Ghostbusters Proton Pack Replica Review - Phantom Blasters 

I never get tired of seeing this. To quote a certain Imperial officer, "It's an older video, but it still checks out."

I held an actual movie used proton pack, back when my sister worked for sony studios. It was mainly made from soft foam. Man let me tell you, seeing and holding it was a dream come true

Mike, thanks for doing the video on the Phantom Blaster pack. I do my best to make sure each pack has some kind of feature that stands out that distinguishes from anybody else that builds a pack. Thanks for the kind the kind words.

Dang it. Literally everything you are saying is hitting home. I have, in my office on my wall, several lightsaber reproductions, an entire wall dedicated to Indiana Jones and artifacts from the film, a corner for all my Back To the Future stuff (including parts of the movie used car), and now I'm building a proton pack.

Awesome man! Congrats! I cant wait for my gb1 pack to arrive shortly. Cheers dude! I don't think there's anything cooler than a proton pack.

As a fellow collector I must say that proton pack is amazing and is my holly grail.1 day I will have 1 but until then I will enjoy seeing other people enjoying theirs:)

Thanks for sharing, it's so cool to see someone else who was obsessed as I was at such a young age, though by the time I finally saw Ghostbusters, it was 1987 at the age of 5. :-)

Very very cool, always nice to find a great new channel.

Another great vid. Obviously worth another "like". Keep up the excellent videos. That proton pack is amazing.

Wow absolutely incredible!

That's good! And your pack looks awesome!

Well, I'm happy you finally achieved the dream of having a proton pack. I'm young and inexperienced so I know I'll hit a few bumps on the road but I hope it will all pay off in the end.

I gotta say after seeing and hearing this turn on and off with the sound effects....im very impressed! Wish they were made for the fans!

Man those things are heavy to carry, no joke. I've always wanted to own one. Wearing one a couple of years ago has made me more interested in having one.

I recently ordered one of Video Bob's premium packs. I'm so glad I did, because I used to watch the Ghostbusters movies religiously when I was a little kid.

This is next to get on my agenda!!

Great looking pack! I think your 2 red tubing pieces are cris-crossed? I totally understand & can relate about having memorabilia from your favorite movies. I have a Knight Rider KITT replica, BTTF hoverboard, GB proton pack, and next will be a Luke Skywalker lighsaber and Michael Keaton '89 batsuit. Your videos are awesome btw!

So freaking cool!!!

You pick items from 4 of the greatest movie's of the decade probably of all time that is awesome

that is unbelievably awesome!

I was curious how your pack has been holding up. Right now just building one myself but it just has lights, down the road would love to buy one like this. Have you had any issues arise from it or has it been pretty solid? I'd almost be afraid to wear one that good for fear of damage. Either way awesome prop replica, I'm so jealous of you Michael lol.

Nice video. I'm currently working on a reboot pack with loads of custom tech. I'm tempted to build one of the original packs too, but most GB cosplayers have them, and we'd just like to be different. This is a beautiful pack though.

@retroblasting, beautiful pack bud!

Fantastic!

That's so cool !

I bought one of these proton packs. Its the most awesome thing in my collection...well next to my Slideshow collectables T-800 full life size endoskeleton.

That is the sickest thing I have ever seen!

I love my pack, it's so surreal to actually have one sitting in your room. Only down side from getting my pack from Bob's Prop Shop is now I have people from GBfans 'explaining' to me that I was ripped off because the shell is an 8th of an inch too small blah blah blah. They REALLY don't like Bob over there.

the only thing i did not see with the pack is the wand tip did not light up. if it did he did not show it. i hope it does because this replica is so close, it is like he pulled it right out of the movie.great job sir.

The look of satisfaction when he turns it on at 5.01 is awesome. 😀😀😀

sweet i always loved they ghostbusters

Awesome

How is it holding up after the four years you've had it? Any major issues that might prepare us out there? I don't own this pack, but I am building one. It's always good to be armed with things learned from those that have gone before...

It's a beauty, alright! I would enroll in a Proton Pack Repair Institute in a heartbeat.

