Black Jumping Spider

The **Black Jumping Spider**, also known as the **Jumping Spider**, is an animatronic sold by *Spirit Halloween* since the 2011 Halloween season. It resembles a large spider with red eyes resting in a web. When activated, it jumps up as the eyes light-up and sounds can be heard.

## *Spirit Halloween's* Description

"Weave a web of Halloween horror with this animated Jumping Spider decoration and watch friends and family jump in fright. The furry black spider has illuminated eyes and emits scary sounds that are spooky and fun! When activated, the spider will jump... and so will you!"

* Includes:
	+ One jumping spider
* Motion activated
* 6V 2a Adapter compatible
* 4 AA batteries required (not included)
* Dimensions: H x L x W - 7.87" x 21" x 7.87"
* Leg span: 34"
* Material: Polyester, plastic, wire
* Requires 4 AA batteries; not included
* Imported
* Note: Recommended for display in covered areas

## Trivia

* The Black Jumping Spider was featured on the *Today Show* along with several other animatronics.
* The Black Jumping Spider is *Spirit*'s best selling/longest available animatronic of all time.
* Although Spirit started selling the black Jumping Spider in 2011, it was NOT an exclusive that year and was sold on multiple other websites such as Buycostumes.com before becoming an exclusive to Spirit Halloween starting in 2012 until 2014. Starting in 2015, it was also available at other retailers such as Home Depot.
* Black Jumping Spider’s code/item number name was ANIMT 2 in 2019, ANIM 111 in 2020, ANIM 0458 in 2021, and HL000598 in 2022.
* The 2019 model's box is a misprint, showing it includes an adapter, even though it doesn't. *Spirit* fixed this by adding a sticker to the box saying "sold separately."
* Several variants on the animatronic has been made:
	+ The Brown Jumping Spider since 2013, the Black & Red Jumping Spider since 2020, a UV Jumping Spider variant that glows under a black light for *Party City/Halloween City,* and a 2021 realistic Jumping Spider for *Halloween City*.
	+ There is also some in different sizes, such as the Gigantic Jumping Spider, Tabletop Jumping Spider, and the Scary Tabletop Jumping Spider, which was sold at *Home Depot* in 2017 and red fang version at *CVS* in 2019.
* The 2011-2015 models of this animatronic were made with a higher quality, pop up motion.
	+ Since the start of 2016, the prop has decreased in quality, with cheaper and weaker springs being added on.
* You can bend the springs forward for a faster jump.
* It's recommended to leave the spider in the up position or to undo the springs when not in use.
* Most 2012 models have a manufacturer error, where they are mounted on the mechanism crookedly.
* In 2021, all three 2021 models of Jumping Spiders received new stock photos on their boxes.
* in 2023, the Black Jumping Spider had a working name of **White and Black Jumping Spider**.

## Gallery

#### Stock Photos

Website photo (2016 - present)Side view (no cobwebs)Side view
#### Packaging

Front of 2011 - 2013 box2015 box2018 stock overload2019 box
#### ISE Appearances

Setup in Vampire Mausoleum displaySetup in Spirit Valley Farms display2012 display2013 display2014 double displaySetup in Voodoo Swamp displaySetup in Clock Tower displaySetup in Spirit Hollow displaySetup in Dead Harvest Farm House displaySetup in S.S. Rip Tide display at the Spirit Halloween Flagship StoreSetup in the Reaper's Island Village display
#### Features

Store display with *Tekky* including sand bagsPrice tag (2012)
#### Media

2012 What Would You Do? promoOnline advertisementFeatured on decorations tabReturning advertisementOnline advertisement2013 National Save A Spider Day advertisementFeatured in “Like & Share” promo2013 National Save A Spider Day advertisementPrank contest utilizing the Jumping Spider2019 promotionFeatured in 2012 catalogFeatured on back of 2012 catalogFeatured on homepage in 2014Featured on decorations page in 2014
#### Pre-Production

BlueprintBlueprintBlueprintBlueprint2011 prototypePrototype at the *Halloween & Party Expo* 2011
## Videos

Jumping Spider - Spirit HalloweenTekky's Jumping Spider SetUp VideoBlack Jumping Spider - 2019 Online Video
## Official Listing

* https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/96047.uts