If you’ve been around the haunt scene for a while you have already heard about Creepy Collection. Over the years they have been churning out some of the eeriest creations I’ve ever seen. From creepy clowns to zombie clergymen, Creepy Collection has it all. They even have their own version of Michael Myers…
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New For 2022: ICU From Distortions Unlimited
“Oh my God!” That is exactly what I was thinking when I saw the ICU prop from Distortions Unlimited at Transworld last weekend. I was casually strolling through the convention floor when I saw the Distortions Unlimited booth. Naturally, I knew I’d find some really cool eerie Halloween props there. They’ve been making…
Transworld 2022 Spotlight: Rib FX
Behold the Fishmonger! This creepy fishy static Halloween prop jumped out at me at Transworld 2022 while walking the tradeshow floor. Rib FX is one of the newer companies on the Halloween prop block but their skilled team of creepy creators have worked in the industry for years. In case you aren’t familiar…
New For 2022: Lurking Drowned Bride Zombie From Beastcraft
Transworld 2022 is now in the history books and there is so much to cover. I saw so many cool things at the Halloween trade show and after a day or so, some of them run together. However, one prop that jumped out at me (not literally) was the Lurking Drowned Bride Zombie…
Transworld Spotlight: Fright Night Studios
Nothing catches your eye better than a dead disembodied clown. And that’s exactly what I saw at Transworld 2022 in the Fright Night Studios. The poor clown seemed to have had a bad day and wound up missing his lower extremities before being put on display. Yet, the dead clown wasn’t the only…
New For 2022: Glut Prisoner From Ghost Ride
Walking through the trade show floor at Transworld can be quite overwhelming. Zombies, vampires, clowns and skeletons seem to greet you at every turn. So when you spot a 700 pound dead inmate in a orange jumpsuit on a table your eyes are immediately drawn to him. That’s exactly what happened to me….
Transworld Spotlight: Original Sin Design
Transworld 2022 is officially in the books. Now that it is over I wanted to highlight some of the smaller prop manufacturers that do excellent work but get lost in the shuffle behind larger companies like Distortions Unlimited. As I walked through the sea of creepy Halloween-related merchandise I stumbled across the Original…
New For 2022: Hulking Werewolf From Morris Costumes
If there is one thing I love it’s oversized Halloween props. Coming in at just over 7’5 is Morris Costume’s latest creation, the Hulking Werewolf. Man, oh man. Where do I even start. Maybe I should start by showing you the video just in case you haven’t seen the oversized werewolf that is…
New For 2022: Mangler Fish From Gore Galore
If you saw all of the cool stuff from Transworld 2022, one of the highlights was the new Mangler Fish actormatronic from Gore Galore. As soon as you walked in the main exhibit hall the blue fish was jumping out at you trying to drag you to the depths of the sea. If…
New For 2022: Phantom Lord Animatronic from Beastcraft
One of the coolest new Halloween props I stumbled across at TransWorld Halloween 2022 was the new Phantom Lord animatronic from Beastcraft. This guy owned the booth and captured everyone’s attention. Ironically enough, he didn’t do a lot but still, no one could take their eyes off of him. If you haven’t seen…
New For 2022: Two Scoops From Spirit Halloween
What do you get the person who has everything for President’s Day? Why, I’d bet they’d love the new Two Scoops animated Halloween prop from Spirit Halloween. That’s right our favorite Halloween prop store is now dropping new animatronics in February! I can’t wait to see what they have in store for St….