This is one impressive prop.

Hey! I'm also working on my own proton pack as well and I just received my fiberglass shell. So did you collaborate with Todd and made the pack yourself or did he ask you what specifics you wanted and he built it for you??

Need one!

Getting your hands on a 'wanted' object never gets old...

Well said! It's disturbing to realize that there are those who have so little in their own lives to enjoy that they force their sad presence upon those who do .

That looks sweet

Is there a website that Phantom Blasters has that I can check it out? I am thinking of doing Ghostbusters with some friends for Halloween, but I need to find out where to buy the equipment, and how much it will cost me.

wow great vid i have aways Dream of owning a delorean and a proton pack maybe someday i will but thanks for the info man are you going to make a video about what its like owning a DeLorean or an update on after the accident im sorry to hear about that if i owned one i would only drive it as a weekend car but thanks for shareing

I've always wanted a "realistic" proton pack, but I'm scared of the cost of a good one to the point of considering settling for the mass produced 3/4 scale semi realisic halloween costume prop/toys ( with working ghost trap and PK meter). If is is not too personal what price range did yours fall into?

This is really awesome. I have always dreamed about a proton pack. And the costumes too although I think they created those? Do you really own a DeLorean or just that toy version of it that came out a while back?????

I NEED THOSE LIGHTS!!!!!

DAMN, that is one FINE piece of Phantom Blasting hardware! How heavy is that thing anyway? And I trust that the DMC-12 is back up to factory specs by now?

Hey did you ever get your Delorean fixed after you got hit?

So other than maintenance what did you do when it came to construction or did Todd do all the building? And boy I hope he still takes commissions...

I thought geek was chic now. I'm surprised by all the anti-nerd comments on this video. Even for youtube, it's bad. Anyway, I just discovered your channel and I love it. I didn't have the majority of these toys when I was a kid in the 80s, unfortunately. But I enjoy the hell out of these reviews. Keep the content coming!

You should make your next one they are not that complicated Iv made 6 packs and now building #7 each one is better and more existing. There is no feeling that's quite like a proton pack it's highly addictive my Daughter even has a pack I customized for her. At this time I'm working on a steam punk proton pack should be done next year.

By the way, do you know what kind of sound board you chose for your back? I understand that the most common ones that are used are Hyperdyne and replica props.

you had one job todd oneeee job toddd and you did it

How much did this iconic piece of kit set you back? It is by far one of the most impressive things I have ever seen, you make the trolls green with envy!

I can post a Pic of my pack, Which i spent a year building. 100% Aluminum Partical Thrower, all Origional parts, Many aluminum parts on the pack. They are a labor of love, and you can look to spend 800 - 2,300 for a Movie quality pack. We have built 13 so far in our group

I would love a Ghostbusters Slime Blower more. Lol that it much more difficult to find, buy, or make

What did you do about the broken De Lorian? Sorry if I misspelled it.

As a friend of the hosts and a true fan of the program, I must say to the subscriber that instantly dislikes a Retroblasting video as soon as it is posted, you are an immature troll. If you disagree with the content in the post, use this open forum to voice your opinion. If you're only subscribing to dislike any new content when it is posted, you should really reevaluate your future of scaring little children as they cross bridges.

I'd love to have that proton pack, but I bet you shelled out a good amount of money to own it. I'm guessing well over $500.

I always want Dr. Grant's Hat from Jurassic Park

Are you familiar with crystal focus lightsabers?

i had a question- what is that transparent tube going from their proton pack to their pocket????

You can add sound to your Ghostbusters Proton Pack with a cool new app on the iTunes App Store called "Proton Pack Sound Effects". Works great!

Im a Thirtysomething (late)..and I guess I enjoyed Ghostbusters, but compared to other classic films of the day I did not play Ghostbusters..I think we just thought it was unplayable unless you like shooting plasma at the sky. I remember visiting Disney Worlds MGM Studios in the late 1990s and there were Ghostbusters characters out and about in full uniform an dthey had packs quite detailed liek this..wonder if they were DIsney created props or what....Now Back the the Future on the other hand...my Moms Datsun 280z made quite a few trips to 1955....So that DeLorean is boss for sure, especially with your Flux Capacitor.

