Grinning Gertrude was an animatronic sold by Spirit Halloween for the 2009 Halloween season. It resembled an old green-skinned witch, dressed in a black outfit with a bone necklace and a rope belt that had ingredients tied to it and was also holding a broom in her right hand. The head would continuously turn once plugged in. When activated, the eyes lit-up, while several phrases could be heard.
Spirit Halloween’s Description[]
“Stop me if you've heard this one...Grinning Gertrude is a witch with a lot on her mind and she wants to share it with you, right before she puts you in a cauldron! Stand clear of Gertrude because any little thing sets her off - she's motion activated and her illuminated red LED eyes will pierce you as her head moves from side to side when she mouths off. Beware the spells she may cast, but woe upon you if you do not listen!”
- To hear Gertrude:
- GrinGert Happy&Hungry (Audio Clip)
- GrinGert Cackle(Audio Clip)
- Grin Gert Come Closer(Audio Clip)
- The Animated Grinning Gertrude Witch is a stunningly realistic five foot tall greenish witch in full witch regalia - from the tip of her peaked black witch hat to her green hands with blood-red fingernails, her rope belt laden with bones and pouches to make potions, her matching bone necklace and her broom, she's all witch all the time.
- Motion activated Grinning Gertrude has light-up red LED eyes, her head moves from side to side and she utters four creepy sayings.
- Includes AC Adapter - Input 120VAC 60Hz 10VA, Output 12VAC .5A 6 VA. IV 115V Class 2 transformer
- Indoor use
Trivia[]
- The website used to feature the audio files for the item to hear online, however, they can no longer be viewed.
- Like Uncle Charlie (2010) and the Flying Witch (2009), the animatronic required batteries for the eyes and audio, as well as an adapter for the head movement, in order for every feature to function properly.
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Official Listing[]
- The official listing for this animatronic is currently unavailable. Click HERE to access the latest archived version of the listing.