Thread: Dropping spider prop

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Hi all,
Dropped in Michael's today and saw that they have a drop-and-rewind spider for $9.99. It actually looks pretty realistic, and the price is good. It's both sound and touch activated, but I'm not sure how the touch-activation is supposed to work.

Is this a newer version of the old dropping spider?
If so, it's about time!

I ought to try it out ! I worked and worked on a drop "head" prop using a prop1 controller. All was great with it until I snapped the string that the head was attached to ! So frustrated with it that I have given up on it this year. It will be an addition to the haunt next year. Too bad too! I spent a LOT of time on it! No time now to fix it.

Originally Posted by DaveintheGrave

Is this a newer version of the old dropping spider?
If so, it's about time!

Not quite. The old "Bungie Jumping Spider of Doom" is larger and the legs wiggle as it rewinds. I'm pretty sure the $10 spider doesn't have wiggling legs or the package would have mentioned it. This one looks a lot like a large tarantula. Wait for a 40% coupon and snag it for $6.

Go for it, Lynn. Here's a link to a 40% coupon:

http://dealspl.us/imageview.php?f=146583

Lowe's had one for about 35 that is like 36". I will take pictures tomorrow since I cannot find it online

Big lots has the same dropping spider for $8.

Otaku,

I've bought the same spider three years ago and it is my favorite prop to hide.

My favorite spot was in the bathroom. I hung webbing all over the mirror and suspended the spider behind a bunch of webs.

When activated (mine is sound only), it would drop down right infront of the sink.

I heards a lot of screams that night.

I'd say it is a must have.

Curtis