Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronic” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1635 videos
Poison Props presents the Drop Thru Ceiling Santa, a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted house installations. The character conceals itself above a distressed ceiling panel adorned with Christmas lights, then dramatically thrusts its torso downward through the opening with a turning head and flailing arms. The complete package includes the character, ceiling panel unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The large ceiling panel mounts atop standard maze walls and requires meaningful clearance above it for the mechanism to operate.
Haunt Former unboxes, sets up, and demos the Exterminator — Tekky's 2021 zombie flamethrower animatronic sold through Party City and Halloween City. The figure features a hazmat-suited zombie aesthetic and an integrated fog effect that simulates a flamethrower blast. The reviewer walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and showcases the prop in action before delivering a final verdict.
The ABD1045 Asylum Body Drop from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop maze walls and lunge forward at guests. The figure performs a dramatic sequence — torso bending forward, arms reaching out, and head turning side to side — triggered by a built-in motion sensor. The package ships as a complete plug-and-play system, including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and a full audio package with scream effects. Installation requires a minimum 14-foot ceiling clearance, 100 PSI air supply, and standard AC power.
The TLJ1301 is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a tombstone that leans forward as a ghoul bursts upward from behind it, moving its head and arms for a dramatic startle scare. The prop arrives ready to operate with a pneumatic system, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor included. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream sound effect. It is designed as a high-impact centerpiece for haunted attractions and Halloween events.
The Haunt Former channel takes a close look at the Crouching Zombie Child animatronic from Party City's 2022 Halloween lineup, walking viewers through the full unboxing, setup, and a live demonstration of the prop in action. The review gives Halloween decorators an honest, hands-on look at what to expect from this retail-grade animatronic before purchasing. At roughly 2.3 ft tall by 3 ft wide, the crouching figure features light-up effects and movement designed to startle trick-or-treaters. The presenter rounds out the video with an overall assessment of the prop's scare value and build quality.
This is a short product showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their Coffin Riser animatronic. The clip appears to highlight a coffin-themed prop designed to deliver a sudden rising scare for haunted attractions. Specific build details, mechanics, and pricing are not provided in the available metadata.
The OAA1112 One Arm Attack from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic designed to mount above a haunted attraction's maze walls. A character hidden above a rotted ceiling panel lunges downward through the hole, flailing its arm for a high-impact startle scare. The complete package includes the character, ceiling panel unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. It is engineered for professional haunt and dark-ride environments requiring AC power and compressed air.
This episode focuses on building realistic dinosaur skin for a life-sized DIY Velociraptor animatronic, part of an ongoing home haunt series inspired by Jurassic World. The creator walks through combining latex and foam clay to achieve a convincing scaly texture over an existing foam armature. Painting techniques are also covered to bring the skin to a finished, realistic appearance. This is episode four in a multi-part build series.
This video showcases the Hanging Bones animatronic prop from Poison Props, a company specializing in professional-grade Halloween and haunt products. The clip appears to be a product demonstration or showcase intended to highlight the prop's features and direct viewers to purchase it. Given the minimal metadata available, the full scope of the prop's movements, sound, and construction can't be confirmed. Interested buyers are pointed to the Poison Props website for ordering details.
GMHaunts offers an early sneak peek at Spirit Halloween's 2024 Art the Clown animatronic, based on the iconic villain from the Terrifier franchise. The video previews one of the most anticipated licensed Halloween props of the season before it hits store shelves. This is a first look aimed at haunt enthusiasts and Terrifier fans eager to see what Spirit Halloween has in store for 2024.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their professional-grade Banshee animatronic, a towering figure that stands over six feet in ambient mode and rises beyond eight feet when triggered. Upon activation, the Banshee opens a tooth-filled mouth and unleashes a scream, with the added option of blasting air or water at unsuspecting guests. The prop operates in a passive ambient state before triggering, making it effective for building atmosphere before delivering the scare. It is marketed toward Halloween haunts, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks.
