It’s been exactly three years since we’ve last seen the chatty pumpkins at the heart of the popular Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree franchise. What have they been doing since then?! Working with a voice coach? Watching lots of scary movies? Cracking themselves up with yet more goofy jokes and riddles?
With the release of Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 Decoration Collection, the answer is likely All of the Above. This new Halloween-themed AtmosFX Decoration features another round of family-friendly fun with all-new jokes and routines, new spins on classic songs, and even kid-friendly raps.
For longtime AtmosFANs, they know that ever since the first Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree Decoration Collection was released in 2013, these goofy gourds became the talk of so many neighborhoods. And with each release, they’ve become even more popular! How might you use Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 in your decoration display this Halloween? Let us show you how!
Pumpkin Projection Perfection
For so many decorators, the star of the show with Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 is the ability to project directly onto real or artificial pumpkins. Sometimes called “Pumpkin Mode,” this is a truly magical effect that tends to attract trick-or-treaters and other visitors to your Halloween home. And the best part? It is simple to set up!
Start by choosing three medium to large uncarved pumpkins (or artificial ones for year-after-year use). Arrange the pumpkins where they’ll be easily visible to trick-or-treaters and passersby. Many decorators, in fact, start with this display as their centerpiece, and then build around it. Next, set up your projector and aim it at the pumpkins. Play any of the Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree decorations in “Pumpkin Mode” and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the faces align perfectly with your pumpkins. Finally, hide your projector (a fake tombstone works great for this), and then stand by as people gather to watch your pumpkins come to life. Trust us – the crowds will gather quickly!
One great idea is to surround your talking pumpkins with traditionally carved jack-o’-lanterns to create a full pumpkin patch effect. The contrast between the static and animated pumpkins will make your display even more captivating.
While real pumpkins are the natural choice, don’t be afraid to think outside the patch. Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 can bring a smile to faces when projected on all sorts of round objects. Orange balloons or beach balls, for example, can work well. For a miniature display, large oranges or grapefruits work wonderfully. If you want to go big, consider using exercise balls for giant jack-o’-lanterns, or oversized orange trash bags filled with leaves.
Window Wonders and Wall-to-Wall Whimsy
While “Pumpkin Mode” displays have proven to be extremely popular, Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 is versatile enough to shine on any surface. For a show-stopping window display, use Window Projection Material to transform your front windows into a stage for these jovial jack-o’-lanterns. Passersby won’t be able to resist stopping to watch the show!
If you’re looking to go big, turn your entire garage door into a giant screen for a larger-than-life pumpkin performance. This is perfect for neighborhood block parties or large Halloween haunts. But really, any wall, large or small, will be sure to captivate a crowd.
Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 can be displayed on TVs, monitors and tablets, too. We’ve seen it become a great tool for children’s Halloween parties, for example, as a great background decoration on the TV during pumpkin carving.
Sound Strategies for Maximum Impact
Wherever you display this new decoration, don’t forget about audio! The new songs and witty banter in Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 deserve to be heard clearly. A quality Bluetooth speaker, like the AtmoSonic Bluetooth Speaker, is a great option to ensure clear sound that carries across the yard – you can also pair them together for a stereo experience. Heck! We have even seen people use an FM transmitter so visitors can tune in with their car radios to hear everything these garrulous gourds have to say.
Mix and Match for Maximum Merriment
One of the best features of Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 is its compatibility with the previous versions in the series. That means that, once you set up your display for any one of the Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree decorations, ALL of the other decorations will work seamlessly. This means you can create countless playlists by combining scenes from all four collections. For instance, you may choose to create a playlist of just songs, and another of jokes or stories. Or a make a “Best Of” compilation of your favorite bits from the entire series.
Interactive Elements
Lastly, we love seeing AtmosFANs take displays to the next level with some interactive elements. For example, set up a simple voting system where visitors can choose their favorite joke or song from the night’s performances – and then create a playlist of the winners for Halloween night.
Or perhaps create a “photo op” area where guests can pose with your animated pumpkins in the background – but if you do, make sure to tag us at #AtmosFX! For even more fun, organize a “rap along” contest, encouraging kids (and adults!) to learn and perform the new pumpkin raps.
Whether you’re projecting onto real pumpkins, walls, windows, or something completely unexpected, Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 is sure to bring laughter and light to your Halloween festivities. Its family-friendly content and endless display possibilities make it a must-have addition to any Halloween decorator’s toolkit.
How will you incorporate Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 4 into your haunt this year? Send us your photos and videos using our simple online submission form!