New For 2022: Gerry From Spirit Halloween
What better way to say “I love you” than a new animatronic zombie prop from Spirit Halloween. That’s right, on Valentine’s Day Spirit Halloween dropped their latest animated Halloween prop for their 2022 lineup. Check this out! According to Spirit Halloween: Gerry is not a great guy. He cheated at poker, stole from…
New For 2022: Soothsayer Witch From Spirit Halloween
If you thought 2021 was a big year for Spirit Halloween, just wait until you see what they are doing for 2022! We are only a few days into the new year and Spirit Halloween has already released two new props! This time we are getting the haggard-looking Soothsayer Witch. According to Spirit…
New For 2022: Dr. Illume From Spirit Halloween
What is Spirit Halloween doing? Is this Christmas in July, or is it Halloween on New Years? I can’t keep up. Spirit Halloween isn’t just waiting until the summertime to roll out their latest props, they are now introducing them in January! I can’t keep up anymore. Spirit Halloween’s latest offering is the…
New For 2021: Pennywise Sewer Grate Animatronic From Spirit Halloween
Pennywise is back! Well, technically he never really left. It seems like he’s been everywhere since those two hit movies a few years ago. But people are still very much intrigued by the killer clown, so why not make more new Halloween animatronics featuring the star of “It”? Spirit Halloween has gone to…
New For 2021: Animated Headless Horseman From Home Depot
Home Depot is slowly starting to put out their Halloween merchandise for the 2021 season. One of the ones that immediately jumped out to me was the new Headless Horseman prop. If you haven’t seen the Headless Horseman yet, please check out the video below! Standing at 7.5 feet tall the Headless Horseman…
New For 2021: Lighted Animated Doorbell From Lowes
Lowes is really knocking out of the park this year with some of their smaller Halloween props. Face it; no one can compete with Spirit Halloween and Home Depot, but Lowes is making a run at them with their small and affordable Halloween props. Bigger isn’t necessarily better. One of my favorite this…
New For 2021: Lighted Animated Hanging Ghost From Lowes
Lowes continues to impress with the 2021 Halloween collection. One of the animated props that really surprised me this year is the new Lighted Animated Hanging Ghost. I have to admit, at first I walked right by it because I wasn’t that impressed. Then I saw it in action and I immediately changed…
New For 2021: Holiday Living Halloween LED Dissolving Monster From Lowes
Lowes continues to impress with the 2021 Halloween collection. While they aren’t quite on par with Home Depot or Spirit Halloween, they have stepped up their game, especially when it comes to smaller props. I think they have conceded that they can’t top the other guys but they can get in the game…
New For 2021: Holiday Living Bat Candelabra From Lowes
Lowes is quietly stepping up their Halloween game this. It’s really tough to beat Spirit Halloween and Home Depot, but Lowes is rolling out some very nice affordable animated props that aren’t necessarily jawdropping, but they will make you turn your head if you saw them at a Halloween party. Today I saw…
New For 2021: Harriet Hustle From Spirit Halloween
Two weeks ago in New Jersey, we got the first look at one my of my favorite new props for 2021, Harriet Hustle. Today Spirit Halloween finally broke the news and officially unveiled her on their website. According to Spirit Halloween: Harriet is always hanging around waiting for her next victim . ….
New For 2021: Grave Grabber From Spirit Halloween
Just when you think you’ve seen it all Spirit Halloween throws you a curveball. Two weeks ago I was onhand in New Jersey to see their 2021 lineup up close and personal. Well, Spirit Halloween was holding back a little bit and no one had any idea that the Grave Grabber was going…
Spirit Halloween Announces Punctured Pete Will Return for 2021
Halloween is getting closer and closer! Aren’t you excited! Today Spirit Halloween announced that an old favorite will be returning for the 2021 lineup. Punctured Pete was introduced to us last year as part of Spirit Halloween’s 2020 ensemble. Now you can also enjoy him alongside all other cool props Spirit Halloween has…
Experiment #4 Review
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the Spirit Halloween flagship store in New Jersey. I saw all kinds of props: clowns, werewolves, creepy kids and all sorts of other eerie stuff. With that being said, only one thing really (literally) jumped out at me and startled me-Experiment #4….
Baphomet Animatronic Review
Spirit Halloween rolled out the big guns over the weekend in their flagship store in New Jersey. One of the new Spirit Halloween props for 2021 that everyone was in awe over is the new Baphomet animated prop. If you haven’t seen Baphomet yet, please check out the video below. Also be sure…
Harriet Hustle Animatronic Review
How do you make a creepy female clown even scarier? Well, you hang her upside down and put a knife in her mouth, of course! We have already seen her boyfriend Henry Hustle, but over the weekend Spirit Halloween quietly rolled out Harriet Hustle in their flagship store in New Jersey. If you…
Spirit Halloween 2021 Flagship Store Walkthrough
Spirit Halloween opened their first store over the weekend for the 2021 season. The flagship store in Egg Harbor, New Jersey was packed with rabid Halloween fans who couldn’t wait to get their hands on the latest merchandise. If you weren’t onhand, it’s ok. We were there so you didn’t have to be….
