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Off Season / Trade Show Sale, valid 5/3/2008 thru 5/30/2008

(last updated 5/3/2008)

	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~~ Sale Price $35.00
	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 $~~40.0~~0 Sale Price $35.00
	DC Prop Book Bundle Get Both DC Prop Book volumes 1 & 2 at an additional savings. Price $~~75.00~~ Sale Price $65.00
	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 $~~18.00~~ Sale Price $14.00
	DC 2005/2006 Haunt Video with bonus footage The 2005/2006 video compelation features 90 minutes of all of our newest concoctions in the 2006 and 2005 seasons as well as a bunch of behind the scenes footage and news coverage. 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 $~~25.00~~ Sale Price $16.00
	DC Heavy Lifter The DC Heavy Lifter is a professional built 4 bar lifter that lifts any prop (up to 50lbs safely) 36" from a starting point of 12" up to 48" (lifter platform height). The lifter includes a mounting platform for easy mounting of just about any prop (custom mounting brackets available upon request) that remains parallel to the ground during the entire travel (lift and descent) (ie your prop will only move up and slightly towards the vertical beams of the lifter). The heavy lifter is perfect for use behind larger tombstones or scenic items with heavier props such as a full skeleton. 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. Welded mounting brackets included Size 30" x 12" x 18" Price $~~450.00~~ Sale Price $400.00
	DC Medium Lifter (for standard props) The DC Medium Lifter is the same mechanism as our heavy lifter, but engineered to animate lighter props (up to 30-40 lbs safely) from a starting point of 12" up to 34" (22" of travel). This lifter is designed as an "all around" lifter for haunt use, and can be used in a wide range of applications. The lifter lifts up, and comes forward toward the viewer, so this is a perfect armature for use behind a bush, tombstone, or other faced item. 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. Welded mounting brackets included Size 28" x 18" x 10" Price $~~400.00~~ Sale Price $355.00
	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~~ Sale Price $255.00
	DC 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" Price $~~360.00~~ Sale Price $320.00
	DC Torso Erector w/ Arm Extension The DC torso erector with arm extensions is the same mechanism as the Torso Erector, but with an additional armature added to lift the arms from a resting position on the sides of the rib cage, to an outstretched reach in upwards (triggered) position. 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 to the arm bars. Corpsing will greatly improve the strength and life span of the skeleton. Arms are adjustable at the elbows. 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. Approximate Size 20" x 16" x 8" Price $~~425.00~~ Sale Price $385.00
	DC Barrel Lifter The 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" Price $~~375.00~~ Sale Price $325.00
	DC Mini Air Cannon Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the price, the DC air cannon delivers a huge blast of air that is guaranteed to startle. To use this mechanism, simply mount the bracket to a stable wall, apply power to the valve, attach an air source (ie your air compressor line, not included), allow the tank to fill (60-80PSI recommended), push the trigger button and BANG!!!!!!!! Out fires one gallon of compressed air in less then a half second. The DC Cannon also has the option of being fully automated with a pre-programmed micro controller using an infrared sensor to start a 1 second on, 30 second off sequence. For this automated version, choose "Automated Air Cannon" button below. Automated version replaces the hand held trigger with a sensor, but a hand held trigger is available upon request for an additional charge. Automation should only be used when small children ARE NOT going to be present. No mandatory re-fill is required between firing with this version. ONLY FIRE CANNON TOWARDS VIEWERS FEET. Constructed using only professional parts, the cannon includes a 1/2 gallon air tank with clamp on mounting brackets, High flow dump valve, resonator, hand held trigger and 12v electrical connections. Price $~~280.00~~ Sale Price $225.00
	DC Air Cannon Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the price, the DC air cannon delivers a huge blast of air that is guaranteed to startle. To use this mechanism, simply mount the cannon to a stable surface, apply power to the valve, attach an air source (not included), allow the tank to fill (60-80PSI recommended), push the trigger button and BANG!!!!!!!! Out fires gallons of compressed air in less then two seconds. The DC Cannon also has the option of being fully automated with a pre-programmed micro controller using an infrared sensor to start a 2 second on, 2 minute off sequence. For this automated version, choose "Automated Air Cannon" button below. Automated version replaces the hand held trigger with a sensor, but a hand held trigger is available upon request for an additional charge. Two minute re-fill is mandatory between firing. Automation should only be used when small children ARE NOT going to be present. ONLY FIRE CANNON TOWARDS VIEWERS FEET. Constructed using only professional parts, the cannon includes a 7 gallon air tank with welded mounting brackets, High flow dump valve, resonator, hand held trigger and 24v electrical connections. Price $~~325.00~~ Sale Price $290
	DC Trash Can Lifter The DC Trash can lifter is similar to our medium duty lifter, but designed to fit into standard sized trash cans. The base is designed to fit in between the formed base of the trash can, while maximizing floor space for stability and mounting options. The lifter bars fit within in the circumference of the trash can throughout all movement while the base removes all strain from the walls of the trash can. The tight confinements of a trash can were used during design of this mechanism, and the lifter will provide the most usable space of any mechanism on the market (or design out there). DC recommends mounting the lifter through the can into the ground, but if that is not an option, adding weights to the platform base will also keep the mechanism in place. 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 22" x 10" x 12" Price $~~385.00~~ Sale Price $340.00
