I have been collecting Distortions props since they started up. I still have Maniac after almost 2 decades, and he has stood up to all types of weather in that time. As I mentioned on the Home Depot thread, I have two of these haunted trees, and they are incredible. Pricey, but incredible. They are also very very large, much bigger than they look in the video. I also added the pumpkin witch , and two of their bone piles this year.They only had the bone piles on for a few weeks this year and then they removed them. I am not sure why, but mine are huge and very cool looking. I repacked them but I soon will be doing a UV protection on them since they will be out for the whole month of October and will post photos then. I also like the fact that although they are pricey, they are made in the US.

 

What type of UV protection do you use?

 

I'm very addicted to Distortions stuff. First they look incredible and there is no doubt they are well built and built to last. Sure, they cost a little more, but when you consider the life span of props from HD, Spirit, Lowes, etc (and I buy that stuff too) it's totally worth it. Here are some pics of some of their stuff so you can get a better look at detail and stuff.

 

I am with you! I love love love Distortions Unlimited. Thank you so much for posting those pics!

 

I’m a huge fan Distortions. I’ve purchased directly from them for over a decade. Great quality, and excellent customer service! Janene is super kind in the office. Looking forward to receiving the new witch later this month.

 

Bought an older "laughing hag" Distortions animated prop from Oriental Trading based on someone on this forum saying it was a good price and great quality. It was marked down to $199 which is a really good price for a company that will ship to Canada. When I received it one of the electrical connections had come loose. I emailed the Distortions support and they literally responded within 10 minutes telling me how to reattach it. It is of excellent quality and am so happy to have my first animatronic. I may not be in the big leagues but it will go with my homemade green bubbling cauldron. I hope to get another prop when I can afford one and it will be by Distortions. Very happy with the support from this company.

 

I purchased that laughing hag from Oriental Trading knowing it was from Distortions. Janene and Co are a fabulous bunch. I do not know why I have such a hard time posting links to this forum, I tried when I posted that price a few months back and still can’t post a link but she is still available.

 

#hauntgoals

Someday I will have a DU piece. For now, I will just have to live vicariously through this thread.

 

Omg! Did you see the life-size Edgar Allan Poe prop? Edgar Allan Poe
I'm not buying this year but i might actually buy it next year

Don't get me wrong, I still love to looking at all the Halloween props & merch at HD, Spirit, etc. But I haven't been happy with the quality.

 

Thanks!!! I just ordered the laughing hag from Oriental for $199.

 

Nice!!!

 

Seriously considered her, but I don't have a place for her in my theme.

 

The laughing hag will also sit on the ground, and if you secure her in the ground (she would need re-bars and she’s pretty heavy, well actually, the motor is very heavy), she could be a ground breaker also. She does not have to sit on a chair.

 

Does anyone know why we were moved to this section? Distortions is a small company & could use the support. What's the difference between our Distortions thread & Grandin Road or Oriental Trading? I'm sure there's more people in the Halloween Forum who've never heard of this company. They'll never find this thread

 

I am not sure why either although I do know Distortions call themselves a manufacturing company. At least that is how it was described to me by emailed (from Distortions) many years ago Maybe that’s why??

 

Was wondering that myself.....they come out with new stuff every year as well

 

Thanks to @Halloween-Goddess I'm buying a Haunted tree from Distortions.
It looks extremely well made. Has anyone ever experienced a problem with them? How is customer service? Thank you.

Haunted Tree

Haunted Tree Giant Halloween Decoration Free Shipping within Continental USA Our Haunted Tree Halloween decoration stands giant at 9.5 feet tall yet comes shipped in an approx. 48x20x20 box! This impressive Halloween prop comes in 5 pieces and is made of latex and foam filled with a metal...

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Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited is a Halloween prop, animatronic and mask company and online store. Making mosters for over 40 years, Distortions specializes in making props, animatronics, shocktronics, costumes and masks for Halloween, theme parks, home and yard haunters, haunted houses, and the...

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I have purchased 26 props from Distortions and I just got notified that my 27th has just shipped. With all those props, I did have some minor issues with some of the props like missing or damaged components. All issues were resolved to my complete satisfaction with a simple email to Distortions. Their customer service is excellent. They really do care that their customers are happy with their products.

 

Edit - weird autocorrect


Omg!!!! Your collection is Stunning! (Not staggering)
I can't wait for my tree to arrive

 

I'm weird, I love the Distortions smell. When you open the box and take the prop out of the clear bag it comes in.

