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If you are looking for web fluid, web spinners, or skeletons; below are a few we have in stock.

Web Spinner (inc pint of fluid) Specifications: Web Spinner produces realistic cobwebs using the provided fluid and a power drill (not included). Includes 1 pint of web fluid. Price $58.00	Web Spinner Fluid (pint) Specifications: Web Spinner fluid for use in TBD and the MC web spinner (shown on left) Price $24.00	Bucky Skeleton Specifications: This adult skeleton features a hanging hook at the top of the skull, jointed arms and legs, and a movable jaw on springs. Size: 5' 6" tall. Made of durable plastic Price $115.00	DC Light Lifter (for lightweight props) The The DC Light Lifter was designed to animate simple props such as foam heads with masks, or upper body props that do not require alot of lifting force. The light lifter is engineered to operate a 20" travel from a starting point of 10" up to 30" (lifter platform height). The light lifter is smaller and a much simpler design then the other lifters which makes it a great introductory armature for first time users that have wanted to get into haunting with air, but did not require large heavy duty mechanisms. Its simplistic design allows a lower price, while still achieving the strength, durability, and ease of use as the entire DC line of armatures. Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba cylinder, SMC valve and fittings) Kit includes everything needed to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box. Commonly used behind tombstones or similar objects with smaller light weight (up to 25lbs) props. Includes mounting holes in base for easy mounting. Size 18" x 12" x 10" Price $295.00 More lifters & animated props avail at www.dcprops.com
AM 1 (replaces puppetmaster) We highly recommend this controller for single movement prop animation, and for our spitters and air cannons. Extremely simple to hookup and use.    Repeat Control Timer, Event Control Timer, Flip-Flop Control, Fogger Control, Puppet a Prop, Light Control… THIS ONE DOES IT ALL!!! Easy to program just record like you are acting the part yourself ! Powered by 12vdc power supply (included) can be triggered or run continuous! Follows what you record for up to 2 Minutes of programming time! Has NO* and NC** contacts so can turn off light when prop activates! Delay before, Delay after with perfect precision just wait how long you want! Flip-Flop lights for a mirror changing illusions! Give some real action to that "ONE POP WONDER" pneumatic prop! Use as fogger control to get long and short blasts on a 2 min repeat cycle! Relay rated at 110 vac. so with proper wiring can control any AC prop! Price with Infrared Sensor $115.00 * Normally Open **Normally Closed	AM 2 We highly recommend this controller for 2 movement prop animation. Extremely simple to hookup and use! Repeat Control Timer, Event Control Timer, Flip-Flop Control, Fogger Control, Puppet a Prop, Light Control… THIS ONE DOES IT ALL!!! Easy to program just record like you are acting the part yourself ! Powered by 12vdc power supply (included) can be triggered or run continuous! Follows what you record for up to 2 Minutes of programming time! Has NO* and NC** contacts so can turn off light when prop activates! Delay before, Delay after with perfect precision just wait how long you want! Flip-Flop lights for a mirror changing illusions! Give some real action to that "ONE POP WONDER" pneumatic prop! Use as fogger control to get long and short blasts on a 2 min repeat cycle! Relay rated at 110 vac. so with proper wiring can control any AC prop! Price with Infrared Sensor $155.00 * Normally Open **Normally Closed	Key Banger (OEM) The SD Key Banger is the easiest and most user friendly multi-output controller on the market. This multi output (six channel) prop controller allows recording custom sequences by pressing on single or multiple function keys at desired intervals (0-6 buttons can be pressed at one time) with a 4+ minute record time. Your sequence will be played back whenever the green "GO" button is pressed or the optional passive infrared motion sensor detects movement. However, if you prefer continuous playback, removal of the provided jumper will continually loop your sequence. SD Key Banger includes: Controller, 24v wall adapter(outputs are rated at 24 volts DC Max at 3/4 Amp) PIR Sensor included Programming Instructions (link) Price $145.00
AM MP3 Player MP3 quality sound player for the AM 1 & 2 controllers - Adds sound to your Prop! To use this controller, you simply download the sound you wish to use into a SD card (not included), then insert the card into the MP3 player. A signal is sent to the player from the controller to start the audio. No need to waste an extra output to start your sound. Price $150.00	OEM Thunder & Lightning Controller This unit is a one channel light organ KIT that when assembled will control one 120V lightbulb to simulate lightning. Requires electronics/soldering knowledge and stereo amplifier. Requires positive and negative speaker line input from sound source. Detailed instructions included. Price $35.00 (unassembled) Price $55.00 (assembled, case and socket wiring not included)
DC Prop Builders Handbook (Volume 1) The DC Prop Builders Handbook is 135 pages of highly detailed prop building instructions, including tons of pictures and diagrams to aid you in the construction of 22 of our prop designs. The designs included in this book are: The Skeletal Organist, Pipe Organ, Stump Jumper, Rocking Chair, two Coffins, Ghost Heads, Pneumatic lifter, Pneumatic Extender, and many more. The book also has a section on basic pneumatics to guide you on your way to create your own (pneumatically driven) Devious Concoctions. Price $40.00	DC Prop Builders Handbook (Volume 2) The Second DC Prop Builders Handbook is the newest addition to the DC Prop Builders Handbook series featuring 137 pages of extremely descriptive instructions to create yet another 10 of our unique designs. These designs include the following: Heavy Duty Lifter, Pneumatic Extender (scissor lift/extender), Drop Panels, Un-Dead Coffin (and erector mechanism), Thrashing Corpse, Thrashing Doors, The Mourner, Lightning Window, Air Cannons, & Pneumatic Web Shooter. The second edition was been in the makings for almost two years, so no expense has been spared in detailing every step, as well as the addition of a multitude of diagrams for every drilling pattern and questionable construction step. The second book also has far more pictures added (average of 2 per page) with much higher resolution prints. So the building process should be easy to follow even though the props are slightly more difficult. The book also has an in depth introduction to computer control and pneumatics, so not only will you have the instructions to build the prop, but the knowledge of it's internal workings and a means of control. Price $40.00	DC Prop Book Bundle Get Both DC Prop Book volumes 1 & 2 at an additional savings. Price $75.00 DC 2007 Haunt Video (DVD) The 2007 video features 28 minutes of all of our newest concoctions. The video is professionally edited and includes haunt footage, haunt footage with actual audio and behind the scenes shots of the cemetery and individual props. The video is composed on one high quality DVD, and are great for a mid year halloween fix. Price $8.00