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New For 2020: Candy Creeper Animatronic

Of all the Halloween animatronics I saw at HauntCon 2020 Candy Creeper was my favorite. There’s just something about a creepy old man with bushy eyebrows that is a little scary as it is. Then you add in the way he’s trying to draw you in with a lollipop in order to bash…

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New For 2020: Mr Happy Halloween Animatronic

Don’t you just love clowns? I know I do. And when I saw the new clown animatronic from Morris Costumes at HauntCon I was blown away. This guy isn’t just a clown. He’s an old grouchy clown who doesn’t even wear makeup. Oh, and he kidnaps and eats children. That’s always a plus….

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New For 2020: Pale Rider Animatronic

If you enjoyed the Headless Horseman Halloween prop last year chances are you are going to love the new Pale Rider animatronic from Morris Costumes. I know I say it a lot but Morris Costumes consistently delivers some of the best props we see each year. Check out the video below and see…

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New For 2020: Looming Clown Animatronic

HauntCon 2020 is upon us and from what I saw today we are going to have a lot of fun this fall! Morris Costumes, also known as Seasonal Visions, has one of the best booths each year. And this year was no different! One of the first things I saw when I walked…

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New For 2020: Demon Rising From Distortions Unlimited

You’ve got to hand it to Distortions Unlimited. While most other prop companies are still trying to figure out what they are doing for 2020 Distortions Unlimited is rolling out new props before New Year’s Eve! Last week we saw their latest prop-a take on Nosferatu that is pretty darn cool. This weekend…

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New For 2020: Nosferatu By Distortions Unlimited

We are a few weeks away from 2020 and I’m proud to tell you about the first Halloween prop for the upcoming year. I have to commend Distortions Unlimited for not only coming out with the first Halloween prop, but it might just be the best. Let me introduce you to Nosferatu! According…

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Ten Halloween Props We Want To See In 2020

Halloween 2019 is in the books and I’m sure it was a record year for those who make props that you find at Halloween Express, Spirit Halloween and other retail stores. Now we can start thinking about Halloween 2020 and all the fun stuff that is around the corner. Last year we put…

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SpiritHalloween.com Sold Out Of Pennywise Animatronics For Halloween 2019

We told you it was coming and now it is here. Towns are burning and riots in the street are taking place now that Spirit Halloween has officially sold out of Pennywise animatronics. We confirmed the news with Spirit Halloween, and they will not be getting any more Pennywise animatronics in time for…

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October Sale From Spirit Halloween!

October is here! You know what that means don’t you? It’s finally time to start decorating for Halloween. Spirit Halloween has slashed prices on some of their most popular animatronics so now you don’t have any more excuses about not buying those props you’ve been thinking about for the past few weeks. And…

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Spirit Halloween’s Tortured Torso Review

Halloween is almost here. You know what that means, right? Zombie, zombies and more zombies! This year Spirit Halloween has a new zombie prop out and it’s not like other zombie animatronics they’ve done in previous years. If you haven’t yet seen Tortured Torso, here he is in all his glory. 5.8 Ft…

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New For 2019: Floating Pennywise

Just when I thought I had seen every Pennywise Halloween prop there was Morbid Enterprises comes along and sucker punches me with their brand new Floating Pennywise prop. In case you have been living under a rock Pennywise is literally killing “It” at the box office (double pun). Everyone wants to get their…

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Headless Help Review

October is almost upon us and if you are as excited about all the new Halloween props over at SpiritHalloween.com as I am you can hardly wait. One of my favorite new props for 2019 is an animatronic called Headless Help. If you aren’t quite familiar with the creepy butler who lost his…

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New For 2019: Headless Horseman From Home Depot

Home Depot has gotten pretty ambitious with the Halloween props. It seems like every year they raise their game and this might be their best year yet. The centerpiece of the 2019 collection is the Headless Horseman prop made by Home Accents. If you haven’t seen their latest monstrous animatronic check out the…

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Abandoned Annie Review

Spirit Halloween quietly dropped a new prop called Abandoned Annie earlier this year without much fanfare. After seeing large props such as Tug of War Clowns and Crouchy Abandoned Annie sort of got lost in the shuffle. When I visited my local Spirit Halloween I was pleased to see that they had Annie…

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New For 2019: Home Accents Witch From Home Depot

If you were looking for a new witch prop, you are in luck. This year Home Depot is bringing in a new witch for their Halloween 2019 lineup. The new prop consists of a witch and a raven that banter back and forth when activated. Check out the video below. When the prop…

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New For 2019: White Werewolf From Home Depot

Home Depot has quietly put together a string of Halloween’s where they have really raised their game. Last year’s Crouching Werewolf was really impressive and unlike most werewolf props you see in October. This year they have put a spin on the werewolf and have something unlike any I have seen in recent…

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New For 2019: Haunted Living Witch From Lowes

Lowes is finally beginning to set out their Halloween merchandise for 2019 and once again, they are bringing back an animated witch. The Haunted Living Witch is this year’s offering for people want to add a little Wicca to their Halloween. When activated the animatronic witch says one of the following five phrases….

