Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
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This short video rounds up five new Lowe's Halloween animatronic props for 2023, featuring official product footage of highlights such as a cemetery angel and a zombie. The creator showcases pneumatic-powered pieces among the lineup, giving viewers an early look at what to expect on retail shelves. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick preview reel rather than a hands-on build or teardown.
GMHaunts reveals two upcoming 2026 products from Distortions Unlimited: the Vampiress Legend and the Night Beast. The video offers an early look at what the professional prop manufacturer has in store for haunt operators and collectors ahead of the 2026 season. It serves as a first-look preview rather than a hands-on review, giving viewers a taste of the designs before they reach the market.
This video spotlights Beastcraft Props' newly unveiled Econo Animatronic line for 2025, presented by a haunted attraction operator running Creekside Terror Haunt. The showcase appears aimed at haunt professionals and enthusiasts looking for more accessible animatronic options from a known industry prop builder. Beastcraft is positioned as a professional-grade supplier, and the Econo line suggests a lower price-point entry into their animatronic catalog.
A lighthearted in-store walkthrough of Cracker Barrel's 2024 Halloween merchandise at a San Antonio, TX location. The host browses and highlights the chain's seasonal Halloween décor offerings, giving viewers a first-hand look at what's hitting shelves this year. The casual, fun format makes it easy to scout pieces before making a trip to the store.
A short-form Halloween video from the Horror 365 channel showcasing what the creator describes as a favorite animatronic prop. The clip appears to be a reaction or showcase format, highlighting the appeal of the featured animatronic. With no source description and a zero-minute runtime logged, content details are extremely limited.
The creator visits their local Spirit Halloween store for a fourth time during the 2021 season, walking viewers through newly stocked items and updated displays. Highlights include the Nightstalker animatronic now on full display and a fresh selection of tabletop props hitting the shelves. It serves as an informal floor-level preview of what Spirit Halloween is carrying for Halloween 2021.
A tour of a uniquely located Spirit Halloween store set inside a historic abandoned bowling alley in San Antonio, Texas — University Bowl — now in its second year hosting the seasonal retailer. The video showcases the store's full 2025 inventory including a wide selection of animatronics and Halloween merchandise. The unusual venue adds an extra layer of atmosphere that makes this one of the more memorable Spirit Halloween locations captured on video.
A quick tour of a homeowner's 2023 Halloween yard display built entirely around inflatables, showcasing the seasonal spread set up well before Halloween night. The creator rotates different inflatables throughout the season and then swaps them out for animatronics during Halloween week for trick-or-treaters. It's a lighthearted look at how a dedicated home haunter builds seasonal momentum leading up to the big night.
This video offers a first look at a large wave of animatronics and Halloween props dropping at Spirit Halloween for the 2022 season. The showcase appears to include pieces from major manufacturers such as Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited, spanning themes from scary clowns and slashers to Nightmare Before Christmas characters. The video is framed as a reveal or preview, giving viewers an early glimpse at notable items including what appears to be a large-scale skeleton prop.
This short video covers Spirit Halloween's 2022 animatronic reveal, spotlighting newly announced props previewed through the brand's short film 'Experiment 1031.' The host walks viewers through the lineup of upcoming animated figures ahead of store openings. It serves as an early look for fans eager to plan their Halloween prop purchases for the season.
GMHaunts covers the first wave of Party City's 2021 animatronic shipments, spotted at two retail locations. Featured pieces include Giggles the Clown, a Fogging Reaper, Michael Myers, and a Crawling Kid animatronic. The video also hints at additional props — including the Exterminator, Pumpkin Grave Grabber, and Floating Skeleton — expected to arrive in subsequent shipments.
This short video highlights a limited-time sale at Spirit Halloween featuring select animatronics at half price. It appears aimed at helping Halloween enthusiasts snag deals on powered props before the discount ends. Given the very brief duration and minimal metadata, specific products or pricing details are not confirmed.
GMHaunts returns to a local Party City to scout newly stocked Halloween 2020 merchandise, showcasing animatronics, decorations, and masks available in-store. The highlight of the visit is Smiling Jack alongside an assortment of other seasonal characters and spooky products. The video serves as an informal walkthrough of what Party City has on shelves for the 2020 Halloween season.
