Our Journey
Welcome to RottysCreations.com, the online home of Rotty's Creations — a veteran-owned, community-driven creative hub for collectors, cosplayers, gamers, and film enthusiasts. What began as a small operation making leather goods and props has evolved into something much bigger: a growing business with a full-fledged retail store, an expanding team, and a bold vision for the future.
Rotty’s Creations was founded with a passion for storytelling, craftsmanship, and film magic. We started in a basement workshop, crafting custom leather masks, handmade displays, and detailed replicas for fans and indie filmmakers. Our goods quickly gained a following at fan expos and markets across Alberta, where we saw first-hand how much demand there was for locally made, high-quality props, costume pieces, and collectibles. With every event, our name grew, and so did our ambitions.
In March 2025, we opened the doors to our first brick-and-mortar store in Parkland Mall in Red Deer, Alberta. The store gave us a space to do more than sell — it became a place to build community. We introduced in-store Pokémon trading nights, miniature painting tables, collectible showcases, and specialty items for film production and cosplay. We brought together artists, hobbyists, gamers, and collectors under one roof — and we’re just getting started.
Rotty’s Creations isn’t just a store; it’s a workshop, a film set, a design lab, and a launchpad for wild ideas. We provide props and special effects gear for indie films, cosplay builds, student projects, and live events. From fog machines to hand-made facehugger masks, if it doesn’t exist yet — we’ll make it.
As we continue to grow, so does our vision. We’re currently developing a larger, immersive retail and entertainment space — a true destination featuring themed zones, life-size props, a modular haunted house, birthday experiences, and even a UFO cockpit attraction. We're building an environment where you don’t just shop — you explore.
Rotty’s Creations is committed to supporting the creative community, with a strong emphasis on veteran involvement, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Our goal is to keep expanding what’s possible — both in the store and online — offering new workshops, expanding our rental program for film and events, and building a national presence for Canadian-made special effects and collectibles.
Whether you're a filmmaker, collector, or curious fan, we invite you to be part of the journey. This isn’t just a business — it’s a movement powered by imagination, built by makers, and driven by a deep love for the world of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and adventure.
Rotty’s Creations — Where Reality Ends and Imagination Begins.
Practical Effects
At Rotty's Creations, we specialize in a wide range of practical effects to bring your visions to life. From the subtle nuances of environmental effects to the dramatic intensity of complex special effects, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of the film industry, live events, and theatrical productions. Our expertise includes creating realistic wind, snow, fog, and rain effects to set the perfect scene for any production, designing and applying high-quality prosthetics for characters, creatures, and transformations, crafting believable blood and gore effects for horror films and action scenes, delivering safe and spectacular pyrotechnic displays including explosions, fire effects, and other high-impact visuals, building and operating animatronic figures and creatures to add a layer of realism and interactivity to your projects, and creating detailed and realistic makeup effects to enhance characters and scenes. Whether you need subtle atmospheric enhancements or dramatic special effects, Rotty's Creations is your go-to source for all practical effects needs. Let us help you create unforgettable moments with our expertise and dedication to excellence.
Pyrotechnics
With 16 years of experience in pyrotechnics, including extensive training and hands-on application in the military, Kevin Rottaris brings unparalleled expertise to every project. His background ensures the highest standards of safety and realism in all special effects work.
Live Events
With 12 years of experience in live events, including working with renowned artists like Avril Lavigne, Kevin Rottaris brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to every production. His expertise ensures that each event is executed flawlessly, with attention to detail and high-impact results.
Blood & Gore
With extensive experience in creating blood and gore effects, Kevin Rottaris has honed his skills under the mentorship of industry legends in special effects. His expertise guarantees realistic and chilling results that enhance the impact of any production.
Practical Effects
Kevin Rottaris brings a wealth of expertise in practical effects, including fog, rain, snow, and more. His extensive experience ensures the creation of immersive and realistic environments for any production.
Special FX Makeup
Kevin Rottaris has honed his skills in special effects makeup, mastering techniques to create lifelike prosthetics, injuries, and character transformations. His dedication to the craft brings unparalleled realism to any project.
Props
At Rotty's Creations, we specialize in crafting high-quality props for
various needs, including film, live events, displays, costumes/cosplay,
and special events. Our services include creating detailed replicas of
props from films and games, realistic firearms, swords, and a variety of
custom-designed weapons. Additionally, we craft intricate armor,
helmets, and other essential costume elements. Each piece is
meticulously designed to meet your specific requirements, ensuring
authenticity and precision. Whether you need a replica prop for a film
scene, custom armor for a live performance, or unique pieces to enhance a
costume or display, our expert craftsmanship guarantees exceptional
results that bring your vision to life.
Prop Guns
At Rotty's Creations, we offer expert prop gun services led by an experienced armorer with a proven track record on film sets. With our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to authenticity, we ensure that every prop gun we create meets the highest standards of safety and realism for your production needs
Prop Weapons
At Rotty's Creations, our prop sword and weapon services are crafted with precision and passion, drawing inspiration from a wide array of historical and fantastical sources. From iconic swords to elaborate weaponry, each piece is meticulously designed and constructed to enhance the immersive experience of your production or event.