Licensed Ghostbusters Prop News?
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MooMooEgg
Sr Member
I don't know about new licensing, but in regards to the PKE meters in general, wasn't there some kind of licensing issue because the prop was used in other movies or something? :cry
exoray
Master Member
Honestly I'm not interested in what they come up with anymore, as it would honestly be nothing that different then what we have already... I was originally hoping when MR got the license that maybe just maybe we would garnish some small but important features we were missing, but that fizzled out when I realized they (like any licensed prop company) were going to make a prop for the masses not the purist, the end result would have been a sanitized and idealized build up... There is nothing wrong with that since the originals were sloppy, but it's not really what I am interested in...
I still would purchase decent licensed props if they were quality, but I'm not really holding my breath...
prototype7
Well-Known Member
also in the movie "they live"... it's a prop that has gotten around. I wonder what happened to it. Is it still available to rent?
the_doctor
New Member
I'd love to see some items come out. I think on the GB forums there was a mixed reaction. It was almost like if the licensed props came out and you bought one you wouldn't be a true fan because you didn't build it!
Most of those comments may have come from the guys who were selling parts for the packs though...
obiwan2
Sr Member
I realize they idealize a lot of these licensed pieces but you never know....some more details may come out. I don't own many licensed pieces because I do agree with what most are saying, but you never know....at least it would get more GB talk happening within the general public
Licensed GB props isn't off the radar yet.
I was one of the people against MR making them at first until speaking with them (and subsequently being part of the team of fans who were going to be consultants/prototype builders) and their attitude was one fans themselves (at least the people I was dealing with), who wanted to do the props right. True they would be idealized to some degree, but more details about the original props would have been gleaned.
I was actually excited about some of the potential from what MR seemed to be willing to do with the GB props (which would have been good for even detail/accuracy junkies like me)...and I have no love for any MR prop. So, I want to see whomever gets the eventual license follow that path at least, otherwise I will be in the ranks of people not impressed or happy.
I also think it's unfair to say the parts sellers were the main ones that were upset (with the obvious implication that they stood to lose money). Being one of the people that has done many runs of GB parts, there was no money in it for me, I was in the red on at least one run. Licensed replicas didn't threaten sales of potentially more accurate and higher quality parts, to me it threatened to overwhelm the building/research aspect of the hobby as it has in other prop communities, with just buying/collecting. For the record I never disparage anyone that just enjoys collecting, not everyone can build, I just cling to the days when there were tons more people building for the sake of building.
I was one of the people against MR making them at first until speaking with them (and subsequently being part of the team of fans who were going to be consultants/prototype builders) and their attitude was one fans themselves (at least the people I was dealing with), who wanted to do the props right. True they would be idealized to some degree, but more details about the original props would have been gleaned.
I was actually excited about some of the potential from what MR seemed to be willing to do with the GB props (which would have been good for even detail/accuracy junkies like me)...and I have no love for any MR prop. So, I want to see whomever gets the eventual license follow that path at least, otherwise I will be in the ranks of people not impressed or happy.
I also think it's unfair to say the parts sellers were the main ones that were upset (with the obvious implication that they stood to lose money). Being one of the people that has done many runs of GB parts, there was no money in it for me, I was in the red on at least one run. Licensed replicas didn't threaten sales of potentially more accurate and higher quality parts, to me it threatened to overwhelm the building/research aspect of the hobby as it has in other prop communities, with just buying/collecting. For the record I never disparage anyone that just enjoys collecting, not everyone can build, I just cling to the days when there were tons more people building for the sake of building.
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
The prototype of the trap was really cool, when I saw the pics...
Of course someone told me that they dont want to make a wearable proton pack prop, because they want to offer props for displaying, but MR wanted to give a instruction with, where you can turn this prop into a wearable one.
I were interested to see how it turns out, but I think after all, MR never get the acuracy (light and sound and all details on the pack/gun) for a price that is attractive.
A lot of fans were happy that MR canceled the whole thing, but there were enough fans who love to see relicas because they have no skills to make this project by themselves...
Of course someone told me that they dont want to make a wearable proton pack prop, because they want to offer props for displaying, but MR wanted to give a instruction with, where you can turn this prop into a wearable one.
I were interested to see how it turns out, but I think after all, MR never get the acuracy (light and sound and all details on the pack/gun) for a price that is attractive.
A lot of fans were happy that MR canceled the whole thing, but there were enough fans who love to see relicas because they have no skills to make this project by themselves...
The non-wearable pack thing was brought up because Rubies holds the costume license and there was concern that a wearable pack would cross the line from prop replica to costume piece.
The prototype trap that was shown was built by our very own Java who was part of the team and put in some long hours to get a prototype ready early for MR to show at SDCC (I think that's what con it was?). Unfortunately the news about MR and their financial woes/releasing the GB license came down at the exact same time.
The prototype trap that was shown was built by our very own Java who was part of the team and put in some long hours to get a prototype ready early for MR to show at SDCC (I think that's what con it was?). Unfortunately the news about MR and their financial woes/releasing the GB license came down at the exact same time.
Slave1
Sr Member
I for one love to make my own props, but lately, I have been too involved in writing, especially now that I am beginning to make some money at it. Therefore, I'm more leaning toward getting finished items as opposed to kits and/or parts that will siet in a closet for an indefnite amount of time.
Also, researching and studying what is accurate is also time consuming. Been there and done that with my Fett costume and not looking to do it again soon. Simply don't have time for it anymore, sadly.
I've always been gray on the whole costume vs. prop thing. MR had upper end helmets and blasters and lightsabers, as opposed to Rubie's cheaper grade stuff. Seems like the same would apply to here, but again, it always seemed like similar items, even though it wasn't the same quality, so it was always a little confusing to me.
Also, researching and studying what is accurate is also time consuming. Been there and done that with my Fett costume and not looking to do it again soon. Simply don't have time for it anymore, sadly.
I've always been gray on the whole costume vs. prop thing. MR had upper end helmets and blasters and lightsabers, as opposed to Rubie's cheaper grade stuff. Seems like the same would apply to here, but again, it always seemed like similar items, even though it wasn't the same quality, so it was always a little confusing to me.
LOL, oh trust me I feel the same way, the whole costume piece vs prop is pretty grey at best. In the case of the MR helmets, they put lenses in (from what I understand) that were not see through, so that people couldn't really wear it unmodified. Something like a blaster or lightsaber are harder to define as one or the other so I think there was more room for overlap. Part of it also completely depends on the license in question, some can be very specific and exclusive, others are more vague and inclusive. LFL may have been ok with the overlap, Sony may not...or the other license holders could also be the limiting factor, protecting their license rights more than others.
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Yeah, something like this... I remember... We were very disappointed in our german GB board after seeing pics. But we're living in a time, where everyone can get a finished trap if he want, so I think better no replica than a bad replica...
Trekkie313
Active Member
Actually your wrong, there are pictures of it being built for GB1.
There have never been photos of it being built for GB1 that any one that has been in GB props has seen, and it's well known as being used in other films and shows...plus it was accessed by someone from the prop shop that rented it out.
ArkRaider
Sr Member
Solid Thought Corporation has the original mold for the Terror Dog. Hasn't been an update on it in a long time though. You can get the scaled firehouse sign & Slimer though.
www.solidthoughtcorporation.com
www.solidthoughtcorporation.com
ArkRaider
Sr Member
The pictures you're talking about were not from the movie's prop studio. They were from the rental company that made, rented, & retired the original. The same company also made the Giga Meter and a few of the more obscure props from GB2.
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