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You Can Own an Exact Replica of Egon Spengler’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Proton Pack for Only $399! [Photos]

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If you’re a fan of Ghostbusters you’ve dreamed of owning your own proton pack. Shit, some fans have gone as far and to build their own. Hasbro is going to make it easier – much easier – but you’re going to have to shell out $399.

Hasbro Pulse HasLab has just revealed their masterpiece: the Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack! Heat ‘em up, indeed!

Here’s what they’re going to need in order to make this paranormal project a reality:

  • Fan Funding for this iconic Ghostbusters 1:1 scale roleplay item ($399)
  • 7,000 Backers to Answer the Call and Officially Fund the Project
  • 9,000 Backers to Unlock the Class I Unlockable Stretch Goal: THE CLASSIC BUNDLE
  • 11,000 Backers to Unlock the Class II Unlockable Stretch Goal: THE GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE BUNDLE
  • 13,000 Backers to Unlock the Class III Unlockable Stretch Goal: THE SPENGLER SPECIAL
  • 15,000 Backers to Unlock the Class IV Unlockable Stretch Goal: THE SUPERNATURAL STAND

“Working directly with our partners at Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps, our talented designers were provided with everything they’d need to create a movie-inspired, 1:1 scale Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack,” the press release boasts.

“The Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack is here, and this first-ever, full-scale, mass-manufactured beauty has it all!”

  • We’re making history with this movie-inspired prop replica, scanned directly from the Ghostbusters: Afterlife Proton Pack hero prop! (Yes, with Sony Pictures Consumer Products let us play with the real thing!)
  • Out-of-this-world tech features lights, sounds, AND a motor for active roleplay and re-creating iconic scenes!
  • Two modes of play include lights and sounds from both the 1984 classic film Ghostbusters and the upcoming 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. Did we use supernatural sorcery? Nope, we just included a switch!
  • Modular and lightweight, this scientific wonder is the closest you can get to strapping a real nuclear particle accelerator to your back (and much less dangerous).
  • Have we mentioned that this Proton Pack is compatible with the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand (sold separately)? Because it is! The Proton Pack features a metal V-hook that connects to the V-hook on the bottom of the Neutrona Wand. Level up your cosplay game by stowing your wand on your pack when you’re not actively bustin’ ghosts!
  • Scary good screen-accurate details include the booster, power cell injectors, bumper, shock mount, and more! Oh, and yeah, you can open the cyclotron and explore its inner workings for the very first time. Seriously, if you don’t fund this Ghostbusters HasLab project it may be a decision that haunts you forever!

It’s also worth noting that all Hasbro Pulse Premium Members that back the Ghostbusters HasLab Project in the first 48 hours will receive an exclusive members-only unlock: a 1984-inspired green ecto-plasm goo attachment to give their Proton Pack that “funky” feel, without that sticky texture.

Here are some photos and you can order it here. They’re already halfway to the goal.

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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!

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The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!

Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.

But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…

For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.

The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:

  • Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
  • John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
  • Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
  • Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
  • John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
  • Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
  • Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
  • Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)

Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!

Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.

Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.

Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.

For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!

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