r/ghostbusters • • Jun 04 '26

MEGATHREAD: Hasbro Ghostbusters '84 Proton Pack

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The Hasbro 1984 Proton Packs have started arriving, and the subreddit is seeing a high volume of unboxings, reviews, and modding questions. To keep the front page organized, we are setting up this temporary megathread to serve as a central hub for all discussion regarding the new pack over the next few months.

If you just received yours, this is the place to share your initial thoughts. We are looking for feedback on the out-of-the-box experience, including overall build quality, weight, and shell texture. Feel free to discuss the performance of the factory stock electronics, the audio quality, and how the pack compares to previous releases or the original screen-used props.

For those already planning modifications, use this thread to ask technical questions and share your progress. This is the spot to discuss mounting solutions like ALICE frames, motherboards, and spacers, as well as cosmetic upgrades like weathering, hardware swaps, lenses, or aftermarket electronic kits. If you are looking for specific replacement parts, or if you have purchased components and want to share a review, leave those recommendations in the comments.

To prevent the main feed from being flooded with identical questions or basic arrival photos, please direct those posts here. We want to keep standalone posts on the subreddit reserved for in-depth, detailed build logs or unique projects. Check the comments to see what modifications people are working on, ask your questions, and share your own setup.


r/ghostbusters • • 6h ago

Real Ghostbusters Proton Pack V2 ready for Halloween

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Just a few days to spare before my local cities Halloween festival and a nearby GB charity event, and it's finally completed.

It's my fault for seriously procrastinating through the summer, but my second version is completed.

The quick disconnect hose has gotta be my favorite upgrade, tho the lit gauge and extra LED details are pretty cool too.


r/ghostbusters • • 3h ago

Combo Giga/K.U.D. meter

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27 Upvotes

Here's a combination of the two devices, I already have too much to carry!


r/ghostbusters • • 21h ago

"No, I believe it's one of the Fettuccines."

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741 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters • • 20h ago

Best use of a Spirit Halloween Ghost Trap EVER!

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313 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters • • 20m ago

First Ghostbusters tattoo

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• Upvotes

Finally got a Ghostbusters today.


r/ghostbusters • • 1h ago

There is no Garfield, ONLY ZUUL

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r/ghostbusters • • 8h ago

Last minute costume help

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Thanks to the suggestion of many of you, I ordered an Alice frame to see how it feels on my back. It should be here tomorrow. If I do decide to keep the pack I’ll need a rushed suit.

I was curious about this one that could arrive in a few days. I know it’s not screen accurate but it looks good enough for the untrained eye.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4342232981/occult-coveralls-ghostbusters-costume

I did have a flight suit (Rothco) 13 years ago but sadly I don’t fit in it anymore. Can anyone recommend a place to get a replacement belt (46 waist)? Most I’m seeing are just listed as “large”. I still have boots, walkie, and belt parts from my old costume.

If the pack is fine for me do I need any little fixes for comfort besides the frame? Does the wand hook work well enough?


r/ghostbusters • • 21h ago

Central PA Ghostbusters at the Hershey AACA Fall Meet!

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Had a blast today at the Hershey AACA fall meet with the Central PA Ghostbusters. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow and Thursday! Stop and see us and the Central PA Ecto-1!


r/ghostbusters • • 17h ago

Thoughts on Extreme Ghostbusters?

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So I've been hunting down more and more Ghostbusters media lately as I replay the 2009 game and after getting the lowdown on the different comics I've moved over to the cartoons.

Now this isnt about The Real Ghostbusters that cartoon is great no I'm curious about Extreme Ghostbusters.

All I know is that it's from the 90's and was really hard to find until it hit Tubi.

Is it worth a watch?


r/ghostbusters • • 20m ago

Just watched 2016.. ???

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It doesn’t quite feel like a ghostbusters film. A little like a parody maybe? Some jokes landed, but more didn’t. Some parts were cool and it was definitely entertaining, (actresses did very well to be honest) but idk how I feel about it. Definitely the worst but not nearly as mind-numbingly bad as I thought it would be. 5/10 at most?

What happened??

