Now that MR has announced their dipping their toes in the GB waters to make traps, packs, and much more, the debate has raged over whether this is good for the GB prop business or not. I'm not posting here to follow one side or the other, just give my personal point of view. Here it goes:

If it's going to cost roughly $1000 to get a pack with lights, sounds, and extras, I'm extremely tempted but I just don't think I can afford it. I've got a family to support, including an infant, and to drop the equivalent of a house payment (gotta love Texas house prices) on what is essentially a toy I'll really never get to use on a regular basis is irresponsible.

As I said in my initial post, I spent 2 months of my rare spare time building my first pack in time for Halloween. It's not completely accurate, it's fragile (foamboard, mostly), and there are still some parts I want to buy from AJ and Colin to make it look better. So basically I can drop another $100 for upgrades and accept that it'll never have the awesome lights and sounds other guys have, or I could drop a grand and have it all.

So when Christmas time comes around, I'll be paying attention to what pictures MR is putting up with their prop offerings, but my Christmas money will more than likely be going to AJ and Colin instead. Maybe I'll be able to save up and get a PKE meter or trap if they're reasonable.