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134 videos

ET415 ELECTRO TABLE PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

ET415 ELECTRO TABLE PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props ET415 Electro Table is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a victim character that violently convulses and screams as sparks and strobes fire around them. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, bundling the character, pneumatic hardware, overhead metal rack with light, wiring, dual strobes, a controller, and a motion sensor. An optional sound package adds a digital player and powered speaker for a fully immersive effect. It requires a standard AC power supply and compressed air at 100 psi to operate.

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WS417 Wall Slammer PoisonProps.com
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Pneumatics

WS417 Wall Slammer PoisonProps.com

The WS417 Wall Slammer from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic haunted house prop featuring a ghoul character concealed behind a plexiglass panel. Triggered by a motion sensor, the character lunges upward and slams repeatedly against the plexiglass for a high-impact startle effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including the wall structure, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and an optional audio package with speaker and scream effect. It requires a standard AC power connection and a 100 PSI air supply.

POISON PROPS· 3,292 views
BOD418 BRIDE OF DEATH PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

BOD418 BRIDE OF DEATH PoisonProps.com

The BOD418 Bride of Death from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a bride character concealed behind a curtain that flies open on cue. The figure lunges forward while raising and lowering her arm to brandish a decapitated head, creating a dramatic two-stage scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Only a compressed air supply and AC power connection are needed to operate it.

POISON PROPS· 4,377 views
SL503 SKELLY LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

SL503 SKELLY LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The SL503 Skelly Lunger is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props that conceals a skeleton character low to the ground before launching it upward and outward approximately five feet while pulsing back and forth. The plug-and-play system ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, so no custom programming is required. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it easy to adapt the rig to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,698 views
WC509 WALL CRAWLER PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

WC509 WALL CRAWLER PoisonProps.com

The WC509 Wall Crawler from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that mounts to a wall and performs a multi-axis routine — crawling upward while turning its head and banging its hands against the surface. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package, bundling the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character heads are interchangeable across mechanisms, offering flexibility for different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,201 views
GG515 GHOUL GRABBER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GG515 GHOUL GRABBER PoisonProps.com

The GG515 Ghoul Grabber from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that crouches in a bent-over position before explosively launching its torso, arms, and head forward for a dramatic jump scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package, including the character, pneumatic hardware, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility.

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CD514 CREEPER DESCENDER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CD514 CREEPER DESCENDER PoisonProps.com

The CD514 Creeper Descender from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that starts overhead and drops down toward patrons while its head turns side to side for a face-to-face scare moment. It arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. The rig mounts at an angle atop haunt walls and requires only an AC power outlet and a 100 PSI air supply to operate. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to swap looks across different mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 1,853 views
CCA1044 Chained Ceiling Asylum PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CCA1044 Chained Ceiling Asylum PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the CCA1044 Chained Ceiling Asylum animatronic, a suspended lunatic figure that flails, reaches, and flings its own entrails at passing guests. The prop is pneumatically driven and ships as a complete plug-and-play package including a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Four quick-link clips and mounting brackets simplify installation, with the only on-site requirements being AC power and a 100 PSI air supply. The character shell is also interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms for theme flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 7,035 views
ABD1045 Asylum Body Drop PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ABD1045 Asylum Body Drop PoisonProps.com

The ABD1045 Asylum Body Drop from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop maze walls and lunge forward at guests. The figure performs a dramatic sequence — torso bending forward, arms reaching out, and head turning side to side — triggered by a built-in motion sensor. The package ships as a complete plug-and-play system, including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and a full audio package with scream effects. Installation requires a minimum 14-foot ceiling clearance, 100 PSI air supply, and standard AC power.

POISON PROPS· 9,757 views
TB615 Trunk Banger PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

TB615 Trunk Banger PoisonProps.com

The TB615 Trunk Banger from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic haunted house prop designed to look like an ordinary trunk — until it violently bangs open, selling the illusion that something is desperately trying to escape. The self-contained unit ships with the trunk, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, requiring only an AC power outlet and a 100 PSI air supply to operate. Its compact footprint makes it well-suited for tight haunt corridors, dark rides, or amusement park installations.

POISON PROPS· 2,238 views
ST614 SKELLY TRUNK PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

ST614 SKELLY TRUNK PoisonProps.com

The ST614 Skelly Trunk is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props in which a trunk lid bursts open and a skeleton figure launches upward for a dramatic jump scare. The self-contained unit ships ready to operate, bundling the character, trunk housing, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to complete the scare sequence.

POISON PROPS· 2,545 views
ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com

The ZRD620 Zombie Rail Drop from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of haunted attraction maze walls. A zombie figure stands upright until triggered, then lunges forward as the rail breaks away and the figure drops approximately 32 inches while its arms and torso grab toward guests. The plug-and-play package includes the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio bundle with speaker and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable, making it adaptable to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 6,113 views
CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper PoisonProps.com

The CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a female zombie character concealed behind a curtain. When triggered by a motion sensor, the curtains fly open and the zombie lunges forward approximately five feet while the head and arms simultaneously rise for maximum startle impact. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a full audio system with scream effects. Its relatively compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and professional Halloween attractions.

