This is so cool! Mattel really went all out on these traps. One of the nicest prop replicas actually made from a company I've ever seen. I especially like how the trap jumps after the ghost is in it. Thank you for the great demo and review!
I had NO IDEA about the trap pulling out like that. Also, I’d completely forgotten about the two operating modes. So I thought my trap had been broken for years. Switched it to movie mode and BAM! Everything works!!! So glad you made this video.
Watching this and can’t believe it says “10 years ago” already. Those were such exciting times for GB fans, I really enjoyed these props. But now is even more exciting, what a time to be alive
This is amazing to look back on today. Anyone else here after the Hasbro Phase 2? Mattel really did an maxing job with these all those years ago from the functionality to the incredible uniform packaging. Even more amazing is the price these things fetched over the last 10 years. I think this was $50 when it came out? Up to $1000 on EvilBay. Amazed they were never re-released. They would have sold 10s of thousands more. Willing to estimate back in 2012 Mattel left at least $2 million on the table not putting these out again over the last 12 years.
@benhs1898 You are correct. Early on in production, the rods were yellow. The most noticeable shot is in the montage as Ray comes up the stairs with the smoking trap. However, as production went on they were replaced with the familiar red color.
@@riffreaper6095 That spirit proton pack isnt too bad. A guy on youtube modded it to look like the real Ghostbusters pack. Pretty sick. I recommend checking it out if your a fan.
Hey Pixel Dan, Loved your Ghostbusters mattel trap video! :) I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a font similar to the "Masters of the Universe" font... the one you use in the bold blue letters to spell "Pixel Dan" at the start of your vids..? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, brandon
Something interesting about the trap: Not only were there red and silver bars, but there were other colors as well, looking closely at Ghostbusters 1, when Walter Peck shut off the containment grid you can see other traps in a box and one of them has yellow bars. It would've been neat if they also included the yellow bars, but not a lot of people pay attention to every detail.
Interesting how your trap makes the buzzing sound when the doors open. The other videos of this I've seen ( as well as my trap ) do not make the buzzing sound. Was yours an early prototype so you could make this review video? I wonder why they decided to delete that sound effect? Anyhow, great review and vid!
Pixel Dan I checked matty collector and clicked on the ghost busters part and when on to the ghost trap and there's just a gallery of it. do you know any where else to by it
It certainly beats my old Real Ghostbusters trap that works on a little puff of air when you push the "pedal".. which I still have and still works, and never fails to make me smile.
I'm excited for mine to arrive. My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that there's no way to attach this thing to a utility belt. I want to add this to my Ghostbusters costume and replace my old toy trap, but without a clip, I'm not sure I will be able to. The price makes me a little worried about possibly modding it to add a clip or something in fear of ruining it. Otherwise, it's an awesome product. :D I hope they make a Proton Pack! My homemade one kinda sucks. :(
that this and the PKE meter exist kind of surprise me, at least being made by Mattel, I'm surprised a large toy company like them would make such a high-quality low volume prop replica.. I'd expect it to be made by one of the more specialized companies..
Mattel have made some beautiful prop replicas for GB and I almost salivate imagining what a MattyCollector proton pack could be like, but the figures leave a lot to be desired. When you look at what NECA did with the GB creatures and ghosts several years ago, the detail doesn't compare. All of this should also have been tied in with the GB video game release... enough of ma yacking, though, as this is just a beautiful thing!
How come the "far right' resistor/knob, on the front of your trap, is bent @ a downward angle like that, Dan? It's NOT supposed to be like that! Certaintly hope all traps aren't like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had I designed it, I would have had the sound effects from one of those "trapped tourist" novelty crates. * knock knock knock* "'Scuse me...'Scuse me...CAN YOU LET ME OUT OF HERE?!"
