GHOSTBUSTERS PKE METER and GHOST TRAP HASLAB

In recognition of next year being the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters movie, the Hasbro toy company is crowd funding prop replicas of the P.K.E. meter and ghost trap from the film. This HasLab campaign which runs until 11:59 pm ET on December 11, 2023 will provide Ghostbuster fans with a film accurate adult collectible set of these ghost hunting tools for $299 with the goal of having them delivered by Halloween 2024. If you are interested in this HasLab don't miss out by not getting your pledge in because these items aren't being released for retail sale.

Hasbro previously crowd funded movie prop replicas of the Ghostbuster's neutrona wand and proton pack. I participated in that HasLab campaign and appreciate the quality of the items. These HasLab Ghostbusters replica props are great for cosplay, displaying and just playing around with. The neutrona wand and proton pack have absolutely earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval and the P.K.E. meter and ghost trap have definitely piqued my interest.

The P.K.E. Meter (aka PSYCHOKINETIC ENERGY METER) is used in determining specter location and quantification. The P.K.E. Meter acts like a divining rod when near a spectral being, with a pair of motorized arms extending outward from the sides, embedded lights flashing in sync with detectable spectral frequencies. Here are the details about the HasLab P.K.E. Meter:

• Scanned from the Prop 
• Innovative Real Life EMF Detection Mode 
• Multi-LED Display Panel 
• Motorized LED-Lined Wings 
• Entertainment-Inspired Sound Effects 
• Mode Slide Switch Ghost Detection Mode [Low Ionization, High Ionization, and Mute Settings] 
• Taser Mode (Spengler Upgrade) with Toggle Switch

Needing something to contain and transport paranormal entities to a more permanent housing facility (namely the Ecto-Containment Unit), the Ghostbusters designed the GHOST TRAP. Consisting of a main chassis and a removable cartridge, the Ghost Trap has limited battery life and was never meant to accommodate ecto-plasmic beings for any extended period. The HasLab 1:1-scale premium adult collectible movie prop replica features a removable cartridge, high-powered LEDs, premium metal finishes, functioning diecast metal wheels for smooth deployment, and more! 

• Scanned from the Prop Ghost Trap with Removable Cartridge 
• Working Activation Pedal Working 
• High-Powered Internal LEDs 
• Working Multicolored LEDs 
• Entertainment-Inspired Sound Effects 
• Functioning Trap Doors and Rumble Motor 
• Premium Metal Finishes 
• 9-foot Pedal-to-Trap Connection Cable 
• Docking Station 
• Display Stand 
• Functioning Diecast Metal Wheels for Remote Deployment 
• Ghostbusters to Ghostbusters 2 Aesthetic Conversion 
• Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife Modes

For more information, visit hasbropulse.com/products/ghostbusters-plasma-series-haslab-two-in-the-box-ghost-trap-and-p-k-e-meter. Are you geeked about this HasLab?

DOCTOR STRANGE EYE OF AGAMOTTO MOVIE PROP REPLICA

Movie prop replicas can be a great way to add a fun touch of favorite films into your surroundings. So, I was geeked about the chance to have my very own Eye of Agamotto amulet like the one utilized by Benjamin Cumberbatch to bring the mystic arts abilities of Doctor Strange to life within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney has produced a number of Infinity Stone-related movie prop replica items from the Marvel Comics inspired superhero films including the Eye of Agamotto; which turned out to be powered by the Time Stone, one of six cosmic gems that can provide wielders amazing power. These prop replicas are available exclusively at a souvenir shop attached to Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster and the shopdisney online store. 

I purchased Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamotto on shopdisney.com to check out these Infinity Stone themed movie prop replicas and determine if I might want to pick up any of the others as this was a favorite out of the lot. Others available are the orb holding the Power Stone from Guardians of the Galaxy, the Aether Container that held the Reality Stone from Thor: The Dark World, the Tesseract with the Space Stone from Captain America: The First Avenger, Loki's scepter with the Mind Stone from The Avengers, and the Iron Man gauntlet from Avengers: Endgame that holds all six Infinity Stones.  If I was impressed with Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamotto, the odds are really good these other items would also all be finding their way to my house to be incorporated into a Marvel fan display in our game room or home office.

There was a lot of excitement in the air when the package containing my Eye of Agamotto which I had eagerly been awaiting arrived from shopdisney.com. Enthusiastically ripping up the boxes for what I had thought would be the unveiling of my own piece of Hollywood magic, the oxygen in the room emptied as I gasped at a disappointing dud. This has to be the most disappointing purchase I can remember making in a long time. I normally don't write negative reviews but wanted to warn others not to be suckered into what looks like a really cool prop replica being marketed by Disney. 

First of all, and most troublesome, the Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto movie prop replica isn't screen accurate. Its sized about twice the size it actually should be! It is more like a big clock you'd see Flavor Flav wearing around his neck than the amulet donned by the Sorcerer Supreme. Absolutely, too large to be used for cosplay! As well as hindering the display value of the amulet because it looks out of place big. Doah!

Second, instead of utilizing AAA or AA batteries, which would have been totally doable based upon the girth of the amulet, you need to insert the more expensive style wristwatch style batteries to power its special effects. I don't normally keep those in stock around the house. Fortunately, batteries are included with it! But I'm not looking forward to eventually replacing them. 

On a more positive note, the glowing light effect of the Time Stone does have a nice ambience to it. It has a supernatural glow and emits a mystical humming sound. The Eye of Agamotto prop replica does get kudos for that. The Time Stone is removable but doesn't glow on its own removed from the amulet. 

The amulet is also very sturdy with its body made out of metal. From tapping on it and feeling its weight, you can tell that this isn't just a plastic mold. Disney's Eye of Agamotto is made with metal giving it the feel of actually holding a real magical amulet, well that is if such a thing actually existed. Still, it has the durability you think would be put into a prop used on a set to make sure it doesn't get broken while filming a movie. 

Additionally, the packaging incorporates some nice details to make it look like a techy storage container. That adds a fun element to unpacking the Eye of Agamotto and is worth keeping around to store it when not using for cosplay or display. 

I just can't get over just how obnoxiously big this is! That is such a huge detraction. Though I guess it does look rather cool on a display shelf if you are viewing it from a distance. The size is enough of a negative though that Disney's Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto doesn't earn a Geek Daddy nod of approval. Buyer beware!