A short-form showcase of Gemmy's 2022 creepy zombie rabbit on a tricycle animatronic prop, spotted at Home Depot during the Halloween 2022 season. The creator highlights the prop's unsettling yet oddly cute aesthetic and its apparent nod to Umbrella Corporation from Resident Evil. The clip gives viewers a quick in-store look at the item before it sold out or disappeared from shelves.
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.
GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and reviews the Spirit Halloween 2026 Alien Xenomorph animatronic in this 17-minute walkthrough. The video covers the out-of-box experience, assembly process, and an on-camera evaluation of the prop's features and overall quality. As a licensed Alien franchise piece, the Xenomorph animatronic is positioned as a standout addition to Spirit Halloween's 2026 lineup. Viewers get a firsthand look at what to expect before purchasing.
Poison Props showcases their F1007A Frankenstein Half Tilt animatronic scene, a complete plug-and-play attraction piece in which Frankenstein rests on a tilting table before a thrown knife switch triggers sparks, the table lurches forward, and the monster lunges toward guests with reaching arms and head turns. The full package includes the Frankenstein and Doctor figures, the tilt table, an overhead light bar with stands, knife switch, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, sound effects, and powered speakers. Individual components can be purchased separately upon request. The large rig footprint and freight shipping requirements position this as a serious investment for professional or semi-professional haunted attractions.
The Poison Props HA1026 Horde Attack is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring four zombie figures concealed behind a curtain that dramatically bursts open to launch the mob forward roughly five feet, with heads turning and arms lifting in coordinated motion. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for dedicated haunt corridors or dark ride installations. Character figures can be swapped out to match alternate themes.
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.
FrightProps showcases a teeter-totter or see-saw mechanism designed to bring Halloween props to life with a rocking, tipping motion. It can be paired with a foam gravestone for a tipping tombstone effect or fitted with a board and two lightweight figures for a classic see-saw display. The mechanism offers a simple, versatile foundation for graveyard-themed animated scenes.
The DGA1126 Double Ghoul Attack from Poison Props is a pneumatic, plug-and-play animatronic featuring two ghoul characters concealed behind a wall panel. Standing approximately 7 feet tall, the upper ghoul twists and grabs while the lower ghoul slides upward for a layered, multi-movement scare sequence. The unit ships complete with characters, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. The compact rig footprint makes it suitable for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and similar professional attraction spaces.
FrightProps walks through the assembly and operation of their motorized peeking skeleton mechanism, demonstrating how it creates a repeating pop-up or peek motion for Halloween displays. The video covers the key steps needed to get the electric mech up and running as a finished prop or integrated into a larger haunt scene. At roughly 13 minutes, it provides enough detail for intermediate builders to follow along confidently.
This video covers a full unboxing, assembly walkthrough, and live demonstration of Barry, a Spirit Halloween animated prop released for the 2021 season. The creator guides viewers through each stage from opening the box to completing setup, then shows the prop in action under both lit and darkened conditions. A fog machine is incorporated into the final demo to showcase how the animatronic performs in a more atmospheric haunt setting. The host concludes that while Barry may not be the most terrifying prop, the right lighting and fog make him a strong addition to any Halloween display.
This short-form video features a demo of a slim animatronic prop spotted at a Spirit Halloween flagship store during the 2023 season. The creator gives viewers an in-person look at the piece in action, offering a quick first-look sample of the product. It appears to be part of the channel's ongoing series covering new Halloween animatronics and props each season.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Junior Frightronic, an animated Halloween prop designed for both home haunts and professional haunted attractions. The video highlights the prop's animatronic movement and character design. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer of high-end haunt props and costumes.
The ACC1143 from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic alien suspended from chains overhead. When triggered by its included motion sensor, the figure lunges forward with reaching arms, a bending torso, and a head that sweeps side to side for a high-impact startle scare. The plug-and-play system ships with pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Four quick-link clips and mounting brackets are included for straightforward ceiling installation.
