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Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
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This episode of GMHaunts' Channel 10/31 interview series features Skullkrane, a YouTube creator who transitioned from showcasing his animatronic collection to founding his own Halloween company producing tabletops, props, and animatronics. The conversation offers a candid behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to design, manufacture, and sell original Halloween products as an independent brand. Skullkrane discusses launching his first exclusive animatronic release, which sold out rapidly, and shares what he's working on next. The episode is a compelling portrait of grassroots entrepreneurship within the Halloween community.
A walk-through tour of Target's 2024 Halloween seasonal section, spotlighting the return of the Hyde & Eek brand lineup. The creator browses the full floor set, highlighting decorations, props, animatronics, inflatables, and Dollar Spot finds available this season. It serves as an early-season scouting guide for shoppers wanting a preview before heading to their own local store.
This short clip from the Haunted Attraction Network features what appears to be a 'Here's Johnny' themed animatronic or scene at Doom Haunted Attraction in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The reference nods to the iconic moment from The Shining, suggesting the attraction incorporates classic horror movie imagery into its scare experience. Given the brevity of the clip, it likely serves as a teaser or highlight reel moment from the haunt.
SpookYouLaterz visits the grand opening of Reaper's Collections, a new seasonal Halloween store at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, TX. The walkthrough showcases the store's inventory, which includes animatronics, props, masks, and general Halloween merchandise. The store is currently operating on a seasonal basis, with the possibility of going year-round depending on sales performance.
SpookYouLaterz takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Spirit Halloween flagship store at Wonderland of the Americas Mall in San Antonio, TX for the 2025 season. The tour showcases the store's animatronics, props, and overall layout, with some additional exploration of the mall itself. A bonus event appears to be happening at the mall during filming, adding extra atmosphere to the visit.
This video offers an early inside look at TransWorld 2022 before the official grand opening, featuring footage from the Morris Costumes and Distortions Unlimited booths among others. The content was sourced from an Instagram contributor and gives haunt enthusiasts a sneak peek at upcoming props and animatronics on display. It serves as a pre-show preview of what vendors are bringing to one of the haunt industry's biggest annual trade events.
This short-form video showcases three new Costco Halloween animatronics for 2023, including a mummy and a rocker skeleton among the featured items. The creator offers quick looks at each prop in action, giving viewers a fast first-impression demo of what Costco is stocking for the season. At under a minute, it serves as a rapid preview for Halloween shoppers and collectors scouting new retail releases.
This short-form clip from the Transworld Halloween trade show captures an animatronic prop nicknamed 'Sparkler' in action. The footage highlights the prop's dramatic, high-energy movement or electrical effect that impressed attendees on the show floor. With no source description available and a zero-length duration, specific details about the prop's mechanics or manufacturer remain unclear.
A short, fun clip from Monster Con 2022 showcasing impressive horror cosplays including Resident Evil's Nemesis, Twisty the Clown from American Horror Story, and Michael Myers. The video also includes a brief in-store Spirit Halloween segment highlighting some of their animatronic offerings. It serves as a lighthearted halfway-to-Halloween celebration piece.
A short, lighthearted clip from SpookYouLaterz spotlighting a Halloween animatronic found at Big Lots that the creator thinks bears a resemblance to a famous celebrity — sparking a Mr. T vs. Ric Flair debate. The video offers a quick look at what Big Lots is stocking for Halloween 2024. Despite its brief runtime, it gives viewers an early peek at budget retail animatronic offerings this season.
A walkthrough tour of a Spirit Halloween retail location where the host activates every animatronic on the floor, giving viewers a live look at the 2023 lineup in action. The video offers a practical preview of movement, sound, and scare quality before buying. It serves as an informal review of the season's available props for shoppers and collectors alike.
This short showcase video highlights a collection of Halloween ground breaker animatronics and other animated props suitable for yard haunts and indoor home haunts. The creator presents these figures as easy, high-impact additions to any Halloween display. The video is a quick visual tour rather than a step-by-step tutorial, giving viewers a general sense of what these props look like in action.
