Tag: Merchandise

Ghostbusters Selects Series 2 Pre-Ordering

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I saw in my email last week that pre-orders for Diamond Select Toys Ghostbusters Series/Wave 2 went live. Depending on the site and individual figures, some are already sold out. If pre-orders for Series/Wave 2 are anything like Series/Wave 1 pretty good chance those individual figures will be available to pre-order again before May 2016.

If you were going to buy a series a a set anyway, pretty good chance they’re available to pre-order. You’ll save some money (before shipping and any applicable taxes) over buying them individually.

It makes good financial sense. – Louis Tully

Photo Source: Diamond Select Toys

More Current Japanese Ghostbusters Merchandise

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Months ago I came across a couple of auctions on a popular auction site for  more current Japanese Ghostbusters merchandise. Since I don’t know when these were made and sold (perhaps they still are) and they’re newer then the Japanese Ghostbusters merchandise I’ve written about (GB Inc. Blog Post, January 15, 2015) and found them interesting I thought I’d share them.Read More »

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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Cryptozoic Entertainment Ghostbusters Trading Cards

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Earlier this year Cryptozoic Entertainment who recently released Ghostbusters: The Board Game (Ecto-Containment Blog Post, October 29, 2015) had basically announced Ghostbusters trading cards were on their way (Ghostbusters Inc. Blog Post, February 13, 2015) this year.

Quality Ghostbusters products take time and original release dates sometimes need to be pushed ahead. Fortunately and unfortunately that will be the situation with Cryptozoic’s upcoming Ghostbusters trading cards.Read More »

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 »

Mattel Planning New Ghostbusters Figures And A Proton Pack

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Sony Pictures VP of global consumer products, Mark Caplan has provided information about what ghostheads can expect from their business partnership with Mattel in the next year. While we’re probably not getting those The Real Ghostbusters figures (Ghostbusters Inc. Blog Post, July 25, 2014) we’ll see new Ghostbusters figures and have a Proton Pack.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 »

2016 Ghostbusters Calendar

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Not to be confused with the upcoming “Ghostbusters 2016” film next year, Universe Publishing (Facebook) brings ghostheads a brand new Ghostbusters calendar! Most of us didn’t even know.

Previously, Antioch Publishing produced and sold Ghostbusters calendars (Spook Central Blog Post) in 1986 (not 100% sure why it wasn’t in 1985) and Ghostbusters II calendars in 1990.

Similar (with an updated layout and high res images) to the 1986 calendar, the official Ghostbusters calendar for 2016 features scenes from Ghostbusters.

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Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters Firehouse

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Towards the end of August Lego Dimensions gave ghostheads, LEGO fans, and gamers (good combo) a first look at the Lego Dimensions (Ecto-Containment blog post) Ghostbusters Firehouse.

Above naturally is the street corner where Ghostbusters HQ is. Maybe the Lego Dimensions ECU was shut down as the lights aren’t really on and LEGO ghosts are escaping out of the building!Read More »