I’m interested to see what they end up doing with this; it’d be good to someone’s take on a ‘large-scale production’ pack.
Although, I think I still prefer a self-made pack, just because of the effort and individualism of each build. Like people above I’m interested to see what they make of the smaller props, like the PKE, Giga Meter and trap. Again I kinda prefer homemade trap builds, but if they make a replica that doesn’t look like a plasticy toy then I’d probably be interested.
Hopefully something like QMX’s ‘Artisan’ props, just not as expensive…
If they do the flightsuit on it’s own, I could imagine it coming around $400 if not lower. If they do ripstop / herringbone, they’re going to have to locate or have the fabric made plus they’re going to have to do a bit of work to match the colours.
However, my worry is that if they do do uniforms, they will only sell them as complete uniforms rather than flightsuits…this means belts, elbow pads, and all the things that go on the belts…if they only sell them as complete uniforms I dread to think what the price will be.
I happened to stop by the Anovos booth at the Salt Lake Comic Con 2015 in my Ghostbusters uniform (I just finished my pack a week prior to the event thanks to this awesome community), and the representative was oogling my pack. He mentioned to check the Anovos website on Halloween day for “some items that may be of interest to a Ghostbuster”.
My uniform is pretty basic…proton pack, desert tan flight suit dyed gray, web belt with key fobs, leg hose, elbow pads, etc. What I did not have is the trap, PKE meter, belt gizmo, and goggles. I was talking to him about the lack of these items, and that is when he told me to check the website on Oct 31st, which leads me to believe they will be producing some/all of these props.
I’m sure they will do proton packs, but I am also sure they will do props to accompany the uniform. I guess I am optimistically cautious. After all the time, resources and swear words I invested in making my own pack, the reward was seeing what I had accomplished at the end of the build. As mentioned in other threads, the build…mistakes and all…are mine. Commercially produced items just don’t seem to compare.
Having said that, I am hoping they have a fantastic PKE meter and set of goggles.
I’m very excited for this, but also very curious how they are going to do the proton packs.
Anovos has a very high standard for screen accuracy with the Star Wars stuff, but the manufacturing process of say a 100% screen accurate storm trooper costume is relatively simple compared to that a proton pack. The stormtrooper stuff and Star Wars helmets is all vaccuformed pieces or injection molded plastic basically.
I’m just very curious to see how they will pull off making pack replicas while upholding their high standards of accuracy as a company, I mean they are going to have to get surplus of parts… make legris elbow replicas… fiberglass shells, ect.. we all know how much is involved in making a pack.
I can’t really see Anovos doing what Matty did with the thrower and make a dumbed down simplified replica.
We shall see!
On another note… With some of the Star Wars items, they were able handle and 3D Scan some of the original props… So who knows maybe with the official License they have had access to the Hero Packs?
That’s what I’m curious about.. The Star Wars stuff seems to be all accurate as far as materials and dimensions go, I’m wondering if they are going to hold that high standard to the GB line.
I may know the person leading the build team and I may also know it’s been assembled from the highest caliber of artists and possibly even some from the community. Personally,…I’ve been waiting for a company to honor the license in this way since pretty much 1989. Jose, Dana and the build team are going to make people VERY happy.
Now this makes it even more exciting. Personally, the only thing I’m buying is flightsuits if they are authentic but still waiting to see what they do!!
