Crouchy

*Not to be confused with the 2022 counterpart animatronic Young Crouchy.*

Front view

**Crouchy** was an animatronic sold by *Spirit Halloween* for the 2019 and 2020 Halloween seasons, and returned online for 2021. It resembles a red-haired evil clown wearing a red and black suit, with hands that have long black nails, a bloody mouth with big sharp teeth and large red shoes. When activated, he turns his head and torso as maniacal laughter is played.

## *Spirit Halloween's* Description

"There’s no doubt that Crouchy has always been the scariest clown in the circus. He really never intended to be scary; it’s just that his size and appearance was something that no one had ever seen before. After trying to change everyone’s opinion about him, he got tired. He decided to embrace the horror by torturing children with his huge sinister grin that showed off his bloody, dagger-like teeth. Legend has it that Crouchy still travels with the circus, so if you see him around, you better run…FAST!"

* The Crouchy animatronic will tower over all of your visitors as he demonically laughs and moves his body and head side to side.
* Exclusively at Spirit Halloween
* Includes:
	+ Animatronic
	+ Instruction manual
	+ 5.9V2A Adapter
	+ Volume control
	+ External speaker jack
* Product Sounds:
	+ Maniacal laughter
* Animated
* Infrared sensor activated
* Step pad compatible (sold separately)
* Multi-prop remote activator compatible (sold separately)
* Try me button compatible (sold separately)
* Battery pack compatible (sold separately)
* Adapter Type: 5.9V2A (included)
* Battery Type: 4 AA (Not Included)
* Cord Length: 6 feet
* Dimensions: 84” H x 34” W x 23” D
* Weight: 22 pounds
* Material: Metal, fabric, latex foam, plastic, electronic parts
* Care: Spot clean
* Imported
* CollectorNote: Recommended for display in covered areas
* WARNING: Do not use if allergic to latex

## Trivia

* Crouchy's audio was changed for unknown reasons, with the original version in *Spirit Halloween's* sneak peek video, which is a similar situation to the Pumpkin Patch Prowler in 2018.
	+ In the official video for the Reaper's Island Village ISE, Crouchy still uses the unreleased audio.
* According to a first-hand viewing of the original prototype of Crouchy, his head originally was vastly different from what it appears like now. Crouchy originally had grey rather than white skin, along with dark hair and eyes with actual pupils. In addition, Crouchy’s head was intended to connect to the body via a two-prong connection, similar to the 2012 Swinging Zombie Girl.
* In 2019, the ANIMT number for Crouchy was ANIMT 17. In 2020, it was ANIM 3214. In 2021, it was ANIM 6268.
* In 2020 and 2021, handles were added on both sides of his box.
* Crouchy’s arms can be posed as desired.
* Crouchy was distributed to Australia stores under the name “Animated Evil Clown”, however it is still exclusive to *Spirit Halloween* in the U.S. and Canada.
* This animatronic was reskinned as Possessed Pumpkin in 2022.
* The soundtrack heard in Crouchy's sneak peek is called *The Merry-Go-Round Of Dreams*.
* The sample model of Crouchy was listed on eBay in 2021.
* In 2021 and 2022, many pieces of merchandise featuring Crouchy were produced.
* A shorter version of Crouchy was made in 2022.

## Gallery

#### Stock Photos

Website pictureBack viewFront view (activation)Close-up of faceLeft side viewRight side viewMeasurements
#### Instruction Manual

Instruction manual (1/3)Instruction manual (2/3)Instruction manual (3/3)
#### Packaging

Front view of 2019 boxBack view of 2019 boxLeft view of 2019 boxRight view of 2019 boxTop viewFront of 2020 boxSide of 2020 boxSide of 2020 boxBack of 2020 box
#### ISE Appearances

Setup in S.S. Rip TideMisplaced in S.S. Rip TideSetup in Reaper's Island VillageSpirit Testing Lab hologram (1/2)Spirit Testing Lab hologram (2/2)
#### Features

Artwork by Dan W., a member of the **In-House *Spirit Halloween* Animatronic Design Team** and one of the designers for Crouchy, made for and gifted to STM Productions on his visit to the *Spirit Halloween* Headquarters in 2019.Seen in Australian storeSeen on Australian website
#### Merchandise

Blueprint posterHaunted DollFormer mask with handsCurrent mask with handsAdult costumeKid costumeKnifeFleece blanketT-shirtMugPlastic cupMagnetYoung CrouchyPlushStatueSpirit Animatronics Figural Bag ClipsBaseball batAnimatronic Character Reversible Fleece
#### Media

Sneak Peek GIFFeatured in advertisementFeatured in giveawayHomepage image for 2020 return2020 pre-order GIF2020 details
#### Pre-production

Sample front viewSample headSample body frameSample leg frameSample handsSample tag
## Videos

Crouchy - Spirit HalloweenCrouchy - Online VideoCrouchy AnimatronicReleased version with different audioReaper's Island Village - Spirit Halloween-0Reaper's Island Village - Spirit HalloweenCreepy Carnival - Spirit HalloweenReaper’s Wharf - Spirit Halloween
## Official Listing

* https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/174721.uts