Ha, Thanks! The spider looks cool, but now people are saying it is only three feet high, which is not nearly as impressive. Since the Lowes pictures are early leaks, they aren't meant to be seen by us. In fact, I bet some of the props will be changed before the final reveal, just as the 12 foot Bone Collector was improved from the leaked pictures last year. That's what I am hoping for anyway. Still think its a bit early for these to come out, I am not quite ready for it yet. As always, thanks for watching!

Right? Lol, maybe I should have auditioned for the new Wolf Man movie. I mean, it really doesn't get more terrifying than that. Thanks for watching!

Hahaha, I see what you did there. I wish that wasn't their approach, if Lowes could lower their prices maybe they could actually compete. I do want to focus more on making my own props this year, and then actually using the props I make (I have an issue doing that for some reason.) Hoping we get an awesome Halloween video from you again this year my friend.

I do think that the reaper DJ would look cool by the dance floor area. What do you think? Thanks again for watching!

Thanks Logan. I wonder if any of these props will show up at our party next year?

I do like the 12 ft vampire. Lowes does have some cool names on the leaked list (I didn't even talk about that.) I love the Distortions Mummy, it looks so good. Can't wait to see what they make next. I'd write more but I just saw that a buddy of mine posted a new video so I need to go watch it.

I am hoping to be impressed when we see more of the Lowes lineup, so far it has potential. If they could get their prices down to match Home Depot, then I think they could actually complete. If they keep the super high prices then Home Depot and Spirit will still dominate. Thanks for watching!

Unfortunately, I expect similar animation as the band, maybe the head bopping up and down to the beat and the hand spinning on the turntable. That would be enough for me though. The band animation could definitely have been better and I agree that it takes a few of them together to make it look good. The lights on the DJ booth make this piece already a bit more impressive to look at, so hopefully I'll like it when I see it in person. Thanks for watching!

If it works let me know and I'll pack my bags tomorrow! I guess 2025 is going to be just as crazy as last year, maybe even worse (or better?) Here's to hoping that we'll get some rest in 2026.

Mummy is definitely cool!

Could be a pretty fun prop and would fit our dance floor at the party perfectly. Happy New Year Cindy!

Distortions is always amazing, love their work. The Lowes lineup has potential, and of course these props will probably evolve as the year goes on, just as the Bone Collector got so much better as the year went on. Hopefully the Morris stuff looks better when we see it at the Halloween and Party Expo in a couple weeks. The pictures aren't great, so I hope they have a couple of hidden gems.

Hahaha, yeah, I can only handle so much of the audio, I can't imagine an 8 hour shift listening to it. I bet it isn't too hard to hack the mouth movements. Maybe I'll look into it before the season gets too busy (that's its already begun is nuts.) If I figure it out, I put up a video for it. I still need to put up my video for hacking the stormtrooper and Darth Vader. I always get distracted by the new thing and have so many projects I need to finish, lol.

@@ScareDad You hacked the stormtrooper and Darth Vader? Well then, I cannot wait for those videos!!! =D If you get around to the Minion that'd be really cool, but Stormtrooper and Vader are more important! ; )

True, and if you just played a minion voice from a separate speaker no one would really notice either. Probably could sync the motor with different sound, I'd have to look into it more. Thanks for watching!

Hahaha, it is a bit terrifying, especially being so large. If these things ever came to life I think this one might frighten me the most!

So after reading your comment I looked and saw other people had issues with the eyes peeling as well. I guess I got super lucky with mine. I did not try the step pad yet, but the motion sensor is working okay on mine. Too bad you had so many issues with it. Overall, I think Home Depot had more issues with quality control this year than in years past. Hopefully something they fix for next year. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a wonderful new year!

@@ScareDad You did get lucky! Mine has the peeling eyes problem as well. So many people also reported the main motor burning out after very little use. The manufacturer (SVI) has very good customer support these days. They do not have minion parts as far as I can see yet, but I'm sure they will. I'm sure they will be able to send me replacement part/s. This year was bonkers with QC issues for my Home Depot props - Lethal Lily mouth didn't move. Frankenstein arms mech broken out of the box, Plague Doctor staff didn't light up, Marionette Witch mouth didn't move, Captain Cuts eyes stopped moving, Deadwood head top was loose (on the bottom/fell), and the Minion eye problem... haven't built Vader yet, hopefully he's ok! My Santa I got last year - lower torso frame motor wasn't working, they did replace that part... but next year I know I will be out of luck! You know the sad part about this hobby? After a couple of years they no longer stock parts. Every single one of these things is going to eventually BREAK! Horrible investment! But I will still buy them... I'm just gonna have to learn how to repair them and substitute parts!

