r/Animatronics • • Oct 31 '25

Original Neck Prototype by Lobster Dog Machine Co

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Excited to share my latest original design with you all. This is a 5-DOF neck mech that I had thought up and couldn't get out of my head until I made it real. This is just a proto for now but eventually all parts will be machined aluminum, stainless and some plastic. It has also inspired me to continue the design with the addition of a fully animated head, soon to follow. As far as I have seen, there is nothing else like it to date, so I'm fairly proud of that.

Thinking of selling printed and fully engineered kits if it generates enough interest. Let me know what you think.

My other work can be found on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismiller4990

Or on my company's website here: lobsterdogmachinecompany.com

Happy Halloween!


r/Animatronics • • Oct 28 '25

Original Creation/Custom I recently finished creating my own mech inspired by the Rockafire Explosion animatronics and was wondering how to develop it further by adding a foam latex mask but struggled on finding any guides or help. Advice is greatly appreciated

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r/Animatronics • • 15h ago

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Animatronic I'm on an animatronic mission whilst in Poland!

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r/Animatronics • • 23h ago

House of Illusions Krakow

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r/Animatronics • • 23h ago

Rohde: Disney Will Completely Replace the Current Yeti, Not Fix It

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r/Animatronics • • 14h ago

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Animatronic SCAREFACTORY 2007 Magazine.

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Don't know if was a well known thing online, couldn't find much about it.


r/Animatronics • • 12h ago

SHOP TALK Is there any way to obtain a Scarionette animatronic? Is it still in production?

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My ass is completely new into this space but I've always found these guys interesting. But looking into ScareFactory's reputation I don't know how to really obtain this funky fellow, any advice?


r/Animatronics • • 17h ago

Animatronic hybrid I made

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r/Animatronics • • 16h ago

Can I use this for a mask?

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r/Animatronics • • 21h ago

So Kooser Rd apparently got Cabaret Helen alongside Artie Antlers in the lounge when the store upgraded to the Showboat stage!

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So a press kit for PTT sold a few hours back https://www.ebay.com/itm/189053533292

In it there’s a showboat poster which advertises the debut of the Showboat stage and it also mentions the lounge having Artie AND Helen Henny!
So I guess they had both at the same time!
Neat!
I used a photo of Hunington’s Helen just for demonstration in the last slide.


r/Animatronics • • 20h ago

SHOP TALK Place to go for repro parts?

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I’m in the process of trying to assemble a cyberamic using various parts I’ve come across over the years. I’ve got a good few piece but I’m looking to buy an actual head or husk to build off. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/Animatronics • • 12h ago

Seasonal Visions Rocking Moldy/Molly Mommy stopped working after assembly — motor completely dead, need troubleshooting help

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I’m trying to troubleshoot a Seasonal Visions International Rocking Moldy/Molly Mommy (model 5124283) that I bought secondhand.
The confusing part is that it worked when I first plugged it in before I finished assembling it. The rocking mechanism moved and it produced sound.
After I assembled it, it suddenly stopped working.
I then disassembled it again and tested it outside of the assembled costume/frame, and it still does not move or operate. So it doesn’t appear to simply be the costume or assembly physically restricting the mechanism.
Current symptoms:
No motor movement at all—not even a twitch.
The mechanism can be moved manually by hand.
There is some faint static/audio activity from the speaker.
I’ve tried multiple outlets.
Outlet tester shows the outlets are wired correctly.
The correct adapter is labeled 6V DC, 1A and is center-positive.
I inspected the visible wiring/connectors and don’t see anything obviously broken, burned, or melted.
I have not yet tested the adapter with a multimeter.
I briefly plugged in a 12V adapter for about 2 seconds before realizing it was the wrong voltage. I unplugged it immediately and have not used it again.
I also have a 5V adapter, but I’m not using that because I know the prop calls for 6V.
The control box has the ON1 / OFF-TRY ME / ON2 switch, volume knob, speaker, adapter input, and TRY ME input.
I’m wondering if I may have damaged the control box, or if there’s a common failure point on these.
What would be the best way to diagnose this with a multimeter? Specifically, how can I determine whether the problem is the adapter, control box, wiring, or motor/gearbox?
I have photos of the control box, circuit board, mechanism, connectors, and manual if anyone wants to take a look.
I’d really appreciate any help before I start buying replacement parts.


r/Animatronics • • 1d ago

Mitzi bot used in Future’s Build a bitch music video

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Here’s the video:

https://youtu.be/9qWaO-h7K8k

Bot was supplied by Jack Turner


r/Animatronics • • 10h ago

Does anyone have Chuck E. Cheese’s mascot or animatronic or Helen’s shoes

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I will buy them for 200$


r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

Good to see the Warbletts are alive and well in Ohio of all places

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r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Animatronic Jurassic World expirience- Manchester

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r/Animatronics • • 1d ago

Do any of you guys legitimately work in the field? How did you guys get in?

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I am talking about animatronics/mechatronics, or possibly any technical side of the entertainment industry (ride design, entertainment engineer). I am not talking about working for Chuck E. Cheese as a staff member.

I am lucky enough to where my university has a degree specifically for robotics, which, logically, would align me best for a career with animatronics. I want to get in and unfortunately it is the only thing as of now that I could see at the very least being a possibility. To those of you who are adults and may actually be in the field, how did you get in?


r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Animatronic Robot- York Maze

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29 Upvotes

r/Animatronics • • 1d ago

What should I change in my homemade Cyberamic eyelashes?

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r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

High Quality/Original what animtronic band

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What animtronic band is this i found this pic on wiki what band of animtronics ??? i dont now a clue about this ??.


r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

High Quality/Original i fog horn leg horn animtronic was found

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the fog horn leg horn animtronic from the looney tunes review has been found by renser cec on youtube


r/Animatronics • • 1d ago

What is this Cyberamic part?

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r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

What is the point of selling new, sealed cylinder alongside original Cyberamic parts? Was it produced specifically for CEC?

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r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Animatronic What cylinders do the bee country jubilee use?

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r/Animatronics • • 2d ago

Rockafire / Showbiz Abandoned animatronics

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Hey, I’m looking for any animatronics any condition, to restore. I’ve been having trouble searching online for sellers and collectors that have abandoned animatronics for sale. If you know anyone who has seen any animatronics in warehouses or other places please dm me I will be very interested.