# newbie.........

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbie/31289>\
**Category:** Proton Packs\
**Created:** [November 4, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbie/31289 "2013-11-04T08:30:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Edward\_Burton](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/edward_burton/32/5853_2.png) [@Edward\_Burton](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Edward_Burton)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbie/31289/1 "2013-11-04T08:30:36Z")

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im a toatal noob can any one help with getting a pack started 🙂

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**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/19463_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbie/31289/2 "2013-11-04T09:57:59Z")

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The first step is to work out what type of [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) you want (first or second movie?) and to then decide if you want a generalised one, or to replicate a specific Pack worn by a specific actor… the step after than is to start acquiring parts and saving up. 🙂

There might be some guys in your local area who may be able to help… but it isn’t always guaranteed.

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**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbie/31289/3 "2013-11-04T12:50:22Z")

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You’ll also want to determine a budget for the project, the pack you make/ get will be greatly determined by how much you can afford to spend. Set a realistic budget and work within it. Pack costs can vary greatly from hundreds to thousands depending on what you go with.

Before you purchase anything I suggest checking out the seller feedback and blacklisted seller threads. This will save you a lot of time and money.

I’d also suggest introducing yourself and where you are from, that way you may find someone near you that can lend a hand. Good luck with your build!