Not to be confused with the 2010 version Uncle Charlie (2010).
Uncle Charlie was an animatronic sold by Spirit Halloween for the 2020 Halloween season. It resembled an old, red-haired clown wearing a light brown hat with a red sash, a red bow tie with yellow polka dots, a yellow plaid shirt with a white flower in the lapel, black pants, and red clown shoes. He is holding a colorful lollipop and a bucket that reads, "Free Candy." When activated, Uncle Charlie's head turns back and forth as his mouth moves, his eyes light up yellow, and he speaks one of several different phrases.
Spirit Halloween's Description[]
“Step right up; step right up! The world's most mischievous clown is back! After a long time stuck touring the sideshow circuit, Uncle Charlie has finally returned to the big top with enough candy for anyone who loves a good scare. Don't worry, though, his routine is still killing it – literally.
This 10 year anniversary re-launch is every fan’s dream! Uncle Charlie has light-up eyes and a moving mouth. His head turns from side to side, as creepy sounds surround his terrifying appearance."
- Includes:
- Animatronic
- Candy Bucket
- Instruction manual
- Volume control
- External speaker jack
- Adapter
- Product Sayings:
- "Step right up! The first to live an hour inside wins a prize! *creepy laugh*"
- "Come here! Take a little bite. You know you want to..."
- "Dont worry. Clowns scare me too...*creepy laugh*"
- "Want a little candy? Come on, I won't hurt you...much"
- "It's all fun and games until someone loses their soul!"
- Animated
- IR sensor activated
- Step pad compatible
- Multi-prop remote activator compatible
- Try me button compatible
- Adapter Type: 5.9V 1.5A (included)
- Cord Length: 9.8 feet
- Dimenisons: 76" H x 27.5" W x 35" D
- Weight: About 15.75 pounds
- Candy Bucket Weight Capacity: Holds up to 1.1 pound
- Material: Metal, plastic, fabric, electronics
- Care: Spot clean
- Imported
- Note: Recommended for use in covered areas
Trivia[]
- The codename for this animatronic is "PLAID"
- This animatronic's code/item number name was ANIM 845 in 2020 and ANIM 6470 in 2021.
- This was the first animatronic released for the 2020 season.
- This animatronic is a remake of the original 2010 Uncle Charlie.
- Some differences between the 2010 Uncle Charlie and this remake includes a new face sculpt, altered voice, different shoes, and different box art. He also is slim, compared to the 2010 model which made him look fat. And unlike the original 2010 model, which had constant motion, the 2020 model only moves its head when activated. However, the head resets to a front-facing position at the end of each phrase (except for when it is turned to the steady-on mode)
- This animatronic sometimes came with a distorted face due to the mask being put on too early during assembly.
- While the phrases of this animatronic are the same as the 2010 version, some of them are re-recorded.
- The prototype was setup at The Flagship Store which featured a much different face.
- Just like the original version, this animatronic also uses the same music used in Honky the Clown's audio.
- Uncle Charlie's bucket was featured as an enamel pin in Spirit Halloween's mystery packages for The Graveyard Shift among other pieces of exclusive Spirit Halloween memorabilia.
- An Uncle Charlie Doll was created in 2021.
- An Uncle Charlie costume based on this version of the animatronic was created in 2021.
- This animatronic was sold in Australia starting in 2021 under the name “Animated Popsy Clown”.
- Uncle Charlie is credited in a poster of The Graveyard Shift as an executive producer.
- The character is featured in the Spirit Animatronics Figural Bag Clips assortment.