[Restless Acres]

Wow! Thanks for reinforcing my suspicion! Why don't you do yourself and everybody else a favor and quit this website, as you have "threatened" to?

Does being a know-it-all curmudgeon bring you joy? I bet it doesn't.

 

[Keltset]

At the end of the day everyone just needs to do what they do. I'm not an expert in animatranotics but I try to learn more and more every day. My stuff starts from parts and pieces, build your stuff and be happy with it and that is all that matters. I continue to work towards having a better display but there is no reason to put someone down over how they go about doing it. That's called bullying. I'm new here but no one needs put down for the path they choose when its the path that works for them with their display.

At the end of the day, no one is forcing you to like what they do, I don't like a lot of what I see but that has no bearance in my support for them to continue and work on their displays as they are able. It's a holiday that dies if only the "experts" are allowed to do what they do. I'm sure no one wants that, if anything we all want more people to simply "do something".

I'm not a fan of store purchased decorations, yet I use them frequently. It's what I can do. I'm not wealthy, I can't afford to go out and just spend all this time on designing and printing everything from scratch. Time is money as people often forget this simple fact. Sometimes it's cheaper to upscale something you have than it is to build from scratch. Is it perfect? Maybe or maybe not... What exactly is the point in this conversation and who cares? To each their own and let them do their displays as they wish.

It's often easier and less costly to fix / adjust an existing product than it is to design it (and build it) from the ground up.

It is Halloween guys... Relax, have a beer and enjoy doing what you do without feeling the need to bicker on a forum..

Love everything all you guys and gals do for the holiday,
-K

 

[crickpop]

Does anyone know where to source replacement parts for Spirit halloween props? Specifically the Nightmare Harvester.
I have contacted Spirit and as usual got the we no longer carry parts for them. Which is strange because they still sell the prop. Thanks for any help.

Have you contacted Spirit's Dr. Zombie team? When my Untimely Death prop motor stopped working two years ago, I got in touch with them, hoping to find a replacement motor. They said they didn't have the motor anymore (she was no longer in production), but they could fix it- at no charge! I paid to ship my prop to them, but they covered the return shipping. In less than two weeks, my Untimely Death was returned to me in perfect working condition. I doubt that they could fix it as quickly during the Halloween season, but you might want to give them a shout to see if they can help. I was very impressed with their service.

Dr. Zombie - Spirithalloween.com

Dr. Zombie

www.spirithalloween.com

 

[BillTheTailor]

I don't really care, it's their money to waste as they wish. It's just lazy people anyhow. And I agree, this forum is dying, it's a constant disappointment these days, people who are more apt to run out and buy things than simply be creative and learn new skills.

Allow me to rephrase what you said: "People must enjoy things according to my expectations, and if they don't there's obviously something wrong with them and it ruins my experience."

Some people want to decorate but don't have the creativity, the time or the money to learn the skills, or whatever. It doesn't matter. They are more apt to buy than build, and that's fine because that's how THEY celebrate. It's "HalloweenForum.com", not "HalloweenTheWay @Cephus404 WantsIt.com."

And where does it stop? I've got a 9' pumpkin scarecrow in my yard I build from scratch. Did I also need to make the beach ball the head was molded around? Did I need to manufacture my own PVC pipe? Did I need to grow my own wheat for the flour for the paper maché? Buy some silicone and make my own LEDs?

When you go to a renaissance festival (assuming you do, or have) did you go in costume? Did you make your footwear or buy it? Did you make your tights, or buy them? Did you wear tights at all? Maybe you wore sweat pants. Did you drink out of plastic or paper while you were there, or did you carry a period appropriate mug and a wooden bowl? What about eyewear? Didja wear your glasses? How about a hat, didja wear a hat? Well thank YOU for ruining the renaissance festival @Cephus404, for not going out to festival in $1000 worth of costuming and props (like I do, to be honest.) For me and mine, a kid who comes to the faire with a plastic shield and Thomas the Tank Engine t-shirt is just as worthy as the kid whose parent spent all summer making him look like Henry VIII. They came, they joined in, they (hopefully) had a good time.