Thanks be to Gozer that Hasbro is releasing the 2 in the box Haslab. I have the Proton pack and cant wait for the trap and pke to arrive. I can't believe the prices these Matty props go for on the secondary market. I guess Hasbro has spoiled me because I can't believe this thing is all plastic. I just assumed it had some metal and weight to it like the Haslab products. I never knew that and would have been pretty annoyed if I had ever caved and purchased one. I almost pulled the trigger at my local toy shop. So instead of paying $600 for this I paid $300 & got a trap and pke coming my way.
That is awesome, but I'm a little disappointed that for such an amazing looking replica, they didn't bother to have sound effects from the movies playing while the trap is opening, and then playing the swooshing sound while closing. I mean, for THAT much money, you think they could have put in a small sound bite on a chip to do that.
I would prefer the silver tubes for the ghost trap instead of the red tubes. I wish the prop makers had given the trap ONLY the silver tubes of both the first and second movies.
HasLab has made a life size Proton Pack...but from the movie "AfterLife" with the functional capability to switch it to "GhostBusters 1984" sounds!.....Their a little pricey, but worth it it! You can even "modify" them any way you want... (structurally).
Watching this back to back with the He-Man costume video is quite a shock. You're like the same looking but different and you sound the same but not exactly
When he said “does not actually catch giant marshmello men” i don’t think they caught stay puft in the movie ALL THOUGHHHH in the real ghostbusters cartoon show it showed ray putting out the trap and it also caught stay puft so that could be a reference
How could the same people put so much WIN in this trap replica, and so much FAIL in the hoverboard replica? It's almost like they were suffering from split personality!
This is so cool! Mattel really went all out on these traps. One of the nicest prop replicas actually made from a company I've ever seen. I especially like how the trap jumps after the ghost is in it. Thank you for the great demo and review!
I had NO IDEA about the trap pulling out like that. Also, I’d completely forgotten about the two operating modes. So I thought my trap had been broken for years. Switched it to movie mode and BAM! Everything works!!! So glad you made this video.
@@FieldsyKat I could have sworn it was in the manual, no?
@@chrismann3933 probably. I lost it a long time ago.
Watching this and can’t believe it says “10 years ago” already. Those were such exciting times for GB fans, I really enjoyed these props. But now is even more exciting, what a time to be alive
Wish they would re-release this ..
The sound of the Trap doors snapping shut is the most rewarding sound in the world.
God it's been so long since I've seen this video!! Just got it recommend to me again so I couldn't hesitate
This is amazing to look back on today. Anyone else here after the Hasbro Phase 2? Mattel really did an maxing job with these all those years ago from the functionality to the incredible uniform packaging. Even more amazing is the price these things fetched over the last 10 years. I think this was $50 when it came out? Up to $1000 on EvilBay. Amazed they were never re-released. They would have sold 10s of thousands more. Willing to estimate back in 2012 Mattel left at least $2 million on the table not putting these out again over the last 12 years.
@benhs1898 You are correct. Early on in production, the rods were yellow. The most noticeable shot is in the montage as Ray comes up the stairs with the smoking trap. However, as production went on they were replaced with the familiar red color.
I really hope one day they re-release this. I just ordered the wand but I didn't get a chance to pick this up. They sold out so fast.
Same, I only got the neutrino wand, and the pke meter.
I would kill for any of it. I have to settle for the cheapy spirit halloween stuff. Better than nothing I guess
@@riffreaper6095 That spirit proton pack isnt too bad. A guy on youtube modded it to look like the real Ghostbusters pack. Pretty sick. I recommend checking it out if your a fan.
8:38 "I looked at the trap ray!"
8:38
Just got 2 :) Can't wait till they arrive!!!!
R.I.P harold ramis
I have never seen a comment like that Ghostbuster fans like me thank you for your support😊😊😊😊😊😊
Ha y te cagas en la cara de tu novia💩😎
teresa larreta can you shut up? Plus your being disrespectful
Ordered mine this morning! So happy they made a trap!
Where do you order these?
Almost a decade later and I still regret not buying this!
The new camera looks awesome Dan! Can't wait for the 1080p Swiftwind and Wind Raider reviews!
8:38
Very cool prop, they put a lot of nice work into it!
