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DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com Halloween Prop

The Poison Props DP607 Drop Portrait is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop designed for haunted attractions. A framed portrait suddenly drops to reveal a gruesome ghoul figure, whose torso then lunges forward while the head moves in multiple directions and hands grab at guests. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, wall-mounted portrait housing, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. Optional upgrades include custom digital sound and powered speakers.

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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.

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Prop Reviews

DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the DP607 Drop Portrait, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic in which a framed portrait suddenly drops to reveal a ghoul torso that lunges forward with turning head and grasping hands. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play package complete with character, wall-mount drop mechanism, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package including screams. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional attractions. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing operators to swap themes without replacing the whole rig.

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