Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1244 videos
FrightProps walks through the function and use of quick exhaust valves in Halloween prop and animatronic builds. These valves serve two primary purposes: boosting cylinder stroke speed and enabling rapid depressurization of compressed-air tanks. The short runtime makes this a focused, no-fluff reference for pneumatic builders. It is part of FrightProps' broader educational series on pneumatic components.
A raw, unedited walkthrough of the Spirit Halloween grand opening in Lubbock, Texas for the 2021 season. The creator stopped in while traveling and captured an early-season look at the store's layout and available merchandise. Notable animatronics on display include Buzzsaw, Wacky Mole, and Sam, though inventory was limited due to supply challenges affecting many locations that year. The footage offers an authentic first-look snapshot of what Spirit Halloween had on the floor at launch.
GMHaunts wraps up their Spirit Halloween 2022 theme piece haul, showcasing the final batch of seasonal props and decorations picked up from the retailer. The video highlights standout items including bubble tubes and a hologram fan alongside various other themed pieces. It offers collectors and home haunters a close look at what Spirit Halloween brought to shelves for the 2022 season.
Haunt Former takes viewers on a multi-stop walkthrough of Home Depot's 2022 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the store's lineup of giant animatronics, inflatables, and decorative props. The tour spans three separate store locations, giving a broad look at what was available on shelves that season. It serves as a handy reference for collectors and decorators scouting retail offerings before buying.
A short clip from Six Flags Fiesta Texas's Fright Fest 2022 showcasing a couple of recognizable retail animatronic props spotted at the event. The video highlights the Night Stalker animatronic from Spirit Halloween and a creepy Jack-in-the-Box clown from Home Depot's Halloween lineup. It's a quick, casual look at how commercially available props appear in a theme park setting.
This short clip offers a glimpse of standout prop displays from the Dark Zone section of the Transworld Halloween 2023 trade show. Featured vendors appear to include notable industry names in professional animatronics and haunt props. The creator teases a full show tour as forthcoming content.
GMHaunts covers the first look at Morris Costumes' 2025 animatronic lineup as debuted at the Halloween & Party Expo, using footage and photos credited to fellow creators LordGrimleysManor and lmjhalloween. The video gives Halloween enthusiasts an early preview of what Morris Costumes has in store for the upcoming season. It serves as a first-look roundup rather than a hands-on review or build tutorial.
Spooky Guy444 ranks the full Home Depot Christmas 2024 animatronic lineup from worst to best, offering haunt-enthusiast perspective on retail holiday props. The video provides a buyer's guide-style breakdown for anyone considering these pieces for seasonal displays or haunt environments. While Christmas-themed, the channel's haunted-attraction focus suggests the review lens favors scare potential, motion quality, and overall production value.
GMHaunts covers leaked images of Lowe's upcoming Halloween 2023 product lineup, spotlighting standout pieces including a massive 12-foot scarecrow and a Leatherface animatronic among other new offerings. The video gives Halloween enthusiasts an early look at what the home improvement retailer plans to stock for the season. It serves as a preview and discussion of retail animatronics and decorations before they hit store shelves.
GMHaunts reveals the officially announced Haunted Hill Farm 2025 animatronic lineup from Tekky Props, giving Halloween enthusiasts an early look at what's coming this season. The video walks through the newly revealed pieces, highlighting standout additions to the Tekky catalog. It serves as a first-look preview for collectors and home haunters scouting props ahead of the 2025 Halloween season.
A lengthy store-hopping adventure visiting multiple major retailers — including Walmart, Home Depot, and Target — in search of early 2026 Halloween and Summerween merchandise. The creator tours each store and showcases whatever spooky, horror-themed, and Halloween décor has hit shelves. At roughly an hour long, it offers a broad snapshot of what the 2026 Halloween season is starting to look like at big-box retailers. Viewers get an early peek at animatronics, decorations, and seasonal items before the official Halloween rush.
This video is a continuation of a series reviewing newly revealed Home Depot Halloween animatronics for 2026, with the creator sharing their opinions on the lineup's quality and value. The host evaluates whether the latest wave of revealed pieces improves on prior criticisms or continues a disappointing trend. It appears to be a reaction and commentary format aimed at Halloween enthusiasts who follow retail seasonal releases closely.