So many choices you could make: educate, guide, encourage, but instead you're the guy in the staff meeting who complains loudly in every meeting about his stupid co-workers but doesn't lift a finger to help them. I'm calling you out @Cephus404. Do you hear how sadly bigoted you sound? Let people enjoy things on their own terms.

"I need a new piece for this prop I purchased" isn't necessarily a sign that someone wasted their money, but it is absolutely a sign that they participated, and god bless 'em.

 

[BillTheTailor]

Have you contacted Spirit's Dr. Zombie team?

Hold up, hooooold up! There's a Dr. Zombie team??? Oh MAN I want that on my business card...

 

[RCIAG]

I don't really care, it's their money to waste as they wish. It's just lazy people anyhow. And I agree, this forum is dying, it's a constant disappointment these days, people who are more apt to run out and buy things than simply be creative and learn new skills.

Once again I will say this:
This place is what YOU make it. Period.

Did it ever occur to you that some people just can't build things? Some people should never be allowed to touch a power tool let alone a glue gun lest they cut their own arm off while burning down the building. We all have that ONE friend, family member or co-worker like that so it stands to reason that some forum members are like that.

You could easily continue to come & post info on how to build props, be helpful & answer questions even when someone has the same question over & over again, you could baby step someone through pneumatics, wiring, tool usage, etc. But that's not what you're choosing, you're choosing to write the entire place off AND insult forum members at the same time.

Not everyone wants to build things, not everyone is capable, not everyone has the time, some may once have been builders but now they've got 2 kids to look after while working from home with their spouse with no daycare in the middle of a pandemic, some may just be getting too old for such things, some live in apartments & have no room, some folks have room but have lost their job recently & can't or don't wanna spend money unnecessarily, some people prefer inflatables because you can open them & BOOM! you're done, some people actually like & collect Spirit props, some folks buy props & alter them, there can be a MYRIAD of reasons that people don't build things from scratch. Just take a few minutes & step outside your "build" thought bubble & realize that not everything is for everyone.

Honestly, that's why I love this place, the diversity of Halloween lovers. I may not build Distortions quality props but someone else here does so if I wanna learn I can ask here. If I need to know how to keep slugs outta my inflatables I can ask here. If someone needs some kid friendly Halloween movies they can ask here. If someone wants the next level past kiddie flicks but not quite ready for Freddy flicks, they can ask.

So complain all you like about props, how they're built, what you like & don't like, instruct us on different ways to do it, just don't insult other people for their Halloween choices.

 

[Frankie's Girl]

As as been pointed out so nicely above, this site is supposed to be inclusive: all levels of Halloween fans with a wide range of skills or talents, mechanical genius or shopping guru - all are welcome here.

What is NOT welcome is being nasty to the other members you don't agree with. We have rules, and if you don't feel you can be on this site without breaking them, no one is forcing you to stay.

Removing a few of the posts that are name calling/rude.

Forum Rules

Forum Rules We do not ask much of our members for the most part. Your posts must be legal and not break any laws. No personal attacks or insults are tolerated. Rants, soap-boxing, or otherwise expressing violence/hostility towards any groups or individuals is strongly discouraged and threads...

www.halloweenforum.com

Me personally, I have many store bought props and I have some built from scratch props. I don't care if someone decorates with all one or the other. I don't know why that's such a problem to be nice to others and helpful when possible, complain about stuff without being insulting or attacking others, or just ignoring things you don't care about? Why do we have to pick a side?

I think it's kind of exciting that the 3d printing has opened up a whole new world of repairing the stuff that breaks and for those that collect and enjoy store bought things they now can figure out how to keep their collection working.

 

[RCIAG]

I find 3D printing fascinating. It's such a game changer from making prop parts to making new body parts for people & animals. I would love to get one but right now there's too many other irons in the fire & even though they're more affordable I'm just not ready to put my brains & money there right now.

 

[Engineerchic]

I find 3D printing fascinating. It's such a game changer from making prop parts to making new body parts for people & animals. I would love to get one but right now there's too many other irons in the fire & even though they're more affordable I'm just not ready to put my brains & money there right now.

I'm in the same boat with 3D printing. Plus the added detraction of dear friends and family who have said, "I wish YOU did that, I have so many ideas for things I need". If I get one it will be in secret, LOL.