	DC Vertical Mover The DC Vertical Mover was designed for use in areas that only straight up and down movement can be applied (ie. no 4 bar lifter mechanisms). The DC vertical mover is a vertical slide platform that provides 14" of vertical movement, while removing all side to side movement and stress that is placed on a cylinder rod during movement. The mechanism houses a 14" cylinder between two solid steel guides that provide an extremely smooth movement with a very strong and stable mounting surface(the travel on this mechanism can be customized up to 48" per clients request for an additional charge). Commonly used inside wine barrels, or to lift partial coffins vertically. 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 32" x 4" x 8" Price $~~440.00~~ Sale Price $390.00
	DC Horizontal Mover The DC Horizontal Mover 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 " x " x " Price $~~360.00~~ Sale Price $320.00
	DC Spitter Mechanism The DC Spitter mechanism is the mechanical device that allows for a animatronic to spray water at viewers when triggered. Simply run mechanism upwards through the props body, place nozzle into the mouth, and submerge the feeder tube (purple) into water (1-5 gallon recommended, but works great in a barrel prop where the reservoir is part of the prop). When triggered, water will siphon from reservoir, and a fine mist of water will shoot between 6-12' out of the mechanism tip. Kit includes 24V valve, back flow prevention valve, 10' tubing, and feeder system. (Skull not included) Price $~~140.00~~ Sale Price $120.00
	DC Ankle Tickler The DC ankle tickler features six 12" silicon whips that erraticaly whip around your viewers feet. Controlled via hand held trigger or with an animation controller (controller is user programmable, extremly easy!). To opperate, simply secure mechanism behind or on wall (you will need to drill 6 3/8" holes thru wall if mechanism is located behind wall), apply pressure to main air inlet (runs off 60-120 PSI) and plug in power supply. To actuate the manual ankle tickler, simply push hand held trigger button and whips will begin to whip around erratically. Kit includes 24V valve, 6' supply hose, six 14" whips, hand held controller with 12' of wire and air supply hose w/ 1/4" NPT male fitting. Price $240.00 Sale Price $210.00
	DC Drop Panel Designed to bolt into an existing column (inside dimension of 20" x 50" required) the DC Drop Panel mechanism provides 18" of panel drop for a quick and extremely effective startle. The drop panel includes welded frame, 3/4" wood panel, 18" cylinder, quick exhaust valve for rapid descent, and all pneumatic tubing, fittings a 110V valve with standard plug, and 1 flow control for control over lift speed. Can be modified to allow for larger panel and more drop distance. Please email DC for a quote. Drop panel is easy to automate using an Animation Maestro 1 or if you want to add an additional startle (we suggest the mini air cannon) an Animation Maestro 2 will allow you to control both effects while integrating an infrared sensor to automate the startles. Price $~~440.00~~ Sale Price $360.00
	Barrel Spitter The barrel spitter incorporates a standard 55gal drum, bucky skeleton, and a DC barrel lifter and spitter mechanism that lifts a skeletal torso 22" out of the barrel and is designed for constant submersion. The basic kit includes barrel with base mount airline fittings (hidden to all viewers), all pneumatic components, semi corpsed skeletal torso with welded steel sub frame (posable), and an animation maestro 2 controller for seperate control of lift movement and spit (includes an infrared motion sensor). Program is setup to detect movement, delay 5 seconds, before ejecting the skeleton upwards and towards your viewers while spitting a heavy mist of water. Skeleton will lower and rise a couple seconds later for one final spray before resetting with a programmed 40 second delay between fires. Price $~~1100~~ Sale Price $950.00 Ships UPS oversized standard rate Corpsed $~~1250~~ Sale Price $1100
	The Bushwacker The Bushwacker is a multi movement prop that hides behind a set of silk bushes before lunging forward spitting a mist of water at its viewers. (Silk plants not included). The Bushwacker shakes the bushes violently before lunging forward and upwards. Bushwacker is controlled via a pre-programmed controller with infrared sensor for triggering movement. Price includes all mechanics, lightly corpsed skeleton, spitting mechanism, and automated controller with pre programmed sequence and infrared sensor. Price $~~1200~~ Sale Price $1050 Corpsed $~~1350~~ Sale Price $1200
	Spitting Spider Extender The spitting spider is a custom scissor mechanism that launches a 18" latex spider 4' towards its viewers. In addition, it sprays a a mist of water up to 6' (at 120PSI). The spiders unique design allows for the spider to start at a low resting height, but rises throughout its travel to approximately 3.5' with the mouth of the spider pointing slightly upwards to spray your viewers at chest level. Price includes all mechanics, posable 18" latex spider, spitting mechanism, and automated dual output controller with infrared sensor. Price $~~850~~ Sale Price $755.00 Scissor Extender Mechanism only - (does not include controller, spider, or spitter) Price $~~500~~ Sale Price $450.00
	DC Half Torso Erratic Kicker The DC half torso erratic kicker is a professional built steel frame for use in a upside down hanging body/torso. The legs include separate cylinders allowing this body frame to produce individual leg movements that are extremely life like and extremely erratic no other kicker on the market. Includes 2 cylinders, 1 valve, all necessary fittings. Requires an air compressor with a steady 40-60PSI rating. Also includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate. A realtime recording controller such as the Animation maestro 1 will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well as be triggered via a infrared sensor. Check out our prop control section for more information. Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder effect This armature also includes an ankle bar, that allows for the same movement as our standard kicker. Size 42" x 12" x 6" Price $~~440.00~~ Sale Price $350.00

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