# Other Props **URL:** https://forum.gbfans.com/c/equipment/other-props/30.md [Latest](https://forum.gbfans.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gbfans.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gbfans.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other Props category](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/about-the-other-props-category/30)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/about-the-other-props-category/30 "2026-03-26T18:54:24Z")
--- ## [Replicating a GB2 background prop (warning: deep dive)](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/replicating-a-gb2-background-prop-warning-deep-dive/23499)
**Author:** [@prodestrian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/prodestrian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/replicating-a-gb2-background-prop-warning-deep-dive/23499 "2026-09-10T09:27:19Z")
I’ve been working on some other background props for the South Australia Ghostbusters, but one of the ones I’ve wanted to replicate for years is the giant flashing light displays in the lab in Ghostbusters 2. Now, as… --- ## [Containment Unit Discussion & Build](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/containment-unit-discussion-build/24041)
**Author:** [@910dohead](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/910dohead)\ **Replies:** 315\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/containment-unit-discussion-build/24041 "2026-07-23T17:48:38Z")
My group Southland Ghostbusters have been invited to have a fan table at an upcoming convention later in the year. This will be a first time for us and we would like to get started off on the right foot. We have a few id… --- ## [Good Quality Belt Gizmo](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/good-quality-belt-gizmo/25320)
**Author:** [@psycho-werekitsune](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/psycho-werekitsune)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/good-quality-belt-gizmo/25320 "2026-07-10T23:32:51Z")
Hey all, looking to upgrade my belt gizmo (got one from Ksgkreations) to one that’s a bit sturdier and more accurate (it’s basically snapped in half and held together with tape and glue). I had my eye on the kits Spongef… --- ## [Mini Rad Build.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mini-rad-build/219152)
**Author:** [@theendermangamer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/theendermangamer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mini-rad-build/219152 "2026-07-02T15:55:40Z")
Recently I built a DIY Mini Rad. And I am going to show how I built it. (Note: it is not 100% accurate and it is undersized then the actual device) First I got 3 of these wooden bricks and I put them like this. … --- ## [Belt Gizmo and Attenuator electronic diagram](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/belt-gizmo-and-attenuator-electronic-diagram/20015)
**Author:** [@phobosrandom](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/phobosrandom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/belt-gizmo-and-attenuator-electronic-diagram/20015 "2026-06-03T13:07:16Z")
Hi, recently, I’ve finished my proton pack and suit, and to make my cosplay more realistic, I thought it would be cool to add the belt gizmo and the attenuator. I’ve found some online but they are very pricy so I though… --- ## [Wirefauna's Gasper's/Lamotte Meter Build](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wirefaunas-gaspers-lamotte-meter-build/219100)
**Author:** [@thatcrazysquidguy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thatcrazysquidguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wirefaunas-gaspers-lamotte-meter-build/219100 "2026-05-31T09:29:14Z")
Hello! I’ve wanted to do a build thread for a while, and I figured it would be cool to start with a bit of an oddball prop. As we all know, an essential part of a Ghostbusters costume is a ghost detection device. The … --- ## [Spengler’s Spirit Guide](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spengler-s-spirit-guide/25944)
**Author:** [@edspengler](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/edspengler)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spengler-s-spirit-guide/25944 "2026-03-31T02:59:26Z")
I have been watching Extreme Ghostbusters recently with my kids and given that I have been working on the Ray’s Occult Display project, figured it would be appropriate to start a replica of Spengler’s Spirit Guide. I to… --- ## [SAGB Ecto Containment Unit (ECU) Build Log](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sagb-ecto-containment-unit-ecu-build-log/12829)
**Author:** [@prodestrian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/prodestrian)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sagb-ecto-containment-unit-ecu-build-log/12829 "2026-03-27T02:48:59Z")
Hi all! Now that the South Australia Ghostbusters have grown large enough, we decided late last year to start work on our own Ecto Containment Unit (ECU). We’ve been greatly inspired by the amazing work done by the Sou… --- ## [My GB2 Tripod Trap Build (3D Printed)](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-gb2-tripod-trap-build-3d-printed/4471)
**Author:** [@prodestrian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/prodestrian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-gb2-tripod-trap-build-3d-printed/4471 "2026-03-27T02:08:36Z")
Thanks to Tristen (killer96) releasing his amazing digital files for the GB2 Tripod Traps, I ended up building a set of these over the past few months for our South Australia Ghostbusters display table. It was a really … --- ## [Spates Catalog.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spates-catalog/21979)