 

[Rena]

Does anyone know where to source replacement parts for Spirit halloween props? Specifically the Nightmare Harvester.
I have contacted Spirit and as usual got the we no longer carry parts for them. Which is strange because they still sell the prop. Thanks for any help.

 

[Rena]

Does anyone know where to source replacement parts for Spirit halloween props? Specifically the Nightmare Harvester.
I have contacted Spirit and as usual got the we no longer carry parts for them. Which is strange because they still sell the prop. Thanks for any help.

Same here my first time buying spirit animatronic "night Crawler" tried to put him together yesterday just to find out letter "C" "elbow joints is missing!! Im so annoyed and frustrated due to halloween around the corner! I've called they gave me and customer service email... which they haven't replied to yet!! I'll never buy from spirit halloween again!! I spent $200+ for this animatronic and now it's sold out everywhere.. I can't exchange!! I just need the 2 elbow joints..

 

[Bill A]

Does anyone know where to source replacement parts for Spirit halloween props? Specifically the Nightmare Harvester.
I have contacted Spirit and as usual got the we no longer carry parts for them. Which is strange because they still sell the prop. Thanks for any help.

Hi. Does your control box work for the Harvester? Mine died this year and I am looking for a replacement for the controller box. Would you be willing to sell the control box?

 

[Ghost of Spookie]

It would be great if people here can help out with part repairs of favorite props. Not everyone even has tools to repair things let alone build props. Even with prop repairs unless your retired and enjoy the tinkering or time on your hands, I’m guessing parts/repairs is not something that “pays” except for knowing you’re helping someone and able to use your talent.

All that said I bought a prop this year, the top hat and cape skeleton gentleman with the interactive haunted dog and having fun defrocking him and redressing him to be a security guard with his canine growling/barking guard dog. Whatever rocks your boat as they use to say. I will say it gets tiring to keep reading posts from prop building skilled people who year after year post about the commercial “crap” that most homeowners buy instead of making themselves. We all know it doesn’t hold up long term generally and isn’t made to be used outdoors but it serves the purpose for the vast majority and the technology in props these days is something people only hoped to see years ago. Although volume control and ability to select or record an audio track to play (or not play) still are on my list of “now wouldn’t that be great!”

 

[Torch29]

Does anyone know where to source replacement parts for Spirit halloween props? Specifically the Nightmare Harvester.
I have contacted Spirit and as usual got the we no longer carry parts for them. Which is strange because they still sell the prop. Thanks for any help.

I have the same problem on nightmare harvester, except my problem is the power pack was destroyed, I literally can’t find a single pack that is the same type/amp/voltage. Bought several”universal” ones off Amazon and none of them work! If anyone could help I would be super great

 

[agarrett1077]

I'm needing a replacement arm for the Michael Myers 2 anmatronic can anyone tell me where I can find these parts

 

[geraldwillis4]

I have a 7ft tall possessed pumpkin from spirit. The sound no longer works. External speakers don't work when plugged in and replacing main speaker does nothing can anyone tell me where to get parts?

 

[mcrice7886]

I have a 7ft tall possessed pumpkin from spirit. The sound no longer works. External speakers don't work when plugged in and replacing main speaker does nothing can anyone tell me where to get parts?

I'm having the exact same problem with my Posessed Pumpkin too. I have yet to find any replacement parts.

 

[greenlimabean]

I have a 7ft tall possessed pumpkin from spirit. The sound no longer works. External speakers don't work when plugged in and replacing main speaker does nothing can anyone tell me where to get parts?

Check the board on the inside. Just a capacitor blew or wire came off/loose from the circuit board. Look for a swollen capacitor or burn marks on the board under it. A little solder will do the trick. Watch a quick YouTube video and you will be a professional.

 

[Ttrocket]

I'm pretty certain Spirit never offered replacement parts for their props. Since they're fairly inexpensive people just throw them away, or just try to rig them back together. What part are you needing?

I am looking for the gears in the black heart skull head or maybe a new head

 

[johnmejia01]

What parts do you need? If you can't find them commercially, maybe some out-of-the-box thinking/crowdsourcing would help.

Do you think that you would be able to locate the control box for a Bobby Springs? Animatronics from spirit halloween?