Proton Pack from Spirit Halloween - Honest Review

[@DavidBrawley]

Thanks for the review! I was wondering how good it was.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Glad it was helpful! It's pretty good. I plan to do some mods to make it even better, stay tuned for that video coming in a week or so.

[@StarkillerRadio]

Personally I would upgrade the speaker, add a few lights as per the movies. Add a weighted motor and make the wand vibrate a little when you push the switch.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Josh, all great ideas. In the end I bought a HasLab Spengler wand since it addresses all the areas you mentioned above. Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGbKh5trYqt1rqs

[@vanloggins]

tons of great 3D printed mods available to upgrade that pack because the original smaller pack mods were easy to scale up to work on the full size pack. I would definitely put it on an ALICE frame, those straps are not great for sure.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks for the info! I got a Alice frame to add to this. Also a Hasbro wand I plan to integrate, stay tuned!

[@stephen_donnan]

Upside down sticker on the wand is screen accurate to the Venkman wand.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interest Stephen, thanks for sharing.

[@NerdAffiliated]

Congrats! Almost done modding my 80%. Can’t wait to finish the series

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

So close! Keep going its worth it!

[@TAOTTV]

I’m going to get mine tomorrow, from this video I can tell it’s worth it, it just sucks how after you stop the proton stream, it’s just an Insta stop instead of a power down sound. 6:48

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I've got some ideas on that, stay tuned...

[@nickragucci7335]

So where or who sells or makes the best proton pack replica and how much does that cost in comparison to this one?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You can spend $1000s on a screen accurate version...

[@docdeth904]

I got one so I didn't have to upgrade the Spengler pack. I have plans for this, including some printed parts and electronics, maybe an Arduino board and speakers. I got mine for 237, and I consider it worth it looking at the price for just a shell...

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Agreed. I got mine for around that price door to door.The Spengler Wand and ALICE are great additions to this one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5m0Y4lvbdh9hdE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/op7bmXiKrs-rgtk

[@MC4PRODUCTONS]

I am getting this tomorrow I AM SO EXCITED

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

just don't drop the wand on the table like I did.

[@MC4PRODUCTONS]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I am getting the kids size that was all they had

[@BouncekDeLemos]

Yikes, I think the reason it's rattling is that when you lifted it up, the wand fell and broke on ya. It's not supposed to be that loose either. Since you're modding it, sounds like an easy fix though, and I'm glad the electronics were still intact.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks, I'm going to crack it open this week and make some updates anyway. We'll see.

[@BouncekDeLemos]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Looking forward! Sorry the wand broke a little! Again, should be an easy fix. Modding these packs are definitely fun. 🙂

[@MidwestGhostInvestigators]

Is there another option for the hose from the pack to the wand?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I'm not sure I understand your question.

[@fandomvault4901]

What type of screwdrivers did you use?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Here's what I use mostly: amzn.to/4hc1JxY

[@jamesoblivion]

This pack should mod GREAT! I loved working on my Spirit pack a few years ago, but I always wished it was full scale. Still, it ended up looking really good, scale notwithstanding, so this should be a snap to mod into something really cool! I have a HasLab pack now that I've modded into an 84 pack, but otherwise, I'd definitely be picking up one of these and hitting up Etsy for soooo many mods. 😆 Modding and weathering Ghostbusters gear is something I find really relaxing, so I like to put in a lot of time on each prop, and everything is always a work in progress.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It's always fun to mod these things! Sounds like you're all in, thanks for sharing.

[@4thdoctor284]

I have a Matty Collector thrower that I'll be incorporating into my pack. I'll take the thrower that was included and include it with the vacuformed ABS plastic shell that I have from like 7 years ago and probably sell it.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Wow, great idea 4th Doctor. Have you ever built a TARDIS?

[@4thdoctor284]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yes I have. I had to scale the height and width back some so it fit in our Subaru Outback but I could still fit inside of it

[@mrpickles181]

my biggest letdown on this pack is the on/off. once you let go of the of the button the stream fx insta stop, no power down sound. i like how you edited the video to manipulate the power down sound when you release the button hahahaha.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The button is tricky for sure. Not sure why they didn't just the sound stay on like the Spengler wand...

[@kylec.8350]

Its the best pack made by any company for the price and the upgradeable parts are pretty cheap.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Agree, I just got a HasLab Spengler wand I plan to swap into the pack, stay tuned.

[@cleversonchiarelli1602]

First of all, congratulations for the video. I would like to know how tall you are, so I can see how it would look on me. I am undecided between the Life-size and the 80%. I am 5' 3" tall.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I'm 5' 9" a little more if I stand up straight. go for the full size pack if you can afford it, you'll be glad you did.

[@Justrandomvideos-2023]

I got mine a while ago I definitely replaced the wand with the afterlife wand and the proton pack is in a remodeling state as of now 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@robz6306]

How did you replace if you don't mind my asking?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I'd like to know too.