POISON PROPS· 2,259 views
BB609 BARREL BLASTER PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

BB609 BARREL BLASTER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props BB609 Barrel Blaster is a professional-grade pneumatic pop-up scare prop featuring an infected ghoul character concealed inside a barrel. Upon trigger, the lid bursts open and the ghoul launches upward dramatically. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, bundling the character, barrel, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package including a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. It requires only an AC power source and compressed air at 100 psi to operate.

POISON PROPS· 1,805 views
DP518 DROP PORTRAIT Zombie PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DP518 DROP PORTRAIT Zombie PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DP518 Drop Portrait is a plug-and-play haunted attraction animatronic that conceals a zombie ghoul behind a portrait panel. When triggered, the portrait drops to reveal the character, which then lunges forward with a fully articulated head that moves side to side and up and down. The complete package includes the character, wall-mounted drop panel, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. It is designed for immediate deployment in professional haunts, dark rides, or large-scale home attractions.

POISON PROPS· 3,481 views
DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DP608s Drop Portrait Extender is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic prop in which a framed portrait drops to reveal a horrifying ghoul that thrusts its torso forward, turns its head, and reaches out with both hands. The unit ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall-mounted drop frame, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Power and a compressed air supply are the only on-site requirements.

POISON PROPS· 3,074 views
LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com

The LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster from Poison Props is a commercial-grade animatronic haunt prop featuring a boarded-up wall panel that lifts to reveal a ghoul character, which then thrusts its torso forward and swings its arm in a grabbing motion. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. It is designed for high-impact startle scares in professional haunted attractions and dark rides. All Poison Props characters are interchangeable across their mechanisms, offering flexibility for different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,044 views
CR712 Closet Reacher PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CR712 Closet Reacher PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CR712 Closet Reacher is a commercial-grade plug-and-play animatronic prop in which a ghoul figure lurks behind a door, then lunges forward as the door swings open and one arm reaches up and down for a powerful startle scare. The self-contained rig includes the character, door panel, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a complete audio package featuring a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to swap the ghoul for any other Poison Props character to match their haunt's theme. AC power and a 100 PSI air supply are the only on-site requirements.

POISON PROPS· 1,911 views
HAC718 Head Around Corner PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

HAC718 Head Around Corner PoisonProps.com

The HAC718 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that conceals a gory severed head around the corner of a wall, then launches it out at a 90-degree swing to startle passing guests. The compact rig mounts flush to a wall edge and includes the head, pneumatic mechanism, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package for a complete plug-and-play experience. Height is adjustable to target guests at different levels, and the character head can be swapped out to match any haunt theme.

POISON PROPS· 1,868 views
CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber PoisonProps.com

The CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber from Poison Props is a pneumatic overhead animatronic in which a chained ghoul character waits upright before dramatically lunging forward over a wall edge, reaching toward patrons below. The complete package includes the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio bundle with speaker and scream effect. The compact rig mounts directly on top of standard maze walls and is designed for plug-and-play installation. Interchangeable character skins allow operators to adapt the prop to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,335 views
SD727 SPIDER DROP and LUNGE PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

SD727 SPIDER DROP and LUNGE PoisonProps.com

This video showcases the SD727 Spider Drop and Lunge animatronic from Poison Props, a plug-and-play pneumatic prop designed for professional haunted attractions and dark rides. The spider starts concealed at ceiling height, then drops and lunges forward to deliver a startling face-to-face scare for guests. The complete package includes the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio bundle. The compact mounting bracket is engineered to slide onto the top of a standard maze wall, making installation straightforward for haunt operators.

POISON PROPS· 2,913 views
SL733 Scarecrow Leaper PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

SL733 Scarecrow Leaper PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props SL733 Scarecrow Leaper is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a scarecrow character that begins with its head down, then lifts and turns before thrusting forward up to five feet with arms raised holding a knife. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully integrated scare experience. The rig footprint and freight-only shipping reflect the industrial scale of this attraction-quality prop.

POISON PROPS· 2,101 views
TS735 Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TS735 Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props TS735 Tombstone Splitter is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic that conceals a witch figure behind a tombstone until triggered — at which point the tombstone splits open and the character rockets upward to seven feet tall with an animated moving head. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the tombstone facade, pneumatic rig, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. It is sized for professional haunted attractions and dark rides but can work in any graveyard-themed environment. Character figures are interchangeable, allowing the mechanism to be adapted to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,344 views
EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker PoisonProps.com

The EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker from Poison Props is a fully self-contained pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character gripping an electric fence that activates with sparks, violent side-to-side shaking, and a forward fence drop for a dramatic scare. The plug-and-play package includes the character, fence rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a digital audio player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The rig requires an AC power connection and a compressed air supply at 100 psi, and ships via freight. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it adaptable to a variety of haunted attraction themes.

POISON PROPS· 3,755 views