Mattel Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Prop Replica Review

[SpiffyNips]

I think it needs to be disassembled and a supercharged strobe light be installed inside. That thing should be so bright that you can't look at it.

[ObiTrev]

I need to get in shape damn it I want it heavy!

[MrNoobguider]

is it possible to keep toys in there?

[IXAX15]

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.

[PonyboyInNewZealand]

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

[outsider497]

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!

[lawyaarhuncha]

yeaa thats grreatt! so ,... are you gonna catch any ghost?

[ajnode]

Wow, theres 11 minutes of this...

[Racoonhopper]

does this really catch ghost because i have one in my house

[TR0N645]

he said red tube xD

[CloudStrife8372]

If they only had a real one of these in Paranormal Activity...

[AaronBruceLadner]

@CloudStrife8372 Don't Forget the Proton Pack and P.K.E. Meter.

[MiniMac1998]

smosh brought me here..

[TapSkill]

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.

[MyDvdReviews]

Awesome review, I got to get me one of those. Fantastic stuff! :-)

[NCC63549]

i looked at the trap Ray!

[outsider497]

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!

[ArkadiosTheodulus]

How many batteries does it take, and are they included like with the PKE meter?

[burtonrules123]

this guy is a massive dork.

[Portal2099]

am I DRUNK or are those real ghostbusters, REAL big? :D

[RyanLec84]

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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cavillier1970]

Now all you need is a a proton pack and then you can get Dirt trapped in there Dan! LOL

[evilluigirocks]

Wow

[DarkStarFox]

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. :(

[TheLizardmonkey]

Now, if Mattel gives us this: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4br7lZWAL­U

[TheLizardmonkey]

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!

[benhs1898]

I don't know if anyone pointed this out yet, or if Matty noticed, but the power bars on the side are seen in several colors throughout GB1. Still cool, but both red and silver are seen in the first movie.

[DoctorD279]

@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.

[benhs1898]

@DoctorD279 Also in the scene when Zeddemore gets hired, Ray is holding three traps and I believe they each have different bars.

[ryangillings]

00:15 You are just about to get raped by Pixel Dan

[Mandalorian30]

@ryangillings LUCKY!

[ryangillings]

@Mandalorian30

Haha XD good to know that you have a good sense of humor man

[snaplesugar]

Nice review and beautiful replica!

[jdraimer]

Ordered mine this morning! So happy they made a trap!

[ultranattt]

are you able to hold the trap upside down by the cord without the trap disconnecting from the cord? (kinda like how ray held the trap as venkman wrote the bill after they trapped slimer in the movie)

[Mandalorian30]

@ultranattt The plugs don't really "lock" in too tightly. so you can, although it doesn't feel safe. I would reccomend not doing this, as you might rish the trap falling off and possibly wrecking the electronics. Would definitely be cool if you could, though.

[benhs1898]

@Mandalorian30 The girl who showed the trap at comic con held it up by the cable. I want to see what I can do about modding the plug to have a little rubber to create a nice grip. Holding it by the cable is a fun detail that I'd like to have.

[mattallen85]

I have ordered mine :-D

[evilluigirocks]

What s the price

[8bitdeath]

@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".

[Goldeneye25]

@evilluigirocks 130 $

[Zontar82]

one of the awesomest thing i've seen in recent years...much more interesting than any iphone

[BoomstickReviews]

I got mine as soon as they went on sale.

I'm so glad they didn't restrict it from Europe, like they did with the PKE Meter.

[DoctorD279]

The sound of the Trap doors snapping shut is the most rewarding sound in the world.

[8bitdeath]

Just got 2 :) Can't wait till they arrive!!!!

[loyalROCKfan]

Bullshit how easy it is for Yankies to get GB stuff easy.

[mantis999999999]

Great stuff dan.

[MrPcgamer4ever]

Very cool trap

[matlockwk]

Very cool prop, they put a lot of nice work into it!

[TheSpEgAsIs]

yea lol

[TheSpEgAsIs]

IM SO GETTING ONE!

[mspeter97]

got to buy it!

[jomanyi23]

really cool



[unitruth]

Good job Dan

[freedomfighterguy1]

Awesome.

[MrMpala69conv]

I CANT WAIT TO GET MINE!

[RobesMarlin]

Awesome job. Great review.

[klpeekl2000]

They should have made it interact with the PKE meter, but I am soo getting this.

[SPac316]

That looks pretty sweet.

[hemanshera777]

I'll bet that a lot of people who are planning to make their Ghostbusters Fan Films will be wanting to use a Ghost Trap Prop like that one.

I've seen earlier Fan Films of Ghostbusters, and..., well, I can't recall if the Trap Props THEY had ever did that themselves

[cerberus144]

When the light turns green, the trap is clean.

[LarryBundyJr]

I missed ou on the PKE Meter, Hopefully they'll re release it.

[hemanshera777]

one of the warning labels saying, "does not capture giant sized marshmallow men".

that's funny, but with the way the Real Ghostbusters cartoon characters captured Stay Puft in both the Pilot Promo, and the Series 1st Intro, why do I find that just a little hard to believe?

[megazordman1]

@hemanshera777 they used more then one trap to catch him there

[Nickster891]

@megazordman1 it's still catching him with the traps

[megazordman1]

@Nickster891 yes but more then one you could say they broke him up in to smaller ghost

[Nickster891]

@megazordman1 hmm touche hey wait have you even ever seen the old ghostbusters cartoon just out of curiousity also it could also be seen as his spirit being broken down into pieces cause he was whole in the containment unit

[Nickster891]

also later if i recall correctly he was brought out of the containment unit with one trap

[megazordman1]

@Nickster891 its cartoon logic you cant understand it

[Nickster891]

@megazordman1 some cartoon logic makes sense

[lastcody]

Hey look 9/11 Videos xD had to!

[freddytv]

The new camera looks awesome Dan! Can't wait for the 1080p Swiftwind and Wind Raider reviews!

[RGBFAN475]

"Dont Look Directly Into The Trap" -Dr. Ray Stantz

[FreddyandTania]

Digging the new set up Dan!