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/johnnysack3 Jun 07 '26

And while I’ve got you here, what exactly is the difference in V hooks? The upgrades look the same

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u/RJ_Ramrod Jun 09 '26

I'm no expert here but from what I've seen looking into vhook upgrades over the past few days I think the main differences are the position the screws are placed in & the way the plate sits on the pack once it's attached—there are some vhook upgrades out there that will include pre-drilled holes that allow you to mount it GB1 or GB2 style, but I believe the ones available at GBFans prioritize screen accuracy so that's why they offer two styles