I still dream of owning a great proton pack. one day one will be mine oh yes it will be mine.

I see these on ebay sometimes and I'm looking to get one. Would you advise that I buy one from there, or have one commissioned. I just want good quality and not get ripped off.

I want one so bad

Does the guy still make them and how much is it???

very true, I hear he also overcharges. Well the search continues then...

God I would love ghostbusters props. Sadly, the next best thing I can think of is a ghostbusters game/simulator that will never happen. A sandbox ghostbuster game that lets you just be ghostbusters for awhile and go on calls, recharge equipment, empty traps, etc. I would immerse myself so hard in that.

Here's the real history of fan built proton packs and the guy that started it all. Source- Wikipedia, type "Proton Pack" and scroll down to the 2nd to the last paragraph and read all about it.

sadly his email sint available anymore :-; was really hoping for them

Mike youre what I call a uber fan, which isnt a bad thing. lol But youve & Mel got it easy for movie props/replicas compared to the one I want. You got the Deloran from BTTF, I want the 66 Mustang Steve McQueen drove in Bullet! What do you think is going to be harder to get? LOL

Is tod willing to make another

I noticed that you didn't mention how much that baby cost. For that type of craftsmanship I would guess at no less that 1,500.00.

whar can i jet this

Retroblasting please tell me you have one of these for sale I am a die hard ghostbusters fan this is what I want for holloween , please let me know thanks

+RetroBlaster can I buy this

Does that guy still make proton packs??

I remembered the show at Universal studios. I remembered I was like 8 or 9 and I was actually kinda let down by how bad the acting was and that the proton packs and guns were like these weird hybrids between the Real Ghostbusters and the movie. The effects were neat though. lol

in the elevator sceen...what does egon switch on???....what is he turning???

Owning a proton pack is one of the most enjoyable experiences for a fan of the movies! I can see this video was posted over 2 years ago, so the inaccuracies are understandable. There has been much more research into the proton pack and it's dimensions based off of screen used pieces and the resources are becoming much easier to get a hold of. If anyone would like to even consider building on of their own, I highly recommend going to gbfans.com and becoming a member. The community can be super helpful in sourcing out all the parts you'll need and even some members will take construction commissions! Also, I would suggest doing a google search on Bob's Prop Shop AKA VideoBob AKA Bob Mosley. It may surprise you. Conglaturations, you have prooved your fandom sir!

You lucky bastard.

True there was never an item from the 1984 original movie, only the blue and really inacurate cartoon pack, i remember how pissed i was

I want 1

Still an amazing proton pack though.

i want one

So how much did it cost you?

How much are these

How much did it cost you?

How much did that cost?

Not sure it can claim to be as cool as light sabres but it's still pretty sweet. Lucky you have a girlfriend cause I'm imagining the "this is my proton pack from ghostbusters" speech being met by a girl leaving your house without saying goodbye response. Hold for cry of fear and confusion.

That's a sweet pack where's the rest of your costume?

Awesome,an unlicensed nuclear exellerator

i want one so i can watch ghostbusters and pretend im in the film and feel like im in the film because im wearing the costume i got the trap not quite the PKE meter or ghost goggles you know wut i mean but iv got the trap,costume and most importintly the Pro-ton-pack!

what is a good place to find a real Fedora Indiana Jones hat?

@brandon ellis, try to stay away from eBay for Proton Pack stuff, especially videobob. You can find parts, shells, tubing, etc... At GBFans.com, that's where I got all the parts for my pack and I spent a little over $1100.00 for everything! On a plus side, all of the parts are really good quality and you're helping out the GB prop community! Check out the vid I put up with for my pack!

They do exist!!

I want to open the cabinet behind you. Look at all the toys

Now, if they could put laser diodes in the neutrino want to simulate the proton stream.

The red lights move to fast