Product Reviews and Ratings - Animated Props

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(based on 31 ratings)

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Set up this disturbing motion-activated prop and watch the fear form as your unsuspecting guests pass by. As the shaking starts and the freakish groveling begins, you do a double take to make sure the straps are holding him tight. Approximately 23 inches tall. Made of foam filled latex. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.6 stars

(based on 31 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(21), Fun to use(20), Scary(19), Unique(16)

Cons:

Poorly made(6)

Best Uses:

Halloween(28), Parties(7), Standing out(5)

Describe Yourself:

Budget shopper(4), High-end shopper(7), Midrange shopper(18)

Not what you would expect!

By mr.nightmare from Dallas, TX on 1/20/2009

Cons:

Not Scary, Poorly Made, Poorly Painted, Unrealistic, VERY SMALL

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This prop is very small and looks like a poorly made Toy.

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

By GLENDA from NEW JERSEY on 12/19/2008

Pros:

Unique

Cons:

Poorly Made

Best Uses:

Halloween, Standing Out

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

MY SPAZM MECHANISM DIDN'T WORK, OTHERWISE DECENT IN THE DETAIL.

Good Buy?

By Sergeant Mike

from Cincinnati Ohio on 11/5/2008

Pros:

Durable

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This guy is not real detailed and he should not be viewed up close (this created a problem making him shake) I added some latex, paint, glaze and explandable foam to make him look better. I took a vibrating unit from a massager and replaced the poorly made unit he came with. I switched him on and was very happy with the effect. I felt I had to work on him to much for the price I paid, but you decide for yourself.

Perfect Prop

By Pepper

from Sherwood, AR on 11/2/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

We put him in his own padded room with a strobe light and it drew in the victims with curiosity-then we had a real person in a straight jacket jump out from the closet and scare them all!

Images shared by: Pepper

A HUGE HIT!

Tags: Picture of Product

Scared several.

Tags: Picture of Product

nice prop

By Stankie

from Eastern Shore, VA on 11/1/2008

Pros:

Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This isn't a big prop; we put it in a chair on our deck. It's latex and has a sensor that works better during the day. It vibrates and breathes heavy.. not too annoying like some. The eyes are realistic but that spit on it is pretty lame; it looks like some dried up glue. The neck seems to be a bit flimsy..meaning don't tote it around by the head! Overall, it's a decent prop.

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Tags: Picture of Product

GREAT!!!

By Wild Flower

from Portage, IN on 10/27/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

It's creepy looking... My kids thought it was cool... My dog hates it & barks at it everytime it goes off... Gives a GREAT touch for my graveyard scene @ Halloween... It's durable & I feel it will last a LONG time... I just wish it was a little bit taller...

Creepy

By Darlene

from LI New York on 10/27/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties, Standing Out

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Spazm is really creepy, and the noises it makes are really good as well. He doesnt shake a whole lot so its a good prop if your going for a subtle effect.

The best decoration I have purchased!

By Maserda

from Minnesota on 10/23/2008

Pros:

Durable, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Have searched high and low for something this great. Very durable and perfect for a Halloween party, motion activated sensor works great! It is scary, yet unique, even my teens think it is awesome!

Well, Spazm scared my Husky!

By Fangtastic Joyce the Halloween Honey

from Acworth, GA on 10/22/2008

Pros:

Scary, Unique

Cons:

Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I was excited to see him arrive, as I thought he was pretty cool. But I have to agree, he is very hard to set off. I basically had to hit him, and then his vibrations aren't very strong. Even still, without that, he's pretty creepy looking and will add a nice touch to my decorations.

HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS

By SUBWAYJAY

from CHICAGO SUBURBS on 10/22/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OVERALL QUALITY OF HALLOWEEN PRODUCTS THIS YEAR (2008) IS SCARY/ TERRIBLE.... EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF YOUR PRODUCTS. I AM HAPPY AND IMPRESSED WITH YOUR PRODUCT LINE AND AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

SUBWAYJAY

pretty cool guy

By Jo

from Ft. Hood, Texas on 10/20/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use

Cons:

Darkness

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

He looks great during the day and works just fine, but at night its very difficult to trip his sensor and get him shaking...still looks cool sitting there though so I'm happy overall!

Images shared by: Jo

here he is on my lawn

Tags: Picture of Product

nice but would only get on sale

By haunted garage man

from white river junction vt on 10/16/2008

Pros:

Fun To Use

Cons:

Poorly Made

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

very nice looking and versatile but construction is a little lacking. roughly molded and needed some clean up work.

Looks geart but hard to get to react

By MiZ-N

from philadelphia on 10/14/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

It Spazm looks great and is pretty well made, but as other reviews have stated you have to basically hit the thing to make it react.

Terrible

By Vandal

from Virginia Beach, VA on 10/13/2008

Cons:

Poorly Made

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This doesn't look much like the photo. It's very very cheaply made. Huge ugly seams in the latex, poorly done paint, bent in a weird position. Just a very poor quality prop. And the sounds and shaking aren't even close to being realistic. [$] Just Terrible!

