Ghostbusters: Afterlife hits theaters this year, and it appears that Hasbro is very ready to support the return of the team. The crazy thing is just how much support it is giving.
There is going to be a Ghostbuster product for just about every price point and age group. But we’re going to kick things off with the Plasma series, the high-end of the line.
If you’re familiar with the Star Wars Black Series, or Marvel Legends, then you know exactly what quality of figure you’ll be receiving. The first series will consist of six figures and there will be Build-a-Ghost of one of the dogs from the end of the original film.
GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES FIGURES
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19 .99 / Available: Summer 2020)
The premium, collectible Ghostbusters figures that fans been waiting for are here with the GHOSTBUSTERS Plasma Series Figures from Hasbro. Inspired by the original Ghostbusters movies, the Plasma Series Figures features collector grade deco across multiple points of articulation, character- inspired accessories, and photorealistic actor likenesses. Each figure also comes with a buildable ghost component.The first wave of GHOSTBUSTERS Plasma Series figures features original Ghostbusters characters Peter, Ray, Egon, Winston, Dana, along with Gozer and Terror Dog build-a-ghost pieces (each sold separately)! Available at HasbroPulse.com and most major retailers nationwide.
As with Star Wars, the Plasma Series name will also be used for prop reproductions, and the first one will be a Neutrona Wand.
GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES SPENGLER’S NEUTRONA WAND
(Ages 14 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 / Available: Fall 2020)
The GHOSTBUSTERS Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand from Hasbro is inspired by the blaster seen in the all-new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie. It features movie-accurate sounds and an LED proton stream that emits from the end of the blaster. Flip a switch, press a button, and change the modes for blasting ghosts. Imagine the awesome power the Ghostbusters hold in their hands with rumble feedback via an internal motor. Premium deco and incredible detailing make this a perfect addition to any Ghostbuster fan’s collection. Available at HasbroPulse.com and fan retailers nationwide.
The Real Ghostbusters was a massive animated hit, as were the Kenner toys. Hasbro will be honoring that history with a line of vintage Kenner figures you will find only at Walmart.
GHOSTBUSTERS KENNER CLASSICS FIGURES
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Spring 2020)
It’s a (proton) blast from the past with THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS Kenner Classics Figure assortment from Hasbro, inspired by the classic figures from Kenner. With original Kenner deco and card backs influenced by the iconic look from the 80s cartoon series, these retro figures are a must have for any Ghostbusters fan. Each Ghostbuster comes with accessories inspired by the series: a ghost, proton pack, and proton blaster with stream.Assortment includes Peter, Ray, Winston, Egon, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer (Each sold separately)! Available exclusively at Walmart.
Wrapping thins up will be a new line directed at kids that will honor the original four Ghostbusters and bring back slime and role-play items as well.
GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 PLAYSET
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Inspired by the iconic Ecto-1 as seen in updated form in the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie, this GHOSTBUSTERS Ecto-1 Playset has multiple, movie-inspired features. This Ecto-1 vehicle is compatible with all 5-inch scale GHOSTBUSTERS Fright Feature Figures, so kids can imagine all their favorite Ghostbusters cruising down the streets, ready to bust some ghosts! (Fright Feature figures sold separately. Subject to availability). Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS PROTON BLASTER M.O.D.
