Custom paranormal prop electronics

Ghostworks Lab

Small-batch gizmos, blinking instruments, and lab-built electronics for collectors, cosplayers, makers, and anyone who likes their gear a little haunted.

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Pocket Gizmo

Bench-built weird science for your jacket pocket.

The Pocket Gizmo is a compact custom prop electronic designed for handheld scenes, display shelves, cosplay utility pouches, and close-up photos. Each build is made to feel like it rolled out of a paranormal repair bay.

Compact prop electronics with animated lights and tactile controls.
Great for handheld investigating, display, or costume details.
Custom LED color requests are available on the 16 perimeter LEDs around the static LED on Frozen Empire-inspired Version 1 Pocket Gizmos.

RGB Pocket Gizmo 16 RGB LEDs, 15 patterns, fully assembled. $129.99 Version 1 Pocket Gizmo Black board, static-color LEDs. $109.99 Version 2 White Board Pocket Gizmo White board, static-color LEDs. $109.99 Pocket Gizmo DIY Kit Choose black Version 1 or white Version 2 board. $49.99

Black Pocket Gizmo board with white LEDs lit — **Black board** Customers can choose the black Version 1 board.

White Pocket Gizmo board with white LEDs lit — **White board** Customers can choose the white Version 2 board.

Pocket Gizmo board note: Version 1 is listed as a black board and Version 2 is listed as a white board. The Pocket Gizmo DIY Kit listing allows customers to choose black Version 1 or white Version 2 when ordering. Product-page options and current stock are the final source of truth at checkout.

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Handheld Light-up Display-ready

RGB Pocket Gizmo with multicolor lights active — RGB Pocket Gizmo

Belt Gizmo

Clip-on equipment for full workshop mode.

The Belt Gizmo brings the same lab-made personality in a wearable format. It is built for utility belt layouts, convention floor durability, and quick visual impact when your costume needs extra circuitry.

Wearable prop format for belts, straps, and equipment rigs.
Designed around bold lights, switches, and characterful details.
Custom LED color requests are available for the top 7 LEDs only.

Belt Gizmo Fully assembled, top 7 LED color selection. $139.99 DIY Belt Gizmo Kit DIY kit listing, assembly required. $79.99

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Wearable Customizable Convention-friendly

Leather Belt Fob

A small finishing detail with big field-kit energy.

Complete the look of a Frozen Empire inspired parka setup with this handmade black leather belt fob. It is built as a simple, screen-inspired utility detail for cosplay belts, parka displays, flight suit layouts, and everyday accessory setups that need one more practical-looking piece of hardware.

Made from authentic half-inch black leather that is beveled, burnished, cleaned, and shined for a finished edge.
Includes a solid brass swivel hook clasp with antique brass snap hardware for an aged utility look.
Flexible but sturdy enough for costume wear, small accessories, keys, or display use.

Frozen Empire Inspired Leather Belt Fob Handmade black leather fob with brass hardware. Free shipping on this item only. $20.00

Belt shown in the photos is not included. Photos show how the fob attaches to a belt for fitment reference only. Each fob is handmade, so leather texture, finish, edge tone, hardware placement, and small cosmetic details may vary slightly.

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Handmade leather Free shipping Belt not included

Frozen Empire inspired leather belt fob shown on a red parka with an arrow pointing to the fob — Frozen Empire Inspired Leather Belt Fob

Black leather belt fob with brass swivel clasp attached to a black belt for reference

Front view of handmade black leather fob looped over a belt for attachment reference

Side angle of leather belt fob with brass clasp shown on a black belt for reference

Straight-on view of leather belt fob attached to a black belt for placement reference

Angled view of leather belt fob and brass clasp on a black belt for reference

Close angled view of black leather belt fob showing snap hardware and clasp

Leather belt fob hanging from a black belt with brass hardware for attachment reference

Lifegard II Electronics

Motion-alarm behavior, rebuilt for modern prop bays.

