Nate Miller
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Video Game Pack ALICE Accessory Tips
🕑 Added 2022-01-17 17:05:21 +0000 UTCA distinguishing feature of the video game proton pack are the accessories that decorate the ALICE frame straps. This includes attaching a torch light and a walkie talkie. I really like what these accessories add to the front of the Ghostbusters uniform and they are practical additions - they allow a Ghostbuster to see in dark areas and quickly contact the team for assistance.
The torch light depicted in the game is a 90-degree G.I. light. I recently picked up this Rothco reproduction version which looks really close to the in-game version. It's cheap ($15 us) and looks the part!
For the walkie-talkie, I simply adapted the Spirit walkie talkie. The ones depicted in the game share a similar look to the movie versions but are a bit smaller. I looked at a variety of real walkie talkies but I figured I'd save the cash and use my Spirit one (which typically goes unused in my costuming adventures).
For the walkie talkie strap clip, I designed and 3D printed a basic clip that I screwed to the back side of the prop using 4x M3 hex screws.
Attaching them to the ALICE straps is a pretty easy task although you will need add a loop for the torch light and walkie talkie to attach to. I had some olive drab webbing straps (1 inch wide) on hand that worked quite nicely. I simply used hot glue on my straps to secure the web loops and they firmly let my accessories clip and hang without issue. You could also stitch them on for a more permanent/secure solution.
