A Life-Size Ghostbusters Proton Pack Collectible That You Can Buy from Hasbro

Is there something strange coming to the neighborhood? Yes, there is, because Ghostbusters: Afterlife is finally opening in theatres worldwide on November 19. 

The film is a sequel to the 1980s classic helmed by Jason Reitman. Director Jason is the son of the original Ghostbusters director, Ivan Reitman. As a fan, I bet you have always wanted your own Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Fret not, Hasbro partnered with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps to offer a new item to you. Discover more on his exciting merchandise in the rest of the story. 

Hasbro is known to be one of the largest toy makers in the world. Coinciding with the opening of the much-awaited follow-up of Ghostbusters, they designed a toy for grown-ups. It is called the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack in the innovative Haslab. Haslab is the crowdfunding platform of the company that allows the fans a glimpse of their upcoming products. 

Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack is patterned after the 3D scans of the actual prop from the movie. It is intended to allow the fans to enjoy the easiest and most cost-effective roleplay experience yet, for $400. 

Features of the Ghostbusters Proton Pack

The first-ever, 1:1 scale, mass-manufactured, modular, and lightweight proton pack includes the following features : 

• It comes with lights, sound, and a motor for interactive roleplay and recreating iconic scenes from the movie. 
• There are two modes of play featuring lights and sounds from the 1984 Ghostbusters and the 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, interchangeable through a switch. 
• Movie-accurate details include a booster, power cell injectors, shock mount, bumper, and even a cyclotron that you can open and dismantle.
• It also has a set of shoulder and belt straps so that you can wear it. 
• It is also compatible with the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand, although sold separately. You could connect the wand to the proton pack’s metal V-hook. 

Hasbro says their collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps brought this incredible merchandise waiting to amaze the fans. The Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack is an iconic gadget that will stand out at any cosplay or comic con event.

Impressions from a Ghostbusters Fan

Sean Hollister of The Verge talked to one of his Ghostbusters fanatic friends, who’s been attempting to build his proton pack for years. His friend was quite impressed by the price. He said that you could quickly pay $400 for a nice Proton Pack body kit to help you build your own. Let alone a finished product with this intricate detail, and the cost of all the parts you need to achieve full effect can add up quickly. 

After all, if you purchase Hasbro’s version, you will have the same as other collectors. Some fans love assembling their props. Other fans are building for scratch for a perfect replica of Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster. Tested told the story of Carson Case and Pat Matera’s on creating a model of one of the props from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Meanwhile, other hobbyists out there want an excellent Star Wars Lightsaber.

In this story, Michael Murphy, a 43-year-old artist, earns a living by building custom lightsabers. Mr. Murphy started making lightsabers when he suffered a work-related injury. Back then, the internet was so obsessed with the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Then, a company called Master Replicas launched a sample for collectible saber props. His son found some photos of Master Replica merch online, and so his fascination with the stuff made him create a custom-made lightsaber. 

Is Hasbro Ghoststbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack already out on the market?

Uh-uh, not yet. Ghostbusters (GB) fans have to wait for a while because this project is still on crowdfunding. All it needs is to reach 7,000 backers until December 12, 2021. GB fans worldwide will be able to reserve the Proton Pack, which costs $400. Hasbro set the pre-order to a maximum of five (5) units per customer only.

Amazingly, they have surpassed the target with a total of 8,407 backers as of this writing. A dream come true for GB fans! Now that the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack is fully backed, Hasbro will proceed with the shipping in the Spring of 2023. The company is planning a single production run of the said crowdfunded project. 

There are still 27 days left for Haslab Pulse’s campaign, and the first unlockable tier has also been revealed with full support. With that said, they are offering an extended deal. Upon reaching 9,000 backers, GB fans will get a connection hose to attach the Proton Pack to the Neutrona Wand.

Nonetheless, it is necessary to give the fans a fully connected rig and figure for Trap or Goggles for the upcoming models. Whatever the future amendments to the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack, go ahead and back the project at the Haslab Pulse website. 

Explore the Haslab website further, and learn about the other two (2) active projects that Haslab is currently funding. The G.I. Joe Skystriker at $229.99 needs 10,000 backers. The offer is open for 45 days, from October 23 to December 7. On the other hand, Star Wars The Black Series Rancor, at $349, needs 9,000 backers. This project started on October 22 and will end on December 6. Both of the projects will also begin shipping in Spring 2023 if successful.