Buzzsaw Animatronic Review
Buzzsaw appears to be the sleeper hit for Halloween props in 2021! With so many prop companies making clowns, zombies and other creepy monsters, it’s refreshing to see someone thinking outside the box for a change. If you have not seen the gargantuan Halloween prop known as Buzzsaw, please check out the video…
Evelyn Leech Review
Earlier today we got to see the rest of the props from Spirit Halloween’s 2021 lineup. One of the surprise hits from today’s big reveal was Evelyn Leech. Evelyn wasn’t part of the initial rollout a few weeks ago so it was a big surprise when I stumbled upon her at the flagship…
Mr. Dark Review
Holy Cow! Have you seen Spirit Halloween’s latest prop? Mr Dark is locked and loaded and ready to go. If you haven’t seen him, he was unveiled at Spirit Halloween’s flagship show earlier today. Please check out the video below and be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel. You are going to…
Spirit Halloween Announces Crouchy Will Return for 2021
Halloween is quickly approaching and our friends at Spirit Halloween are bringing back some old favorites for Halloween 2021. Today the Halloween super store announced that Crouchy will return for this year’s lineup. If you have forgotten about Crouchy, please check out the video and get yourself reacquainted. 7 Ft Crouchy Animatronic –…
Spirit Halloween Announces Pennywise Will Return For 2021
Halloween without Pennywise is like Christmas without Santa Claus! Spirit Halloween rolled out their new Pennywise animatronic in 2019 and it did so well they brought it back last year. Well guess what? It’s back again this year too! In case you aren’t familiar with Pennywise, please check out the video below. 6.5…
Spirit Halloween Announces Harvester of Souls Will Return For 2021
Now that we are starting to see all the new props that will be in Spirit Halloween stores, the mega-Halloween retailer is starting to slowly trickle in some old favorites to go with their 2021 lineup. This morning Spirit Halloween revealed that Harvester of Souls will return this year. If you can’t remember…
New For 2021: W.Raith From Spirit Halloween
After dropping a ton of new Halloween props last week, Spirit Halloween quietly released one today that almost slipped under the radar. Today we get a new ghost animatronic from the Halloween super store that will likely be one of the more popular props this year. If you haven’t met W. Raith, please…
Spirit Halloween Announces Nightcrawler Will Return For 2021
Last week we got to see many of the props that are in store for us over at Spirit Halloween for 2021. Well, today they announced that an old favorite from 2020 will return this year. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you- Nightcrawler. 3.5 Ft Nightcrawler Animatronic – Decorati… Tossed to the…
New For 2021: Buzzsaw From Spirit Halloween
Every year you have that one Halloween prop that jumps out and demands that you bring it home. Well, this year I’m pretty sure Buzzsaw is that prop. When I first saw Buzzsaw on Spirit Halloween’s website, I instantly went to my phone and checked to see how much money I had in…
New For 2021: 6 Foot Man Eating Plant From Home Depot
There are a lot of cult classics that have animated props coming out this year. Fans of Beetlejuice, Killer Klowns from Outer Space and now Little Shop of Horrors will all have animatronics this year! If you’ve been waiting for an Audrey 2 prop for Halloween, you are in luck this year! According…
New For 2021: Shorty From Spirit Halloween
Any “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” fans out there? Well, you are in luck this year! Like the new Beetlejuice prop that Spirit Halloween is rolling out Killer Klowns from Outer Space is another cult classic with a large following. Always ready to provide new Halloween props the giant Halloween retailer is rolling…
New For 2021: Mad Scientist and Mini Mad Scientist From Home Depot
Just when you think you’ve seen it all at, the guys at Home Depot do it again! This time they have rolled out a new prop, the Halloween Scientist. But it’s not just one mad scientist! No. There are two of them. If you aren’t familiar with the mad scientist and his little…
New For 2021: Beetlejuice Animatronic From Spirit Halloween
Beetlejuice is a cult classic and is one of those movies that you either worship, or think is just plain weird. Well, for all those who love Tim Burton’s classic movie, there is a new animatronic just for you! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Please check out the video below to see what the hype…
New For 2021: Grave Warrior From Home Depot
Home Depot has done a tremendous job this year with the 2021 lineup of Halloween props. One of the coolest ones I’ve seen is the Grave Warrior. This undead bezerker is pretty fierce looking and appears to not take any crap from anyone! If you haven’t seen the Grave Warrior, please check out…
New For 2021: Ghostface From Spirit Halloween
Do you like scary movies? Well, if you do, you are in luck! Spirit Halloween is bringing Ghostface back to their 2021 animatronic lineup. If you have forgotten about the star from the Scream movies please check out the video below and subscribe to our Youtube channel. According to Spirit Halloween: Better watch…
New For 2021: Queen of the Underworld From Home Depot
Every king needs his queen, right? Well Home Depot rolled out the King of the Underworld, so naturally they would have a Queen of the Underworld too! If I do say so myself, the Queen of the Underworld made by Home Accents is much creepier than the King of the Underworld. If you…
New For 2021: King of the Underworld From Home Depot
Home Depot keeps churning out the hits this year with their 2021 Halloween collection. If you haven’t seen the King of the Underworld animatronic, you definitely need to check him out. Please see the video below to get a closer look! According to Home Depot: Dare guests to enter your supernatural gathering with…