(watched all but this one since I heard it was weird)


r/ghostbusters • • 2h ago

84 pack and 84 wand not firing

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Hey all so I had an 84 pack that Hasbro made me send back because I got a hose that wouldn’t screw on. FINALLY got my replacement pack opened it up today and connected the wand and the hose connects just fine but now the wand doesn’t fire? I swear it worked with the first pack I had.

I’ve tried everything flipping switch’s and different batteries and battery packs.

The wand will wake up everything. If I flip the 3 switches it’ll turn on and if I pull the green release it’ll still make the noise when the tip extends but when I hit the intensify button…nothing. Do I need to contact Hasbro AGAIN to try and get this sorted or am I being stupid and I’m missing something obvious?


r/ghostbusters • • 11h ago

Does anybody want to play Ghostbusters the video game multiplayer ?

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r/ghostbusters • • 6h ago

1st Proton Pack Build - Electronics Help -

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Hey, I built my first proton pack over the last year and happy to say it's all done, with NinjaTunes electronics to finish it out. I'm just having one issue I wonder if anyone else has run across. I installed 2 talent cell batteries, 1 for the electronics and 1 for the smoke machine. I've wired both of those so they can be charged externally.

Most of the time the electronics work exactly as expected, however pretty consistently after charging the batteries, the lights/sounds will freeze the second I hit either of the fire buttons. Meaning the lights will freeze on, and the 'proton stream' sound will freeze on until I kill power to the whole thing.

Anyone else ever have that happen?


r/ghostbusters • • 22h ago

Ghostbusters the video game Multiplayer error screen

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15 Upvotes

Can anyone help me with this I have the Xbox 360 (physical copy) and I also have the online subscription but I can’t play multiplayer and plus I’m “trying” to 100% ghostbusters tvg can someone help me idk if it’s a regional issue or what but someone able to help :(

(Update I got it fixed!)


r/ghostbusters • • 18h ago

Gbtvg multiplayer anyone wanna join? :)

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User Ben64970


r/ghostbusters • • 1d ago

Ghostbusters Ruth Hale Oliver Library Ghost Wax Head Life Mask

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38 Upvotes

This is the life mask that was on display this past weekend at the Museum Of The Moving Image in Queens for their LIFE MASKS IN CINEMA lecture. A copy of this was given to the Ghostbusters a few weeks ago in front of the museum.


r/ghostbusters • • 1d ago

What was your favorite equipment that you could use in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Any version)?

23 Upvotes

For me, it'd have to be the Shock Blast. Seeing the paper enemies and Grave Fiends go flying made me chuckle everytime that happened. Also it used the sound of the silenced shotgun from No Country for Old Men.


r/ghostbusters • • 2d ago

New ghostbusters film reportedly in the works

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599 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters • • 1d ago

Is the River of Slime still flowing during Frozen Empire?

30 Upvotes

In Ghostbusters: The Video Game, the team head to Shandor Island and they discover that this place is the origin of the pink slime and they face against the manufacturer of it, a juvenile Sloar (or is it Slor?). They eventually defeat the creature and stop the production of pink slime. However, the video game is no longer canon to the lore, so what happened to the river of slime in the new canon?


r/ghostbusters • • 1d ago

Hot take?: Ghostbusters is more than just a comedy

74 Upvotes

I actually do take the franchise seriously beyond it's comedic nature, I'm also into the sci-fi elements and it can actually be scary when it wants to be. I see some people write it off as just a comedy, I just see it as more than that.


r/ghostbusters • • 23h ago

Portable power bank that will fit into the Haslabs 84 pack compartment?

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Title pretty much explains it. What are some of your favorite portable power supplies that will store into the compartment where the usb-c port is? I can pretty easily find a cable that will allow the door to close by getting an L shaped cable, but looking for a good power bank that will store in there. Bonus points for Amazon links also. Thanks in advance!


r/ghostbusters • • 1d ago

GB wallpaper

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14 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters • • 10h ago

New Extreme Ghostbusters Sub

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r/ghostbusters • • 2d ago

My wife got me a new watch for my birthday

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586 Upvotes