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Sci-Fi

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

162 videos

Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop
12:30
DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$50 depending on resin and materials on hand

Turning a $10 Screwdriver Set into a Star Wars Movie Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a screen-accurate recreation of Rey's scavenged Star Destroyer capacitor bearing from The Force Awakens, starting from a common screwdriver cap and custom 3D-modeled parts. The build covers digital redesign of the prop's distinctive fin and collet details, followed by resin printing and assembly. A thorough painting and weathering sequence—using primer, matte black, Rub n Buff, acrylic washes, and Fuller's Earth—delivers a convincingly gritty, battle-worn metallic finish. A free 3D model file is provided for viewers to replicate the build themselves.

VanOaksProps· 5,142 views
The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making
9:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Deep-Cut Star Wars Prop Nobody's Making

VanOaksProps tackles one of Boba Fett's rarest accessories — the sonic beam weapon documented in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary but never clearly seen on screen. Working from a single reference image, the creator digitally models, resin prints, and fully finishes the prop with metallic paints, masking techniques, and screen-accurate weathering. The video also explores the prop's surprisingly rich backstory, tracing its appearance across licensed statues and official reference publications. The result is a display-worthy replica built almost entirely from scratch with minimal source material.

VanOaksProps· 5,075 views
CFX Brain Game Male Fit Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX Brain Game Male Fit Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases their Brain Game silicone character mask in a short movement demonstration video. The mask features a cybernetic android aesthetic with UV-reactive accents, making it a striking choice for sci-fi or dystopian Halloween costumes. The male fit version is sized to accommodate a range of head circumferences. The clip gives prospective buyers a real-world look at how the mask moves and sits on a live wearer.

CFX MASKS· 4,959 views
X-Men Sentinel Head for Cosplay Photoshoots #xmen97 #xmencosplay #cosplaycostume
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DIY Props

X-Men Sentinel Head for Cosplay Photoshoots #xmen97 #xmencosplay #cosplaycostume

This short-form video from SKS Props showcases a Sentinel head build created for X-Men cosplay photoshoots, likely inspired by the X-Men '97 animated series revival. The clip appears to highlight the finished prop rather than walk through a step-by-step construction process. It offers a look at the scale, detail, and visual impact achievable for convention or photoshoot use.

SKS Props· 4,781 views
CFX Smooth Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Smooth Silicone Mask Movement Video

This short video from CFX Masks showcases the 'Smooth' silicone mask, a nearly featureless face covering designed for maximum creative versatility. The mask's realistic silicone material is demonstrated in motion, highlighting its natural skin-like movement and fit. It suits a wide range of head sizes and can be customized with paint or additional prosthetic detailing to portray characters ranging from burn victims to otherworldly beings.

CFX MASKS· 4,750 views
Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Star Wars Detention Block Holocam (PART 2)

This concluding build video from VanOaksProps walks through the final assembly, painting, and finishing of a replica 57C Holocam — the iconic detention block security camera from Star Wars: A New Hope. The creator covers precision detailing, multi-stage painting with an airbrush, and the application of vinyl decals and resin accents to achieve a screen-accurate look. References to community build logs on the Replica Prop Forum are cited as key research sources. The result is a display-quality prop suitable for collectors, Star Wars fans, and haunt or set designers seeking cinematic sci-fi scenery.

VanOaksProps· 4,568 views
Galactus Cosplay Helmet Free Templates #galactus #fantasticfour #galactushelmet
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Galactus Cosplay Helmet Free Templates #galactus #fantasticfour #galactushelmet

SKS Props previews a work-in-progress Galactus helmet build made from lightweight HD foam, teasing a full build video and free downloadable templates to come. The prototype demonstrates the scale and overall silhouette of the iconic Marvel cosmic villain's headpiece. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to catch the full tutorial and template release.

SKS Props· 4,487 views
Constructing and Painting an Alien “Body Bag” Prop | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 6
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DIY PropsBeginner

Constructing and Painting an Alien “Body Bag” Prop | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 6

Part 6 of the 2018 End Haunted House build series covers the construction and painting of an alien body bag prop. The piece leans into a sci-fi horror aesthetic, using green plastic and fluorescent elements to sell an otherworldly, unsettling look. At just four minutes, the video is a focused, bite-sized build entry suited to haunters working on themed rooms or corridors.

