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DIY Halloween : Monster in a Box

It's Friday so I thought I would share one of the more complicated Halloween projects with you. This is Monster in a Box. This prop is something you see in a lot of professional Haunted House and makes a great scare. Why? It has all the essential elements. It not only makes a ton of Noise it also moves and makes a great distraction from an actor or something else flying out at them on the opposite side of your Haunted House or party. Here's a sample of the materials from the author:

"No complete parts list for our MIB exists but reading through this guide should give you a good idea of the components we used. In very general terms you will need wood, a Prop-1 control board, a Cowlacious audio board, relays, a power supply, amplified speakers, a windshield wiper motor, light sockets, power receptacle, wire, nuts, bolts, washers, wood screws and other hardware."

Also please check out last years Halloween Issue. We still have some copies left and it's packed with amazing DIY Halloween tips.

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