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Waving Wally Review

When it comes to clown animatronics I’m usually the first in line telling Spirit Halloween to take my money. I have probably a dozen clown props in my collection that will produce get displayed during my Halloween party every year. When I first saw Waving Wally a month ago I was intrigued but…

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New For 2019: Holiday Living Werewolf From Lowes

What’s old is new again! Lowes is bringing back their werewolf animatronic from last year with one small change. He’s wearing a different plaid shirt. Last year the werewolf was wearing a blue shirt. This year he is wearing a red shirt. So if you really hated the blue shirt and were hoping…

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Cagey The Clown Review

Clowns are going to be very popular this Halloween. With the sequel to “It” coming out in September I imagine there will be a run on clowns just like there was in 2017 when Halloween stores ran out of the large clown animatronics two months before Halloween. One of the best clowns I’ve…

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New For 2019: Mr Toots From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween just quietly rolled out a Halloween prop that has the greatest name in the history of Halloween props, Mr Toots! Come on, say it out loud and try not to smile. It’s impossible. Check out this video of Mr Toots in action. 2 Ft Bump ‘N Go Mr. Toots Animatronic –…

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New For 2019: Headless Help

We told you there were more cool Spirit Halloween animatronics coming and we weren’t lying. Spirit Halloween has a really cool butler animated prop for 2019 that is a little different than most. He’s missing his head! Check out the video of Headless Help below. 5.4 Ft Headless Help Animatronic – Decorat… Preston…

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New For 2019: Jack Straw From Spirit Halloween

Who doesn’t like a creepy scarecrow animatronic? Well, Spirit Halloween heard you this year and has a brand new one for you. Introducing Jack Straw! Check out the video below to see him for yourself. 5.8 Ft Jack Straw Animatronic – Decoration… Farmer Jack hated when people would step foot onto his property…

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New For 2019: Clown Ferris Wheel Animatronic From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween has done it again! They keep churning out creepy new props for 2019 and this time they have another creepy doll prop, the Clown Ferris Wheel animated prop. Fans of the creepy doll props are going to love it! If you have not seen the Clown Ferris wheel prop please check…

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New For 2019: Emperor of Souls From Spirit Halloween

I was almost certain that Spirit Halloween wouldn’t have a cooler animated prop this year than Crouchy the Clown. However, Spirit Halloween has once again outdone themselves and has rolled out something just as awesome if not slightly better. Let me introduce you to the Emperor of Souls. Check out the video below….

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New For 2019: Ring Around The Rosie From Spirit Halloween

The old creepy doll props are back and this time they are going around in a circle singing ‘Ring Around The Rosie’. We first saw this prop back in January at HauntCon in New Orleans and now they are official for Spirit Halloween’s 2019 lineup. In case you forgot, here is a refresher….

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Introducing Southern Ghost Stories Podcast

Haunted podcasts are all the rage as we start to gear up for fall and Halloween. Similar to a ghost tour a haunted podcast can be very entertaining, especially if there is a lot of history and hauntings to draw from. This leads us to our friends at Southern Ghost Stories. They’ve been…

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New For 2019: Pennywise From Spirit Halloween

You knew it was coming, and so did we. Now it’s official. Pennywise the Dancing Clown is coming to Spirit Halloween for Halloween 2019. This one is going to be a hit. Be sure to check out the video to see him in action. 6.5 Ft Pennywise Animatronic Decoration – … You’ll float,…

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New For 2019: Graveyard Ghoul From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween continues to roll out new items for the 2019 lineup. Today we finally got to see the Graveyard Ghoul. This guy is pretty pretty creepy and would look great in any kind of cemetery you make for your home haunt. Check out the prop in action. When activated the Graveyard Ghoul…

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New For 2019: Blood Brothers From Spirit Halloween

Another day, another brand new Halloween prop from Spirit Halloween. Today they dropped their new zombie prop, Blood Brothers. As you can see it is a zombie with two heads. Check out the video and see the new animatronic for yourself. 6 Ft Blood Brothers Animatronic – Decorati… These twins were always different…

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Should Halloween Be Moved To Last Saturday Of October?

