Hi, I live in Cleveland just south of Houston. I was wondering if anyone else in the area would be interested in forming a Houston Branch of Ghostbusters. I think it’d be fun to meet other Ghost heads and hang out. Doesn’t have to be anything major just a group that meets up for local conventions and such. I know one other member here is interested what do the rest of you think?
I believe I’m that other member 
. I would like to get this going! I have ideas >
bump
Round 2! C’mon Houstonians!
Well, my wife and I used to live in Dallas, but had to move to Cypress about 45 minutes from downtown Houston. If we end up staying in the area we would be interested in joining up, especially since I have no idea what conventions and events go on in the area, lol.
This puts us at maybe 4. I’m not sure when any GB events will happen in H-town, but I’m glad there’s an interest.
'Scuse my bump, but make that maybe 5. Stinkadena here. Hi!
Alief in da house!! haha just kidding but ya im in houston. “in da ghetto”
Hey, welcome aboard!
Anyone know of any cool events to go to in the next few months? I’ll check and see if the River Oaks theatre will be showing GB anytime soon.
I have a bit of sad news. In an attempt to get my pack done this Halloween, I did something that seriously messed up my pack shell, and I had to scrap the project. So, I have a Nutrona wand and a bunch of lights and sound equipment with no home to be carried in. :walterpeck:
I guess this year I’ll be the “off duty” GB. :sigh: (Lame, I know). That or a Mafioso. :whatever:
Long time, no talk, HGBs. Any ideas floating around?
I will be starting a Facebook group for us. In the next few days, look for something along the lines of “Houston Area Ghostbusters” or “Houston Ghostbusters Alliance”, just something like that.
Besides that, all is quiet on this front. Too bad we missed out on the midnight screening of GB and GBII a few months back. I’ll keep an eye out for things to do.
I live down in the Clear Lake area…
Unfortunately though, I don’t have a pack, uniform, etc yet so I guess I can’t consider myself a full blown Ghosthead…
But I obviously love the films and have some other cool memorabilia…
Alright, fellas! Here you go.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=360706205503#/group.php?gid=360706205503
See you there!
moviemaker29, you have plans to make equipment? If you need help, let me know. I know places around town to score flightsuits and other things.
Gbass,
Yeah I do plan on putting together a uniform, but I may have to opt for just purchasing a pack as I really don’t have the skills, tools, nor time to put one together right now. I’m kind of split, though…I want a pack that I can wear every so often but I also want a very realistic/accurate display pack made out of the best parts. Same goes for a trap…
I really appreciate your offer to help and will definitely get in touch with you if I get to a point where I can dedicate the time & money to this project.
I’m really glad to hear you know where to get a good flightsuit!
moviemaker29,
I would be more than happy to help. I’m making some packs for some friends of mine in hopes of attending a con this coming year. If you wish, we can do business. Let me tell you now, if you want quality, it ain’t cheap. BUT, it all depends on how realistic you want it. A pack alone with no lights or sounds can be as much as $200. With lights, increase it to $350-400. Sound is another $100. So, your pack alone, depending on what you want, will be probably your most expensive endeavor. However, I have seen packs done that are less than $100, but they are generally foam and other things that are like they are in the movies.
I stated this in another thread, it depends on philosophy. You can either follow the Hollywood prop crowd, or have the mindset of the GBs in the movies. They started up a business that no one has done before, so they sought out items that were cheap, but worked (suits, walkie-talkies, car, and other things). The packs were of items that they invented basically themselves, and thought not to streamline it (Hence all the wires sticking out).
Now, with this in mind (God, I’m a nerd…), take your pick. IMO, I take both sides. I want/have the items that scream “Hey, a Ghostbuster!”, yet I have it as well where it has my own touch. I do plan on making more prop items that go along with the suit and pack, but they may not be “screen accurate”.
Thanks for the insight, Gbass.
I have been lurking around the GB communities for a few years now and fully understand that it can quickly become an expensive and time-consuming hobby.
When I do get around to buying or building a pack, I will be totally prepared to pay the few thousand dollars it will cost to get a screen-accurate and high quality pack, but I may have to wait a year or two for that. Especially if I can commission someone for the job. The couple of screen-used props I have from Ghostbusters cost a great deal more than the highest quality packs out there.
For the time being though, I think I am definitely going to start looking into putting a uniform together and such.
Do the places you know of here in Houston have the Nomex suits? I want the best quality/most screen-accurate suit I can get.
Yes, it is. If there’s one near you, check out Command Post Army Surplus. That’s where I got mine. The closest one to me is Beltway 8 and West Airport (near 59 south and the beltway).
Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I’ll be sure to look up that surplus store and see if there are any down here near Clear Lake.
I’m trying to do as much research on these Nomex suits as I can beforehand.
Thanks again!
Glad to help. If you need anymore info on where to find stuff, just let me know. And if you’re on facebook, find the Houston Area Ghostbusters group and join!
Alvin here. I’ve been lazy about propping lately, but I’d love to meet up with some locals!
There is a small (read VERY small) sci-fi convention at University of Houston Clear Lake at the end of the month! We should all go as a group in uniform! It’s the con’s second year so we’re likely to be one of the bigger attractions!
Copperfield in the hizouse!!!
I collect and build replica movie props and built a pack, trap, etc. I’m also planning to build a containment unit and slime blower by Halloween.
Anywayz, would love to be part of the Houston Area Ghostbusters!!!
BSjohnson, keep us informed about the con.
Don, Welcome aboard! The Houston Area Ghostbusters have a group on Facebook (if you have one, please join up!) that will have info and events posted on it.
Welcome aboard, all! I can’t to meet y’all.