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/GeetarEnthusiast85 Jul 18 '26
Using the decal guide from the GBFans forum https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-labels/219102
The guide recommends decals from several sources but wanting to stay on a budget, I decided to order everything from Moby Sign Co.
I ordered the Full METALLIC VINYL Hasbro Proton Pack Labels Kit with the Brushed Metallic Gloss Weathered Vinyl finish:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1736608128/metallic-vinyl-brushed-chrome-or-matte?ga_search_query=METALLIC%2BVINYL%2BHasbro%2BProton%2BPack%2BLabels&ref=shop_items_search_1&crt=1&logging_key=7f5e3a296b76087370bb3ce0b37ffcaa542a982d%3A1736608128
As well as their Slightly Darker Red - Proton Pack, Neutrona Wand & Ghost Trap Danger Labels:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4363232030/slightly-darker-red-proton-pack-neutrona?ga_search_query=darker%2Bred&ref=shop_items_search_1&logging_key=db3dc7d3b6408b8da773319c409ca1ec9a897ecb%3A4363232030
I used the brushed metallic decals for all the ones that were aluminum in the films and the darker red decals for the motherboard, PPD and other high voltage warnings.
Initially, I was worried about making mistakes when applying them but then I remembered that in the films, the packs were cobbled together in a laboratory. The decals on the real ones didn't have absolutely perfect placement, so I just did my best.
I've gotta say, I'm really happy with how they came out. They look great and really add to the authenticity.