I agree, the names sounded awesome and I think we forgot that this is Spirit Halloween, who in the last few years hasn’t really been so innovative with their character designs

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Exactly, just things we haven’t seen much of before. But nope. We get the same old clowns, reapers, skulls and pumpkins. Year after year.

I do for sure agree that these animatronics are over praised just because they come from spirit. I’ve heard people talk more about props like Demonic Gatekeeper or Mack Straw over the floating Reaper from Home Depot, and in my opinion at least, that thing is miles better than most of spirits line up. I’m not sure if it has to deal with spirit reaching out to haunters, so other haunters glaze spirit hoping for a chance to be recognized, or if it’s just a band wagon thing. But either way, I think much of the younger side of the community (which is a good bit) is blinded by spirit’s ability to “sponsor” them, and forgets that their kind of being cheated out of. Like I said, I enjoy spirit, I want them to succeed and we all know what they’re capable of, I just hope we see better from them soon. Also I love your videos and haunts! Great work!

As always yes, price is an issue. Cheaper than last years, but still. Most of my money is going to Home Depot and I’m happy with that because I know I’ll be getting better quality in return

WAY!??! no no no no no BROTHER THE PRICES ARE FAIR OK unlike 2022 prices. Not tryna be mean I’m just sharing my opinion on this

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@@grimproductions1174 true

I see your point definitely, and yeah that’s why I said spirit is stepping it up because of the unique props and weather resistant ones, but it’s just the type of characters we get that take up 80% of the lineup, whenever we get these same kind of characters every single year. Clowns, reapers, ghouls. I just feel like there needs to be more originality. Wanda and Ray were definitely steps in the right direction though. So as long as spirit sees that we appreciate props like that, I hope they’ll continue to grow to the side of Halloween

Very true statements, it is a somewhat disappointing reality for die-hard spirit fans but nonetheless is extremely exciting knowing how many other companies are taking it seriously. When spirit was the only one they had no fear, now I hope they start to worry some and gain motivation to up the game.

I agree too! Like I said I don’t hate this year, but I do think there needs to be some improvement still

@@grimproductions1174 definitely!👍

Yeah I’m satisfied too, like it doesn’t make me mad or anything that spirit is in the state they’re in. It won’t change my life really. But I’m just saying this because as a company, spirit should really view things like a competition and right now, they’re kinda slow or afraid of tapping into new things. And yeah I get what you mean, Home Depot does to basic characters, but to an extreme level. While spirit does cool concepts, but to a bland level, at least just in my opinion. This year is still good nonetheless and I’m happy with it. But I do enjoy spirit as a company, and I could only imagine what their props would be like if they adapted to better quality items. Imagine some of their characters with the quality of Home Depot, that would be epic.

Thanks for the video idea! Hopefully more people can see this and soon spirit themselves as well

@grimproductions1174 yes of course! Hopefully spirit can change for the better soon.

I believe they’ll do a freak show for the other “weirder” characters

I agree with that too, Home Depot doesn’t do too many creative jump scare props but that could be why they have better quality items tbh.

@@grimproductions1174yeah the quality is bad at spirit Mr.Dark broke the same day I got him

Sorry for the long paragraph but I'd be happy to talk to anyone who wants to back up my claim👍

Yeah I definitely agree. I think what needs to be done is that they release some props with that cartoony style, but limit how many they do, then also do props that are realistic. It’s all about balance and I feel like spirit has just kinda lost that for sure

2020 just feels more nostalgic to me for some reason (same with 2021) 2022 not so much

@@HRhaunterUK ay yk not hating on what you love and that's you but at least we can agree that spirit Halloween 2022 was bad

@@SlasherFan-zs2bg eh…2022 was alright…some good ones some bad ones

RIGHT! The names are very misleading

@@grimproductions1174 I was honestly expecting Giant Death Ray to be suited alien with a ray gun, similar to the concept that EOTR Haunts made

@@sk-haunts same. Just get that man onto making retail props at this point.

@@grimproductions1174 that! Would be epic.

Exactly, idek why people say that when it’s easy to see who truly won in both quality and originality.

I honestly think these props might have been just left over ideas or something. Maybe they just took a step back from last year because 2023 was honestly pretty good. Who knows what goes on behind the scenes, but like we both mentioned, the hardware stores are bringing an insane amount of game to the competition, so whatever spirit has going on back in those offices, they really need to get things together and fast. (Not trynna be mean) but These kids who glaze spirit so they can get sponsored will soon get older and realize what the value of a good and fairly priced prop is. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together finally. Spirit markets to kids now because kids are the main ones who worship them and got the company truly famous. Especially in these past couple of years. Mostly because of these PR boxes they send out every year. I enjoy spirit too. As a loyal customer since 2012, I know what they can do, and right now they’re just in a cheap time of the business. I honestly don’t like harping on spirit or this community, but the change starts with us. And if everyone is going to continue praising them, then no change will be made. Maybe people are fine with getting ripped off $300 for a pole and creepy cloth. But I’m taking most of my money to Home Depot. With that being said, this year is just fine. But what gets me is that the problem I had 2 years ago stands now. And I thought things were going to get better after the great props last year, but like you said, I guess it was just for the 40th anniversary when they decide to listen. Now I’m the one rambling lol.

I agree. Although I enjoy Bobby Strings, he would’ve benefited from being a realistically sized puppet. Because now people know that he’s just a fun decoration. And yeah that’s the whole vibe I’m getting from this year, while good, it’s just underwhelming

Mainly because there hasn’t been much news out for it besides the new show. However new merch is coming soon so I might do videos on that. I do mention it from time to time on the channel though.

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