Recently a movement to move Halloween to the last Saturday of October has been picking up steam online. The online petition has over 78,000 signatures and suddenly a lot of people want to see Halloween moved to the last weekend in October because they believe it is safer. The Halloween & Costume Association,…

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New For 2019: Rusty From Spirit Halloween

Just when you think Spirit Halloween has introduced all their new props for 2019, they release another one. This time, it’s a creepy animatronic called Rusty who has a chainsaw and wears a burlap sack over his head. He is a cross between something from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films and an evil…

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New For 2019: Abandoned Annie From Spirit Halloween

Just when you think Spirit Halloween couldn’t roll out any more cool animatronics they go and prove you wrong! This time they are introducing a new prop called “Abandoned Annie”, Annie is one of the smaller props this year, but you know the saying, “Dynamite comes in small packages!” In use you’ve missed…

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New For 2019: Waving Wally From Spirit Halloween

We told you another clown was coming for 2019 and today Spirit Halloween has finally released their latest one, Waving Wally. Check out Wally in the video below. 6 Ft Waving Wally Constant Motion Animatro… Being the circus greeter for years, Waving Wally looks like a friendly clown, but you b… [More] Price:…

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Follow Animatronic Halloween on Facebook!

We may be a little behind the times but we are now finally on Facebook. Please like our Animatronic Hallowen Facebook page to get access to our news, reviews and discounts. There is a lot of new things coming down the pipe in the next few weeks and we want to stay connected…

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New For 2019: Demonic Dahlia

Spirit Halloween keeps rolling out new props for Halloween 2019 as we get closer and closer to October. Today they unveiled their latest creature, Demonic Dahlia. Dahlia is pretty creepy and I know she will be a big hit at your Halloween party this October. This chick is creepy! Check out the video…

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Exclusive! Get 10′ Towering Reaper For Only $99.99

Spirit Halloween is having their big clearance sale to make room in their warehouse for all the new things coming for 2019. The ten foot tall Towering Reaper originally cost $249.99 last year plus shipping and handling. Now it has been reduced to $124.99 AND if you you use our exclusive 20% off…

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New For 2019: The Collector From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween keeps rolling out the hits with their latest creation, The Collector. It appears The Collector is a large reaper-like prop that will strike fear into the hearts and minds of your friends and family this October. 7 Ft The Collector Animatronic – Decoratio… Welcome to the underworld. This immortal creature is…

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New For 2019: Tortured Torso From Spirit Halloween

You can’t have Halloween without a new zombie prop, can you? Well, the guys at Spirit Halloween heard you loud and clear. Today they rolled out their latest zombie animatronic, Tortured Torso. Here’s an up close video of the new zombie. Check it out below. 5.8 Ft Tortured Torso Constant Motion Anim… No…

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New For 2019: Crouchy From Spirit Halloween

Did you hear that? That’s the sound of everyone in your neighborhood screaming after they catch a glimpse of Crouchy on your front porch in October! Today Spirit Halloween dropped what I think is best new prop so far for 2019. Of course, there still is time to prove me wrong and introduce…

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New For 2019: Arctic Dragon From Spirit Halloween

Winter is coming, after Halloween. So you’d better hurry up and grab a dragon animatronic to put by the Christmas tree. After rolling out dragon props last year this year Spirit Halloween is doubling down on their efforts with the new Arctic Dragon for Halloween 2019. 6.4 Ft Arctic Dragon Animatronic – Decorat……

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New For 2019: Sam From Trick ‘r Treat Animatronic

If you are a fan of Trick ‘r Treat you are in luck this year. Spirit Halloween is rolling out an animated prop of Sam. Check out the video below to get a better look at the Trick ‘r Treat star. 4.3 Ft Sam Animatronic Decoration – Trick … You’ll be able to…

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New For 2019: Experimental Eddie From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween is back at it again! Today they dropped a new animatronic prop on us and it’s pretty cool. The prop is a zombie/Frankenstein’s monster monster hybrid. According to Spirit Halloween’s website Eddie was a lab technician who encountered a deadly fog. What you see is the result. Take a look at…

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New For 2019: Twisty The Clown From Spirit Halloween

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 Now that July 4th has come and gone it’s time to start gearing up for Halloween. Spirit Halloween will likely be announcing the rest of their new props in the coming weeks and they wasted…

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When Will Spirit Halloween Stores Open in 2019?