**Author:** [@edspengler](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/edspengler)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spates-catalog/21979 "2026-03-20T21:15:38Z")
Given the successful outcome of my recent book replica project I have decided to take on another one. I took the time today to draft some cover artwork that I am quite happy with. Pictured below are preliminary drafts … --- ## [Roylance Guide to Secret Sects & Societies (by Magnoli Props!)](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/roylance-guide-to-secret-sects-amp-societies-by-magnoli-props/26588)
**Author:** [@Indy\_Magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Indy_Magnoli)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/roylance-guide-to-secret-sects-amp-societies-by-magnoli-props/26588 "2026-01-28T21:34:03Z")
We’ve already started the discussion over at the RPF: Interest - Roylance Guide by Magnoli Props (companion to Tobin's Spirit Guide) | RPF Costume and Prop Maker Community With the success of Tobin’s Spirit Guide and… --- ## [Ghostbusters Tribute Room](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-tribute-room/11406)
**Author:** [@donkey8012](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/donkey8012)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-tribute-room/11406 "2026-01-04T16:30:14Z")
It’s been a hot minute since I posted, so bear with me. When my wife and I moved into our current home back in 2021, there was a storage room in the basement that could only be accessed from the downstairs garage. I imme… --- ## [Bacharach Sniffer Labels](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/bacharach-sniffer-labels/9927)
**Author:** [@JonSolo](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JonSolo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/bacharach-sniffer-labels/9927 "2025-11-08T16:21:07Z")
Hi All! I’ve recreated some Bacharach labels for a Sniffer project I did a while back (selling the Sniffer so check For Sale if interested). Thought the rest of the community could use them. I did them in Pixelmator on… --- ## [Sanyo Gizmo pcb](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sanyo-gizmo-pcb/23245)
**Author:** [@jdeppe](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jdeppe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sanyo-gizmo-pcb/23245 "2025-11-03T19:30:47Z")
Hello everyone, I decided to dust off this old project. I’m recreating the Sanyo ICC-808d calculator board that I can get manufactured, I also added my own electronics that you can see at the top. I know that’s not accur… --- ## [3D Printed Belt Gizmo Build (Pic Heavy)](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-belt-gizmo-build-pic-heavy/25960)
**Author:** [@galeap](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/galeap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-belt-gizmo-build-pic-heavy/25960 "2025-10-22T01:46:54Z")
Hi All, Hi Everyone, As we approach this year’s Halloween, I’ve decided to get back into improving my current outfit. I have a Children’s hospital visit coming up with some of the local guys here in Brisbane. And I’v… --- ## [My MT-5000 3D Model: What should it's future be?](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-mt-5000-3d-model-what-should-its-future-be/25941)
**Author:** [@imperialwalker](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/imperialwalker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-mt-5000-3d-model-what-should-its-future-be/25941 "2025-10-21T14:40:23Z")
Hey All, A while ago I set out to create the most accurate MT-500 model I could make. With the help of many people I finally finished it and since then it has just sat in my projects folder gathering dust. My intention… --- ## [Motorola MT-500 Sticker Kit](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/motorola-mt-500-sticker-kit/25816)
**Author:** [@hawkbatsquadron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/hawkbatsquadron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/motorola-mt-500-sticker-kit/25816 "2025-10-04T02:20:18Z")
I have a Motorola MT-500 that I lucked into, but I was not able to find another one for my daughter from the same source. I went with the next best thing. A Spirit Radio combined with the Moby Sign Company latest sticke… --- ## [Aura-Video Analyzer build](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/aura-video-analyzer-build/25683)
**Author:** [@leocor-replicas](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/leocor-replicas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/aura-video-analyzer-build/25683 "2025-09-13T19:05:21Z")
Decided to finally tackle the famous colander helmet from the first film. Most of the research I used to assemble it was either screenshots from the movie or replicas made by CountSpatula or ManCavePuzzles. Found one of… --- ## [Pack, Trap, Goggles, Slime Blower, Ecto-1, & Misc. Labels](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/pack-trap-goggles-slime-blower-ecto-1-amp-misc-labels/5811)
