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The Spirit Balls were a series of animated Halloween props originally made in 2006-2008 and remade in 2014. Each one featured a different character inside of the ball. The character's head and mouth move as he/she moves their glowing eyes back and forth (Small models do not have moving eyes). They came in both small and large versions. Some versions even included a microphone to talk through them to unsuspecting guests, or a remote to activate from a distance, while others did not. The dates that each Spirit Ball was produced are listed beside their names.

The series began with the Large Butler Spirit Ball, followed by a Swami variation and a Witch. The same year, other characters were developed, based off of Life Size Gemmy Characters. A Gypsy character was made exclusively for Michael's, which is based off of a real person. 3 Small characters were released exclusively at Walgreens, which are notably louder than the 07 models. In 2007, Many new versions of the Small sized Spirit Balls were developed and sold, with some of the large sized characters making a return as well. The 2008 season consisted of very few Spirit Balls, including the Large Skeleton and Streaked Hair Witch, sold exclusively at Target, the Large Standard Witch, sold at Grandin Road, and The Small Skeleton and Witch, sold at Menards. The Small Witch was also sold at ASDA, in the United Kingdom.

The two 2014 remake Large Spirit Balls, branded as "Haunted Crystal Ball", have the Small Spirit Ball's floating mechanism, light-up green internally with no spotlights, and make moaning noises rather than speak phrases. There were two versions, one with a "Face Out Ghost", and one with a skull. The skull was sold online primarily at private stores, and the ghost was sold additionally in store at Walmart and Canadian Tire.

Small Spirit Balls (2006-2008)[]

  • Cool Skull (2007, Target Exclusive)
  • Skull w/ Hood (2006-2008)
  • Witch (2006, Green Eyes)
  • Witch (2007-2008, White Eyes)
  • Green Witch (2007, Target exclusive)
  • Brain Monster (2006-2007)
  • Dr. Shivers (2007)
  • Hooded Mad Scientist (2007)
  • Skull w/ Eyeballs (2007)
  • Swami (2007)

Large Spirit Balls (2006-2008)[]

  • Dr. Shivers (2006)
  • Hooded Mad Scientist (2006-2007)
  • Silver Turban Mad Scientist (2006)
  • Skull (2006, 2008 [Not made in 2007])
  • Brain Monster (2006-2007)
  • Blue Feather Swami (2007, Unreleased)
  • Swami (2006-2007)
  • Swami (2006-2007, w/ Microphone)
  • Butler (2006)
  • Witch w/ Grey Hair (2006-2008)
  • Streaked Hair Witch (2006, 2008)
  • Streaked Hair Witch (2007, w/ Microphone)
  • Green Hooded Witch (2007, Canadian Tire Exclusive)
  • Gypsy (2006-2007, Michael's Exclusive)

Crystal Balls (2014 Large Remakes)[]

  • Face-Out Ghost (2014)
  • Phantom Skull (2014)

Large Spirit Balls[]

Small Spirit Balls[]

Phrases[]

Swami/Butler Spirit Ball Phrases:[]

  • "You have come for my wisdom? I have but one recommendation for you: Eat well and stay fit. You'll die anyway, but at least you'll look better! (laughs)"
  • "Hmm... Come closer, so that I may see your future! Ah... my advice to you is... if you're too open minded, your brains may fall out. (laughs)"
  • "Ah, you wish to know what lies ahead? Then listen carefully: If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before! (laughs)"
  • "I... sense someone wishes my advice. You... are too close, step back a bit. Ah, now I can see you. Always remember: a conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good! (laughs)"

Unused Phrases:[]

  • "(coughs) Ahh-- (coughs) Yet another wants to know what their future holds. Then know this-- (coughs, then sniffs) When you get older, the largeness of your mind and the smallness of your gut trade places. (laughs)"
  • "(laughs) I can see that you are troubled by a decision that you must soon make. Remember this: opportunities always look better going than coming. (laughs)"
  • "You worry so much about money. Why? You must understand, old friend... by the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends! (laughs)"
  • "Hmm... I can see quite clearly that you... have a good head on your shoulders. That's nice... someone who thinks logically... provides a wonderful contrast for the real world. (laughs)"
  • "(yawns) I grow tired... but I shall leave you with one more piece of advice, before my slumber... Learn from the mistakes of others - you can't live long enough to make them all yourself. (laughs)"

Witch Spirit Ball Phrases:[]

  • "Ah, Halloween! A time of magic! (laughs)"
  • "Hahaha! Eye of newt, toe of bat, nose of frog, tail of cat! (laughs)"
  • "Ah, what spell should I conjure up tonight? (laughs)"
  • "Oh! Here's a good spell! (laughs)"
  • "Ah! The perfect potion for my little trick or treaters! (laughs)"
  • "Hmm... Let's see what spells I can pull out of my book of magic tonight! (laughs)"

Small Green Witch Spirit Ball Phrases:[]