A late-season walkthrough of a Spirit Halloween retail location in San Antonio, Texas, capturing what merchandise remained on shelves as the 2023 Halloween season wound down. The video showcases available animatronics, inflatables, costumes, and decorations still in stock. It offers a real-world snapshot of Spirit Halloween's 2023 product lineup near the end of the shopping window.
This video tours the grand opening of Hocus Pocus Halloween Costume Shop, a locally owned seasonal Halloween superstore in San Antonio, Texas that operates similarly to Spirit Halloween. The walkthrough showcases the store's 2022 Halloween season inventory, including animatronics, costumes, and decorations. It serves as both a celebration of local Halloween retail culture and a preview of what shoppers can expect to find inside.
GMHaunts covers the full reveal of Lowe's 2021 animatronic Halloween lineup, manufactured by Gemmy, spotlighting standout pieces including the Pumpkin Reaper, Acid Zombie, and Green Witch. The video is part of an ongoing July Halloween reveal series and sizes up how Lowe's offerings stack up against major specialty retailers. Each animatronic is showcased and discussed, giving viewers an early look at what to expect on store shelves that season.
This video offers a first-look review of two new Home Depot Halloween animatronics released for 2023: the Grabbing Scarecrow and Baghuul. The host demonstrates each prop in action and shares quick impression scores, rating the Grabbing Scarecrow a 5 and Baghuul a 9. It's a short, punchy showcase aimed at Halloween enthusiasts scoping out this season's retail offerings.
GMHaunts reveals an early look at Tekky Design's 2021 animatronic lineup distributed through Morris Costumes, following an earlier Rosemary leak. The video covers three newly surfaced prop names — Drop Down Scarecrow, Twisting Zombie, and Ghost Witchy Witch — along with reported pricing information. This style of pre-season scoop gives Halloween enthusiasts a head start on planning purchases before official announcements drop.
This video showcases a roundup of new and returning Halloween props for 2016, sourced from the HalloweenHolidayStore's Instagram account. The host previews a variety of seasonal props and animatronics available for purchase, giving haunters an early look at what's hitting the market. It serves as a buyer's guide for hobbyists and home haunters scouting additions to their displays. Sponsors include Morbid Enterprises and Spirit Halloween, suggesting coverage of mainstream retail offerings.
GMHaunts covers a leaked look at Morris Costumes' upcoming 2021 animatronic lineup, including pieces such as the Cellar Dweller, Soothe Sayer, and LED Phantom. The images were sourced from fellow haunter Psychotic Circus of Savannah ahead of the official release. The video gives Halloween enthusiasts an early preview of what to expect from Morris Costumes that season.
This video takes viewers along for an energetic visit to a Spirit Halloween retail location, showcasing the store's 2025 animatronic lineup and seasonal prop displays. The lively in-store atmosphere, complete with fellow Halloween enthusiasts, adds to the festive experience. It serves as an informal walkthrough of what shoppers can expect to find at Spirit Halloween locations this season.
The creator visits Spirit Halloween's post-season 50% off sale and shares their final Halloween purchases of the year. The video offers a look at what deals and props were available on November 1st, making it a useful guide for savvy shoppers who want to stretch their Halloween budget. It covers the Spirit Halloween 2020 prop lineup at clearance pricing.
A walkthrough tour of a 2024 Spirit Halloween location set up inside a former Five Below store in San Antonio, Texas. The creator explores the seasonal pop-up's animatronics and prop offerings, including a look at Nibbles the Clown. The store is noted as a smaller footprint location, giving viewers a sense of what a compact Spirit Halloween setup looks like this season.
Haunt Former presents a personal wish list of iconic horror movie and game characters that deserve dedicated Halloween prop or decoration treatments but remain absent from mainstream Halloween retail. The video highlights a gap in the market, pointing out that while familiar faces like Freddy Krueger get rubber decorations, many beloved horror icons go unrepresented on store shelves. Viewers are invited to share their own character suggestions in the comments, making it a community-driven conversation about what Halloween merchandise should exist.
