Frequently Asked Questions - Animate Factory

The realism and beauty of our animatronic figures bring joy to both adults and children in all the places where they are installed. They pique the curiosity of your customers and passersby, helping to increase your revenue. Throughout the year, you can harness the power of animated marketing to boost your business development.

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More than 10 years! Our animatronic figures are handcrafted in our workshops in Normandy. We use quality materials and reliable technology (electric motors, crankshaft systems). Our artisans take great care to ensure that the animatronic figures last as long as possible. Meet our team.

It's rare, but it can happen. If your animatronic figure malfunctions, you can return it to us in its original crate or transport box. In some cases, transportation costs will be covered by us. The animatronic figure will be completely disassembled, inspected, and restored before being returned to you. A replacement animatronic figure can be sent if needed. For any inquiries, contact our customer support at +33 2 35 32 69 54.

It's true that our animatronic figures are in high demand during the Christmas season. However, it's also possible to animate your storefront during other times, such as to celebrate the arrival of spring or summer, Easter with a rabbit, or Halloween with a witch. Check out our catalog to discover the richness of our creations.

Yes ! All our animatronic figures simply plug into a standard electrical outlet with a grounding plug. They are designed to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their power consumption is very low and does not require any special equipment. You can also connect them to a timer if you prefer.

Founded nearly 30 years ago by Michel Taillis, our company has a unique expertise that radiates in France and across five continents. The high-quality faux fur is imported from Korea. Assembly of the metal framework, animatronic figure adjustment, plush envelope creation, stuffing, packaging in transport crates... Everything is done in our workshop located in Tôtes, in the heart of Normandy, between Rouen and Dieppe. Meet our team.

If you can't find what you're looking for among the hundreds of items we offer for sale or rent, it is indeed possible to create the animatronic figure of your dreams. We can also animate a plush or mannequin that you already own. Don't hesitate to contact Nicolas or Virginie to present your project: +33 2 35 32 69 54 – .

Michel Taillis animatronic figures are designed for indoor use. However, they can function outdoors as long as they are well sheltered from moisture (rain and snow). We also offer animatronic figures protected by "soft and transparent plastic domes" for sale; they can be installed outdoors and operate in all weather conditions on a public square, pedestrian street, or at the entrance of a Christmas market.

You can visit us at the trade shows we regularly participate in: Maison & Objet Paris-Villepinte/France (January & September sessions), ChristmasWorld Frankfurt/Germany (January), Euroshop Düsseldorf/Germany (February). We would also be delighted to welcome you to Tôtes to tour our workshop and showcase various models (by appointment at ).

You can select your products and complete your order directly through our website by creating your customer account.

You can also contact Nicolas or Virginie at:

+33 2 35 32 69 54 ,

To receive advice on choosing your animatronic figure and to be guided through all the steps of your purchase.

Yes, we offer several hundred animatronic figures for rent, with a minimum rental period of 6 weeks during the holiday season and shorter periods throughout the rest of the year. Each animatronic figure is delivered and returned in a wooden crate. Rental is a budget-friendly option to delight your customers with our original creations. Check out the animatronic figures available for rent.

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Unfortunately, not at the moment. Our rental offer is reserved for customers located in metropolitan France. Leave us your contact information, and we will contact you when this offer becomes available to our customers. Check out the animatronic figures available for purchase.

If the animatronic figure you desire is available in our stock (as indicated on the website), delivery is typically made within a week depending on your country of residence. If we need to manufacture it upon order, it may take an additional one to six weeks.

In all cases, we will confirm the manufacturing lead times with you.

The holiday season is particularly busy, and we receive many requests. Whenever possible, we recommend placing your order or rental in advance. Placing an order in September or earlier will ensure you have your animatronic figure in time for Christmas.

Spirit Halloween is open for the season!

The Halloween superstore's flagship location opened Aug. 1 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and other stores around the country are expected to roll out their own openings in the coming weeks.

Spirit's main theme for Halloween is "Welcome to the Carnevil," a fun take on carnival-themed animatronics, costumes and other products as showcased in the store's main walk-through.

Evil bears roll back and forth on circus balls, Art the Clown from "Terrifier" stands ready at a gaming booth, Emily and Victor from "The Corpse Bride" hold court and even speak to one another -- the fun extends throughout this in-store setup showcasing this year's latest animatronics.

A rep for Spirit Halloween told "Good Morning America" the company is focused on fun this year, attempting to create creepy but lighthearted good times for Halloween fans everywhere.

You'll see this effort throughout the trending items, most notably in this year's crop of animatronics, decor and more.

Other retailers are also getting in on the action with giant skeletons and scarecrows taking over while cute dogs, creepy librarians and countless other characters are ready to haunt your home.

To help you get in the Halloween spirit, we've selected several of the newest and most notable creations that are up for grabs now.

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