The snowman that makes it snow.
A 27-inch snowman with a snow machine hidden inside. Flip his switch and he blows snowflakes 15 to 20 feet out of his mittens. The flakes vanish in under two minutes, so there's nothing to clean up.
0 flakes made on this page
- 15–20 ftof snow from his mittens
- ~45 minof snow per tank
- < 2 minand every flake is gone
- 0 assemblyarrives ready to snow
See the real one.
No effects added. This is the Amazing Snowman doing his thing, filmed by the people who build him in Lexington, Alabama.
Guests walk over, laugh, put their hands out, and pull out their phones. He's not something that sits in the background.
Snow in three steps.
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Pour in one bottle
Empty one 2 oz bottle of Snowman fluid into his ½-gallon tank. A 6-pack comes in the box.
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Top it up with water
Fill the rest of the tank from the tap. That's about 45 minutes of snow.
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Flip the switch
Plug into a regular outlet and turn him on. Put him on a remote outlet plug and you can start the snow from across the room.
He has a snow knob.
Turn it down for fine, sparkly flakes. Turn it up for big fat ones. Go on, try it. It changes the snow on this page.
fine
chunky
Snow wherever you want it.
You don't need a cold night or a white Christmas. If you've got an outlet, you've got snow. Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, your living room.
Pick your snow crew.
Every snowman and snow woman ships fully assembled with a 6-pack of snow fluid in the box.
Where to buy the Amazing Snowman
Buy him from Global Special Effects (GSE) for $499 (list $589.95). GSE builds him in Lexington, Alabama, and handles checkout and shipping. The buttons below go straight to GSE. See his full details.
The Amazing Snow Woman
Red bonnet, green sweater, white mittens. Same snow.
$499 $589.95
Secure checkout and shipping by Global Special Effects, the company that builds him.
The details.
Everything on one page, straight from the spec sheet.
- Size
- 18 × 18 × 27 in tall
- Weight
- 15 lb
- Snow throw
- About 15–20+ ft
- Tank
- ½ gallon, about 45 min of snow
- Fluid
- One 2 oz bottle per tank, plus water
- Power
- Standard 120 V outlet, 10 A
- Controls
- On/off switch and a flake-size knob
- Outdoors
- Yes, out of the rain, above 25°F, on a GFCI outlet
- Assembly
- None, ships ready to go
- Warranty
- 1-year limited, with Global Special Effects fluid
Rent him out. Put him by the door. Bring him to church.
Freedom Fun, a party rental company, lists a 3-foot snowing snowman at $229 to $279 (checked November 2026). He costs $499, so he can pay for himself in two or three bookings, before your delivery and labor costs.
He also works for malls, storefronts, restaurants, hotels, churches, schools and tree lightings. Anywhere you want people to stop and smile.
Buying three or more, or want to carry him in your store? Talk to the people who build him.
- 🎪Party & event rentals
- 🛍️Shops & malls
- ⛪Churches & schools
- 🎄Tree lightings & parades
- 🏨Hotels & restaurants
- 📸Photo spots & Santa sets
Good questions.
Is the snow wet? Will it make a mess?
No. It's Evaporative Snow®: dry flakes that disappear in under two minutes on average, so there's nothing to sweep up. On smooth floors like linoleum or tile, run him on a rug or mat, because a lot of snow in one spot can make the floor slick for a moment.
How long does one tank last?
About 45 minutes. The tank holds ½ gallon: one 2 oz bottle of snow fluid plus water.
How much does it cost to run?
About $8 of fluid per tank. A 6-pack of 2 oz bottles is $47 and each bottle makes one full tank, roughly 45 minutes of snow. A 6-pack comes in the box.
Can he go outside?
Yes, on a porch, patio or covered entry. Keep him out of rain, use a GFCI outlet, and don't run him below 25°F.
Is the snow fluid safe for kids and pets?
Global Special Effects says the fluid is non-toxic and safe for people, pets and plants. Its safety data sheet for the undiluted concentrate also lists skin and eye irritation, so grown-ups should handle the bottles. The snowman itself is a decoration, not a toy, so grown-ups should run him too. Read more about snow fluid safety.
How far does the snow go?
About 15 to 20+ feet from his mittens. A knob on the machine sets the flakes from fine to chunky.
Does it need assembly?
No. He ships fully assembled. Fill the tank, plug him into a standard 120 V outlet and flip the switch. The switch also works with a remote-control outlet plug.
Who makes the Amazing Snowman?
Global Special Effects in Lexington, Alabama, the company behind Evaporative Snow®. Orders are checked out and shipped by Global Special Effects.
Will the snow stain anything?
Not when it's run properly, says Global Special Effects: the flakes leave no moisture. Very large flakes can hold some, and GSE warns that can lift the finish on silk or lacquer, like a piano. Turn the knob to a finer flake near anything delicate.
Does the snow smell? Can he be near food?
GSE says the snow has no odor and that its Evaporative Snow® fluid is kosher. Caterers and wedding planners use it near food displays and for cake cuttings.
Can I use tap water?
Yes. One 2 oz bottle plus tap water fills the tank. GSE notes that hard, mineral-heavy water can make the flakes less bright, so cleaner water gives prettier snow.
Can he snow when it's below freezing?
GSE's FAQ says its snow machines can run in freezing weather as long as the fluid stays warmer than 32°F. Any machine left outside needs to be covered.
How long does the snow fluid keep?
GSE guarantees a 3-year shelf life, and it often lasts longer stored somewhere climate-controlled and out of direct sunlight.
Is he right for your event?
Plain answers on who he fits and who he doesn't.
- Church Christmas snow machineChristmas Eve, live nativities and kids' programs.
- Tree lighting snow machineHow to start the snow on cue.
- Storefront snow machineShop doors, and why he needs someone with him.
- Indoor snow machineFloors, rooms and what to check first.
- Snow machine for Christmas partyWhich kind to get, and when to rent instead.
- Snow fluid safetyWhat GSE's data sheet says.