Nice review and beautiful replica!
one of the awesomest thing i've seen in recent years...much more interesting than any iphone
Hey Pixel Dan,
Loved your Ghostbusters mattel trap video! :)
I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a font similar to the "Masters of the Universe" font... the one you use in the bold blue letters to spell "Pixel Dan" at the start of your vids..? Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
brandon
I CANT WAIT TO GET MINE!
Really looks super awesome 😎👍
Good job Dan
Something interesting about the trap: Not only were there red and silver bars, but there were other colors as well, looking closely at Ghostbusters 1, when Walter Peck shut off the containment grid you can see other traps in a box and one of them has yellow bars. It would've been neat if they also included the yellow bars, but not a lot of people pay attention to every detail.
sweet that clear box (relay contact) does it move mechanically
I hope they carry these things again.
How many batteries does it take, and are they included like with the PKE meter?
Interesting how your trap makes the buzzing sound when the doors open. The other videos of this I've seen ( as well as my trap ) do not make the buzzing sound. Was yours an early prototype so you could make this review video? I wonder why they decided to delete that sound effect? Anyhow, great review and vid!
They forgot to add a V-Hook on the trap, Overall it looks great!
Pixel Dan I checked matty collector and clicked on the ghost busters part and when on to the ghost trap and there's just a gallery of it. do you know any where else to by it
It certainly beats my old Real Ghostbusters trap that works on a little puff of air when you push the "pedal".. which I still have and still works, and never fails to make me smile.
MattyCollector aint sellin' them anymore
Do you have ay more Traps?
That looks pretty sweet.
I need to get in shape damn it I want it heavy!
Vintage Dan!
Just got mine to go with my custom made proton pack and ghostbusters jumpsuit =)
How much was this when it originally released? I wish I had of known about it then.
Cool
Bluelight Gaming I think between 120-140 , now they go between 400-1000
I'm excited for mine to arrive. My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that there's no way to attach this thing to a utility belt. I want to add this to my Ghostbusters costume and replace my old toy trap, but without a clip, I'm not sure I will be able to. The price makes me a little worried about possibly modding it to add a clip or something in fear of ruining it.
Otherwise, it's an awesome product. :D I hope they make a Proton Pack! My homemade one kinda sucks. :(
is it possible to keep toys in there?
@CloudStrife8372 Don't Forget the Proton Pack and P.K.E. Meter.
how much was it was it on ebay or amazon
When the light turns green, the trap is clean.
got to buy it!
Hopefully, they will have a full proton pack. :)
10 years later, I’m happy to report it’ll be coming in 2023!
@@austingreene964 pack is being sold by Hasbro. This trap was made by Mattel.
How much is this on Amazon😀
that this and the PKE meter exist kind of surprise me, at least being made by Mattel, I'm surprised a large toy company like them would make such a high-quality low volume prop replica.. I'd expect it to be made by one of the more specialized companies..
Mattel have made some beautiful prop replicas for GB and I almost salivate imagining what a MattyCollector proton pack could be like, but the figures leave a lot to be desired. When you look at what NECA did with the GB creatures and ghosts several years ago, the detail doesn't compare. All of this should also have been tied in with the GB video game release... enough of ma yacking, though, as this is just a beautiful thing!
I still have the kenner Ghost trap from the 80's. the mattel one looks a bit nicer, but I don't think I can afford it.
really cool
Childhood video award
@evilluigirocks $130.00 and if you plan on getting one, do it quick. They are expected to sell out by days end. Already listed as "Almost Gone".
What s the price
@Nickster891 yes but more then one you could say they broke him up in to smaller ghost
yeaa thats grreatt! so ,... are you gonna catch any ghost?
How come the "far right' resistor/knob, on the front of your trap, is bent @ a downward angle like that, Dan? It's NOT supposed to be like that! Certaintly hope all traps aren't like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had I designed it, I would have had the sound effects from one of those "trapped tourist" novelty crates.
