Adam Savage Reviews Hasbro's Ghostbusters Neutrona Wand!

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[@SplitCoreGaming]

The reason you can switch modes is due to it also following the Ghostbusters Video Game models. I highly recommend you play/watch it as story is the true Ghostbusters 3, which I also really hope Afterlife acknowledges.

[@simonr9870]

@@SplitCoreGaming I also hope the videogame is cannon but seeing the new trailer i dont think they will acknowledge it, but i agree it should be cannon.

[@springwoodslasher79]

Why would you want half of a proton pack?

[@springwoodslasher79]

@@SplitCoreGaming that video games game play was beyond boring.

[@simonr9870]

@@springwoodslasher79 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing.

[@austinhale5699]

The different modes were each modes the wand used in the Ghostbusters 2009 video game which I loved! Love how they are calling back to even the game which was meant to be the story for the third movie that never happened so they made it into a game

[@keeperoftheblade8629]

Supposedly they are re releasing the game with a multiplayer mode and updated graphics. This is aside from the HD RE RELEASE.

[@drafgo2845]

@@keeperoftheblade8629 i'd love a proper remake, with the multiplayer/co-op mode! That was promised with the hd re-release, but never added. I want to play through the story with my friends. And maybe they can add some more stuff or dlc as well, since it's not the longest game.

[@cameronleggett1363]

@@keeperoftheblade8629 Ooooo, I hope this is true!!!

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

The second I saw the green lights and heard the effects it shot be back to the game and I was off the wall happy.

[@DavidLinkan]

@@bruisedhelmet8819 Yep, the compact Slime Blower.

[@LegoGBlok]

This movie (with its merchandise) is gonna make billions. (world wide). It will break records!. That...doesn't even look like a toy, its much more than a toy, its art. Every kid and fan dream come true. They have listened, watched the fans, they paid attention to the details while making it. Thank you!.

[@darahdoyle3176]

Bought this on the back of this review a couple of weeks ago. Now usually you know a reviewer is being a little (or a lot) kind to the product because it was given free, or to build a relationship for more products in the future. You accept that as a fact of life. And then when it comes to a person as rich and famous as Adam Savage you expect the usual Hollywood reluctance to say anything negative about anything in their sphere. Because that's their life. But what sold me on this was the joy on Adams face, the childish delight in his eyes when he switched it on and heard that joyous power up noise. I bought it soon after and I'll tell you what, for the near €170 it took to get this thing into my hands, I have not regretting it for a second. This thing is spectacular in every way. It is just beautiful and the sound effects are weighty and authentic. It will fill you with pure nostalgia and excitement just holding it. And then you let your 5 yo son hold it, and see the joy on his face as he blasts imaginary slimers. Some moments are worth any amount of money. If you love Ghostbusters and are on the fence, trust a stranger on a youtube comment, you will never regret this purchase.

[@KM-ub4rw]

Adam back the pack!!! Need your channel to get the word out! Fully backed for production of the proton pack from hasbro but we need to unlock more tiers!!!

[@NekoFallen]

Managed to grab one of these for my collection a couple of months ago. Love what Hasbro did with this prop! Also, the different firing modes relate to the upgrades done to the pack within the Ghostbusters Video Game from Atari. Including the Slime Blower, Boson Darts and Stasis Beam/Blaster.

[@vitoguttilla2926]

Meson Collider. Not boson darts.

[@NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy]

@@Unhallowed_Saint right, but the fire mode changes have nothing to do with the boson dart, and he was referencing the fire mode changes. The boson dart is just the powered shot for the basic proton stream. The Meson Colider is the final alt fire mode which is accessed from the orange button, not the boson dart. You can however simulate the boson dart a bit by tapping the intensify button while on proton stream mode as opposed to holing it. Just like you can simulate the slime teather, Shock blast, and thr overload pulse through the same means.

[@gold333]

@@NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy The video game functions on this prop feature both. A short press of the trigger and a long press activate different video game functions.

[@NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy]

@@gold333 i thought I said that

[@StSparky]

Well, I bought one because of your joy and that it connects me to my time at Columbia Studios. Many years later, I was a friend to Michael C Gross. Happy Halloween!

