[Crazylady80]

My Halloween budget is not what it used to be in the years before so I have waited on ordering from Distortions until I saw the full line of both Distortions and Home Depot. I have to be extremely picky in what I purchased this year, I also have not only budget constraints but storage constraints, so I wanted to see what everybody was going to have available for Halloween before making a substantial purchase. I made the conscious decision to forgo getting the new release price to make sure that I wouldn’t be sad if I missed out on something else. A calculated risk but an expensive decision.

I struggled with the quality of some of the home depot stuff last year so I've decided to spend the distortions prices to have something that 1) nobody else in my town will have and 2) something that I consider to be an investment piece. That being said, $100 jump in price overnight is jarring. I still think Home Depot's headstones are the absolute best value of any place so they will get my money for those, hands down.

 

[Jottle]

I struggled with the quality of some of the home depot stuff last year so I've decided to spend the distortions prices to have something that 1) nobody else in my town will have and 2) something that I consider to be an investment piece. That being said, $100 jump in price overnight is jarring. I still think Home Depot's headstones are the absolute best value of any place so they will get my money for those, hands down.

Sadly the prices just always keep going up. There's definitely something to be said for the quality of distortions. It really can't be beat, and it should last at least 10 years. But they are mostly foam props which will break down if they're in the elements and sun for many years no matter what.

I've actually had some good luck buying smaller sized versions of their props on eBay and Craigslist when I get lucky enough to find one. Of course you have to be in a metro that has a lot of hunters, but because they're built so well, they're unlikely to have any problems. And distortions will repair second-hand items, which is pretty awesome.

 

[Crazylady80]

Sadly the prices just always keep going up. There's definitely something to be said for the quality of distortions. It really can't be beat, and it should last at least 10 years. But they are mostly foam props which will break down if they're in the elements and sun for many years no matter what.

I've actually had some good luck buying smaller sized versions of their props on eBay and Craigslist when I get lucky enough to find one. Of course you have to be in a metro that has a lot of hunters, but because they're built so well, they're unlikely to have any problems. And distortions will repair second-hand items, which is pretty awesome.

I would never put my distortions props out for an entire season, that would be disasterous in a Wisconsin October. The night of Halloween is a different story though!

 

[Kermit2024]

It seems all the new Distortions props, at least the ones that will be ready for Tran world 2025 are up on their website

2025 Halloween Props and Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited

New 2025 Halloween Props and Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited Distortions Unlimited's collection of NEW 2025 Halloween props and Halloween animatronics. In addition, we have great items for theme parks, events, and monster lovers. These products are ready for Halloween 2025 and are perfect...

distortionsunlimited.com

 

[Spinechiller]

Here are a few pictures from Thursday and Friday. The zombie appeared to be very popular.

 

[Kermit2024]

Is the show well attended? I’ve been looking at videos and it doesn’t seem like it was as crowded as years passed. Are people mostly browsing or are there purchases? Thank you very much for the posting of photos. I tried to post this as a reply to @Spinechiller but I wasn’t able to for whatever reason. It’s probably me. But again thank you very much for the photos.

 

[AB737]

Thanks for sharing those pictures. I was originally excited to see Goblin, but I think Electrocuted Zombie is my new favorite. Given what the prices are for other things an animatronic that comes with an amp, a controller, and shaking movement for $850 seems good. Shipping is free too apparently.

 

[Spinechiller]

 

[Spinechiller]

Is the show well attended? I’ve been looking at videos and it doesn’t seem like it was as crowded as years passed. Are people mostly browsing or are there purchases? Thank you very much for the posting of photos. I tried to post this as a reply to @Spinechiller but I wasn’t able to for whatever reason. It’s probably me. But again thank you very much for the photos.

The show seems fairly well attended. Appears to be quieter than last year. Some vendors are always busy though

 

[Spinechiller]

 

[hybrid_moments]

Can you see browns/purples on the goblin? Every video it's washed out bc of the stupid green light on it.

 

[Spinechiller]

Can you see browns/purples on the goblin? Every video it's washed out bc of the stupid green light on it.

Here are a few additional picture of the goblin. I hope this helps.

 

[Kermit2024]

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Here are a few additional picture of the goblin. I hope this helps.

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A very ‘personal’ taste question…. after seeing the goblin and mummy in person which do you prefer and why? Any input would be welcome.

 

[hybrid_moments]

@Spinechiller thank you

 

[Spinechiller]

A very ‘personal’ taste question…. after seeing the goblin and mummy in person which do you prefer and why? Any input would be welcome.

Both are great. Personally the mummy because it fits better in my themes. I like the larger size of the piece and the addition of the light up heart. The arms are posable and the heart can be removed.

 

[AB737]

Well, I caved and bought the electrocuted zombie. $848 is a heck of a lot on single prop but when you consider the huge price jump recently of the static props it was a little easier to bear. The shipping was free which helped with the decision too. I imagine the price on the zombie will go up sooner rather than later.

 

[Kermit2024]

Both are great. Personally the mummy because it fits better in my themes. I like the larger size of the piece and the addition of the light up heart. The arms are posable and the heart can be removed.

Thank you!

 

[SLCGirl]

That goblin is so cool! I like the demon/devil, also.

 

[Spinechiller]

Few more photos

 

[Kermit2024]