Spazm Disappointing

By Terry

from Rocky Mount, NC on 10/13/2008

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Vibrates-Doesn't "SHAKE"

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

It is well made & is OK as a prop. But it doesn't "SHAKE" (AS ADVERTISED). It just vibrates a little bit.

Real Cool

By Jailor

from Tuckahoe, New York on 10/12/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Cons:

Not loud enough

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I put it in a home made jail cell. Look real cool inside.

Problens with the motion

By jeanfromnm

from New Mexico on 10/9/2008

Cons:

Poorly Made

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Comments about Spazm:

We had been planning on buying Spazm for a while, largely based upon the reviews here. But there is something wrong with the motion on the one we were sent. He barely shakes at all. We have seen him in a store since then, and our's is definitely not shaking the way he should.

Perfectly Scary

By Dave and Cindy

from Oak Harbor,WA on 10/8/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This prop is great,ours is perfect right out of the box, although he could use a little more movement. He will be a great add to our haunted halloween. We have already had people comment that he is creepy and that they cannot wait to see where we put him!

Sure to give you guests the creeps...

By Lola

from Bradford MA on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Great fun and creepy. Make people do a double take and step back!

Worth spening money on.

By Dianne E.

from Elizabeth, NJ on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I am using this product on Hallowwen and it is great. You can't use outside in the rain but great to take out and bring back in.

Interesting addition

By Happy Halloweeners

from Pittsburgh, PA on 10/6/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use

Cons:

Performance Issues

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

We have SPAZM sitting on a table in a low traffic area but will put him in a higher traffic area for our big halloween party. His motion sensor doesn't always work, so he unpredictable on when he goes off. He does get a reaction from unsuspecting guests. Nice addition to a dimly lit corner area.

good little prop

By Bri

from MI on 10/5/2008

Pros:

Durable, Scary

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

useful in many applacations.

creepy

By Maliha

from Wyoming on 10/5/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I wouldn't pay full price for this, but I bought it on sale for [$]. I think that's a reasonable price. Spaz is pretty creepy looking. He's looks great sitting in a corner, and scares guests when they approach him. He doesn't move much - just a vibrating mechanism stuffed into his foam body.

Too Cool!!

By Lynn

from Columbus, OH on 10/4/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween, Parties

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This is too cool!! Can't wait to use it at the party!!

Ok, but not as good as Hex or others

By halloweenbren from los angeles ca on 9/30/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Cons:

Poorly Made

Best Uses:

Halloween, Standing Out

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Thought that he would drool, but really just shakes...and is smaller than expected,,,,still very worth the price...and makes a good extra scarey piece in a small corner where not expected

A nice addition to the haunted house

By Rickyperson from Watertown, CT on 9/24/2008

Pros:

Detailed, Fun To Use

Cons:

Motion quality poor, Simple

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

This is a nice addition to the Haunted house I do every year, however, its just not worth [$](including shipping). I expected it to be a lot bigger and more frightening.Not to say I don't like it - it's pretty cool! I just expected a tiny bit more.

Not really "animated"

By Zombie Gurl TJ

from Wenatchee, WA on 9/22/2008

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Not Scary

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

The sound is rather quiet. He'd be fine in a quiet house, but not loud enough for outdoors and completely lost in a Haunted House room. His "shaking" is so faint that I have to put my hand on him to see if he's working. They've buried the shaker so deep in foam that it's pretty much useless. He looks good. Might have to touch him up with some hand-painting, as the airbrush job he received at the factory is rather bland. Would be nice to have a constanct "on" choice, as his activator is not very sensitive.

Good, not great.

By Kyle from Ohio on 7/23/2008

Pros:

Creepy, Scary

Cons:

Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Halloween, Standing Out

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Very creepy and scary. However, it doesn't appear to be motion activated, I have to hit him in the head or upper back to get him to do his shaking thing. Might just be a little broken, I got him for half off after Halloween was over. Added bonus: during the off season put some shades and a hat on him and he goes from scary to comedic.

one of the best!

By eve

from san diego on 6/19/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique, very creepy, crowd please

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

halloween freak

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Spazm is a cut above most props in its uniqueness and ability to cause a reaction in people. I like to put him on his own small table in a corner. I was amazed at how completely different he looks with a wig!

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spazm as a male...

and as a female

One of my favorites

By Sunshine

from South San Francisco, CA on 5/19/2008

Pros:

Durable, Fun To Use, Scary, Unique

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

I saw "Spaz" and had to have 'em. I like that he's motion activated. That makes him a real treat. I kept him in the house the whole month of October and during that time I'd hide him behind big pieces of furniture before everyone went to bed. Let's just say I'd love hearing the screams in the middle of the night while my family roamed the kitchen for their midnight snack. =)

The only thing is that since he's small and compact I couldn't find a spot for him in the mist of all my other halloween props outside the night of Halloween that would give him the attention he deserves and provide the scares he's capable of. Maybe this year I will...

A great deoration anytime of the year

By BettyChastize from New York on 5/16/2008

Pros:

Fun To Use, Scary

Best Uses:

Anytime, Halloween, Parties, Standing Out

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spazm:

Spazm is a great decoration for Halloween or anytime of the year! He gives just the right amount of spook to an unsuspecting guest

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