inspired by Mary Shelley's classic monster. The prop delivers a two-stage scare by shaking and convulsing as it "comes to life," then lunging forward with outstretched arms. Built-in fog and lighting elements give it a cinematic, high-production quality finish suitable for professional haunt environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,773 views

rat trap movie.mov

rat trap movie.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a rat trap-themed animatronic prop intended for haunted attractions. It appears to function as a product demonstration of one of the company's Frightronics-style figures rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Based on the available metadata, specifics about motion, sound, and pricing are not detailed.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,761 views

DCL402 DECAP CURTAIN LUNGER PoisonProps.com

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DCL402 DECAP CURTAIN LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DCL402 Decap Curtain Lunger is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions, dark rides, and walk-through environments. The character hides behind a curtain until triggered, then the curtains fly open and the figure lunges forward roughly five feet while raising an arm to brandish a decapitated head. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 5,759 views

LET'S BUILD - Episode 5: How to Build a Banging Picture or Mirror!

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

LET'S BUILD - Episode 5: How to Build a Banging Picture or Mirror!

This FrightProps build episode walks viewers through assembling a pneumatic mirror or picture frame prop that physically shakes and bangs against a wall on command. The effect is powered by pneumatics, creating a convincing poltergeist-style scare suitable for haunted houses or home haunts. A commercial kit is available directly from FrightProps for those who want all the components in one package.

FrightProps· 5,750 views

Plastic head pop up prop

DIY PropsIntermediate

Plastic head pop up prop

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to build a pop-up prop using a plastic head as the scare element. The build focuses on the mechanism that launches or raises the head to startle guests. At roughly five minutes, the video delivers a focused, practical overview of the construction process.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,724 views

Bloody Mary Appears in Mirror!

Bloody Mary Appears in Mirror!

FrightProps showcases their Bloody Mary mirror illusion prop, demonstrating how a ghostly figure appears to materialize within a mirror. The video serves as a product showcase for the effect in action. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website for purchase or additional details.

FrightProps· 5,708 views

Old School Svi VS Modern Day Svi Animatronics

Old School Svi VS Modern Day Svi Animatronics

This video compares old-school SVI animatronic props against their modern-day counterparts, drawing on footage and contributions from multiple Halloween community creators and major retailers including Spirit Halloween and Morris Costumes. The comparison highlights how SVI animatronics have evolved in design, movement, and production quality over the years. References to Gemmy and Distortions Unlimited suggest a broader look at the collector and enthusiast animatronic landscape.

Spooky Guy444· 5,702 views

Morris Costumes 2025 CORRODED REAPER Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP | Groundbreaker Animatronic

Morris Costumes 2025 CORRODED REAPER Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP | Groundbreaker Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Morris Costumes 2025 Corroded Reaper, a groundbreaker-style animatronic prop. The video walks viewers through the full process from opening the box to assembly, live demos, and a final review. It offers a thorough first look at a new 2025 Halloween season release for home haunters and collectors evaluating the prop.

GMHaunts· 5,694 views

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