A modern recreation inspired by the motion-alarm behavior of original 1980s and 1990s Lifegard II hardware. Built for prop makers, cosplayers, collectors, and display builders who want responsive lights, sound, and selectable operating modes inside their own custom body.

Safe, Armed, and Alarm/Test behavior with motion and stillness sensing, status LEDs, and buzzer feedback.
Modern prop electronics for cosplay, display, and hobby builds; this is not original Lifegard II hardware.
Not certified or intended for real fire, rescue, medical, emergency, monitoring, or safety use.

Electronics only: no shell included.Neither version includes a Lifegard II shell, case, enclosure, outer body, printed housing, mounting hardware, or cosmetic exterior pieces. You must provide, fabricate, print, modify, or source your own shell.

Fully Assembled

$139.99

Assembled, programmed, and bench tested before shipment. Final installation, wiring placement, mounting, and shell fitment remain the buyer's responsibility.

No shell, case, enclosure, outer body, battery, or mounting hardware is included.

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DIY Kit

$69.99

Requires buyer assembly, soldering, wiring, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and installation. Small-electronics experience is strongly recommended.

No shell, case, enclosure, outer body, battery, tools, solder, or mounting hardware is included.

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Fitment depends on your shell and may require drilling, trimming, mounting supports, routing wires, adjusting controls, or other modification. Component colors, layout, parts, and final appearance may vary slightly with availability and production updates. Most Ghostworks Lab products have a lead time of up to 2 to 3 weeks unless the current Ecwid listing states otherwise.

Motion sensing Builder supplied shell Prop electronics

Fully assembled Lifegard II electronics kit with battery wiring and switch — Fully assembled Lifegard II electronics, shell not included

Lifegard II electronics kit with green status light active

Fully assembled Lifegard II electronics kit with amber status light active

Lifegard II prop electronics with red alarm status light active

Close detail of the assembled Lifegard II electronics board

Pricing note: Product prices shown on this page are intended to match the Ecwid shop listings. The individual Ecwid product listing is the final source of truth for current price, stock, options, lead time, and checkout details. Etsy and eBay listings may be priced differently because marketplace fees, listing formats, and availability can vary.

Product Notes

Before you buy.

Ghostworks Lab items are small-batch fan-made prop electronics. Please read the full Ecwid product listing before checkout, especially for options, fitment, included parts, and lead times.

DIY kitsDIY kits are not finished products. Assembly, soldering, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and fitment are the buyer's responsibility. Tools, soldering supplies, and any unlisted extras are not included.
Power and batteriesBatteries and battery packs are not included unless the specific product listing says they are included or offers them as a selected option. Buyers are responsible for using a compatible power source.
FitmentConfirm board, cable, holster, pocket, pouch, enclosure, belt, and display fitment before ordering. Belt Gizmo holsters and belts are not included unless a listing specifically states otherwise. Lifegard II electronics do not include a shell or enclosure, and custom shell modification may be required.
Handmade variationEach item is assembled in small batches, so minor cosmetic differences, print texture, wiring placement, and finish variation may occur from unit to unit.
Use and modificationThese props are for cosplay, display, and collecting. Any buyer modification, glue application, forced fitment, wiring change, installation change, misuse, or repair attempt is done at the buyer's own risk.
Fan-made propsItems are Ghostbusters-inspired fan-made prop electronics. They are not official, licensed, endorsed, sponsored, safety equipment, toys, or advertised as screen accurate.

Shipping

Flat-rate shipping.

A flat shipping rate of $18 is included for most orders unless the product listing states otherwise. If multiple items are ordered at the same time, shipping may be combined when possible and reflected in the final quote or invoice. The handmade leather belt fob is currently listed with free shipping on that item only.

Flat rate $18

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Ready-made gizmos and lab supplies.

Browse available Ghostworks Lab items directly from the workshop store. For special requests, email the lab with the build details so availability and options can be reviewed.

