Animax Designs

10/15/2026

What I love about monsters is that they are mysterious and
other worldly. It could be from their long, stringy hair, giant
fangs or their oversized bug-like eyes. They can be experiments
gone wrong or from the outer space. There really is no limit on
who they are or how they came to be. In a world full of
humans, they would definitely stand out. This is why I love to
make them as well. Zachary Ramsey - Sculptor

10/13/2026

Not too long ago I was walking through a fully dressed Texas Chainsaw Massacre haunted house doing a punch list by myself and it still
scared the hell out of me, even after I had been working on it for weeks.​

I think that’s why I’ve always loved monsters. They take all those things we’re afraid of… the dark, the unknown and the idea that
something might be hiding just out of sight and give them a face. At the same time, there really aren’t any rules when you’re creating
one. A monster can be terrifying, little, big, funny or even sad. Each scar, wrinkle, color and texture can tell part of its story. I enjoy
taking something that only existed in somebody’s imagination and giving it weight, color, history and a personality of its own. Then you
put it in the right environment, the lights go down and people react to it as if it may actually be alive. That’s the payoff. For a few
minutes, grown people forget what they know and let themselves believe. When that happens, I’m right back at my grandparents’
house on a Sunday morning, watching those monsters come to life all over again. ​

Leonard Palmer – Paint Manager

10/08/2026

My love of monsters began when I was four years old, watching
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. I quickly became
fascinated with Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula, and the Wolf
Man.​
That fascination sparked my interest in special effects makeup
and eventually led me to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
to pursue a career creating monsters.​

My love for horror and creature creation has only grown over the years, but the classic monsters that started it all will always hold a special place in my heart.​
Ryan Mattis – Associate Director

10/06/2026

Animax created the villainous Night Raven for Europa Park’s Halloween season. With lights integrated into its sleeves, mouth, eyes and hat, the Night Raven is one of our largest rod puppets to date.​

08/27/2026

Costuming at Animax goes far beyond sewing. It is a highly specialised craft that combines artistry, engineering and technical expertise to bring our animatronic characters to life. From creating durable skins for massive creatures to ensuring every costume moves seamlessly with complex mechanical systems, each piece is meticulously designed, constructed and tested to withstand years of performance while maintaining realism and reliability.

08/25/2026

08/20/2026

Once in a while, ANIMAX gets the opportunity to flex its artisan craftsmanship and create something far more grotesque than our usual figures. This rat is a true showcase of our team’s ability to interpret and sculpt disgust in its purest form. With sparse fur and bald patches, drool dripping from his mouth, and piercing red eyes, this is an unapologetically revolting sculp, crafted down to the finest unsettling detail.​

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08/18/2026

In May, one of our sculptors, Zach Ramsey, loaded up his sculptures and headed west to Monsterpalooza in Los Angeles. Zach’s work represents a high level of skill and talent. We’re proud to have him at ANIMAX and we love showing off his work!​

08/13/2026

Meet RH34! In the late 1990’s, RH34 was the “boing-boing” voiced emcee
and host for Macy’s department stores in New York City. Its name originates
from the flagship R.H. Macy and Company located on 34th street. ANIMAX
created the animatronic version of RH34 for their Christmas displays. One
robot was green and gold, pictured here, and the other was blue and gold.
The robots were pneumatic actuated with lights on the mouth and chest;
arm functions and a head rotate.