[@biggomez0976]

The alternate weapon modes are straight from the game! That's so awesome

[@davidyoung518]

Very nice! The O.C.D. in me wants the fake hinges on the box to line up with the folds!

[@ncc74656m]

I bought one of these last year and am SO happy with it. Every time I break it out I feel like a Ghostbuster, and it's so much fun!

[@BryanProvince]

I imagine the folks at Hasbro giggling like school girls as they watch Adam discovering and gushing over the details they put into this wand.

[@keithmckellar9913]

Yeah a vibrating wand lol sorry, couldn't help it

[@jwec9867]

@@keithmckellar9913 That's great.

[@jwec9867]

Yeah, free promotion too.

[@Dargonhuman]

Is there a higher compliment they could get, though? A massive GB nerd whose entire career is based around building movie props and who got to handle and closely examine the actual hero props from the movie telling you that your "toy" replica is amazing... That has GOT to feel good!

[@tested]

And it should be added, they did not send this wand to Adam. He bought it.

[@Merennulli]

I remember so many toys growing up where it was clear the toy designer had made no effort to make it like the object on the show it was from. I loved the Playmates series of Star Trek toys. They are the first ones I can remember that actually looked like someone put effort into them. The phasers, disruptors, d'k tahg, tricorders, etc. did such a good job of balancing play and cost considerations with feeling like you were holding something from the series. The Kenner Ghostbuster toys of the same era, though...were a lot less fun. They were based on the cartoon, to be fair, but even then there was barely even a passing resemblance. I'm so glad to see a good option for Ghostbusters fans finally.

[@Jon.S]

Also Adam, I think you should try and get an interview with the production designer from Hasbro who put this together, I think there'd be value in hearing from them how they went about it - as you said it's not the norm for products to be this good.

[@peterkelley6344]

Yes, Adam, YES!

[@SaKOTR]

Even having built a movie accurate pack and 2 wands. When I put the Hasbro Spengler Wand next to my Matty Collector wand I was blown away. Hasbro did a fantastic job. I would definitely recommend if anybody cannot afford resin or aluminum wand kits, and is trying to build a budget pack… to pick one of these up.

[@bradtriesstuff]

OMG! I'm literally posting my own review of this when I see Adam Savage just posted a review...! This is a fantastic review!! Cheers fellow ghosthead!

[@R.Craig.Collins]

The joy on Adam's face makes watching worthwhile

[@michaelgordon3552]

Picked up one earlier this year and absolutely love it, but Adam's giddiness and enthusiasm makes me want to pick up a second one!

[@SeanPaulNotTheSinger]

Stupendous! It is so amazing to see how toy companies are stepping up their game, not only with attention to detail and quality, but also for the costume/cosplay elements being incorporated into the toys... I mean, props.

[@kolbytricell3002]

Adam is truly such a kind person. I hope one day my daughter and I have the pleasure of meeting him. Thanks for everything you do!

[@GhostofKittyKatDawg]

Would love to see Adam's face when he finds out you can overheat the stream making the wand go into a cool down mode.

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

Yes! The realism in this prop, not toy, is amazing. I would love it if the same team came out with the pack... would be like a grand but damn it would be worth it.

[@MrGittz]

@@bruisedhelmet8819 Announcement is coming on Wednesday for a Haslab pack

[@neomarider7268]

@@MrGittz I bet it will be hard to grab one of the packs

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

@@neomarider7268 The HasLab pack will most likely be a crowd-funded project. Backers of the crowd-funding would be guaranteed a full-sized pack sometime after the they reach their goal and start making the packs for sale.

[@codyt821]

Holy crap that's awesome

[@helmsly2010]

This is the first replica I have ever bought and I love it. The different lights you got for pressing the orange button on the front are a reference to the different beams you could shoot out in the 2009 video game.

[@vitoguttilla2926]

I love the Spengler Wand sooo much. Use it on both of my packs and used it at Ny comic con when I met you for the photo, video shoot. The 3 other modes are from the 2009 Ghostbusters Videogame. Slimeblower, Stasis stream and Meson Collider.