* knock knock knock* "'Scuse me...'Scuse me...CAN YOU LET ME OUT OF HERE?!"
can you sell me one please 😊
Nicholas Tosoni ?
9:34 "OH it dances too"
I have ordered mine :-D
Very cool trap
Thanks be to Gozer that Hasbro is releasing the 2 in the box Haslab. I have the Proton pack and cant wait for the trap and pke to arrive. I can't believe the prices these Matty props go for on the secondary market. I guess Hasbro has spoiled me because I can't believe this thing is all plastic. I just assumed it had some metal and weight to it like the Haslab products. I never knew that and would have been pretty annoyed if I had ever caved and purchased one. I almost pulled the trigger at my local toy shop. So instead of paying $600 for this I paid $300 & got a trap and pke coming my way.
Remember : don't cross the streams!
Anyone remember how much this was when it came out?
$130. Probably 600 or 700 today
I love ❤️ ghostbusters I’m a big fan
My boyfriend has the rest of the set just missing this piece:(
Now all you need is a a proton pack and then you can get Dirt trapped in there Dan! LOL
i like the wand & the pke meter & goggles
It can be found on ebay for about $280 amazon for 300.
Some CAREFUL searching on the net and you can find it for about 250 shipped.
Awesome
I really want one
I am a ghostbusters fan so cool
@hemanshera777 they used more then one trap to catch him there
That is awesome, but I'm a little disappointed that for such an amazing looking replica, they didn't bother to have sound effects from the movies playing while the trap is opening, and then playing the swooshing sound while closing. I mean, for THAT much money, you think they could have put in a small sound bite on a chip to do that.
8:11 that's CLOCKWISE
Who you going to call
*Who you gonna call?
sweet trap
WILL YOU OPEN THE GOD DAMN BOX ALREADY!!
shut up and shut down
Eli Garcia ?
I wish I had one
I would prefer the silver tubes for the ghost trap instead of the red tubes. I wish the prop makers had given the trap ONLY the silver tubes of both the first and second movies.
I stopped counting the number of times you said "actually" after the count rose to 63 in the first five minutes.
Please Mattel,do a actual proton pack replica!
Yo quiero que el nos de el Link en la descripción del vídeo ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺tienes toda la razón
HasLab has made a life size Proton Pack...but from the movie "AfterLife" with the functional capability to switch it to "GhostBusters 1984" sounds!.....Their a little pricey, but worth it it! You can even "modify" them any way you want... (structurally).
Watching this back to back with the He-Man costume video is quite a shock. You're like the same looking but different and you sound the same but not exactly
When he said “does not actually catch giant marshmello men” i don’t think they caught stay puft in the movie ALL THOUGHHHH in the real ghostbusters cartoon show it showed ray putting out the trap and it also caught stay puft so that could be a reference
Dose it catch real gohst
Kara Hiserote it dosen't, I would buy it if it could, also the gun and the scanner, and I will be safe from ghosts
I love it
If they only had a real one of these in Paranormal Activity...
You could make it look like it by holding the cord AND the handle.
Ok you got me i don't work for Mattel but im a ghost head if you dont know what that is look it up sorry
Very detailed, Mattel, but why $130? I think this is for a very limited audience. Oh well. I have the Ghostbusters video games, so I'm good.
They could of had a crazy green slimer hologram light and led light show
Wow
For a low-volume high quality prop replica that's about average.
I wish all these replicas actually worked
I want al the gear I want to make a Ghostbusters gear! I really want ittt!!
I was hoping someone got the joke
How could the same people put so much WIN in this trap replica, and so much FAIL in the hoverboard replica? It's almost like they were suffering from split personality!
Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
This guy can sell stuff good
because i atmire you😇😊🌟🌟🌟
red was in the 2nd movie and silver was in the 1st movie
Monaural Gem026 no it wasnt stupid😵😵😵😵😵😵
yes it was, how about you watch the 1st and 2nd movie and then tell me what you see
Moron
I work for mattel
as if
I think they stoped making Ghostbusters stuff