Halloween Universe

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Retail Haunts

Videos built around the retail haunts theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

18 videos

My FULL Animatronic Collection (25+ Animatronics!)
22:09
Prop Reviews

My FULL Animatronic Collection (25+ Animatronics!)

A collector showcases a personal animatronic collection featuring more than 25 Halloween props from brands including Spirit Halloween, Morris Costumes, Gemmy, and Distortions Unlimited. The video gives viewers an up-close look at a wide variety of figures, spanning multiple years of releases. It serves as both an impressive display of collecting passion and a useful reference for anyone researching specific animatronics.

Spooky Guy444· 15,594 views
Spirit Halloween 2022 Flagship Store Tour | Grand Opening Day Walkthrough & Festivities
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2022 Flagship Store Tour | Grand Opening Day Walkthrough & Festivities

GMHaunts takes viewers on a walkthrough of Spirit Halloween's 2022 flagship store on its grand opening day, showcasing the season's newest props, animatronics, and themed displays. The tour gives Halloween enthusiasts an early look at what Spirit Halloween is offering for the 2022 season before items sell out. It serves as both a product preview and a celebration of the Halloween retail experience.

GMHaunts· 10,808 views
Halloween Costumes 2025 ANIMATRONICS REVEALED - Wave 1 | Halloween Costumes 2025 Animatronic Lineup
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Costumes 2025 ANIMATRONICS REVEALED - Wave 1 | Halloween Costumes 2025 Animatronic Lineup

GMHaunts reveals the first wave of Halloween Costumes' 2025 animatronic lineup, giving viewers an early look at what's coming to the retail haunt market this season. The video walks through the newly announced pieces, highlighting standout entries from the collection. It serves as both a news-style reveal and a buying guide for haunters planning their 2025 setups. A discount code for Halloween Costumes is provided for viewers looking to order.

GMHaunts· 10,285 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Lowe’s, Michaels, & Big Lots | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, DÉCOR, & MORE
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Lowe’s, Michaels, & Big Lots | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, DÉCOR, & MORE

Haunt Former visits four major retailers — Michaels, Spirit Halloween, Lowe's, and Big Lots — in a single nearly half-hour Halloween shopping tour for 2022. Each store segment is timestamped, making it easy to jump to your preferred retailer. The video showcases animatronics, props, masks, and seasonal décor available that year across a range of price points and styles. It serves as a handy snapshot of what the 2022 Halloween retail season had to offer.

Haunt Former· 9,005 views
Walgreens Halloween 2014: Part 2
4:52
Prop Reviews

Walgreens Halloween 2014: Part 2

This video takes viewers through a Walgreens location scouting Halloween merchandise for the 2014 season. It appears to be the second installment in a series, filmed at a different store than the first, showcasing props and decorations found on shelves. The focus is on highlighting new and noteworthy items available at retail that year.

Haunt Former· 4,346 views
This Lowe’s “Guard Zombie” Is…
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Prop Reviews

This Lowe’s “Guard Zombie” Is…

Haunt Former takes a critical look at Lowe's entry into the Halloween animatronic prop market for 2023, focusing specifically on a pneumatic Guard Zombie offering. The video evaluates how well the big-box retailer holds up against dedicated Halloween prop vendors. The host shares candid impressions on the zombie's scare factor and overall quality, with a tone that suggests mixed-to-skeptical findings.

Haunt Former· 4,018 views
Spirit Halloween Store 2022 Finally got to see the Possessed Pumpkin!
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween Store 2022 Finally got to see the Possessed Pumpkin!

The creator visits a Spirit Halloween store in San Antonio, Texas for the 2022 season, walking viewers through the location's animatronic and décor offerings. A highlight of the visit is finally getting a look at the Possessed Pumpkin animatronic in person. The store tour format gives fans a real-world preview of what Spirit Halloween is carrying that year before committing to a purchase. It's a casual, enthusiastic walkthrough aimed at fellow Halloween enthusiasts and seasonal shoppers.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,884 views
THE COMMUNITIES Top 10 WORST Animatronics Of All Time
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Prop Reviews

THE COMMUNITIES Top 10 WORST Animatronics Of All Time

A community-driven countdown of the ten worst animatronic props ever released, drawing on submissions and opinions from Halloween enthusiasts. The video spans products from well-known brands in the seasonal and professional haunt space. It serves as both entertainment and a cautionary reference for buyers looking to avoid disappointing purchases.

Spooky Guy444· 3,318 views
Spirit Halloween Local Store #1 TOUR | Trip #8 - Spirit Halloween 2021
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Product Reviews

Spirit Halloween Local Store #1 TOUR | Trip #8 - Spirit Halloween 2021

This video is the eighth store tour visit to a local Spirit Halloween location for the 2021 season, highlighting newly stocked items and updates since the previous walkthrough. The creator spotlights several notable arrivals including character-based props, masks, and figures. It serves as a real-time inventory update for fans tracking what has hit shelves at Spirit Halloween stores this season.