This is the first installment of a multi-part 2023 Halloween yard haunt build series from SpookYouLaterz, documenting the early stages of setting up an outdoor Halloween display in Texas. The creator kicks off the season despite hot weather, establishing the foundation for what appears to be a prop- and animatronic-heavy yard haunt. Decorative black steel garden fence panels are among the first elements introduced into the build. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the early planning and layout phase of a home yard haunt.
A first-look walkthrough of one of the earliest Spirit Halloween locations to open in the greater San Antonio area, situated in Universal City off Pat Booker Road. The host explores the store's 2025 seasonal offerings, highlighting animatronics and Halloween décor on display. It serves as a sneak peek at what Spirit Halloween is stocking for the 2025 season.
This video serves as a Halloween 2022 season kickoff from a San Antonio-based creator, previewing an action-packed lineup of local events, theme park haunts, and retail Halloween finds. The creator teases coverage of Scream Hollow, Howl-O-Scream, Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and a new Halloween Haunt at SeaWorld San Antonio, alongside Monster Con and a local zombie walk. Spirit Halloween and Home Depot prop unboxings are also on the agenda. The creator notes this may be one of their final active seasons as they plan to wind down toward retirement.
A year-end Halloween highlight reel from the Haunt Former channel, showcasing standout props and animatronics from the 2016 Halloween season. The video draws from footage captured during store walkthroughs throughout the year, spotlighting the best products the season had to offer. Viewers are directed to the full 2016 store walkthrough playlist for products that didn't make the cut due to limited footage.
This short clip offers a glimpse at Poison Props' lineup of disturbing animatronics, likely filmed at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions trade show. The footage highlights the unsettling character designs and movement capabilities on display. At just one minute, it serves as a quick showcase rather than an in-depth review.
The host tours a Spirit Halloween store at the Ingram Park location in San Antonio, Texas, showcasing the chain's 2022 animatronic lineup and new product arrivals. The walkthrough highlights items not spotted at other Spirit Halloween locations the creator has previously visited. It offers an up-close look at what shoppers can expect to find on shelves during the 2022 Halloween season. The video serves as a handy preview for fans scouting Spirit Halloween's newest offerings before making a trip to their local store.
This short-form video offers exclusive early footage of Lowe's 2024 Halloween animatronics shown in action on the store floor. Creator Spooky Guy444 provides a firsthand look at the seasonal lineup before it hits wide release, catering to collectors and Halloween enthusiasts eager to preview what's coming. The clip is part of a broader channel dedicated to year-round Halloween content including unboxings, prop reviews, and animatronic demos.
SpookYouLaterz takes viewers on a walkthrough of Reapers Torment Haunted House, a seasonal scare attraction located inside Ingram Park Mall in San Antonio, Texas. The video showcases the atmosphere, sets, and animatronics of the newly opened haunt. The attraction is run by AJ, who also operates Reapers Collection, a year-round Halloween store at Rolling Oaks Mall. Tickets and more information are available through the Reapers Collection website.
This video offers a personal review and opinion breakdown of animatronic Halloween props available from major retail outlets including Spirit Halloween and Home Depot. The host shares thoughts on offerings from brands such as Gemmy and Morris Costumes, with clown-themed props appearing to feature prominently. It functions as a buyer's-eye-view look at what was hitting shelves around the 2021 Halloween season.
A short-form Halloween video featuring a collection of jump scares captured on Halloween night, likely showcasing reactions to costumed characters, animatronics, or pranks. The content appears to be lighthearted and comedic in tone, targeting fans of spooky season entertainment. Given the very limited metadata available, specific details about format or setting remain unclear.
A walk-through tour of Big Lots' 2023 Halloween seasonal section at a San Antonio, Texas location, showcasing newly stocked holiday merchandise. The host browses the shelves to highlight available decorations, animatronics, and spooky décor items for the season. It serves as a helpful preview for shoppers curious about what Big Lots is carrying for Halloween 2023.
GMHaunts explores the possibility that Spirit Halloween could surprise fans with a Halloween Day release of Lil' Nester and Bloody Bag of Jokes, or feature them in an upcoming Flashback Friday drop. The video also questions the whereabouts of a third anticipated animatronic, Evelyn Leech, with the creator sharing personal predictions on how these final releases might unfold. It's a fan-driven speculation piece aimed at the Spirit Halloween collector and enthusiast community heading into the final stretch of the 2021 season.
