We found several links, but some of the web sites had disappeared. We have included them here, in the hopes that they may return.

We would like to keep adding to this list. If you build of find a Monster In a Box, Crate Beast, or similar project, please contact us.

We didn't use any technology from these other implementations, but we wanted to see what people were doing for a "look and feel".

WARNING - Project construction in progress! Several parts not yet posted!

WARNING: If you are considering this project, read all Related Pages before you start!

• Construction Projects
  • Aaron Gilbert: Jester's Creepy Crate
  • Bananaman: Monster In A Box
  • Unpleasant Street: Monster In The Box
  • Wicked Stone: Crate Beast
  • Mark Butler: Super Easy Monster In A Box
  • Spooky Lake Monster In A Box
  • halloweenwiki.com Monster In The Box
  • Cindy And Bob's Monster In A Box
  • Marks Haunted Garage
  • The Dark Knight
  • behindthe8
• Commercial Offerings
  • HalloweenPlus.com
  • Smarthome Pro
  • Halloween Club
  • Unknown
• Broken Links

• Related Pages

http://www.hauntedresources.8m.com

A description and some drawings are presented for a cam-driven crate that shudders up and down.

This particular implementation is 20" x 18" x 18".

http://bananaman165.home.comcast.net/MIAB.htm

• powered by an electric drill from a garage sale
• built into an old trunk from a thrift store
• the lid slams up and down
• inspired by Mark Butler

http://www.unpleasantstreet.com/index.php?x=projects/monster_in_the_box

• powered by a Barber Colman Type C Gearmotor
• the lid slowly opens, and then slams shut
• inspired by Mark Butler and Bananaman

http://wickedstone.com

• no technical details given

http://www.markbsplace.net/creepzone/semitb.htm

• powered by an old variable-speed electric drill

http://www.spookylake.com/MIB.htm

• inspired by unpleasantstreet.com
• eccentric cam mechanism
• driven by DC motor through two-stage belt reduction

http://halloweenwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Monster_In_The_Box

• from the photos, I don't get a really good idea what this thing does
• but it has a pneumatic cylinder with a 4-foot throw

http://www.cindybob.com/halloween/mib

• driven by a windshield wiper motor
• controlled by a PROP-1
• 40 inches wide by 19 inches deep and 28 inches high

http://markshauntedgarage.com/halloween/2004/box.html

• eccentric cam mechanism
• driven by a windshield wiper motor
• controlled by PIC16F628 microcontroller through optoisolator/MOSFET combination

http://markshauntedgarage.com/halloween/2005/box.html

• painted the box to preserve the wood
• replaced the CD player with a uMP3 player board from RogueRobotics.com
• built a board custom-made for this prop

http://www.thedarkknight.us/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2

• eccentric cam mechanism
• driven by a windshield wiper motor

http://halloween.behindthe8.com

http://www.halloweenplus.com/index.cfm?Page=category_main&Nav=products&Category=1700

• CRATE CREATURE
• Item Number - CV1005
• Retail Price: $2,799.00
• Your Price: $2,450.00 [8/2005]

Description:

From the darkest depths of the Amazon basin. A creature of unimaginable ferocity. Completely automatic with motion sensor, digital sound system and computer automation. As seen in "Tales From the Crypt". Trying to break out, the creature thrashes around, rocking the crate violently. The effect is topped off with a powerful soundtrack.

http://www.smarthomepro.com/hw02232.html

• CRATE CREATURE
• Item Number - HW02232 CRATE CREATURE
• discontinued [8/2005]

• seems identical to the HalloweenPlus.com offering.

Description:

It thrashes, shakes and growls at anyone that approaches So believable, you'll swear it will break out any second Hollywood prop-quality construction; will last for many Halloweens to come

Remember the movie Creep Show, where an evil creature was kept inside a seemingly-secured crate? Well now you can introduce your own Crate Creature to your Halloween party! Violently mysterious, this shaking box stirs the curiosity of anyone standing witness to one of this monster's fits of rage. The creature thrashes around like it's trying to break out of the crate, rocking it back and forth and shaking the chains that secure it. The thrashing is so believable, you’ll swear the creature is going to break free any second! The crate is completely automatic with motion sensor, digital sound system and automation. Includes a powerful soundtrack to complete the frightening effect.

• We found this one for sale at the Halloween Club store, but don't know who makes it.

• Overview of the Crate Beast.
• Effects and controller.
• The crate itself.
• Crate finish and paint.
• The Beast!
• Pneumatics.
• The Software.
• other versions of the Crate Beast. [this page]

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