Haunt Former· 4,446 views
Starship Troopers Cosplay Upgrades - Resin Cast M3 Helmet and 3D Printed Morita Finishing Techniques
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Starship Troopers Cosplay Upgrades - Resin Cast M3 Helmet and 3D Printed Morita Finishing Techniques

SKS Props creator walks through the finishing process for a Starship Troopers Mobile Infantry cosplay build, focusing on a resin-cast M3 tactical helmet and a 3D-printed Morita rifle. The tutorial covers surface preparation, painting, and weathering techniques applied to HD EVA foam armor components, which are praised for their light weight and paint-friendly surface. Free PDF templates for the chest and helmet are available on the creator's website, and all materials and sourcing links are provided in the description.

SKS Props· 4,337 views
How To Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make the Bespin Comlink Prop - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps digs into the obscure origins of Lando Calrissian's Bespin comlink from The Empire Strikes Back, tracing it to a real 1945 vintage electrical switch before recreating it as a highly screen-accurate SLA resin 3D print. The build draws on reference imagery and Replica Prop Forum research to nail the prop's distinctive shape and fine surface details. The tutorial walks through the full workflow: print cleanup, sandable primer, screen-matched paint colors, metallic finishes, vinyl detail work, and final assembly.

VanOaksProps· 4,213 views
How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

How to Make Warhammer 40K Cadian Cosplay Armor Part 2 - Pouches Grenades Leg Armor w/ Free Templates

This is Part 2 of an ongoing series by SKS Props covering the construction of Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor from EVA and HD-foam. The episode focuses on lower-body components — belt, pouches, frag grenades, and leg armor — using free downloadable PDF templates the creator provides on his website. Viewers are guided through cutting, shaping, gluing, and surface-finishing techniques, with additional painting and weapons coverage planned for later installments. The project is tied to a group build destined for Dragon Con.

SKS Props· 4,174 views
👽 A Real Alien! #shorts #shortsfeed #alien #aliens
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Prop Reviews

👽 A Real Alien! #shorts #shortsfeed #alien #aliens

This short-form video from HauntScene features what appears to be a realistic alien prop or creature piece. With no description provided and a very brief runtime, the content likely showcases the prop's appearance and detail in a quick, engaging format. The "Real Alien" framing suggests a focus on realism and wow-factor aesthetics.

HauntScene· 4,136 views
How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Star Wars Comlink Replica | The Last Jedi

VanOaksProps walks through a complete screen-accurate build of the Resistance Comlink seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, referencing the official visual dictionary to nail the design. The process covers resin 3D printing a small, highly detailed part and tackling the unique challenges that come with it. Multi-step painting techniques are demonstrated to achieve convincing metallic surfaces, a faux leather grip, and realistic battle weathering using an airbrush and sponge work.

VanOaksProps· 4,127 views
Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!
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DIY PropsBeginner

Easy to Build FLUX CAPACITOR from Back To The Future!

This tutorial walks through building a screen-accurate-looking Flux Capacitor prop from Back to the Future, designed for display or themed event use. The build centers on a looping video played through a small media player behind a plexiglass panel framed with decorative trim. The creator developed this piece for a live Back to the Future–themed experience, making it a practical event or home display prop. The approach keeps the build accessible for beginners with minimal tools required.

Creative Geekery· 4,060 views
DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars
11:02
DIY PropsAdvanced

DIY Electro Shock Prop from Star Wars

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed screen-accurate recreation of the electro-shock prod from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starting from a free 3D model and taking it to convention-ready finish. The build covers resin printing, chrome painting with Alclad, and a multi-step weathering process including liquid latex paint chipping, airbrush heat discoloration, and Rub N Buff accents. The result is a battle-worn, layered finish that closely mimics the prop's on-screen appearance. The creator also touches on display packaging options for a vintage collectible presentation.

VanOaksProps· 3,937 views
Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) Movie REVIEW
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Other

Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) Movie REVIEW

In a St. Patrick's Day-themed episode, the Haunt Former channel reviews Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996), the fourth entry in the long-running horror-comedy franchise. The review offers the host's take on this campy sci-fi installment, which transplants the murderous leprechaun into an outer-space setting. It sits outside the channel's typical Halloween prop and haunt content, functioning as a seasonal horror film commentary piece.