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 Now that July 4th has come and gone people who love Halloween are starting to get excited for October. We are a little over three months away from the big day and people are starting…

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New For 2019: Freddy Krueger Animatronic From Halloween Express

One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. Three, four better lock the door… If you are as big of a Freddy Krueger fan as I am you will be thrilled to learn that he will be returning for Halloween 2019. Halloween Express quietly added him to their 2019 collection over the past few days….

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Double Trouble Returning To Spirit Halloween For 2019

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 Looks like Spirit Halloween is taking no days off this week as they unveiled their third straight prop for the 2019 lineup in three days. This time it’s Double Trouble. Double Trouble made their debut…

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Confirmed: Cerberus Three Headed Dog Animatronic Returning To Spirit Halloween For 2019

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 We told you last week Spirit Halloween was bringing back Cerebus the Three Headed Dog Animatronic Halloween 2019. Today Spirit Halloween made it official by announcing the prop in an email blast sent out earlier…

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New For 2019: Bloodthirsty Betty From Spirit Halloween

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 Uh, oh… Bloodthirsty Betty is on the prowl. Spirit Halloween has unleashed one of their creepiest props yet for 2019. At first glance it looks like a harmless little girl until she snaps her head…

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Rumor: Haunted Deer Head Plaque Coming Soon To Spirit Halloween

I just got a heads up from someone who stumbled across an image that is believed to be a new animatronic prop from Spirit Halloween that will be announced sometime in the coming weeks. I had heard a rumor about a deer head plaque a while back but didn’t put much stock into…

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What Halloween Props Are You Buying This Year?

Halloween is only a few months away and we are starting to see new props trickle out from Spirit Halloween. With so much new stuff coming out in a few weeks it got me thinking. What kind of props am I looking for? I love clowns but I love a good zombie or…

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Rumor: Cerberus Three Headed Dog Animatronic Returning To Spirit Halloween For 2019

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 Spirit Halloween is gearing up for an incredible 2019! We’ve already seen the new prop, Rotten Ringmaster and the Tug of War Clowns that will be available this year. Now it looks like Spirit Halloween…

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New For 2019: Tug of War Clown Animatronic From Spirit Halloween

UPDATE: Get 20% Off of 1 Item at SpiritHalloween.com until Sept 30 with our exclusive discount code 19SPIRITA7 We knew this was coming, and now it’s here. Spirit Halloween is bringing out the big guns for Halloween 2019 with their latest offering from Season Visions. Spirit Halloween just announced a new clown prop,…

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New For 2019:Good Guys Chucky Doll From Child’s Play 2

With a Child’s Play reboot this summer Spirit Halloween is striking while the iron is hot and rolling out a new (old) Chucky doll from the sequel to the original Child’s Play that came out in 1990. The reboot features a new version of Chucky but the new prop from Spirit Halloween is…

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New For 2019: Rotten Ringmaster From Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween is gearing up for Halloween 2019. They’ve slowly been dropping props from last year that will be returning this year and we got a tease of things to come when they dropped the Terror Dogs from Ghostbusters two weeks ago. Today they’ve released the next prop in the 2019 lineup, Rotten…

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Spirit Halloween Announces The Pumpkin Patch Prowler Will Return For Halloween 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s that time of year when Spirit Halloween begins to roll out their selection of props for Halloween 2019. Typically they show which props that are returning from last year in the early summer and slowly begin to release the new ones afterwards. This year…

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Retro Spirit Halloween Props Review: Evil Scientist 2014

Spirit Halloween has been dropping new and returning props over the past few weeks. I’ve heard of one or two possible returning props but I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my favorite props from recent years. One of my favorite all-time props is the Evil Scientist. He came out…

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New For 2019: Ghostbusters Terror Dog Animated Prop

We told you something big was coming. Well, today Spirit Halloween dropped their first new Halloween prop for 2019 and it’s a big one! We all love Ghostbusters and now we can own our very own Terror Dog that was brought to life by Zuul on top of Dana’s apartment. Terror Dog Life-Size…

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Spirit Halloween Announces Sweet Dreams Will Return For Halloween 2019

It’s official! Sweet Dreams is coming back for Halloween 2019. Spirit Halloween made it official today with an announcement. Sweet Dreams was immensely popular last year and will likely be one of the top selling animated Halloween props again this year. Last year Spirit Halloween actually sold out of the prop by the…

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Spirit Halloween Announces Cocooned Corpse Returns For Halloween 2019

Spirit Halloween made it official and we have confirmation that another top prop from 2018 is returning. The Animated Cocoon Corpse will available this year in stores as well as Spirit Halloween’s website. If you don’t remember what this animatronic prop looks like please check out the video below. 5.5 Ft Cocooned Corpse…

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