EGON SPENGLER NEUTRONA WAND MOVIE PROP REPLICA

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I still remember as if it was yesterday going to the movie theater to see the original GHOSTBUSTERS movie on the silver screen. I've been a fan of this film franchise since! So, I was geeked to buy myself some really impressive movie prop replicas of Egon Spengler's the neutrona wand and proton pack produced by Hasbro as part of their Ghostbusters Plasma Series of premium collectibles. The Egon Spengler Neutrona Wand movie prop replica was just delivered and the proton pack should be arriving in a few weeks. 

The Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler's Neutrona Wand looks incredibly movie accurate; but it is more than a cool prop replica to display. It has a number of special effect features that make it very fun to play with too! Whether as a Ghostbusters cosplay accessory or just for goofing around with in the comfort of your own house, there are a lot of fantastic aspects about this neutrona wand!

Just to start off with, there are real switches to click on that activate the neutrona wand with the same sights and sounds as when one is turned on in the Ghostbusters movies. Second, there is a clear extension tube that pops out of the front of the wand when it is activated which displays light effects mimicking the neutrona waves shot out by the wand in the movies. Pressing a button on the device lets users switch between four different effects. Plus, changing the light effects also alters sound effects that go along with a particular style of beam. For example, there is a green ray effect that has slime sounds emitted with it. This neutrona wand from Hasbro allows you to choose from a classic Proton Stream, Slime Blower, Stasis Stream, or Meson Collider modes.

The Spengler Neutrona Wand also has a rumble feature to provide the feel of operating one of these devices like a Ghostbuster in the movies. The motorized vibrations can be tuned up or down by rotating a dial. Turning this dial also adjusts the volume of sound effects, the imagery on an energy chart, and the brilliance of other lighting effects. The light, sound and rumble effects all work together to provide an immersive interactive experience that is a whole lot of fun to play with.

Hasbro did a nice job not just on the special effects but also on replicating movie accurate details. Additionally, Hasbro added some high-quality components to the Spengler Neutrona Wand. It is not just made of molded plastic. There are real metal parts incorporated into the design to add an extra layer or realism to it. Combined with the tech components for the light, sound and rumble effects and this isn't some cheap toy. The box it comes in even looks like a real carrying case. It really looks impressive, most impressive!

The only knock I have against it is that Hasbro was concerned that connecting this to its upcoming proton pack would classify the neutrona wand as a toy gun. This resulted in them painting the front tip of the wand orange. That really takes away the look of the wand in my opinion. I'll be adding some primer and metallic grey alterations to mine when I have some free time. That plastic orange just distracts from all the other fantastic elements of this prop replica so that was disappointing though I understand from a regulatory and liability standpoint why the company did that.

All in all, Hasbro's Egon Spengler Neutrona Wand earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval because this movie geek is going to love displaying it in my home's game room as well as pairing it up with the HasLab proton pack I purchased to have an amazing Halloween costume this year. Also, it gets some kudos because I felt like a kid on Christmas morning myself unboxing and trying it out when the neutrona wand arrived.

The Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler's Neutrona Wand can be purchased at Hasbro's online retail site, hasbropulse.com. Unfortunately, if you want a proton pack those were produced in a limited quantity through the toy company's HasLab crowd funding platform and are no longer available to purchase. Stay tuned as I will review mine when it arrives and show how it goes along with my neutrona wand. Are you geeked about these Ghostbuster replica movie props from Hasbro?

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Major League Baseball Teams Wearing Patriotic Themed Uniforms During Fourth of July Games

On Monday, July 4, 2016, Major League Baseball teams will be sporting special patriotic themed caps and jerseys during their games to honor America's Independence Day holiday.  The jerseys will incorporate a stars and stripes / fireworks theme to the lettering and numbering while the caps will either be blue or red with a background of white stars emblazoned on the front.

In addition to adding some patriotic spirit to America's pastime on the Fourth of July these uniforms will be assisting the charity Welcome Back Veterans which assists U.S. military servicemen and women with making a successful transition back to civilian life.  Major League Baseball's licensing royalties from the sale of the replica caps and jerseys their teams' players will be wearing on the field for Independence Day will be donated to this veterans charity.

These specialty Fourth of July uniforms are altered each year to make them collectible and maintain fan interest in each year's new design.  Check out your favorite team's Stars & Stripes cap and jersey by visiting shop.mlb.com.  I have to admit not really taking much of a liking to this year's Stars & Stripes cap and jersey designs for the U.S. teams but ironically the Blue Jays Maple Leaf Cap version of the Fourth of July uniforms in my opinion comes off really sharp. The Blue Jays will wear their specialty caps and jerseys on Canada Day (July 1) as well as on the Fourth of July.  So what do you think of this year's Major League Baseball Independence Day uniform designs?

