"high-end replica proton packs for adult collectors"?

“In the lead off to the movie’s release, Sony Pictures Consumer Products is working to ensure it has items available at every price range, from $9.99 action figures aimed at children to high-end replica proton packs for adult collectors. Apparel companies such as Hybrid and FAB NY are adapting scenes from the movie into T-shirts and backpacks. IDW is continuing its work on the “Ghostbusters” comic series while Simon & Schuster is developing a junior novelization and a “Guide to Ghostbusting” book that will give the franchise a presence in stores like Barnes & Noble.”

http://retail-merchandiser.com/reports/licensing-reports/2784-sony-pictures-consumer-products-3

Anyone know anything about this?

Probably referring to the Avonos licensed gear

Probably. More information here:

Thank you for taking the time. I’d missed this announcement.

I suppose they’re talking about the new packs. I don’t see them making the original packs. But if they will, I’ve seen their price range. This is for people with plenty of cash. Lucky for them :).

Where is everyone discussing this?

From the page http://www.anovos.com/pages/ghostbusters-product-faqs

"The following are answers to the frequently asked questions for the GHOSTBUSTERS™ product line that we are currently developing.

**What items does ANOVOS intend to produce?

**

Screen accurate full-size props in kit form (end user assembled and painted).

Screen accurate full-size complete prop replicas, ready to wear/display.

Screen accurate wearable uniforms/jumpsuits.

Scaled prop replicas and collectibles for desktop/tabletop display.

**Will you produce items from the original films, cartoon series or 2016 film?

**

At this time, we are licensed to produce items from Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989).

What price range should we expect for these items?

As these products are still in development, pricing has not yet been determined and will obviously vary from piece to piece.

When should we expect the first items to go up for pre-order?

We hope to have pre-order for the first offerings begin around third quarter 2016. Note that this is the pre-order date, not delivery date which typically falls sometime within a year of product announcement.

Will you include electronics, lights or sound?

We hope to offer some fully-built props with lights and sound. We also plan to offer kit versions with options for electronics. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Will you be making any “inspired by” or “off screen” items like jackets or women’s dresses?

This is still to be determined, but we are licensed to create derived jackets.

Where will you be shipping to?

We will be shipping to the following countries:

United States

Canada

Australia

Austria

China

Germany

France

Italy

Ireland

Japan

New Zealand

Spain

Switzerland

Taiwan

United Kingdom"

I just posted this on another forum. I was on the GB2016 page and was watching the video about how they made the new packs. And I took a screen grab to post on here at some point to see if anyone recognized the reference 1984 pack they had. But then I saw this “Coming Soon” picture and recognized the sloppy split loom coming out of the HGA.

I believe its the same pack.

You are probably right.

Both packs pictured are fan made replicas, made by the same person. I’m not sure they’re the same pack though.

And here it is, a 1:1 kit. You build it, pay for paint, glue and tools. Decals will be included. Light and sound kit to be included later. You pay for the Alice pack separately too. 600$ with a payment plan optional:

http://www.anovos.com/collections/ghostbusters-proton-pack/products/ghostbusters-proton-pack-kit-pre-order

And apparently they forgot Portugal is a country in Europe, right next to Spain.

They’re not the same pack.