# GBFanSince84's Kids proton pack dollar store build **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [August 27, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024 "2012-08-27T02:07:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/21 "2012-09-04T14:04:06Z")
> [@](#): > > Some people build their own out of 3/4 in PVC and back pack straps. Yeah, I was thinking of doing something like that. That will probably be the way to go. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/22 "2012-09-04T19:32:26Z")
what about using copper pipeing? it the pack isn’t gonna be heavy then you could always just take the straps off a back pack and mount the straps right to the mobo. just an idea. the pack is coming along great tho. ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/23 "2012-09-04T20:11:20Z")
> [@venkman30](#): > > what about using copper pipeing? it the pack isn’t gonna be heavy then you could always just take the straps off a back pack and mount the straps right to the mobo. just an idea. the pack is coming along great tho. I’ve toyed around with the idea of mounting the straps right onto the mobo cause the pack only weights about 6-8 pounds tops… that is a viable option. ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/24 "2012-09-10T12:48:58Z")
Here are the latest updates. Added the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) and [booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame). [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/c/ac22e6bdd502bf98b3968b852d081a264f887bee.jpeg)](http://www.imagebam.com/image/1fcf49210108465) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/b/9bdb4b0f8ddb6c3120f0825bd4a5382d17dd6ba5.jpeg)](http://www.imagebam.com/image/cf343f210107927) ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/25 "2012-10-02T14:58:19Z")
Well here’s the mostly completed pack. I bought hobby lobby lights for the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) and [power cell](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/power-cell) and I’ve also got a light for the thrower. I’ll probably post up a video of it soon. I’m probably going to attempt a full sized dollar store pack next now that I have this experience under my belt. Should be a lot easier to do this time! ---
**Author:** ![themarty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@themarty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/themarty)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/26 "2012-10-02T16:43:54Z")
Nicccccccce ---
**Author:** ![SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SPJ)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/27 "2012-10-02T17:52:06Z")
AWESOME. Lucky kid you got. ---
**Author:** ![DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DmsdyMachn)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/28 "2012-10-11T10:43:32Z")
That looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/29 "2012-10-11T13:22:52Z")
Thanks for the positive remarks guys! She does really love it and I got her this toddler GB costume to wear with it. She loves it ---
**Author:** ![D-RAYMAC](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/47e85d/32.png) [@D-RAYMAC](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/D-RAYMAC)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/30 "2012-10-11T14:01:39Z")
Rock on man, love the idea and the design. Ah, to be young again and my only concern was to rid my basement of the paranormal 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/31 "2012-10-11T14:13:05Z")
> [@D-RAYMAC](#): > > Rock on man, love the idea and the design. Ah, to be young again and my only concern was to rid my basement of the paranormal 😉 Ha yeah she’s all about busting ghosts already! Makes a father proud. ---
**Author:** ![noahms456](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/noahms456/32/5853_2.png) [@noahms456](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/noahms456)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/32 "2012-10-14T02:04:15Z")
Well done, sir! I wish my dad was this ingenious back in the old days. Keep up the good work! ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/33 "2012-10-15T12:31:36Z")
Here’s my daughter’s costume! I’m happy with how the pack turned out and she loves it lol. Thanks for all of the positive comments! Anybody seen a ghost? lol ---
**Author:** ![DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DmsdyMachn)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/34 "2012-10-16T04:28:05Z")
My wife just "AWE!"d all over. She looks so adorable! The pack looks great! Last pic my wife says “And there she goes, making her sound effects.” Great job, man. Kid looks thrilled! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cwkelley75](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@Cwkelley75](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Cwkelley75)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/35 "2012-11-04T22:50:11Z")
That’s sweet! I remember my dad hooking a lightbulb and a 9v battery to a piece of 2x4 using a clothes pin for a switch and I thought it was the greatest thing ever. Too have this would have blown my mind! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_DeVaughan](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/michael_devaughan/32/5855_2.png) [@Michael\_DeVaughan](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Michael_DeVaughan)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/36 "2012-11-05T18:34:25Z")
Looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/37 "2012-11-05T19:06:17Z")
My daughter had a blast with the costume this year and received many compliments when she was out trick or treating. I know next year ghostbusters will probably be far from her mind, but atleast I got to see her enjoy it this year and that made this the best Halloween ever for me! Thanks for all of the kind remarks everyone! Her custom [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) will be kept in good shape for her until the day she wants to take it and hopefully keep it as a memory of her old man lol ---
**Author:** ![DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DmsdyMachn)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/38 "2012-11-05T19:59:49Z")
Now comes the “display case and hanging it on her wall” build! It looked great, man. Glad she had a blast. ---
**Author:** ![evallded](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ac8455/32.png) [@evallded](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/evallded)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/39 "2012-11-05T20:49:00Z")
Beautiful work buddy! ---
**Author:** ![GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBFanSince84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBFanSince84)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024/40 "2012-11-05T21:08:02Z")
Thanks guys! I put my all into making it the best that I could without spending a boatload. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/gbfansince84s-kids-proton-pack-dollar-store-build/38024.md?page=3)