 

Now I’m beginning to think there’s something wrong with me for not liking the smell of Distortions props!😏

 

Distortions is wonderful I have had a few issues with a couple of the props but the customer service is great. I haven’t bought from them directly this year still deciding what I want. I got franky last year and the jack widow and the jack man with the knife and my graveyard ghoul. Last year was a big distortions purchase year for me . I did get twisted from Walmart for 69 In March. I have two of the moving tombstones and one that has the women behind the stone I can’t think of her name and jack stalker. My first purchase tho was bad Betty I still love her today.Ive had her her over 10 years .I’ve seen edger poe he is awesome. I know I want the new witch but can’t decide on getting some pumpkins or the wolf or nofestro vampire. I’ll end up with the all at some point but unsure what I’ll get this year.

 

@SquirrelGoneWild & @Halloween-Goddess
Guess what's arriving tomorrow!!!

 

@SquirrelGoneWild & @Halloween-Goddess
Guess what's arriving tomorrow!!!
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Probably not the Distortion's Bone Pile that FedEx just drop off at my house today.

 

Ive used the kiddie playground for a few years now. They are absolutely great when you add the sounds of kids playing in the background. Here is our 2022 halloween yard decorations. We just finished setting up, so we didnt install the sounds of the kids playing yet.

 

We used the Kiddie Playland in 2021. They were great but the kid sounds in the background is a must.

 

Nice display. The werewolf and flying reaper are really cool!

 

I ordered the haunted tree on Sunday (you guys are a bad influence). It arrived today (Thursday)...less than week. I was expecting at least a month to ship.

 

Congrats!!!!! That was fast…I ordered in January and it took over 8 weeks but I felt they were with the wait!

 

The Haunted Tree arrived!!! It's amazing!! I know people were talking about the flat back but that is exactly what we need when we install it on the porch roof. For now the tree is on our screened in porch & has friends to keep him company. There's a crescent moon behind him & it has inspired me to actually create a full moon.

p.s. The Black Cat is from Spirit Halloween

 

The Haunted Tree arrived!!! It's amazing!! I know people were talking about the flat back but that is exactly what we need when we install it on the porch roof. For now the tree is on our screened in porch & has friends to keep him company. There's a crescent moon behind him & it has inspired me to actually create a full moon.

p.s. The Black Cat is from Spirit Halloween
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Great idea with the cat. Looks really good like that.

 

The bone piles why are they not on the site I love them.

 

I had ordered mine back in Feb. The Bone Pile was only up for a short time. When I had noticed that the Bone Pile was removed from Distortion's website I emailed them on April 1st to check to make sure I was still going to get mine. Marsha emailed back and said that the Bone Pile was made temporarily unavailable until they could get them in production. She said that they would start shipping in April and then start taking new orders afterward. I just got mine today so I don't know going on. Maybe they are swamped right now fulfilling current orders.

 

I'm so tempted to take the plunge and get our first Distortion item, but my boyfriend is very concerned that the high quality of that one item will make our other Home Depot stuff look worse.

 

I have a great deal of Distortion props, and I mix them with HD props and Morris Costumes props. It is true that during the daytime, the Distortion props will look a bit better, but as it gets dark, the difference is not apparent. Here are two photos, one is in front of the house where I have the Pumpkin Stalker combo and two jack widows. Behind them are three HD 12 foot props and two pumpkin stacks. In the cemetery I have a gothic gravestone, moving monument and demon rising. I have a couple of HD tombstones, the ghostly bride, and even some cheaper stuff mixed in. I put a couple of photos in so that you could be the judge.

 

My American Express said it LOVES you guys- I was on the fence over buying the Pumpkin Witch as she will be outdoors for about a month. After reading all the posts I pulled the trigger on her aaaaand a moving pumpkin buddy.

 

Two fine choices!!!! Congrats!!

 

DU sent out a scammer warning.

 

Bssically never buy from any social media links that pop up when you're doom scrolling.

I hate that they have to say this but they do.

 

Was chatting with @Halloween-Goddess. She has a great idea, she said she's going to hide iTags on her Distortions props. I'm going to follow her advice & do the same.

 

We’re going to do that with several of our more expensive, or easy to steal props this year. Waiting for a deal on more AirTags.

 

It's so 🤬 that we have to do this.

 

I contacted them twice last year when I saw photos being used I copied the sight link and emailed it to them.

 

If you see scams ~ feel free to post them here too. Maybe we can get them shut down faster if we work together.