Proton Pack Models

The original Hero Proton Packs were built by Boss Films in 1983; various hero and stunt models were used in both films.

GhostbustersHero Packs

The Hero Packs used in the first film were fiberglass shells mounted on aluminum motherboards, which were bolted to A.L.I.C.E. frames. Many of the add-on pieces (such as the ion arm, booster tube, etc.) were made of aluminum. The detail pieces (resistors, tubing, etc.) mainly consist of vintage electrical and pneumatic fittings.

These packs feature scrolling lights in the Power Cell, as well as cycling lights in the Cyclotron.

The aluminum Neutrona Wands on the hero packs feature extensive lighting, flash-bulbs in the tips (for syncing SFX), and a barrel-extension mechanism controlled by a small green lever. At least one gun (sometimes referred to as the "Super" Hero Thrower) has a fully scrolling orange "bargraph" light.

This "Super" Hero Thrower (below) is also distinguished by a few other unique features:

• The Clippard valve is an R-331 with the brand label facing up.
• The top gun knob and the lever shaft collar were painted black.
• The red pie-chart label next to the bargraph window is missing.
• The white hat light on the top surface of the gun box was replaced with an orange one.
• The gun lights are controlled from the bottom toggle switch on the gun box, instead of the "ACTIVATE" switch on the trigger box.

Stunt Packs

These crudely-cast foam stunt packs are mounted on plywood motherboards with simple olive drab strapping. Both the pack and gun feature minimal static lighting.