So I had to look it up and this is what the AI answer gave me (not sure if it is 100% correct.) "The minions speak a fictional language called "Minionese," sometimes referred to as the "Banana language," which is a mix of various real languages like English, Spanish, French, and Hindi, creating a nonsensical gibberish sound." Funny that I randomly called him Banana man in the intro, and they call it "Banana Language". So Zambian could definitely be a part of the multi- language mix. Thanks again for watching and have a happy new year!

@ScareDad Happy New Year to you too And a happy birthday

Hahaha. I had to look it up but seeing the super glossy looking Santa in GTA V cracked me up. Thanks for watching!

@ScareDad you're welcome and stay spooky my friend

Thanks! It was fun thinking of ideas, and I am sure I could have put so many more gifts on the list. Appreciate you watching as always. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have an amazing 2025!

Thank you! We love making them and plan to have many more episodes next season. It's just fun to hang out and chat. We appreciate you watching!

Hi Patrick. I appreciate you watching and saying hi.

Thanks! Recording with Halloween Dan is always fun, except for having to get up at 6am due to the 5 hour difference.

Hi. Thank you both for watching and subscribing. Sol told me to say hi.

Thanks, I was surprised I didn't see anyone else that had done it. So many things one could focus on, I'm sure I'll do a part two or updated version for next Christmas, which could be in a couple of months if my Christmas wish comes true!

Thanks! I am sure I forgot quite a few ideas, I'll have to either update it or do a part two next year. Glad you enjoyed it. Make sure you watch Steve's KZbin channel too, Halstaff's Animatronic Workshop, he has great videos about making animatronics.

Hahaha. My favorite was part was how for some lines of dialogue I forgot to change my voice. The smile after he calls me big boy makes me laugh every time. Thanks for watching Cindy!

If my gift comes true, its only 11 days until Halloween again! Thanks for watching.

I still have mine, but the instructions are not in the box. I believe this was made by seasonal visions, perhaps you could reach out to them to see if they have any replacement parts. Here is the link to their contact page. support.sviservice.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Hope you can get some help.

@ ..been there, done that, they don’t have the Mummy option available on the website( I’ve contacted them also, no help there) and I’ve scoured the internet , it doesn’t seem to be any support for this item anywhere, I’m missing the 2 round leg caps for the rear upper sections, I’d like to get replacements but no luck finding parts ..etc..people who have them aren’t selling or they’re very expensive, I got lucky and found a seller nearby on FB marketplace and bought mine for $120, it’s in good shape and works, but incomplete without the legs caps/covers( not necessary to have , but I’d like to have them anyway), I’m using mine as a display in my game room/mini-museum as part of an Egyptian display I’m working on

@@Richard-h1g3z I wish I had a way to scan and 3-D print some new ones for you. I am sure someone has the capability, but I don't...yet. I do want to get a 3-d printer soon, but the scanning part I am not sure of. To cover them for now I suggest using your own wrappings to cover around the holes. The mummy came with some wrappings, not sure if yours has them. At least you are keeping it inside, so no damage will be done without them. Let me know if you ever find a solution, and if I come across any way to get them I will let you know.

All you have to do is heat up the plastic enough so you can move it to the correct shape. You may have to do it a couple of times to get the shape to stay exactly as you want it, but it wasn't too difficult. I think it took me between 5-10 minutes, not too bad. I still can't believe they didn't box it better to prevent it from getting deformed. Hope it works out for you.

Vader is a 7 ft tall animatronic, but when he moves his lightsaber he goes over 7.5 ft (which is the height of my ceilings.) This is why I can't use the animation, so I just use the lights on mode. He looks so good in person though, absolutely love him.

@@ScareDad great I ordered one in USA but I live in Canada and I will drive there to get it lol

@@raymondtrudeau7707 Awesome. It never gets old walking into my room and seeing Darth Vader standing there. Even though you have to drive to another country, you won't regret it.

Yes, you can just put him in lights only mode where all the buttons and lightsaber are lit, which is what I usually use. To fix the helmet, you basically just need to heat up the plastic enough so you can move it back to the correct shape. Took me between 5-10 minutes, so not too bad.

