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Old 05-06-2007, 09:43 AM
crazybob crazybob is offline
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Default Skulltronix!

Hey all-

I just recieved my skulltronix yesterday, and wanted to post a review for anyone thinking about buying one.
I bought the entire package (skull, lights, skeleton) and was VERY impressed with the quality of it all. It hooked up fairly easily (being that I have no experience with anything like this). Due to my lack of computer knowledge, I had some problems getting the computer to run the skull. I called Jerry, who answered RIGHT away. I asked him if he had a minute to help me... he said he had as much time as I need, and proceded to walk me through it step by step. Not only that, but he stayed on the phone with me the ENTIRE time (which was probably about 25 minutes since my computer is slow and I had to restart it a few times) until I got the skull AND lights working perfectly. (He also proceded to laugh at me when my skull first started moving and I yelled HOLY CRAP!!!) Jerry is one of the nicest people to talk to and was a huge help.
The servos do make a little noise (as I expected), but can be drowned out very easily by the soundtrack. The price tag for this animatronic is WELL worth it, and I would gladly pay it again if I ever need another one. The video online doesn't do it justice... this thing is AMAZING in person... almost creepy when you're alone working on it. The skull moves very smoothly, and has an unbelievable range of motion to it.
If you have been considering buying one... DO IT!!! Jerry told me he has updated his site and is trying to build 20 more this year, since he now has help and a bigger facility. This is definatly the best haunt prop available, and will be the highlight of our attraction.
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