Spooky Guy444 ranks Spirit Halloween's 2024 prop and animatronic lineup in a tier-list format, evaluating which items stand out as must-buys and which fall short. The video covers a broad selection of the season's offerings, with the creator drawing on their experience as a haunt enthusiast and aspiring haunted attraction owner. Comparisons to other major retail Halloween sources such as Home Depot and Lowe's also appear to factor into the discussion.
GMHaunts covers Party City's official Halloween 2023 sneak peek, showcasing 10 brand-new animatronics heading to store shelves. The video offers an early look at what Party City has in store for the season, helping Halloween enthusiasts plan their purchases ahead of time. It serves as a quick-reference guide for shoppers and prop collectors eager to see what's new from a major retail Halloween supplier.
GMHaunts walks through the complete Morris Costumes 2025 animatronic lineup in a single dedicated reveal video. The host covers every animatronic offering announced for the upcoming Halloween season, giving viewers an early look at what Morris Costumes has in store. This is a catalog-style preview aimed at helping haunters and collectors plan their purchases well ahead of the season.
This video tours the Distortions Unlimited booth at the 2024 Midwest Haunters Convention, showcasing their props and animatronics alongside booth interviews. The centerpiece is a fast-paced mask painting demo where Ed Edmunds, Allen Hopps with the Stiltbeast Studios crew, and Michael Chaille of Ghost Ride race to paint 50 masks in 10 minutes. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at convention energy and pro mask artistry rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
Haunt Former takes a look at Seasonal Visions International's 2021 animatronic lineup, available through Morris Costumes. The video offers an early preview and commentary on what SVI has brought to the table for the Halloween season. It's a discussion-style review aimed at haunt enthusiasts and prop collectors keeping an eye on new releases.
GMHaunts shares an exclusive announcement covering Home Depot's Halfway to Halloween 2026 event, focusing on the date reveal and an upcoming animatronics launch. The short video appears to break news about when Home Depot will debut its Halloween animatronic lineup for the year. It caters to fans who track retail Halloween releases and want early intel on what's coming to store shelves.
GMHaunts delivers an early exclusive look at Home Depot's Halloween 2025 animatronic lineup, featuring official demo footage and confirmed prices shared directly by Home Depot. The video spotlights two towering 15-foot scarecrow-style animatronics — the Worricrow and Gally-Crow — alongside an app-controlled skeleton, companion pet skeletons, and an LED hearse. Each product receives dedicated screen time with real-world demonstrations, giving viewers a detailed sense of scale, movement, and features before items hit shelves.
This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited reveals how the veteran prop manufacturer builds Halloween animatronics and scenic props at a production scale. The video showcases two featured products: the Creep Show animatronic clown and a Haunted Tree prop from their 2023 lineup. Viewers get a rare glimpse into the paint and assembly workflows of a company with over four decades of monster-making experience.
Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of professional Halloween prop making, featuring the husband-and-wife duo Ed and Marsha. The pair collaborate to create masks, animatronics, and horror props. This short video serves as a channel introduction, highlighting the team and their creative partnership.
This edited video tour takes viewers through a Spirit Halloween superstore location in Clearwater, Florida during the 2018 Halloween season. The walkthrough showcases the store's props, animatronics, costumes, and seasonal decorations set out for that year. The footage is cut together with atmospheric music to give it an immersive, haunt-style feel rather than a straightforward retail visit.
This short video showcases highlights from the Transworld Halloween & Attraction Show 2021 in St. Louis, featuring a photo-based rundown of standout Halloween masks for the 2021 season. Brands including Immortal Masks and CFX are represented alongside a variety of silicone and latex options. It serves as a quick visual tour of mask offerings spotted on the trade show floor, rounding out the creator's Transworld coverage for the year.
GMHaunts reveals two newly announced Party City Halloween 2024 animatronics: the Skill Crane Teddy Bear and Dr. Payne. The video offers an early look at these retail props ahead of the 2024 Halloween season, covering their design and features. It serves as a first-look reveal for haunt enthusiasts and prop collectors scouting new additions for their setups.
