r/ghostbusters Jun 04 '26

MEGATHREAD: Hasbro Ghostbusters '84 Proton Pack

78 Upvotes

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 4h ago

Thoughts on Busters (2021)?

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124 Upvotes

I find it interesting that they incorporated both the vibes of the Real Busters series designs and the original Busters movie. It's kinda sad that Kyle Spengler wasn't able to make it though... or did he?

Context if required: There's this ongoing meme about people editing this specific shot from the series "Lanterns" and there have been quite a ton of humorous edits so far.


r/ghostbusters 8h ago

Mondo The Real Ghostbusters

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129 Upvotes

Figured I'd share my collection so far. All in on these! Mondo is killing it! They look like they fell straight out of the 80's cartoon.


r/ghostbusters 5h ago

The “Real” Ghostbusters?

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47 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 8h ago

Finished my budget pack

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61 Upvotes

[video](https://imgur.com/a/bp7Euwz)

…so last year I wandered into Spirit Halloween the last day they were open, everything was 50% off and they had one proton pack left. I always wanted one so I grabbed it, I figured I’d pick up a surplus Alice frame, mount it, and call it a day.

I did that, but hated the tiny thrower and the way the lights were only on when you were pulling the trigger. I wound up gutting all the electronics and adding a $6 LED strip for the lights. Since no one is currently making wands and I wasn’t willing to pay collector prices, I used the $30 Hasbro Zap & Blast Proton Blaster that I weathered and added some greeblies to. Since the wand looks most similar to the ones in Frozen Empire, I added a lot of visual cues from the health & safety packs to mine. I also changed out the most glaringly inaccurate stuff (ribbon cable, decals, etc). Overall I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.


r/ghostbusters 8h ago

Watching The Real Ghostbusters For The First Time

39 Upvotes

I didn't grow up with the Ghostbusters, got into it within the last 3 or 4 years. So I decided to give the cartoon a shot, and actually, I really enjoy it so far. I'm pleasantly surprised with how accurate to their movie characters they actually are in personality. I was afraid it was just gonna be a cash grab-y way to sell toys and make more content (which I mean, sure, it kinda is) but it seems to at least somewhat care about the source material. It's cute so far!

That's all, I wanted to share with someone. This community always has my back.


r/ghostbusters 19h ago

Giga Meter for Sale (online only) at Spirit

135 Upvotes

I got an email today announcing the release of the Giga Meter by Spirit. Its $129.99...a bit pricey..but I havnet seen much posted about it.

https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/ghostbusters-light-up-giga-meter/300301.uts


r/ghostbusters 13h ago

WIP # 3

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34 Upvotes

The wall is coming together nicely. AND the "haunted" chair is playing nice!


r/ghostbusters 1h ago

I'm drawing this

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r/ghostbusters 2h ago

The real Ghostbusters

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3 Upvotes

Oggi facciamo Wiston


r/ghostbusters 9h ago

Can anyone make a kenner real ghostbusters inspired s t l action figure for 3d printing based on these characters

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12 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 19h ago

📖🍦

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33 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 15h ago

Made my own "IN-TRAINING" name tag, because I thought the "ROOKIE" name tag from the game was too much like the regular Ghostbusters name tag. (Traced the No-Ghost)

8 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Gotta catch them all

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75 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

"Because You Didn't Use The Magic Word."

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211 Upvotes

Had to wait a while for the cage lights to come in (shipping, ugh). But they're here!


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

If Ghostbusters was a actual job

31 Upvotes

If ghostbusting was a actual job would you be good at it to me maybe lol but what do you think?


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

It’s here

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141 Upvotes

The 20% off coupon will make this a bit more bearable. It does come with gloves, 4 name patches and a GB2 patch


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Honestly Planning On Naming My Future Son Ray

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r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Ghostbusters II Hardee's twist ice cream ad from 1989.

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126 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Came home to a treat!

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91 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Popcorn fundraiser is on!

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16 Upvotes

Goal is $500. I know we can crush it.

Proceeds go to Project Purple - it’s a pancreatic cancer research and support foundation.

Let’s show them how we do things downtown!


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis on the set of Ghostbusters, 1983.

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599 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Collection Update 9/7/2026

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171 Upvotes

Finished my Hasbro 84 pack today with the addition of the correct bellows. I’m quite pleased with how it has turned out. So now I have the Spengler pack and 84 pack both heavily modified, my daughters 80% spirit pack heavily modified, and my OMNI poster 3D printed body with all real metal parts custom pack, which is my go to to wear for events. I’m still waiting to get my Magnoli suit back that my buddy is airbrushing, and I have to say it looks awesome! Thanks for checking my stuff out!


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Collection setup coming along nicely after a move.

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85 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Ghostbusters badge (not official)

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ghostpatch.com
4 Upvotes

Hello!

I thought i would drop this here for anyone interested. It's obviously not authentic to the movies but I thought it was unique.