GMHaunts· 2,533 views
Spirit Halloween 2022 Store Tour - Horseheads, NY PART 2 (more animatronics)
9:51
Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2022 Store Tour - Horseheads, NY PART 2 (more animatronics)

This video is the second part of a 2022 Spirit Halloween store walkthrough filmed at the Horseheads, New York location, with a focus on the season's animatronic offerings. The creator showcases various props and animated figures available on the floor, giving viewers an up-close look at new releases. It serves as a practical preview for shoppers and collectors scoping out Spirit Halloween's 2022 lineup before purchasing.

GMHaunts· 2,383 views
Scary Halloween Store Tour! #halloween2023 #freakyfindz
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Other

Scary Halloween Store Tour! #halloween2023 #freakyfindz

A casual shop-with-me tour through Freaky Findz, a Halloween and horror novelty store located in New Braunfels, Texas. The video takes viewers through the aisles to showcase what the store has to offer for the 2023 Halloween season. It serves as both a fun browsing experience and a practical guide for anyone planning a visit or looking for seasonal inspiration.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,607 views
Halloween/Party City Just Got Scarier with New Animatronics Line-up!
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Prop Reviews

Halloween/Party City Just Got Scarier with New Animatronics Line-up!

This video showcases Party City and Halloween City's newly revealed 2023 animatronic lineup, giving viewers an early look at what's hitting retail shelves for the Halloween season. The creator reacts to officially released footage featuring characters such as Leatherface, a Wendigo, and an ice cream clown among the highlighted pieces. It serves as a buying-guide-style preview for shoppers looking to upgrade their seasonal décor with store-bought animatronics.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,273 views
BEST OF Halloween 2017
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Haunted House Walkthroughs

BEST OF Halloween 2017

This short compilation video wraps up Haunt Former's Halloween 2017 season by highlighting standout moments from the channel's series of retail Halloween store walkthroughs. Creator Mak uses the video to thank supporters and point viewers toward full playlists covering store tours, prop builds, and haunted house content. Sponsors include several well-known Halloween prop and costume brands. At just three minutes, it serves as a celebratory season-end highlight reel rather than an instructional video.

Haunt Former· 967 views
Spirit Halloween 2021 RECAP & OVERVIEW | Pre-Season, Flagship, ISEs and More - Season Breakdown
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2021 RECAP & OVERVIEW | Pre-Season, Flagship, ISEs and More - Season Breakdown

GMHaunts delivers a comprehensive end-of-season retrospective on Spirit Halloween's 2021 run, covering everything from early pre-season leaks and hype through the flagship store opening, animatronic lineup, and themed In-Store Experiences (ISEs). The video is structured as a timestamped breakdown, giving viewers a chronological look at how the season unfolded. Recorded on November 1st as Spirit locations prepared to close, it serves as both a fan celebration and a critical look at what defined the year.

GMHaunts· 865 views
Spirit Halloween 2020 Theme Construction Pictures LEAKED! In-Store Setup! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Spirit Halloween 2020 Theme Construction Pictures LEAKED! In-Store Setup! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

This video examines leaked construction photos from Spirit Halloween stores gearing up for the 2020 season, with a focus on the Reaper's Island theme setup. The host walks through two behind-the-scenes images in detail, including a zoomed-in look at prop boxes to identify upcoming products. It serves as early intel for Halloween enthusiasts eager to see what Spirit Halloween has in store before the official reveal.

GMHaunts· 614 views
What Themes should Spirit Halloween Have?
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Other

What Themes should Spirit Halloween Have?

This short discussion video invites viewers to share their ideas for themes they would like Spirit Halloween to feature. It appears to be a community engagement piece focused on Halloween retail trends and theme wishlist speculation. The content is conversational rather than instructional, making it more of an opinion or commentary video.

Haunt Former· 427 views
New LEAKED Spirit Halloween Animatronic for 2020! Krampus Confirmed? #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
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Prop Reviews

New LEAKED Spirit Halloween Animatronic for 2020! Krampus Confirmed? #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

GMHaunts digs into a newly spotted teaser from Spirit Halloween that may hint at a Krampus-themed animatronic arriving for the 2020 season. The video analyzes visual clues found within promotional material to speculate on the identity and nature of the upcoming prop. It joins a broader series of Spirit Halloween sneak-peek breakdowns leading up to the season reveal.

GMHaunts· 375 views
What was Your Favorite Spirit Halloween Theme?
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Other

What was Your Favorite Spirit Halloween Theme?

This short community-engagement video invites viewers to share their all-time favorite Spirit Halloween store themes. It taps into the nostalgia many Halloween fans have for the annual transformations of the popular seasonal retailer. The format appears conversational and opinion-driven rather than instructional.

Haunt Former· 370 views