[@friedcircuits3577]

Also bought it end of last year, it‘s super fun. And thanks to this Channel, I really got a kick out of the weathering and detailing and all. And man, that ignition sound is just the sweetest.

[@mygodmanm3008]

Some of those molds or from Ghostbusters the game from 2017 super cool that they included it because some toys or collectibles don’t even include anything like from the Ghostbusters game good job hasbro.

[@darkoflight4938]

Please Adam... Do NOT, under ANY circumstances, grow up! EVER! Great video!!

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

I'm so glad I bought 2 when they were first available. For $99 each, shipped, its well worth the price. I have one on my homemade pack. (circa 2015) and I have the other for my Plasma Series Proton Pack which ships in March of next year. (2023)

[@Hyperguyver2]

I currently use this one on my pack and I love it. I'm hoping the Haslab Proton Pack that is due to be revealed on the 27th is worth it and lives up to this piece

[@Dragonsecho3]

Adam, if you love those different modes, check out the 2009 video game (with the original actors). There is an entire fan community building the prop upgrades from that game. Slime blower, meson collider, boson darts. stasis stream. Upgrades, it's a ton of fun

[@chrispanousis9380]

I scratch built my lack years ago, but I love this thing and appreciate all the details and work the team at Hasbro put into it.

[@Phacider2]

Adam: Instruction Booklet *tosses it and figures out everything on his own* I appreciate this so much. Much more fun to figure out on your own.

[@Dargonhuman]

That's what is known in the business as a "pro gamer move".

[@ArcticFox63]

Except he didn't figure it out. The knob on the top changes the power up and down. It makes the barrel leds more whiter and the vibration is stronger.

[@tested]

He does this EVERY TIME.

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

@@tested I believe it! 🤣

[@finchmeister08]

7:45 those modes are from the Ghostbusters: The Video Game. if you hold the proton stream down long enough, you'll get the pack cooling effect/siren.

[@Enomino1]

That pulsing mode (holding front trigger, then pressing main trigger) sounds like the Boson Darts. The one that had a bluish lights at the tip may be the statis stream. Both from the PS3 Video game

[@FlightDynam]

Absolutely loving the Ghostbusters season on this channel. My hero talking about my favourite movie? Insane.

[@macgregorns]

Adam, I do not know if you see this but I honestly think you need to make the tool box for the Neutrona Wand! lol May you have a many fun and fantastic building days. It is so great to see you doing things that you love. Cheers. Micah H. E. MacAdam

[@delta-sev4467]

Hasbro came to the Ghostbustes afterlife set and went to the props department and worked with the "GHOSTBUSTER" Armour and worked with him every step of the way to develop this thing.....

[@ericschilling9064]

That knob Adam says adjusts the "bar graph" is the stream intensity knob. The one that Egon calls out to Venkman.

[@john-ericcervini3179]

"Venkman, shorten your stream I don't need my face burned off!"

[@robbates4704]

They are really well made. Lightweight and durable. My first one was meant to just sit on a shelf, but that didn’t last long. I now have one each for my 2 and 6 year olds. They have been playing with them constantly for the last year. They are easily among their most played toys, and actually a good value when considering dollars per hour played. I got them on sale last year for $70 at Gamespot.

[@timhughes6674]

I love watching this guy nerd out over stuff. More so, knowing that he makes way cooler things for a living and as a hobby, it just makes the world a better place watching him get excited over a lot of this stuff. I can't wait to see the movie.

[@IAmAlwaysJohn]

Adam: "I almost want to make this thing." All of us: "He's gonna make that thing."

[@damole7874]

PLEASE build the toolbox! That would be so awesome to see it in the real thing! 👍

[@rectoraakor8843]

I'm just amazed how far electronics have come! When I was a kid, for something like this would have needed 4-6 D-cell batteries rather than 3 AA batteries! Also, I do hope Adam does make the toolbox for this.

[@hot_pink_bitch_8896]

It’s funny I thought the exact same thing. “This has to run on like four or five D size batteries” but no.

[@BlueOceanBelow]

Re-creating that cardboard toolbox as a real toolbox is a fantastic idea.

[@bluestreakbthr]

That's the great thing about LEDs - high luminesence for low voltage and amperage.

