Tag: Collectibles

Japanese Magazine Quanto Ghostbusters Advertising

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A Japanese toy and hobby magazine called Quanto, (no exact English translation that I’m aware of, if it isn’t Spanish) had a 2011 issue where they had photos of Ghostbusters merchandise from Diamond Select Toys, Factory Entertainment, Hot Wheels, Matty Collector, Rubies, and whomever has a license for Ghostbusters t-shirts in Japan.

Matthew Jordan who oversees Ghostbusters Wiki shared the scans he had. It’s possible I had seen the scans before this week as I had a slight dejá vu feeling about it. With my interests in Japanese culture and international Ghostbusters merchandise I wanted to know more.

Ghosthead and member of NYC Ghostbusters Christopher Beaumont added a cover image from an eBay auction and provided additional information.

In the meantime Matthew shared an article with two videos about the photo shoot for this issue of Quanto.
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DST Ghostbusters Available At Toys ‘R Us

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Yesterday, the first photo (that I saw) of actual Diamond Select Toys Ghostbusters figures was shared by David aka tmnt_hunter209 through his iconosquare account.

These three figures (part of Series 1) are beginning to arrive at Toys ‘R Us (US). They retail for $12.99 USD each. These are the basic figures without the rooftop diorama pieces.

Ghostbusters Selects will arrive at additional retailers, including the on-line variety in January 2016.Read More »

Ghostbusters Dog Tags

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Sometimes I wish obscure, odd Ghostbusters collectibles was a thing.

I find that fascinating…

This is one of multiple reasons I’m not in marketing. When I think of Ghostbusters, collecting, stuff, and what goes together, I would have never thought of Ghostbusters Dog Tags.

In a way it makes sense. Everyday men and women fight a battle, protecting people so for example they can post blogs fans read. If you’re a ghosthead and are part of a franchise, you’re also protecting people. From imaginary spirits. Or helping a charity. Or going to a con some weekend.Read More »

Hollywood Collectibles Peter Venkman 1:4 Statue

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On November 19, 2015 Hollywood Collectibles Group officially announced their 1:4 scale Peter Venkman statue. Since their preview/prototype (Ecto-Containment Blog Post, July 12, 2015) from SDCC 2015 HCG have improved on the head sculpt. While I didn’t notice, some fans felt the equipment could have been more detailed. Considering how tiny some of the details have to be, I can easily overlook something that doesn’t seem “right” from the actual props.

We are proud to present the first in our highly anticipated line of Officially Licensed Ghostbusters statues…Peter Venkman!

Featuring an incredible likeness of the inimitable Bill Murray in character as Venkman, this incredibly realistic statue stands approx 19” tall on its Ghostbusters themed base.

Standing in classic Ghostbusting pose, Venkman is captured with Neutrino Wand in hand and comes complete with an intricately detailed Proton Pack.

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Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History Received

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I had been keeping this under (shrink) wraps in part until I knew I could talk more about Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History. (Ghostbusters Inc. Blog Post, January 5, 2015)

During the summer I was contacted by PR By The Book, a public relations firm who represents Insight Editions. The discussion via email was about having a review copy and promoting the book. Which I’ve been doing at least since January. Unless I misunderstood I thought an abbreviated copy would be arriving. One day in August I’m heading out and there was a package.

I had to leave, I was excited to get back to open the box. Inside was a copy of Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History by Daniel Wallace. I did what most fans would do, look through the entire book. Then I did what most of us feel we wouldn’t need to do, take 40 photos.Read More »

Ghostbusters Dorbz Chase Variants

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If you’ve ever read or collected a toy line you know its a foregone conclusion that the company behind that line is going to make a variant of said figures. Matty what’s their name were practically known for doing this with Ghostbusters. In a different way, Funko and their brands have done something similar (though to their credit better) with both their Pops! and Vinyl Idolz.

I wasn’t surprised when I unexpectedly found out Vinyl Sugar will be releasing at least two (that they’ve shared) variant (or chase, (ya know thrill of the hunt) Ghostbusters Dorbz.Read More »

Funko & Vinyl Idolz Ghostbusters Dorbz

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Because ghostheads needed more Ghostbusters vinyl figures 😀 Funko and Vinyl Sugar created these small, internationally inspired? Ghostbusters Dorbz! Unlike the choice to make only Peter, Ray, and Egon Vinyl Idolz finally Winston gets his second vinyl figure. Let’s take a more individual detailed look.Read More »

Hot Wheels The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1

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Previously Mattel’s die cast brand Hot Wheels has produced and sold (GB Inc. Blog Post, December 12, 2014) ECTO-1s in various sizes. Less then a year later on the cusp of The Real Ghostbusters 30th anniversary Mattel finally made an Ecto-1, “as seen in the hit series The Real Ghostbusters.”

If you want your RGBs Hot Wheels to have more of a “on duty” feel, their’s also a glow in the dark version. Which was a Mexican comic con exclusive. They’re marked up on a popular auction site upwards of $80 USD. The regular version, hopefully to be found at retailers on and off-line should cost considerably less. And what about that sweet card?Read More »

Ghostbusters Scavenger Hunt

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The official Ghostbusters Facebook page posted about an upcoming contest where 10 winners will receive signed copies of Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History. (Ecto-Containment Blog Post, July 12, 2015) That is if you’ll be at New York Comic Con.Read More »

Ghostbusters Funko Pop! Movies Roasted Stay-Puft

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One of the last Ghostbusters updates that could have been part of my personal blog site, iRich should have been Funko Pop! Movies Stay-Puft variant. I was probably reorganizing the multiple sites or it was around a major holiday. Then their was that Japanese Ghostbusters month (GB Inc. Search Results) back in January.

Before I move on to new Ghostbusters collectibles write ups I finally wanted to finish with Ghostbusters Funko Pop! Movies vinyl figures. If you’d like to read any of my previous reviews/blog posts, they’re listed in iRich (under I Feel So Funko) and more directly in Funko.Read More »

Lego Dimensions And Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters Packs

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Whether you’re a ghosthead or not, you’re probably aware by now that a LEGO video game is coming out with licensed characters from Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony Pictures, and additional studios. Lego Dimensions was announced back in April 2015. Two days before my birthday for the excuse.

While I wasn’t disinterested in a multi-character arc Lego game, it wasn’t exactly peaking my interest. Also, ghostheads didn’t know whether Ghostbusters would be apart of it. Ghostbusters Legos were like the little brother of Lego video game DC super heroes and Lego video game lords. Coincidentally Lego video game Marty and Doc could be considered the middle child. Their’s also another doctor in the game. Whomever that may be. 😀

With an announcement months later Ghostbusters will be just as much a part of Lego Dimensions as the rest of someone’s favorite characters “everything is awesome.”Read More »