[Joiseygal]

I made this prop from a shiatsu massager. I also made the head from a foam head with clay and latex. This prop will be displayed in my tortured chamber. I hope you enjoy!
YouTube - 2009 Shiatsu Massager Psycho Halloween Prop

 

[maximpakt]

Just a more realistic head and it would look just like the ones they sell for a small fortune. Good work.

 

[kprimm]

Good job, i bet when they see that start moving they will keep away from it.

 

[ducdukgoose68]

Great prop. Have you thought about trying to make the head pivot front to back from the momentum?

 

[savagehaunter]

In a dark room with a little light and that thing will scare the TOTs half to death!

 

[haverghast asylum]

looks awsome. Can you please explain how you link to the massager.

 

[Joiseygal]

I'm going to take a picture of the inside so you can see how it is hooked up. Actually out of all the motors I worked with the Shiatsu Massager was the easiest. As for the neck I'm going to try cutting the pvc pipe at the neck and adding plastic ties. I will only leave a little room for movement. I will take a video later of the results. Also thanks for all the nice comments.

 

[stev1955]

That excellent prop in the right lighting and accompanied with a good soundtrack would scare anybody. Great work.

 

[DanoNJ]

I'm a mover nut. I'd love to see how you worked this motor. Never thought about this motor. Thanks!!

Love the whole prop!!!

 

[theooggieman]

wow nice job ......and I love the stitching on the mouth............nice or not nice .........well you get it nice job

 

[Juice]

Cool prop. Which Shiatsu Massager did you use?

 

[halloweenpropmaster]

I like it, the ones like that at Halloween USA are going for at least 100 bucks wich is crazy thats why I make most of my own props.

 

[Joiseygal]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I've decided to change the head a little to make it more realistic. Not sure if I accomplished it, but let me know if it looks better of worse? I could always throw a mask over it if it doesn't look good. I gave the neck movement, so I think that makes it more realistic. I also changed the location of the straps that hold the shiatsu massager in place to give it more of a back and forth movement. Anyway let me know if I screwed the prop up by changing it or if it looks better? Thanks for any feedback. Sorry no pictures of the inside I have to much padding to get a good shot of how I hooked it up.
YouTube - New Improvements 2009 Shiatsu Massager Psycho Animated Halloween

 

[Juice]

I like the changes. I'm still wondering which Shiatsu Massager you used. I googled it and there are many types available. If it's an inexpensive one I'd like to make this prop.

 

[Joiseygal]

I was able to check the name on the shiatsu massager and it says its a Pollenex Rub Down Shiatsu Massager. I googled it and unfortunately I couldn't find it. I think a similar one would be: SHIATSU NECK BODY MASSAGER - eBay (item 300345219745 end time Sep-12-09 14:57:09 PDT)
I got mine from a garage sale that a friend picked up for me. Good Luck!

Here is another link from a member on Hauntforum that gave me the idea for this prop. I hope this helps: Psycho (shiatsu) Sam - HauntForum.com


YouTube - New Improvements 2009 Shiatsu Massager Psycho Animated Halloween

 

[Frankie's Girl]

ooooh that is freaky! Would scare me seeing that writhing around.
Great job!

 

[tekcor1]

The improvements were time well spent. Especially the neck motion. Definately gives it a more realistic motion. Nice work!

 

[Giles]

Excellent job! The changes are great! The movements are much creepier now.

 

[crazy xmas]

WOW looks awesome!!!

 

[Spookilicious mama]

Great job!! I say a cool blue LED light shining on it would really add to the effect or RED even.