[@ZazuYen]

Yeah LEDs were a major game changer in the toy industry (and many others).

[@JustinMcFly1980]

I would love to see you do a high performance speaker upgrade to it. So when you turn it on, we can feel it. Better sound is all it needs

[@mpf7371]

Just pre ordered this 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@Michaelpxxt]

One day build idea… Adam recreates that tool box 👀

[@wyldelf2685]

This is a real good one Adam , I think the orange meter harkens from GB-1 the ballroom scene when Egon kindly asks Venkman something like "Venkman would you narrow your beam , I'd like not to get my face melted off ", or a quote similar ,so orange meter possibly "Beam Width" , love your videos ,they are movie quality compared to mine ,,,keep rocking Adam 🎃🎃👍

[@jpbaseball82]

Now if we can get a functional PKE meter and trap I’ll be happy!

[@butchsmith334]

Years ago they did a working PKE, it's great!

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

@@butchsmith334 The one you're referring to was made by Mattel, (Matty Collector) not Hasbro. They're no longer available for purchase and can fetch a price at several hundred dollars. That also goes for Mattel's ghost trap and ecto goggles.

[@TheRauzKindred]

Loved this product, can't wait for their full pack, especially since they made this wand so affordable for its quality. I think my only issue I personally had with it, was the display stand. It sadly doesn't last long as the stand pieces that hold up the wand were not properly enforced to hold the weight of the prop. Had a scare where the thing rolled off the shelf onto my desk cause the stand just gave out under it. Thankfully it did not damage the prop as this thing is shockingly durable thank goodness.

[@kiliang.3785]

2:48 "I always feel at home with the black and yellow tape"... wait what?..

[@NickCurdyNfcPro]

I would love to see that box turn into a real practical box of the same design for storage of your new toy. As if you were making it for close photography on a film set.

[@TheNeuromorph]

That wand is gonna live on a pack.....

[@bersi]

Can't wait for Adam building a real toolbox for it!

[@gokaury]

I'm pretty sure his brain is firing on all cylinders figuring out a way to do just that.

[@MyLostToys]

The Box Art is Amazing!

[@IanWatson]

Looks like the alternate modes include the Plasm Distribution System's Slime Blower (green at 10:53), the Dark Matter Generator's Stasis Stream (blue at 11:00), and the Composite Particle System's Meson Collider (the individual darts at 7:56), all of which came from the 2009 video game, so it's great to see that attention to detail.

[@jimbear62]

I wore my GB gear to take my nephew's trick or treating, the kids loved it & I had one dad who was geeking out as much as Adam and asking a million questions about it

[@rflester53]

Adam, you obviously enjoy yourself WAY too much here! Because of this video I now have one of my own and am on the list for the proton pack when it becomes available. Thank you for an excellent review of this toy!! I had no idea that something like this was on the market.

[@86billionneurons]

Adam Savage always brings out my 10 year old in me. Thank you so much, Adam. ❤️

[@greenwillow13]

I ABSOLUTELY adore mine. Honestly can't wait for the HasLabs pack!

[@RetailFox]

I've got mine hooked up to a spirit pack atm. I can't wait to get the pack to match.

[@harleking1988]

I building a proton pack together made with 3D Printer.

[@billyspocketlife]

Will we be getting a one day build for a new case for this?

[@Oldmanskateboarder]

I absolutely love my Neutrona Wand from Hasbro! It looks amazing and I love the video game modes that are included.

[@Clay3613]

The Matty Collector Wand from 2010-2011 had a hole in the grip for cables too. Had a retracting front end also.

[@MarrockV]

If they had offered something like this back in '84 when the first movie came out, I'd have sold someone's kidneys to get it.

[@FlintlockFreddy]

It's so much fun to se your Face glow with excitement and I absolutely feel you. To convert a Toy into a prop usually is quite a piece of work and I am not just talking about a little weathering, but things like filing of big Logos that don't belong there or replacing cheap fake looking switches with real looking ones or filmsy pastic Parts with heavy duty parts that will actually do the job, add functionality and lots of more but Hasbro here did not just think of all that but also went the extra mile and tried created not just a Toy but a real Prop, that you can easily add to your Ghostbusters Cosplay. I absolutely understand every little bit of excitement you have for this beautiful piece

[@furstyferret81]

Just got my 84' model in the UK, so happy they made more. Just a few years to wait for the trap to be re released! 🤞🏻

[@MeleeTiger]

Ooooh, that'd be a fun one day build video, making an actual tool box like container for the wand!

