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Has anyone checked out the new Halloween stuff on improvementscatalog.com? I love this Grim Reaper Archway!!

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At the Costco in Winnipeg, they have a dracula or frankenstien candy holder for $50, also a pumpkin with LED lights for $35.

Originally Posted by dippedstix

Has anyone checked out the new Halloween stuff on improvementscatalog.com? I love this Grim Reaper Archway!!

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I like it, but the pumpkin tree man is really cool (but a bit pricey):

Pumpkin Treeman Halloween Decor - Improvements Catalog

Interesting site!

Here's my Christmas Tree Shop find! He's a little on the happy side, but he glows in the dark so that's a bonus!

Originally Posted by spooky little girl

Here's my Christmas Tree Shop find! He's a little on the happy side, but he glows in the dark so that's a bonus!

Oooh! I love him!

Originally Posted by dippedstix

Can you fill me in on the spirit balls? Could I use one of those for my fortune telling booth? I think I read someplace that they are really loud. Can you turn the volume down? I saw some at Ross as well and was realy thinking of grabbing one!

There are others here that have used spirit balls in past years that would be better at commenting, and this guy is my first venture into this prop, but I can add something I guess.

Sure you could turn him into a fortune teller. I'll have to activate him and let you know what he says per his regular audio track. With the microphone you could make him say anything you want so no problem there. He does have a fairly loud volume (I figure better than too low and no one can hear him), and no volume control switch that I've seen yet. He's kind of put a way right now but I believe the speaker is underneath him (he's on that stand that raises him 5 inches or so above a tabletop) and I think that helps project the sound. You might be able to partially cover the speaker to muffle it a bit. Personally I'm hoping after this season when I can sit down with him I'll be able to hack him to work with an mp3 player and external speakers which could be adjusted. Since he has the mic (audio input) and speakers (audio output) I'm sure it can be done. There's people in the forum prop area that will probably help out on this.

If you are thinking about getting him, I'd say do it before he's sold out. This guy is the creme de la creme as far as size and features; super deal for the price. Ross allows returns up to 30 days I believe so if you plug him in and don't like him, you can take him back for a refund. I could see taking him out of his crystal ball, adding a headwrap and maybe some cloth to cover his stand (and maybe muffle the sound in the process) and turn him into a soothsayer (like one of the other Gemmy crystal balls; who knows he might have the same soundtrack anyway--Gemmy seems to reuse these a lot). I'll fire him up later today and let you know what he says on his own.

The Garden Ridge here has tons of cool stuff. I found a fake chainsaw with blood splatters on it and it makes the chainsaw sounds and motions. It was very realistic. I think I'll get it for $39.99-

Originally Posted by ICKYVICKI

The Garden Ridge here has tons of cool stuff. I found a fake chainsaw with blood splatters on it and it makes the chainsaw sounds and motions. It was very realistic. I think I'll get it for $39.99-

Ickyvicki, I bought the same prop last year from Buy Costumes. No one could tell the difference and it scared everyone that came up the walk. It is easier to use then a real one so my vote is go for it.

Menards has their halloween stuff out this weekend

Originally Posted by ICKYVICKI

The Garden Ridge here has tons of cool stuff. I found a fake chainsaw with blood splatters on it and it makes the chainsaw sounds and motions. It was very realistic. I think I'll get it for $39.99-

We also got the same saw last year from GR.....it was love at first sight and work real well last year. I agree its safer and sounds very close to the real deal !