The “Plug-n-Play Accurate Switch and Indicator”, which replaces the switch and light to a more movie correct look.. I was a little hesitant to do this mod because I had to drill and Dremel some of the plastic to install the board. To my surprise, it was so easy to install, took only a few minutes of grinding, and it looks incredible!
I also did the “HasLab Rear Plate Upgrade” from CharlesworthDynamics. This brings just a little more realism to the trap as it now matches other screen used traps. It also made it easier when installing the new hat light, as I didn’t have to grind down the little bezel left from the original light.
Doug at Ghost Lab 42 does not disappoint. I have purchased most everything he made for the Spirit 80% pack, and they are all top notch and are still going strong after all these years.
His latest trap parts are awesome. I’ve only installed the trap pedal light so far but dang, this thing looks and works better than the stock LED. Actually, one of my pedals had a bad LED that would barely light up, Doug’s option bypassed the problem and saved me the trouble of sending it into Hasbro and waiting for a replacement.
This thing looks great when not lit and incredible and bright when the power hits!
…when a privately funded company can launch Astronauts into space, but also land the booster rocket safely back on earth to use again, and again.
I tell you, watching these liftoffs still takes my breath away.
Say what you want about the man, but all this would not be possible without Elon Musk’s vision for decreasing the costs of space launches, and paving the way to a sustainable colony on Mars.
The Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite storyline of the MCU, and I’ve always wanted to own the orb from the first movie. Thanks to my oldest daughter for making that happen. This thing is pretty cool and actually has a metal shell, along with lights, sounds and even a rumble motor inside. The stone can be removed and placed in other items that available from the movies. Each stone reacts differently when set into the other items to match the stone’s powers. They really made these things special and now of course I want them all.
While still in the shop, my wife and youngest daughter said they wanted to get me something else for my birthday. It was tough to decide in this magical world of marvelous toys, but one thing really caught my eye. I had no idea that the Time Stick from the Loki series as well as the Deadpool and Wolverine movie was even available. This thing is pretty cool, also a mixture of plastic and metal and this thing feels pretty legit. Lights and sounds along with special pruning effects when the stick strikes an object.
Thanks again to my girls for picking these up for me, and making my birthday extra special.
Man, converting my truck into a Ghostbusters Ecto 4×4 for Halloween was an absolute blast! I couldn’t believe how much fun I had turning my everyday ride into a full-on ghost-busting machine. It all started with a wild idea and a lot of research, but the next thing you know I was knee-deep in stickers, lights, and a siren that really finished off the conversion.
I first slapped on those iconic Ghostbusters logos and red stripes using some high-quality vinyl stickers I found online. Positioning them just right took a little patience, but once they were on with some additional stickers, the truck started looking like it rolled straight out of the movie. Then came the lights, flashing green and white LEDs rigged up inside the windshield, back window, and a bunch of magnetic lights on the bumpers, sides and tailgate. The pièce de résistance? Two speakers I used as a siren, magnetically mounted on the roof. I connected the speakers via an iPad mounted in the cab, which also played music from the films while parked.
The best part of the night, was driving around the neighborhood, lights and sirens going with a buddy in the back dressed up as the one and only, Stay Puft. People seemed to really enjoy the truck and our chubby marshmallow friend, and shouted “Who you gonna call?” as we passed by!
It was fun driving around town a week before and after the big day, and loved all the reactions it received. I need to figure a better way to quickly change the beast into its alter ego. Probably switch to magnet based graphics and a roof basket to hold all the lights and speakers.
Mosey on over to the Conversations with Curtis YouTube channel on August 9, 2024 at 12:00pm PDT for a live playthrough of the side-splitting classic, Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist!
This time Steve, Daniel, and I will join forces with the legendary Al Lowe as we wrangle up some laughs, dispense some prescriptions, and maybe even relive the glory (or shame) of Freddy’s gunslinging past.
But before we ride into Coarsegold, I just wanted to take a moment to tip my hat to the incredibly talented posse who helped bring this game to life. A huge thanks to the designers, artists, musicians, and programmers who crafted this dusty gem. It was such a fun group to work with and one of my most memorable times spent working at Sierra On-line.
So, whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a fresh-faced pilgrim on the digital frontier, join us for a heapin’ helping of nostalgia and side-splitting fun! Don’t forget to lasso those likes, subscribe for more, and hang on tight – it’s gonna be a wild ride!
Hope to see you there, partners!
Al Lowe plays Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist with game developers Bill Shockley & Steve Conrad!
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I had so much fun last time, and I can’t wait to do this again! I still suck at these games but I’m going to try my best to finish ahead of Daniel. You can also join us and play via your PC or phone, so come on out and spend your lunch with us!