[@americansaxon2101]

I love this review Adam. Keep up the good work.

[@aserta]

Hands down, one of the best price to laugh props made in recent years.

[@abdizur8765]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought you built it Adam, that's awesome! 🤘😎👻

[@martinconstruction5846]

I have one and I love it. Today I ordered the Spenglers Proton Pack Through HasLab as a project backer. Very excited to see them together my kids think it’s so cool.

[@77jamess]

I absolutely love mine. I picked up a few of these a couple of months ago. It’s just such amazing value for what you’re getting. I wish they had gone this route with the proton pack as well, instead of making it a HasLabs crowd funded pack. Everyone is going to be wanting an Afterlife proton pack after seeing the film next month, but with HasLabs, you pay up front and wait 18 months for your product. Not too keen on that model. Anyway, this wand is absolutely fantastic. The weathering details, the lights, the sounds. Beautiful.

[@miragexl007]

I agree. So I went by another haslab project just because. And they do this? I broke down and pre-ordered one. But they should have one that comes out now or sooner. Better planning. And make it really good. And make it come with a wand Etc. But again, it's Hasbro which many of us collectors issues with the last few years

[@assassinlexx1993]

Adam you have to build that super cool tool box. To keep that outstanding wand in. Please one day build.

[@butchsmith334]

Getting this wand and stripping it down for a full repaint got me so excited I ended up building a full working Proton pack. Almost done and super excited 😄

[@Ghostbusters84]

Thank you Adam. I love your videos. Best wishes from Germany

[@colemiller8832]

I can only imagine, watching this video is somewhat similar to watching your kids open presents Christmas morning😅

[@TheStraightBuild]

I bought one for my 6 year old son.....Whoever worked on this at Hasbro had love for Ghostbusters down to the proper startup sequence....amazing product!

[@barryfields2964]

You’ve totally got to build that toolbox!

[@RedFueled]

I would love to watch Adam make the case the neutrona wand came in! That would look so cool!

[@brandonw007]

Adam- You, are freaking awesome! You looked at my Slimer reveal from HCG awhile back. Thanks man! So, just ordered this. Hasbro has a different ordering form online, so I hope they are the same. You were so into this! Thank you so much! So here is my idea! I go to CC every year. Around the same age as you. I have a channel. Next year YOU try to find me!! Lol. Seriously though, I cosplayed at SDCC2023 as Vinkman. I'm not all hidden in a space suit. But there are more than 200 of us! Find me and get a surprise! So, I am thinking, I'm adding the Spengler wand to the Spirit pack for my Halloween haunted house, cosplay, and if it works CC again next year again. I have the Spirit full pack and i want to mod this by removing its cheesy Wand , and adding a switch for the back on the new tubing. Got to replace that too and the cable. I❤that you showed the tubing hole ...thanks! 3 questions- 1- Do you have any ideas on how to make the switch happen discreetly? I don't want to butcher the Spirit pack. It was still $300. 2- Also ill have to still be able to hook the wand to the pack. Do I need a better hook? 3-puff, pass😂 don't hog it brother😂❤

[@jammicnix]

Love the expression when it activated and it vibrated .. like all big kids..

[@amtfilmservices1168]

Awesome! would be a cool one day build to make a transit case like the cardboard box :)

[@JiraiyaPlaysRetroGames]

Any chance you can identify a similar ammo storage tool case used as the basis for the packaging Adam? It would be awesome to replicate it for real.

[@loganplatvoet2394]

I, for one, would love to see a build of a real version of the box.

[@nw7696]

Amazing attention to detail and functionality! 😊👍

[@henryherber1973]

is it me or is the dixie cup holder attached 180deg. upside down? when you slip it back into the pack it will not latch onto anything. am I wrong?