Haunt Former· 3,831 views
1977 Chewbacca Costume - Halloween
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Costume Tutorials

1977 Chewbacca Costume - Halloween

A short showcase video featuring a child modeling a vintage 1977 Ben Cooper Inc. Chewbacca costume from Star Wars. The clip captures a piece of Halloween nostalgia from one of the most iconic mass-market costume manufacturers of the era. It serves as a charming look back at classic licensed Halloween costumes from the late 1970s.

Hauntcast· 3,701 views
CFX Abyss Male Fit Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Abyss Male Fit Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases the Abyss, a premium silicone mask depicting a cosmic alien species with intricate skin patterns and horn-like cranial protrusions. The movement video highlights how the mask performs on a wearer, demonstrating its realistic flex and fit. Designed by Eric Mills and sculpted by Herman Silesky, the mask is available in a male fit accommodating a range of head circumferences. The alien character concept leaves its nature — friend or foe — deliberately ambiguous, adding to its eerie appeal.

CFX MASKS· 3,537 views
Can I build a Dune Thumper on a Budget! #dune #propmaking #thumper
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DIY PropsIntermediateunder $10

Can I build a Dune Thumper on a Budget! #dune #propmaking #thumper

This short-form video challenges the creator to build a screen-accurate replica of the thumper device from the Dune films on an extremely tight budget. The build combines 3D-printed components, a small motor, and actual sand to recreate both the look and the vibrating function of the prop. The goal is to match the aesthetic of the movie version as closely as possible without spending much money.

Creative Geekery· 3,535 views
DARTH MAUL looms above tomorrowland during Star Wars Nite at Disneyland #darthmaul #starwars
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Theme Park Halloween Events

DARTH MAUL looms above tomorrowland during Star Wars Nite at Disneyland #darthmaul #starwars

This short clip captures a striking Darth Maul character appearance looming dramatically above Tomorrowland during a Star Wars Nite after-hours event at Disneyland. The footage highlights the large-scale, immersive atmosphere that Disney creates for its special ticketed Star Wars events. It was shared by the Haunted Attraction Network, pointing to its relevance for fans of themed entertainment and large-scale event production.

Haunted Attraction Network· 3,472 views
Alien Autopsy Unlike Any You Have Seen Before!
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Prop Reviews

Alien Autopsy Unlike Any You Have Seen Before!

FrightProps showcases a standout alien autopsy animatronic prop in this short-form product spotlight. The video highlights a ready-made haunted attraction piece designed to deliver a sci-fi horror impact. With a runtime of just one minute, it serves as a quick visual introduction to the prop rather than a build or tutorial.

FrightProps· 3,463 views
CFX Helmet Head Male Fit Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Helmet Head Male Fit Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases the Helmet Head, a silicone character mask depicting a goblin clad in a weathered metallic helmet with glowing light-up eyes. The video demonstrates the mask's fit and movement on a male model, highlighting how the flexible silicone conforms naturally during wear. Designed for fantasy and sci-fi costuming scenarios, the piece blends creature character work with imaginative world-building aesthetic.

CFX MASKS· 3,089 views
Amazing Arcane Cosplay VI Gauntlet 3D Print #arcane #arcanecosplay #maker #3dprinted #leaguecosplay
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Other

Amazing Arcane Cosplay VI Gauntlet 3D Print #arcane #arcanecosplay #maker #3dprinted #leaguecosplay

This short-form video showcases a 3D-printed gauntlet prop inspired by the Arcane animated series and League of Legends universe. The creator demonstrates the finished piece as part of a cosplay build, highlighting the detail achievable through 3D printing. While the clip is brief, it offers a look at the craftsmanship involved in recreating iconic fantasy armor for cosplay.

Creative Geekery· 2,946 views
Giant Alien Leader Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Giant Alien Leader Halloween Prop

This short video showcases the Giant Alien Leader, a life-size Halloween prop from Morbid Enterprises. The clip gives viewers a look at the prop's scale and design, highlighting its extraterrestrial aesthetic. It serves as a quick visual reference for shoppers or decorators considering adding a large sci-fi horror centerpiece to their display.

Haunt Former· 2,742 views