New For 2021: Night Stalker From Spirit Halloween
I’ve never been a big fan of scarecrow animatronics over the years. However, when I saw the new Night Stalker prop from Spirit Halloween it immediately made me do a double take. If you haven’t seen the creepy scarecrow prop just yet, please check out the video below and subscribe to our Youtube…
New For 2021: Ferry Of The Dead From Home Depot
Home Depot has really been stepping up their Halloween game the past few years. 2021 doesn’t seem much different because they seem to have gotten everyone excited about their new lineup. This year they may have outdone themselves with their new Ferry of the Dead animated prop that has everyone talking. If you…
Kinda New For 2021: Swaying Sally From Home Depot
Well, we saw that Home Depot was dusting off Jack Skellington for 2021, so it only makes sense that we get his girlfriend Sally too! The friendly rag doll that captured Jack’s heart will be a hit at your Halloween party this year. If you don’t remember Sally, please check out the video…
Kinda New For 2021: Jack Skellington From Home Depot
Alright, alright…. I know what you are thinking. Jack Skellington isn’t a new prop. Of course, you are right! But this is a little different. Instead of Spirit Halloween selling the “The Nightmare Before Christmas” star, it’s Home Depot. Like we’ve already mentioned before in previous posts, Home Depot has really stepped up…
New For 2021: 5.5 ft. Animated 3-Faced Jester From Home Depot
Home Depot has been raising their Halloween prop games in recent years and 2021 is no exception. One of the standouts from their 2021 lineup is the 3-faced Jester from Home Accents that leaked a few days ago. If you haven’t seen him, please check out the video below to get yourself acquainted!…
Spirit Halloween Confirms Wacky Mole Will Return for Halloween 2021
Spirit Halloween may be rolling out a bunch of new animated Halloween props for 2021, but in some cases they are still going with what has worked in previous years. In 2013 Wacky Mole took the world by storm and was one of the hottest props that the company sold for that Halloween…
New For 2021: 6 Foot Grim Skeleton From Spirit Halloween
What’s old is new again! Last year Home Depot took the world by storm with their 12’ animatronic Skelton. It seemed like everyone wanted one, yet no one had them. For as quickly as Home Depot put them on the shelf, they flew into shopper’s carts even faster. Spirit Halloween is trying to…
New For 2021: The Caretaker From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween is the place to be this fall. The Halloween superstore has unveiled their 2021 lineup and the hits just keep coming. This time they have a new animated prop called, “The Caretaker”. If you aren’t familiar with The Caretaker, please check out the video below and subscribe to our Youtube channel….
New For 2021: Mr Howle From Spirit Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner and Spirit Halloween knows how to get the party started! This year they are introducing a brand new werewolf animatronic called Mr. Howle. Please check out the video below and subscribe to our Youtube channel. According to Spirit Halloween: Burt Howle never thought his love of hunting…
New For 2021: Henry Hustle From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has finally released some of their new Halloween props for 2021. This morning we got the first glimpse of what we can expect in stores (and my backyard) this year. First up is Henry Hustle. Henry is quite the character. You could play along with his card tricks, but it might…
New For 2021: 12 Foot Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton From Home Depot
Fresh off their success with the oversized 12 foot skeleton they introduced in 2020, Home Depot is upping the ante and rolling out a 12 foot tall Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton this year. The Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton is basically a re-skin of last year’s version and also has the creepy lifelike LCD eyes. Retailing…
New For Halloween 2021: 5 Foot Tall Bone Throne From Home Depot
Home Depot is rolling out their big Halloween 2021 lineup this week and a lot of people are waiting patiently to get their orders in as soon as everything goes live on their site. Today we learned that one of the items that will be coming out is a 5 foot tall Decorative…
Spirit Halloween Announces Uncle Charlie Will Return For Halloween 2021
Drip, drip, drip… Slowly but surely Spirit Halloween is starting to reveal their lineup for Halloween 20201. Today we learned that they are bringing back another classic prop, Uncle Charlie. In case you forgot about good ol’ Uncle Charlie, here is a refresher. Lifesize Uncle Charlie Light-Up Prop by Sp… Additional informationMother always…
Spirit Halloween Announces Sitting Scarecrow Will Return For Halloween 2021
Spirit Halloween is ramping up for another big Halloween season. We’ve slowly started to see what is in store for everyone for Halloween 2021 over the past few weeks and yesterday we learned that Sitting Scarecrow will be coming back this year. 4.5 Ft Sitting Scarecrow Animatronics – De… This resting scarecrow seems…
Home Depot Teasing a 12 Foot Pumpkin Monster For Halloween 2021
After the success of the 12 foot tall skeleton last year, Home Depot is going to well one more time. Except this time it appears they are going to re-skin the insanely popular prop and make him into a large pumpkin creature. I have to hand it to Home Depot. He definitely looks…
Spirit Halloween Confirms Sam From Trick ‘r Treat Will Return For Halloween 2021
Are you a fan of Trick ‘r Treat? If so, you probably remember Sam. Well, two years ago Spirit Halloween rolled out a Sam animatronic. The little guy is so popular that they just keep bringing him back. Earlier today Spirit Halloween confirmed that he will be returning for Halloween 2021. If you…
