I have written some great miniature Halloween tips before, but as it is almost that time of the year, I decided to write some reviews on Halloween haunted house kits, because there are really some lovely and quality Halloween kits out there!
DonnaK Riggs owns a very small Etsy store, where she is selling this haunted house DIY kit and a book on how to build a graveyard (ain’t that spooky 🙂 ?).
This DIY mini kit consists of a 24” x 37” poster and all of the pieces are printed on quality stock paper (so this is a paper kit). You need to glue it on sturdyer cardboard or foam board. (I would think using balsawood could be nice as well)
It includes a full-color instructions booklet with over 60 photos and 16 basic pieces.
Brand
Donna K Rigs
Scale
Not sure which scale this is: The finished house is 20” x 26”, and sets on a 9” x 20” base.
Pro’s
– one of a kind miniature kit – this is handmade and of her own design – You don’t need many materials for this kit, just glue
Contra’s
– It is hard to give a good star review as she had few sales – As it is a paper kit, this might not last for a very long time or be sturdy enough for you – I would contact the seller to find out how she cut the foam board exactly to the same size as the paper, maybe she used a cricut machine?
Our Ratings
4/5
Hours to Make
As there are 16 pieces, I would think about 12 hours would be more than sufficient.
This is a laser cut spooky Bates Motel haunted house that you would still need to decorate yourself as of your own wishes and taste.
It is made from wood: baltic birch.
The size of the house is 9″ wide, 14″ deep, and 12″ high. This is a great model for Halloween or for Bates / Psycho enthusiasts ;-).
Brand
The brand is called Victorian Dollhouses
Scale
1:48
Pro’s
– Very sturdy materials: crafted from baltic birch, which will last you a lifetime – Laser cut means very precise work, so it is making it easy to assemble this kit – the instructions come with pictures – the seller includes glue – very good quality kit – fast shipping
Contra’s
– the store doesn’t mention shipping policies, (returns or exchanges)
Our Ratings
5/5
Hours to Make
I wouldn’t think assembling this takes a long time, about 5 hours max? Decorating will take longer 😉
– As this is a well-known brand and I have used it Several times before, I know this is a good quality brand – non-toxic and safe materials – the proportion of finished parts is increased compared to the previous kits, making the assembly process simpler – very suitable for beginners
Contra’s
– you may have to supply your own glue and/or batteries – sometimes manuals are not in English, use Google translate app if that is the case or contact Robotime
Our Ratings
5/5
Hours to Make
from experience, I know that these can take some time so I would think about 24 hours.
How about an easy DIY kit for once, something that your kid could do, I would think? 😉
Then this little and affordable project amongst all the Halloween haunted house kits comes to the rescue!
This kit includes laser-cut parts and miniature furniture, paper scraps, sticker wallpaper, and polymer clay miniatures.
The dimension is: 3 inches wide x 3.25 inches tall, and 2 inches deep (including the base)
You can paint and decorate this cutie as you prefer as well. And this can be placed as a dollhouse-in-a-dollhouse, because of its scale.
A little review below:
Brand
Becka Doodles
Scale
1:144
Pro’s
– there are wallpaper stickers included, so you don’t need to paint the walls – I think this kit is very affordable, seeing all the miniatures that are included (I had to pay a lot more before for other kits) – laser cut (=very sturdy) and handmade items – own design, so quite original, in my opinion
Contra’s
– Returns and exchanges not accepted
Our Ratings
5/5
Hours to Make
I’m really not sure, but I estimate about 5 hours max
Beware: this is very tiny, so do not expect a large 1:12 scale DIY kit.
This one is more like a 3D puzzle than an actual kit, but the principle stays the same. (no no, not actual “puzzle” pieces, it’s just called that way)
The Halloween haunted house kit was laser cut, contains 140 pieces and needs glue to stay assembled.
You can leave it like it is (I really think that some laser-cut DIY kits have “character”), but of course, you can paint and decorate them for Halloween.
It is made from a 3mm MDF wood board and is approximately 11.5″ X 10″ X 11.5″ H, top of towner when it is assembled.
Brand
CKS artistry
Scale
I can’t find the scale, but I would assume it is on a scale of 1:24, as most of these 3d puzzles are
Pro’s
– The kit is open at the back, so you can place miniature furniture – lasercut=quite sturdy – handmade – terrific design – returns and exchanges accepted – VERY affordable – fast shipping – great customer service
Contra’s
– Doesn’t include detailed instructions, just a picture and a PDF file
Our Ratings
5/5
Hours to Make
I’m really not sure, but I estimate about 10 hours max (without painting or decoration)
Robotime/Rolife has come up with a few new magic and haunted-related DIY miniature kits lately, this book nook shelf insert is one of them.
Book nooks are something quite peculiar and lovely and it has been a trend for some time, so Robotime had to step up their production haha! This is the result of one of them.
The measurements are : 12.2 x 9.06 x 1.81 inches.
Brand
Robotime aka Rolife
Scale
1:24
Pro’s
– As mentioned before, Robotime is a well-know and reliable brand – you can use it as a nightlight – well-illustrated instructions – pretty design (in my opinion)
Contra’s
– Batteries not included – glue is not included – the included paint and brush aren’t good quality
Another very small DIY kit, on a scale of 1:144, but I did want to mention it, as it’s extremely cute ;-).