[@betelman]

I found out recently that the "Belt-Hanger " is not for hanging on your belt. During making the first film, the busters were having difficulty removing the wands from the pack as the metal wedge was sitting in a position that would not let them slide it out with ease. The hook was added to push the wand away from the pack at slightly different angle which helped the busters to remove it more smoothly.

[@frankreitsma7007]

Should do the toolbox as a oneday build... food for thought

[@stusatwork30]

I see a case design coming soon. Adam will already be scouring cases to find a proper size for re-creation..... this is awesome.

[@makingcoolstuff7408]

As you are a big fan of boxes.................I think a great addition to this prop is to make an actual box ;) that mimics the box that this is supposed to come in, with working latches etc for this. I think that would really complete the prop.

[@Kirusei]

Was interested about the different lighting modes and looked at the product page. Surprisingly those different lighting modes are actually from the video game with the stasis stream, slime blower, and meson collider meaning its possible they might make add-ons/attachments for the wand based on the game equipment. Maybe even a proton pack based on the video game FYI: green is the slime blower(some reason it wasn't pink in the game but it does explain where the slime came from), blue is the stasis stream which "freezes" ghosts, and yellow is the meson collider which acts more like the usual assault rifle in games but for ghosts

[@robgreen1948]

I really hope we will see you soon building YOUR own version of this box 😍😁

[@Jonathan_Chong]

Just a thing to remember the green knob to release the locking mechanism does in some of them start to wear out the wire inside the wand (just from how its made) so be aware connection can become loose from over use. Also the hook (as you say hanger) was originally placed there as a spacer so the wand sat at a angle and such a way that it doesn't rub and is easy to grab from the pack afterlife crew thought the same initially and then did some leg work to find that it was placed there in a pinch to fix issue of removing the wand from pack. This is something Hasbro went above and beyond along with the videogame sound modes more bang for your buck. I painted my stand to feel like something that has been sitting there for a long time and did some silverish edging on the no ghost logo. I also cheated and did not 3d print or buy one of the grip to replace the ugly mold they have on there wand. I just kept the bottom half of the mold grip and carved it to a desired hand grip then put the gaffers tape over it. I heard you made it up to Fanexpo great to see you here, I was working at a booth and had no time to check in on events at the small one off event they ran because of pandemic home to see you next time

[@nova25]

I just got one of these direct from Hasbro and it's defective. The beam light on the tip stays stuck on after letting go of the intensify button. : (

[@Graczula]

I got it a couple of months ago and I love it. Essential item for any Ghostbusters fan.

[@welcomestranger]

Looks great! I wonder if Hasbro's proton pack has the ribbed tube included to connect to the wand?

[@frankcabacungan8421]

Phenomenal. I’ve scratch built my own proton pack years back, and I’m so impressed here. Can’t wait to get mine in the mail.

[@DaveFrehley]

I have a MattyCollector neutrona wand which was released in like... 2013 if I remember correctly. I was amazed with it at the time, but after getting my Hasbro wand I realize that it completely blows it out of the water. The level of detail, the quality of materials... it's just a great prop/collectible/toy and I cannot wait until they start shipping the Haslab Proton Packs to go with it! I have no doubt that the attention to detail and love of the source material is going to make this a must-have for Ghostbusters fans!

[@danielbutler8103]

2:37 you should build that as a one day build

[@TheHylden]

The aluminum knob on top is paying attention to the first film. In the ballroom fighting Slimer, Egon's "Venkman, shorten your stream! I don't want my face burnt off!" That's the knob Venkman uses to pull back on the stream intensity.

[@crespow1990]

When the box came out like butter with that little bit of vacuum.. then u said dude… I felt that. Lol

[@DaveN80]

The other fire modes are from the 2009 video game. They added that bc ppl were nodding their packs with the cool down and sounds from the game as it’s largely been treated as ghostbusters 3. I hope they make a 1984 version!

[@war2bird]

Got 3 of them. One for display, modded one that I attached to my spirit back and One to attach to the full size that Hasbro teased. Good review Adam.

[@ace34473]

I love this. I'm hoping that the proton pack peak from Hasbro will be able to connect to the neutrona wand.