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#301 · (Edited)
OMG this dragon book is SO awesome! Postal carrier dropped off early this a.m. and I just unpacked and added batteries. It is loud, may try to tone it down a bit but what a great quality prop. It arrived double boxed, opening the inside box you find the book incased in a styrofoam box — best unboxed by opening cardboard box flaps and turning over on bed where it will slip out. Cut through one side of the taped styrofoam and the box is enclosed in a plastic bag. A spongier foam piece covered the dragon eye to protect it. Instructions included.

You need 3 AA batteries (not supplied). It has an on/off switch. The motion sensor is on the face of the book. As mentioned by someone before, it has metal wire stand on the backside to prop up. Placed on a table helps position the sensor at a level to pick up motion as kids walk up to it. The eye opens perfectly and just makes the book really come alive. Any dragon/wizard/medieval theme needs to consider adding this to bring the haunt to life. Can’t wait to use this when I do my winter dragon theme.

The battery compartment has holes in it both on the lid and below where the batteries rest. Assume the speaker is somewhere below that. As mentioned the dragon roar comes through loud and clear! Might keep curious kids from approaching too close LOL. Like the haunted typewriter and the haunted ouija board I bought in previous years from GR, this is right up there for clever design and quality. Here’s a couple photos.

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#302 · (Edited)
BTW @WhoDoYouVoodooWitch? posted a photo of the dragon book showing the inside (Post #135 - Grandin Road 2020 ) . Looks like the speaker is glued onto the back of the battery box. On the book’s back, battery area has several small screws which might let you just access the speaker without taking off the entire back panel but it may depend on how it was glued to the panel. Maybe @WhoDoYouVoodooWitch? can offer their opinion on that?

I’m probably leaving it as is and just setting the dragon table somewhat away from where we’d be sitting handing out candy. Have it act as a “guard dog” dragon prop. Since I don’t want to see it knocked off the table, I’m considering adding a heavier wood base to it and anchoring the bottom of the wire stand to the board.Just a thought right now.
 
#304 ·
dbruner said:
cinders, are they sending you another birdbath? So sorry your first one was broken.
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No, I just asked for refund. I can figure out why it broke though. The UPS guy came to pick up the box and rolled it side over side to put on the cart. I could hear the broke pieces in the box even though they were encased in foam.
 
#305 ·
cinders said:
No, I just asked for refund. I can figure out why it broke though. The UPS guy came to pick up the box and rolled it side over side to put on the cart. I could hear the broke pieces in the box even though they were encased in foam.
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Yeah, the styrofoam was possibly the lowest quality I've ever seen. Like zero tensile strength in that stuff.
 
#309 ·
Some of their Halloween items have been drastically reduced. I just picked up a few things including the dragon book for $59 (so glad I held off) and cash register for $99. They don't qualify for the 20% sale being offered, but those catalogue codes still got me free shipping. I'm good with that! Happy shopping!
 
#310 ·
Chris Overholt said:
Some of their Halloween items have been drastically reduced. I just picked up a few things including the dragon book for $59 (so glad I held off) and cash register for $99. They don't qualify for the 20% sale being offered, but those catalogue codes still got me free shipping. I'm good with that! Happy shopping!
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Which code did you use for free shipping?
 
#314 ·
Some goods deals today if anyone wanted the Raven 3-Tier Server, Raven Bowl, Raven Platter, Dragon Tail Yard Display, Dragon Sconce, Dragon Book, Cash Register, Haunted Camera, Forest Face Wreath, & Dark Forest Mirror all 50% off.


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#315 · (Edited)
Chris Overholt said:
Some of their Halloween items have been drastically reduced. I just picked up a few things including the dragon book for $59 (so glad I held off) and cash register for $99. They don't qualify for the 20% sale being offered, but those catalogue codes still got me free shipping. I'm good with that! Happy shopping!
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Kind of sucks for me and other early shoppers being such a large price drop, wonder how long it will be at this price (only guessing that halloween isn’t selling well due to covid this year), but great for October shoppers. If things were going well for halloween sales, this likely would have been a flash sale instead. You will Love the book. It’s so well done. One of my favorites among their props over the years.

Apart from the dragon book, only other item that was on my early wish list was Chantal. Looks like she’s been deeply discounted too. I’ve been on the fence about her. Not sure if I really need her and hate her cheapy stiff hands (probably a redo would be done if easily possible). Can’t make up my mind. Does anyone have her already?
 
#317 ·
I got an email for 30% off any one item including barstools and Halloween Haven. There isn't a code, it just says discount will show in cart. Chantal is marked down to $69 but because she is sooooo reduced already, this discount doesn't apply. It ends tonight so if there is something left you still want, grab it.

I have my eye on a stool.
 
#320 ·
Ghost of Spookie said:
Kind of sucks for me and other early shoppers being such a large price drop, wonder how long it will be at this price (only guessing that halloween isn’t selling well due to covid this year), but great for October shoppers. If things were going well for halloween sales, this likely would have been a flash sale instead. You will Love the book. It’s so well done. One of my favorites among their props over the years.

Apart from the dragon book, only other item that was on my early wish list was Chantal. Looks like she’s been deeply discounted too. I’ve been on the fence about her. Not sure if I really need her and hate her cheapy stiff hands (probably a redo would be done if easily possible). Can’t make up my mind. Does anyone have her already?
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Jared O Lantern did a video review of Chantal on youtube.
 
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