This is a flat-packed kit, and the basics are from wooden materials ( 2mm MDF)
It has three floors and a flat roof and it sits on a fenced base and includes lots of miniatures, like gravestones and ghosts, a pre-made tree, colored sand, foam, and flock for ground cover and bushes.
The picture below is an assembled and painted house, to give you an idea of a finished project.
The assembled house measures approximately 57 wide x 73mm tall x 73mm front to back.
Brand
My Miniature Roombox
Scale
1: 144
Pro’s
– This kit is very detailed – comes with amazing instructions – fast shipping – the seller is a 5-star seller on Etsy, which means that it has great customer service
Contra’s
– exchanges not accepted
Our Ratings
5/5
Hours to Make
I can’t find or estimate how long this would take sorry
How about a change from the wooden pieces and assemble a kit from (heavy weight) pre-cut cardstock?
Then choosing this little well-designed haunted house kit with heavy-weight pre-cut cardstock might be the thing for you. A little review and more details are below!
Brand
Janes by Design
Scale
The finished house stands approximately 10″ high by 8.5″ wide. So it doesn’t look like it has a standard scale.
Pro’s
– Very affordable DIY kit – Purple LED lights with batteries are included – very good instructions making it easy to assemble – spider webbing is included – the seller has lots of 5-star reviews – returns and exchanges are accepted
Contra’s
– A suggestion would be to label pieces such as A connects to B etc, as there are many pieces
Here we have another Halloween-themed book nook kit, this time from a brand called “Miniature Joy”. Which I think is not an actual brand, but a retailer for miniature DIY kits.
This particular book nook represents a Diagon Alley.
– easy to assemble – great design – sturdy laser-cut wooden pieces – is no need for painting, everything is preprinted – Electronics were all preassembled and wired (what a blessing lol!) – easy, graphical, instructions
Contra’s
– glue is not included, check out the list of glues for miniature DIY kits here – the kit seems to make your hands black – the pieces have messy edges
While I’m quite sure that there are probably lots more Halloween haunted house kits on the market out there, I am pretty confident that I picked the best ones.
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6 thoughts on “The 9 Best Halloween Haunted House Model Kits – 9 Reviews!”
Oh wow! These look absolutely wonderful! I’ve never seen anything like this before and what a great thing for children of all ages to get involved in, possibly with the help of adults depending on what kit they purchased but how great to be able to create something like this for Halloween.
Having the option of different materials is a benefit too. Some may be a bit too flimsy to make but I absolutely adore the haunted house! I wish I’d known about these kits when my children were young as they would have loved to have enjoyed building such empires.
Oh yes indeed, I often say this when I see wonderful things on Etsy: I wish that I had seen this before, when I was younger or the kids were young, we would have some great fun together!
Many thanks for this valuable and detailed post about Best Halloween Haunted House Kits. I really like Halloween too. But I have never made these. This time for Helloween, I will definitely make a meme. Will this be difficult for me as I have never done it before? Keep posting like this. I definitely share this.
You are very welcome! About your question: some of these are very easy to assemble, even together with children! I wish you happy crafting and let me know which one you created please 😉
These are amazing and I love the way you describe every little detail. Great Job!!!
I’ve been looking for Dracula’s castle because I’m a huge Bella Lugosi fan. There will never be a Dracula like Bella. I love all the original monster actors. Anyways, do you know of any place that would have Dracula’s castle?
Thank you so much for the complimets.
About your question, I think you will probably find plenty dracula’s castle (to be decorated or not by yourself) on Etsy. This one for example, very cute isn’t it? 🙂
All the best,
lizzy
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Oh wow! These look absolutely wonderful! I’ve never seen anything like this before and what a great thing for children of all ages to get involved in, possibly with the help of adults depending on what kit they purchased but how great to be able to create something like this for Halloween.
Having the option of different materials is a benefit too. Some may be a bit too flimsy to make but I absolutely adore the haunted house! I wish I’d known about these kits when my children were young as they would have loved to have enjoyed building such empires.
Hey Louise!
Oh yes indeed, I often say this when I see wonderful things on Etsy: I wish that I had seen this before, when I was younger or the kids were young, we would have some great fun together!
thank you for your comment
Kind regards,
Lizzy
Many thanks for this valuable and detailed post about Best Halloween Haunted House Kits. I really like Halloween too. But I have never made these. This time for Helloween, I will definitely make a meme. Will this be difficult for me as I have never done it before? Keep posting like this. I definitely share this.
Hello Pasindu
You are very welcome! About your question: some of these are very easy to assemble, even together with children! I wish you happy crafting and let me know which one you created please 😉
Kind regards
Lizzy
Hi Lizzy
These are amazing and I love the way you describe every little detail. Great Job!!!
I’ve been looking for Dracula’s castle because I’m a huge Bella Lugosi fan. There will never be a Dracula like Bella. I love all the original monster actors. Anyways, do you know of any place that would have Dracula’s castle?
Thank you,
Gwen
Hi Gwen
Thank you so much for the complimets.
About your question, I think you will probably find plenty dracula’s castle (to be decorated or not by yourself) on Etsy. This one for example, very cute isn’t it? 🙂
All the best,
lizzy