@ScareDad how big is the stand is it 30"x30'? Thanks

@@raymondtrudeau7707 Just checked, yes the stand is 30"x30".

I had the same initial reaction to the minion, I wasn't going to buy it. But then I saw it in the store, they only had one left, and the rest was history. Going to put it up for the cub scout Christmas party (though I'll probably make a video on it soon.) I need to call my insurance company to see what would be covered if we invite the public onto our property. That is my biggest concern as well. Opening up your backyard would be a big step, and worthy of a KZbin video ( I am going to keep [pushing until you agree to show it, lol.)

​@@ScareDad ​ Hmmm... perhaps I will post a video of my "haunt" and at least link it here for you... heheheh. I never thought anybody would care. Well, it wasn't so much a haunt, just my Halloween fun display - an attempt to cram as much of my collection in there as possible. I have a small property (tract neighborhood). So it is just my 3-car driveway and teency front yard... but it is quite packed! Nobody in my 'hood even came close to how crazy I went, it was a huge hit - around 2,500 people. I thought I took good videos this year but meh, just alright. It may be a good thing that I don't have a huge property, I might go crazy and never return!

@@stevetb7777 Wow, 2,500 people is amazing. I love seeing people's displays, and yours sounds great. It doesn't really matter how big your space is, it's how you use it. We have a large property, and sometimes I think trying to use it makes our display look less impressive because everything is so spread out. Of course this year, I ran out of time only got about half our props out. Still have to post the walk up to our house, maybe I'll get that up before Christmas. Filming at night is tough, I still haven't found the best way to film a haunt at night. Some stuff on video looks great, other stuff not so much. Let me know if you decide to post your haunt.

@@ScareDad Still, large property is better. Room to grow! Need more storage space? Get a new shed! =D Alright alright, I uploaded what I have from my Halloween display: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_agatqgNKHi68

We appreciate you watching! I was so busy during the Halloween season, I missed a lot of videos from my favorite creators. So I am starting now to sit back, relax, and catch up on some Halloween fun. And like you, now thinking about the possibilities for 2025, I am getting excited as well. The planning phase is sometimes the most fun because the possibilities are endless. I had ideas on what I wanted to do, and my wife just dropped a bomb telling me what she would like to see. So now my mind is all over the place with ideas. I've got to make a few decisions in the following weeks so I can enter the new year with a plan. Looking forward to seeing what everyone creates for 2025!

Hahaha, kids are hilarious. Maybe next year you can post a video of your haunt so we can all enjoy it. I still haven't learned what my haunt being "a bit prep" means. I am just now, finishing getting everything put away, just a few boards of the ship to move and I'll be done, so I know your pain. I am running out of space in my basement, so I do need to limit what I buy. A big prop will need to be really awesome for me to by it. Home Depot always finds a way to make props too awesome to pass up on though.

@@ScareDad Wow, it'd be great to have a basement. I'm in California, not too many basements around here. I have to cram all my stuff into my attic. I'm still absolutely shocked just how much can fit up there. It's a pretty major effort to move around up there and not fall through the sheetrock. Getting all that up and down, why do I do this??!!? And I keep adding MORE. I'm pretty sure it is because I'm a big kid. I couldn't even have dreamed of owning this stuff as a kid. So many kids aren't even impressed by it. My nephews are like, "cool" in an unimpressed tone. Then back to their phones. Some of these animatronics are just so absolutely impressive to me, I just can't put them away. My Frankenstein's Monster as an example. Just mind-blowing!

@@ScareDad Lol, I asked chatGPT what your haunt being "a bit prep" might mean: "If a child described your Halloween display as "a bit prep," they might mean that it feels polished, put-together, or more orderly and clean than they expect for a spooky Halloween aesthetic. "Prep" can sometimes be shorthand for "preppy," a style associated with neatness, tidiness, and a classic or traditional appearance, which might contrast with the chaotic, creepy, or eerie vibe often associated with Halloween. Depending on the tone, they might either be complimenting your display's refined look or hinting that it could feel less spooky and more polished than they expected for Halloween."

@@stevetb7777 Can't imagine trying to get everything in an attic, I give you credit for that. Our basement is walk-out so that makes it easy at least. I feel animatronics are like big awesome action figures. I wish I had a space to leave them all up (right now I have Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and Frankenstein's Monster in my office space.) I appreciate you trying to solve the "prep" question with AI. Unfortunately, we may never really know what she meant.