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Kids can imagine busting ghosts all kinds of ways with this modular and customizable GHOSTBUSTERS Proton Blaster M.O.D. (“Made on Demand”) role-play toy from Hasbro. The primary blaster, complete with sound and light effects, comes with two attachments – the Blast ‘n Trap and the Plasma Stream. When kids attach either accessory, unique lights and sounds are activated. Attachments can be placed in three locations: on the front, side, or back of the main blaster so kids can customize their blaster to fit their Ghostbustin’ adventure. Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS PKE
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Inspired by the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie, this GHOSTBUSTERS PKE roleplay item from Hasbro is an essential part of the Ghostbuster arsenal! Featuring movie-inspired deco, light, and electronic sound effects, kids can press a button to activate features to find ghosts. Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS GHOST WHISTLE
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Who you gonna scare off? All the ghosts around, with the new GHOSTBUSTERS Ghost Whistle roleplay item, inspired by the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie! Featuring over 20 spooky and hilarious sounds, kids will have ghosts flying for the hills. By using the dial to select the classification of ghost to scare off, kids can blow into the accessory to activate the ghost-repelling call! Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS PROTON BLASTER
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
With the GHOSTBUSTERS Proton Blaster from Hasbro, kids can now imagine joining the team with the one piece of gear any would-be Ghostbuster cannot be without! The GHOSTBUSTERS Proton Blaster features a mechanism that lets kids imagine the ever-changing wavelengths of a proton stream, allowing them to play out the fantasy of catching ghosts in the proton blast! Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS PROTON PACK
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Strap on the GHOSTBUSTERS Proton Pack toy from Hasbro for fun, ghostbusting roleplay. With design and deco inspired by the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie, kids can imagine gearing up for ghostbustin’ adventures! The Proton Pack can store other ghostbusting role-play accessories (Sold separately. Subject to availability) and features two straps for an adjustable fit. Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $12.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
The classic GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 toy from Hasbro is inspired by the iconic Ecto-1 car. This Ecto-1 vehicle allows kids to imagine zooming into ghostbustin’ adventures. Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS 12-INCH SCALE FIGURES
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: Spring 2020)
The original Ghostbusters team is getting a size upgrade with these GHOSTBUSTERS 12-inch Scale Figures from Hasbro! Each figure features multiple points of articulation and deco inspired by the original movie, including a molded Proton Pack and a Proton Blaster accessory!Assortment includes Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston (each sold separately), allowing kids to imagine the action of the original Ghostbusters taking on ghosts… on a big scale! Available at most major retailers nationwide.
GHOSTBUSTERS FRIGHT FEATURE FIGURES
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
Fright Features are back and better than ever with the GHOSTBUSTERS Fright Feature Figures from Hasbro! These 5-inch scale figures are accompanied by ghosts with fright features. Once activated, ghosts stretch, spook, and cause a fright! Kids can imagine the spine-tingling frights faced by Ghostbusters old and new!Wave 1 includes the four original Ghostbusters. Wave 2 includes four human characters from the 2020 Ghostbusters movie, GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife (each sold separately). Available at most major retailers nationwide.
GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-PLASM GHOST GUSHER
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $7.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
It’s time to get slimed with the slimy, gut-busting surprises of GHOSTBUSTERS Ecto-Plasm Ghost Gushers from Hasbro. Choose from one of four ghost figures, inspired by the original Ghostbusters movies and the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie! Inside each figure is one of twelve different mini- figures, suspended in colorful slime. Squeeze the big ghost and the small ghost will gush out, covered in slime! Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS PARANORMAL PLUSHIES
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $4.99 / Available: Summer 2020)
What’s cuter and cuddlier than a ghost? A PLUSH ghost, of course – the GHOSTBUSTERS Paranormal Plushies from Hasbro! This assortment of four plush toys includes ghosts from the original GHOSTBUSTERS movies, and the new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife film. Two ghost plushies have a shiny outer material to simulate ecto-plasm, and one other ghost plush even has a special noise when hugged.All four characters come with a clip and are soft, huggable, and lovable. Available at most major retailers nationwide.
GHOSTBUSTERS PSA MEGA MIGHTIES STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN
(Ages 3 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Fall 2020)
Inspired by the Ghostbusters entertainment franchise, this GHOSTBUSTERS MEGA MIGHTIES Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figure brings mega fun to exciting adventures! Sized right for small hands, this bulky 10.7-inch figure features articulation and multiple preschool-perfect facial expressions. Kids can press the button on Stay Puft’s head to change his expression and imagine fun stories! Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS FRIGHT FEATURE GHOSTS
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: Fall 2020)
Fright Features are back and better than ever with the GHOSTBUSTERS Fright Features Ghosts from Hasbro! Once activated, these ghosts will stretch, spook, and cause a fright! Kids can imagine the spine- tingling frights faced by Ghostbusters old and new! Additional figures include Muncher, Slimer, and Stay Puft (each sold separately). Available at most major retailers nationwide.GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-PLASM
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $4.99 / Available: Fall 2020)
You never know what ghastly surprise awaits with these vials of GHOSTBUSTERS Ecto-Plasm from Hasbro! Each tube of oozy slime contains a surprise figure, so when kids open the vial and press the top, a ghost will expel within a pool of slime. Each vial of GHOSTBUSTERS Ecto-Plasm includes green, blue, orange, or pink colored slime and one of four different ghost figures. It’s time to get slimed! Available at most major retailers nationwide.
It’s clear that Hasbro is putting a lot of effort into its relaunch of the Ghostbusters brand, and we can’t wait to see what else the company has planned.