Major League Baseball Customized Fathers Day Uniforms Support Prostate Cancer Awareness & Research

I had to take a second glance and ask the other people in the room with me if there was something wrong with the TV while watching the Detroit Tigers game on Fathers Day as the team's uniforms seemed different.  In fact, they were.  For the first time ever, Major League Baseball (MLB) was having their teams wear customized uniforms and caps for Fathers Day with a "baby blue" theme to them.  While I'm a traditionalist when it comes to the uniforms that sport the Old English D and appreciate keeping a classic look to the outfits, in my opinion these Fathers Day uniforms were very sharp!

For the last several years, MLB has had its teams don pink uniforms on Mothers Day to show support for breast cancer survivors and promote awareness on the topic.  The reproductions of these official pink Mothers Day uniforms and caps that were made available for purchase to fans have had their MLB licensing royalties donated to the non-profits Susan G. Komen and Stand Up to Cancer.  This year the initiative was expanded to include Fathers Day.

The focus of the Fathers Day MLB promotion was to raise awareness, and some money, for prostate cancer prevention.  According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime with 1 in 39 men dying from the disease.  Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths for men residing within the United States behind only lung cancer.  Fortunately, if discovered early and treated many men can survive prostate cancer.  CLICK HERE to learn more about prostate cancer from the American Cancer Society.

As with the Mothers Day specialty uniforms, these unique Fathers Day ones will have their MLB licensing royalties donated to charity as well go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer.  If you like these replica jerseys and caps don't wait to long to grab one as they are meant to be collectible items produced in limited supplies.  I'm not a fan of the flat brimmed snapback caps that seem to be all the rage lately so I'm glad New Era also produced a more traditional Fathers Day version of the ball cap for dads like me who appreciate the vintage look.

Check out all of the Fathers Day looks that were worn around Major League Baseball by all the teams for their June 19th games:




Major League Baseball teams will also be wearing special patriotic themed uniforms on the Fourth of July.  MLB's licensing royalties from these replica Fourth of July caps and jerseys will be donated to the the veterans' support charity Welcome Back Veterans.

So what to think of these special themed uniforms for sporting teams? Love them, hate them or just don't care? 

Air Hogs Remote Control Batmobile

** A Geek Daddy received the featured product for free **

While Batman and Superman may be dueling it out in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justicee one thing these two caped crusaders must be able to agree upon is that the batmobile in the movie is pretty darn cool!  You don't need to be a billionaire playboy with a secret super hero identity to have some fun with the batmobile though thanks to Spin Master Toys.  Spin Master's AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile puts you in control of this amazing vehicle from the blockbuster film.

It's a bird, it's a plane...it's the Batmobile?!  This RC toy worked great indoors and outdoors; flying across our hardwood floors and carpet inside while racing down the sidewalk and through the dirt outdoors as well.  It even soared off our patio flying onto the grass and kept on going giving Superman a run for his money when it comes to flying.



While the toy is recommended for 8+ my seven year old twins were both able to easily steer it having fun imagining racing around the streets of Gotham City as Batman.  While many remote control toys now use apps on smart phones to control the RC vehicles, I appreciated that this Air Hogs version comes with its own sturdy controller that provides a nice connection for guiding the batmobile. While the car is fairly easy to guide we still had our fair share of collisions with curbs, trees, chairs and a variety of other hazards while playing around with it plus a few flips and crashes from attempted jumps so it is nice that this toy is very durably built.  The Air Hogs RC Batmobile took all the abuse my kids gave it and just kept on going .. .now that really is value for your dollar!  As a parent who has seen a fair share of easily broken toys disappoint his kids,  I was truly impressed by the quality of this remote control vehicle.

The Batmobile's authentic Batman vs Superman movie design features incredible brushed metal  detail.  It also features four really bright front mounted LED headlights that directionally track wherever you steer the batmobile.



The backside of the batmobile features a rear LED that glows red to portray the vehicle's after-burner from the movie.

The 2.4 GHz remote control works from a decent distance away from the batmobile and only requires 2AA batteries.  The batmobile itself is powered by a USB rechargeable battery so it is easy to power up by plugging it into a computer or an electrical wall socket convertor.  YES! I love it when you don't have to keep replacing batteries in a toy!

If you know a kid, or kid at heart, that is a fan of comic books and super heroes you will absolutely want to check out the AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile.  Our family has genuinely had a great experience and lots of fun playing with this toy.  This RC Batmobile will be a toy that we'll be playing with long after doing this review.