SKELETON SPECIAL EFFECTS

Skeletons are a wonderfull addition to your Halloween decorations, but one that moves is even better! Below are some of the really great products that can be used to animate your Halloween skeleton.

Torso Erector
The DC torso lifter is a professional built erector that was built to accommodate the common "bucky" Skeleton and give life (movement) to a once static prop. The erector bolts safely around the spine of the skeleton, and erects a bucky from a laying to sitting up position (approximately 90 degrees).

Perfect for use in coffins or mounted to the ground. Lifter must be bolted or staked into onto a solid surface to ensure the armature and prop remain in its desired location. Welded mounting tabs included.

Due to the fragile nature of the "Bucky" skeletons, DC advises that the skeleton (specifically the arms) be corpsed using latex and cheese cloth to adhere the body together. Corpsing will greatly improve the strength and life span of the skeleton. Works best with arms in static position, such as attached to chest and will prevent flailing arms and possible injury.

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. Also includes a "stopper" brace to prevent un-desired strain on the cylinder. Bucky torso not included, but available. Approximate Size 20" x 10" x 6".

Skeleton Barrel Lifter
The DC Barrel lifter is a modified lifter similar to our trash can and wall mount lifters, but designed for use in a standard 55 gallon steel drum. The lifter utilizes the barrels strength as its main mounting surface and utilizes this support to minimize room within the barrel, in turn allowing larger props to fit within the tight space. Best of all it can be used (and was designed specifically for) use under water.

The lifter includes two welded mounting brackets that connect into the barrels wall and approximately 40' of tubing to route the valve far away from the barrel. This setup includes a 24V valve setup with 110V transformer, to minimize any risk of shock if used in conjunction with water. However the wall mount transformer must be placed away from and mounted securely to a wall, away from areas that may come in contact with water.

Lifter provides 24" of vertical movement measured from the top of the mounting platform (designed to completely submerge a full bucky torso). 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. Size 24" x 16" x 6".