  • "Ah, yet another wants to know what their future holds... Then know this! When you get older, the largeness of your mind and the smallness of your gut trade places! (laughs)"
  • "(laughs) I can see that you are troubled by a decision that you must soon make. Remember this: opportunities always look bigger going than coming. (laughs)"
  • "Ah, you wish to know what lies ahead? Then listen carefully: If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before. (laughs)"
  • "Hmm... Come closer, so that I may see your future! Ah...! My advice to you is... if you're too open minded, your brains may fall out. (laughs)"
  • "You have come for my wisdom? I have but one recommendation for you: Eat well and stay fit. You'll die anyway, but at least you'll look better. (laughs)"

Gypsy and Skull Spirit Ball Phrases:[]

  • "You have come for my wisdom? I have but one recommendation for you: Eat well and stay fit. You'll die anyway, but at least you'll look better. (laughs)"
  • "Hmm... Come closer, so that I may see your future! Hm... my advice to you is... if you're too open minded, your brains may fall out. (laughs)"
  • "Ah, you wish to know what lies ahead? Then listen carefully: If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before. (laughs)"
  • "(laughs) I can see that you are troubled by a decision that you must soon make. Remember this: opportunities always look better going than coming. (laughs)"
  • "Who's there? You... you worry so much about money. Why? You must understand, old friend... by the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends! (laughs)"

Brain Monster Spirit Ball Phrases:[]

  • "Out... want out... let out... LET OOOOOOUT!"
  • "Where body, you take? Give... give back! (screams)"
  • "Why I here... me remember... table, straps, bubbles... sounds...! Master, no, NOOOOOOOOOO!"
  • "Me not always this... me once... good... then... master, make me... make me... MONSTER!"
  • "My brain hurts... why you look at me like that? (screams)"

Small Skull w/ Eyeballs Phrases:[]

  • "(Laughing)"
  • "Happy Halloween! (laughs)"
  • "(Moaning) Candy? (laughs)"
  • "(Moaning) Trick or Treat! (laughs)"
  • "(Moaning) Oh... Do you want some candy? (laughs)"

Trivia[]

  • Although the oldest Spirit Ball boxes have a date of 2005, this is to only indicate when they were originally designed. Multiple sources have confirmed that Spirit Balls were officially sold starting in 2006.
  • The small Dr. Shivers Spirit Ball shares phrases with the life-sized Dr. Shivers.
  • The Small Skull with Eyeballs Spirit Ball shares its phrases with the Target exclusive Hanging Pumpkin Ghoul (with the exception of "Do you want some candy?"). It is also the only Spirit Ball with flashing eyes.
The skull features the same sculpt as the Life Size Dancing Pirate Skeleton.
  • The Small Green Witch Spirit Ball, rather than having the phrases that the other witch Spirit Balls do, shares phrases with the Skull and Swami Spirit Balls. It also includes a phrase not used on any of the other spirit balls ("Ah, yet another wants to know what their future holds... Then know this! When you get older, the largeness of your mind and the smallness of your gut trade places! (laughs)".
  • The face of the Small Green Witch is also completely different from the rest of the witch Spirit Balls.
  • The Large Swami, Small Swami, Dr. Shivers/Mad Scientist, Small Skull, and some phrases from the Large Skull Spirit Balls share their phrases with the 2018 Mystic Eyeball Doorbell.
  • The Phantom Skull and the Face-Out Ghost Spirit Balls have the same audio as the Floating Grim Reaper.
  • The Large Skull shares its head model with the Life Size Dancing Tuxedo Skeleton.
  • The Green Hooded Witch is the only witch Spirit Ball with moving eyes.
  • Two phrases exclusive to the Gypsy were recorded in the Swami's voice, but were not used on the Swami Spirit Ball.
  • A French version of the Swami exists.
  • There were many variations of Spirit Balls that were prototyped but never sold such as Donna the Dead.
  • Promotional versions of the small Brain Monster were sent out to other companies inviting them to Gemmy’s showroom.
  • A mini Madame Leota Crystal Ball with the small Spirit Ball movement was sold at Lowe’s in 2022, although it is not an official Spirit Ball.

Videos[]

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Gemmy 18" Animated SPIRIT BALL Fortune Teller Talking Head Halloween Prop Decor-1

Spirit Ball - Swami In Action

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Spirit Ball Witch Head - Big-0

Spirit Ball - Witch In Action

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Gemmy 2007 skull spirit ball-0

Spirit Ball - Skull In Action

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Gemmy Halloween Animated" Large "Brain Monster" Spirit Ball-0

Spirit Ball - Brain Monster In Action

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Gemmy Animated Skull w Eyes Spirit Ball (Rare)

Spirit Ball - Skull With Eyes In Action

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Gemmy Skull Phantom Spirit Ball

Spirit Ball - Skull Phantom In Action

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GEMMY MALE SPIRIT BALL RECORDING + UN USED PHRASES!

Official audio of the Swami Spirit Ball's phrases

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