[@Justrandomvideos-2023]

I've done some major modifications to my spirit halloween proton pack 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The Spirit is certainly a good starting point for all sorts of mods...

[@brandonpierce5507]

Cool proton pack from the movies Ghostbusters

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Yup, its still a lot of fun, will be modding it before Halloween... Stay Tuned.

[@raynekraven]

totally put an alice frame on this. Absolutely worth it.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

That's my next video. Already have the Alice frame:

[@raynekraven]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow cool!

[@ThinkingProblem]

I never got to buy one and spirit halloween has no option to check stock for products which is bullshit and its almost Halloween and I STILL CANT HAVE ONE???? guess I'm buying the cheap deluxe pack..

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting. I missed the first run. Got mine on the second run when I checked back. Maybe they'll make some more.

[@SweetTexasGuy]

They’re in stock right now. I just bought one.

[@saberfly]

Is this the $89 one?

[@USERTM7]

Buddy stated it cost $249.

[@wickidgames]

​@@USERTM7they could have dropped the price, hence the question.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I got it with free shipping and 20% off so to my door including tax it came out to $237.

[@ace34473]

Had haslab not made theirs i would have gotten this one.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I can see your point.

[@kleineroteHex]

You are like a kid at Christmas 😁😁😁

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Pretty much, just wait until I have the whole costume finished...

[@geraldstiling3735]

For $250💲 Dollars that is absolutely a bargain .. I paid $200 for graflex light sabre🗡️

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Gerald, totally agree, it would be hard to get to this level at this price even for a scratch build.

[@omardiaz3557]

In fact, I have that but it's not a proton pack, it's a vacuum cleaner that is used like a backpack but also works for ghost hunting. you know, Luigi's mansion 😅

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

ah. Thanks for the chuckle, made my day.

[@omardiaz3557]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow fun fact: Luigi and the Ghostbusters are icons since the 80s

[@Joseph-jq8ve]

I ended up having to get the smaller one because it was cheaper trust me it's not worth the 89.99 the straps are great and they work great I don't know which pack I like better the Spengler proton pack from has labs or the full sized pack from spirit Halloween

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The Spirit Halloween is about 1/2 the price of the Spengler Pack if you can find one on the secondary market.

[@michaeltucci3445]

Sorry if my comments were rude in anyway. I didn't mean any harm. I just wanted the best for you. Again........I apologize if I was to opinionated! Sometimes I go to far on accident.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

No worries. All good here.

[@michaeltucci3445]

Thanks, I hope your doing good. You seem like nice guy. I wish you the best. - Mike

[@tomvontrott]

Do not order from Spirt. I ordered one on 8-6-23 and a week later had to call to even get the order processed. The charged me and created a shipping label, but 3 more days later Fedex does not have the package and when I called again they couldn’t tell me what is going on and that I could call back in 2 more business days if it doesn’t start tracking. I’m afraid I’m going to end up having to dispute the charge with my bank. Even if I eventually get mine I will NEVER purchase from Spirit again. Buyer beware!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Wow Tom, that is certainly a tough experience. Mine was much different, the Proton Pack came fast and all works.

[@tomvontrott]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow After the THIRD call they finally acknowledged that the order never shipped, but by that point the packs were all sold out so they could only refund my money….which they also screwed up, they did not refund the total amount. I’m going to have to call them a 4th time. Anyone that orders in future restocks good luck…I won’t be one of them.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@tomvontrott after your experience I'd feel the same way.

[@brycetonbennett9346]

That's even worse than my experience. I ordered mine back in June or July. They said they shipped it but it arrived two weeks late, looking like someone chunked it out a plane. It required some cosmetic maintenance. However, I have bought other items from Spirit with no problems. I guess some times they are better than others

[@adamwalkervfx]

​@@tomvontrottSounds like an underestimation of how many packs they had in stock, which is typical for these kinds of products. I was one of the first people to get the new 1984 Hasbro wand before they sold out within hours.

[@Johngoodman454]

Looks plastic and cheaply made

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Aren't they all plastic?

[@ljsdcmarvelcollections4152]

it is a toy

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Well until someone makes a real Proton Pack with an unregistered nuclear accelerator, your right. They all are...

[@ljsdcmarvelcollections4152]

it is nothing but a toy not a prop

[@ADudeNamedAustin]

It’s a prop for those who can’t afford a replica

[@ghostengineer]

Who cares?

[@jimbear62]

​​@@ADudeNamedAustin He reminds me of another poster who constantly badmouthed the Haslab Afterlife Pack, calling it a cheap toy. It's probably the same guy under another name

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

snobbish, really? I'm excited about this pack and look forward to modding it. I just wanted folks to know what they were getting into if they bought one of these.