@@ScareDad Hilarious! That's exactly what I say. These are awesome giant action figures! I have Vader and Frankenstein's Monster in my Manchild cave (garage), will have Stormtrooper soon. I also have the 13' Jack Skellington, but I've shrunk him down to fit. Captain cuts is another one I don't want to put away. It's rough. Need more space!

You are definitely right about the impact of social media. Unfortunately, for Halloween lovers like us, I think all the stores competing is going to kill the Halloween market within a couple of years. If it is a bit too much for us, imagine how "normal" people feel. We should get work accommodations, get that petition going so we can all sign it! You had a very busy Halloween season, hope you both have had a chance to rest and recover. I took a break from KZbin for a bit, so I am playing catch-up on watching videos. Looking forward to a solid night chilling with Haunt at the Roxbury real soon.

My wife and I were talking about making our haunt available to the public and I said the same thing to her. We need a few scare actors in the haunt to keep people in check so no one gets to crazy. I would love to see Dan try a walk-through haunt, it would be great! I mean...he already hides in is haunt and listens to people, so this would be the next logical step. Thanks for watching Tom!

Okay, I had no idea what you were talking about so I looked up the HD Buddy the Elf. Holy Heck - stuff of nightmares. What were they thinking?

The concept for buddy the eld animatronic would be great, love the movie. The execution, absolutely terrifying! Definitely a tough year to recover from Halloween. Glad other people feel it too and it isn't just that I am getting old, lol.

Thanks! Even though the mast came down, the fact that it didn't destroy the rest of the ship was its own miracle. I think the US is getting Halloween stuff a little bit too early, April in store Halloween shopping is nuts. Now that our Thanksgiving is over we are catching up to the rest of the world. Just put up our Christmas tree last night. Looking forward to watching Part 3 of your Misery house. I took a total break from KZbin for a bit, so now I am catching up on my favorite channels. Wanted to save this one for when I can sit down with dinner and enjoy it. Keep up the great work and as always, thanks for watching!

​@@ScareDad Thanks! It's ok. I totally get that. I also have some period where I need to take a break from youtube. Also this episode is not the most exciting, it's just about floors. :). But thank you!

Thanks! Sorry you couldn't see it. Maybe next year.

When you upload the video it should be in a vertical format. The files I used from AtmosFX come in horizontal and vertical format so it was easy, but any video could be turned on its side in a basic video editor. You can use the remote for this if you have it. I did not have a remote, so I had to use the buttons on the tv to turn it on. It was a free TV, so I couldn't complain about the remote. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

@ScareDad Excellent! Thanks! And what a great illusion!

Thank you! It was a fun project and the kids loved it. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! it was great getting to see the kids' reactions. Overall I got a great response from them. Thanks for watching and also sharing your own haunt which was amazing this year.

@@ScareDad One day I have to visit you in the U.S really love the settings you create. I have uploaded the last days my last Halloween videos because I just finished clear up my haunt just 1 day the first snow 😅 by the way just uploaded my scare cam for this year 😅

Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed my parrot impression. The ship is mostly down now, just a bit of the frame remains. Everything comes down so much quicker than it goes up. It has felt good sleeping this past week as I get caught up on rest. Almost done with out next video, I'll try to get it too you this weekend.

I have seen some people 3-D print parts for these, I wonder if someone could print you a piece that would work. Unfortunately I don't have the Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton, so I can't look at it to try and help you with this. I hope you can find a solution for it.

I was able to run mine with a 6V 2Amp power supply and a female to female connector. Tried upping the amps to 5 (just because I had that power supply too) but it made no difference. Hope that helps.

It was great to meet you both the other night. After trick or treating, our family got to walk through the haunt near the library that you mentioned to me. It was great, and the family who set it up was super nice. I sat my wife and son near the video screen. She suspected what was coming, but they scared my son pretty good. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

@@ScareDad - awesome! I hope you're inspired to open yours up next year! Regardless, I'll still stop by to admire it! Take care!

I bet you could come up with a whole bunch of creepy things to display on this. Filming your own videos could be the best way to go, then you could literally do anything. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! i think the kids enjoyed it, they kept running through it all night long. Thank you for watching and leaving the comment!

Thanks! It was a fun build. I'm glad you like it and I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! It does get pricey building something this size, but the trick is to buy a little at a time so you never really know how much you spent, lol. (Disclaimer, that is a terrible idea and in no way constitutes financial advice.) Thanks so much for watching!