Photo Gallery

Gizmos in action.

Installed, powered up, and ready for paranormal fieldwork cosplay.

Special thanks to Steve Witzke for modeling the gizmos for Ghostworks Lab. He stood there looking official while several blinking objects did their best to steal the scene, and we appreciate him for it.

Pocket Gizmo

Jacket shown: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Parka from Magnoli Clothiers. The Pocket Gizmo shown here is a Ghostworks Lab gizmo; the pocket gizmo showcased directly on the Magnoli Clothiers product page is not a Ghostworks Lab gizmo.

Pocket Gizmo glowing on a red field jacket while worn — Pocket Gizmo in action 02

Pocket Gizmo installed in a red jacket pocket with wiring visible — Pocket Gizmo in action 03

Close view of the Pocket Gizmo lights active in a red jacket pocket — Pocket Gizmo in action 04

Ghostworks Lab Pocket Gizmo installed in a red Magnoli Clothiers Frozen Empire inspired parka — Pocket Gizmo in Magnoli Clothiers parka 01

Close view of a Ghostworks Lab Pocket Gizmo lit inside a Magnoli Clothiers red parka pocket — Pocket Gizmo in Magnoli Clothiers parka 02

Ghostworks Lab Pocket Gizmo glowing red and white in a red Magnoli Clothiers parka pocket — Pocket Gizmo in Magnoli Clothiers parka 03

Ghostworks Lab Pocket Gizmo glowing blue and red in a Magnoli Clothiers red parka — Pocket Gizmo in Magnoli Clothiers parka 04

Belt Gizmo

Close view of the Belt Gizmo red light board and green tube — Belt Gizmo in use 03

Belt Gizmo close-up with blue and pink lighting active — Belt Gizmo in use 04

Belt Gizmo worn on a costume with lights active — Belt Gizmo in use 05

FAQ

Workshop notes.

Are these ready to ship?

Availability and lead time are shown on the individual Ecwid product listing. Some items may be ready-made, while small-batch builds may require assembly and testing time before shipment.

Can I request custom LED colors?

Custom LED color requests are limited to the top 7 LEDs on the Belt Gizmo and the 16 perimeter LEDs around the static LED on the Frozen Empire-inspired Version 1 Pocket Gizmo.

Do these props include sound or lights?

Available features vary by build. Common options include blinking LEDs, switches, knobs, battery-powered lighting, and other prop-style electronics.

How do checkout and special requests work?

Available items can be purchased through the Ecwid shop. For special requests or anything not listed, email Ghostworks Lab with the build details so options, price, and timing can be reviewed.

How much is shipping?

A flat shipping rate of $18 is included for most orders unless the product listing or checkout states otherwise. The handmade leather belt fob is currently listed with free shipping on that item only. If multiple items are ordered at once, shipping may be combined when possible.

What should I know before buying a DIY kit?

DIY kits require buyer assembly, soldering, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and fitment. Tools and soldering supplies are not included, and buyer assembly or modification is done at the buyer's own risk.

Does the Lifegard II electronics kit include a shell?

No. Both the DIY and fully assembled Lifegard II versions are electronics only. No shell, case, enclosure, outer body, printed housing, mounting hardware, or cosmetic exterior pieces are included. Buyers must provide and adapt their own shell.

Does the leather belt fob include the belt?

No. The handmade leather belt fob listing includes the leather fob with brass hardware only. Any belt, parka, patch, prop electronics, or other accessories shown in photos are for attachment reference and styling context only.

Are these toys or safety equipment?

No. These are fan-made prop electronics for display, cosplay, and collecting. They are not toys, tools, safety devices, or equipment for real paranormal investigation.

Where can I buy available items?

Available items are listed in the Ecwid shop on this page and may also appear on Etsy or eBay. The individual product listing is the final source of truth for price, stock, options, and checkout details.