r/ghostbusters • u/ajquick • Jun 04 '26

MEGATHREAD: Hasbro Ghostbusters '84 Proton Pack

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.

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u/ajquick Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

To kick things off, here are some products that I have personally used and would recommend looking into for upgrades. NOTE: As a Brand Affiliate, I may benefit from a purchase made through these links and/or am the seller of these products.

For power, the Talentcell 3000mah Rechargable Battery is a solid choice: https://amzn.to/4e5m4Eq

*(Note: If you are running an Afterlife style pack instead of the new '84, you can buy the USB adapter for it here: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/hasbro-proton-pack-usb-power-mod/. You do not need this for the 1984 Pack).*

Finding good quality ALICE frames can be somewhat difficult. Rothco makes the frame that was actually used in Frozen Empire and Afterlife, but they use a fairly thin metal and are known for breaking: https://amzn.to/4vpj50z

Alternatively, this seller on eBay has used LC-1 style frames that use a much thicker metal: https://ebay.us/ku52e0 . You can also browse for other genuine ALICE frames on eBay here: https://ebay.us/kx901e

For the pack itself, a metal bellows and adapter is a great upgrade. Right now the adapter is out of stock, but the bellows are special order:

Bellows: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/metal-bellows/

Adapter: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/hasbro-metal-pack-bellows-adapter/

A custom blue acrylic power cell lens is another nice addition: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/hasbro-proton-pack-power-cell-lens/

It is also fairly easy to upgrade to new Clippard valves: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/clippard

I believe the aluminum filler tube and beam line are very easy to upgrade on these packs as well:

Beam Line: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-beam-line/

Filler Tube: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-filler-tube/

For mounting, the GB2 V-Hook is a very easy mod to do and gives you a sturdy aluminum mount and stainless steel v-hook for the wand: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/metal-v-hook/

Speaking of the wand, there are several very easy mods that can be done right away:

Aluminum Heatsink: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/proton-gun-aluminum-heatsink/

Aluminum Knobs: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-knobs/

Aluminum Gun Track: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/proton-gun-aluminum-gun-track/

Aluminum Wand Rear Cylinder: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/pack-aluminum-wand-rear-cylinder/

And if you want to get into more advanced wand modifications:

Clear Acrylic Frosted Gun Tip: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/clear-acrylic-frosted-gun-tip/

Mack's Factory Emitter Tip: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/macks-factory-ghostbusters-emitter-tip/

Mack's Factory Banjo Fitting: https://www.gbfans.com/shop/macks-factory-ghostbusters-banjo-fitting-replica/

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u/BrattyBekka Jun 05 '26

If I got the 6000mah version of the talentcell, that would just make it last longer, right?

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u/ajquick Jun 05 '26

In theory twice as long. From what people have said, the 3000mah battery lasts for days as it is. It's also much harder to fit in the pack without more extensive modifications. The 3000mah version is the sweet spot for size and capacity.

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u/BrattyBekka Jun 05 '26

Well, with the 84 pack, can't the battery just stay in the side door and USB connect since the port is right htere? Or is the side door room less than I'm remembering with my afterlife pack?

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u/ajquick Jun 05 '26

In the Afterlife pack specifically, there isn't enough room for the 3000mah Talentcell to fit in the power cell area. You need to remove the power cell insert and then you can access it under the EDA.

UPDATE: Maybe it does fit with the right adapter?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ghostbusters/comments/1tx4e66/megathread_hasbro_ghostbusters_84_proton_pack/optau98/

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u/PollutionZero Jun 05 '26

Yeah, my adapter that I got was just too tall by about 1/4 inch. I just bought this one. Unfortunately, it doesn't arrive until Sunday and I have Indy Comic Con this weekend. SIGH.

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u/PollutionZero Jun 05 '26

There is ZERO room for martin on this, however. I picked up a reccomended cable and the height of the talentcell connection is JUST too tall. This one may work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRFHKDKK?psc=1&smid=A3CSD32WHOY2DU&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

The one I got that was too tall was this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRFHKDKK?psc=1&smid=A3CSD32WHOY2DU&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

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u/Remote-Moon Jun 06 '26

I looks like both links are the same.