**Author:** [@demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/demon-vice-commander)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/pack-trap-goggles-slime-blower-ecto-1-amp-misc-labels/5811 "2025-08-21T18:17:43Z")
Hello, everyone! After the debacle with Photobucket in which many of us lost the image hosting in our build threads, I decided to switch over to imgur, which is a far superior site. As such, I am sharing all of the lab… --- ## [Tobin's Spirit Guide: Afterlife Prop Replica Community Build by Magnoli Props](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tobins-spirit-guide-afterlife-prop-replica-community-build-by-magnoli-props/7400)
**Author:** [@Indy\_Magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Indy_Magnoli)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/tobins-spirit-guide-afterlife-prop-replica-community-build-by-magnoli-props/7400 "2025-08-19T03:55:39Z")
Now available for pre-order at http://www.magnoliprops.com Original post below: Some of you may have seen our Instagram/FB post or news posted at GhostbustersNews.com about our Tobin’s project… if not, … --- ## [Narda 8616 Electromagnetic radiation monitor and Probe](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/narda-8616-electromagnetic-radiation-monitor-and-probe/21669)
**Author:** [@mercifull](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mercifull)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/narda-8616-electromagnetic-radiation-monitor-and-probe/21669 "2025-08-16T15:11:38Z")
Updated 15/Aug/25: I have upgraded my Narda with a genuine Isotropic Probe (although not the exact one used in FE which has a white head). However, this thread mostly discusses my DIY replica probe you can make yours… --- ## [Keymaster Helmet build finished](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/keymaster-helmet-build-finished/8299)
**Author:** [@cworthdynamics](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cworthdynamics)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/keymaster-helmet-build-finished/8299 "2025-08-14T22:34:24Z")
Just finished my colander helmet build in time for Halloween. I would say it’s about 85% accurate as there are no good shots of the top, back and left side so I had to improvise somewhat. Started with 9" diamet… --- ## [Containment Unit](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/containment-unit/25147)
**Author:** [@Ectotainment](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ectotainment)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/containment-unit/25147 "2025-08-13T15:36:35Z")
Built a containment unit a few years back, but never shared any pics. Video: --- ## [A Victorian Ghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/a-victorian-ghostbuster/6938)
**Author:** [@troberts289](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/troberts289)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/a-victorian-ghostbuster/6938 "2025-08-10T17:21:59Z")
First off, a confession: I’ve never been that into any of the steam punk Ghostbuster builds I’ve seen online. Nothing wrong with them, I just wasn’t that into them. Maybe I’ve spent too much time freeze framing trying t… --- ## [Ecto Containment Unit](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ecto-containment-unit/35987)
**Author:** [@GhostbusterRN](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostbusterRN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ecto-containment-unit/35987 "2025-08-08T17:20:24Z")
Now I may be missing sound and I will make the interior more accurate soon, but far as I have seen on here mine is the only movie accurate light sequence, Salt Lake Ghostbusters is super close but … --- ## [Breaker breaker](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/breaker-breaker/25512)
**Author:** [@Roamingvapor](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Roamingvapor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/breaker-breaker/25512 "2025-08-06T04:25:03Z")
Others have pointed out that the Baofeng UV-5R is the walkie in Frozen Empire. It’s also a “HAM” radio and that means a special license. The Baofeng UV-5G, however, only requires the much less stringent GMRS license here… --- ## [Slimer Pepper's Ghost Video](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/slimer-peppers-ghost-video/22551)
**Author:** [@gmartin58](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gmartin58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/slimer-peppers-ghost-video/22551 "2025-08-01T15:03:34Z")
Does anyone have some decent Pepper’s Ghost video to share of ghosts or Slimer? We are preparing to build a containment unit to take to shows. Thanks! --- ## [Globic Scope wip](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/globic-scope-wip/25432)
**Author:** [@SilentSpanky](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SilentSpanky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/globic-scope-wip/25432 "2025-07-28T15:21:42Z")
So… What’s the setup some do prop wise for the motor to turn? Found files for one, printed, giving it a few coats of silver. Please let me know if there is a diagram or idea of where to start. If not I guess I’m turning … --- ## [Disassembly of a Sanyo calculator](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/disassembly-of-a-sanyo-calculator/25393)
**Author:** [@atescetin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/atescetin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/disassembly-of-a-sanyo-calculator/25393 "2025-07-24T17:31:54Z")
Hello all, A couple of days ago I scored a Sanyo ICC 802D calculator in fantastic condition, for about $50. Sadly the adapter is missing and the owner didn’t know if the device was working. I received it today and opene… [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/c/equipment/other-props/30.md?page=1)