Mattel may not have gotten the response they wanted with the 1:12 scale Ecto-1 they wanted to produce, but the figures they had planned to go along with it will be produced. The figures are unique in that they feature removable Proton Packs. Leaks from the Chinese factories reveal that packless figures were tooled a year or two ago, so this release is a no brainer from Mattel. The removable pack figures will be available only in a two pack, and if the previous pre-order was any indication, they are likely to cost between $50 and $60 per two pack.
*Four new figures from the first Ghostbusters™ movie arrive in late summer of 2014! Each 2-pack will include two 6″ figures featuring new torsos with two removable proton packs, two snap-on proton streams, and two “no ghost” logo stands. This 2-pack comes in window box 30th Anniversary packaging.
•Pack 1: Ray Stantz™ and Egon Spengler™ Figures
•Pack 2: Peter Venkman™ and Winston Zeddemore™ Figures*
Talk about a risk. You know they will threaten us again that we have to order enough of these and maybe a 1:12 ecto 2.0 will come out. They are so greedy and these figures are a 90% rehash. I’m not seeing the shoulder straps like last time in the figure mold, but the resolution is low. I’ll probably get them for the proton streams and the chance of an ecto will come out. I budgeted for the new removable figures and the ecto. Glad I didn’t reshuffle money. With any luck they learned they can’t be as pushy and will try to come to some middle ground on the ecto. That was a mess and way over priced. I still want light and sound, but they really should offer an all in one kit with figures and car at a discount. Not going to happen. They want 2-3 overpriced shipping and handling charges out of us fans. At least they haven’t given up on the line. I wish they had more announcements like the pack or more news on the proton gun.
Glad they’re still making GB items, but I feel like I’d rather see other figures produced then basically the same figures we have now with removable packs.
I’ll probably still buy to support the line though… lol
I will probably get these for the simple fact of they all have blast streams and gloves. Am I happy that they’ve released yet another variant, no. These should’ve been the first releases.
Nice to see that Mattel is still going through make more 6 inch action figures. I do agree that these are what they should have offered us in the first place. At the very least I think I will pick some up for customs since I need the proton streams, stands and bases.
while I am VERY happy they finally gave us the figures we should have gotten all along, I have to ask why the hell didn’t they do this in the first place?!? Matty, for all the money we spent already, this should have been the first four figures, then you could have released the slimed versions, but no. some are slimed, some have no gloves; what the hell are you guys thinking?? then you blame us because we don’t want to buy every little piece of ■■■■you put out? I’ll def. be getting these, but i have to ask why is there no ghost packed in with them? for the price you’re charging, we should at least get a ghost or two with these.
Got to admire Mattel’s ability to cheaply recycle figures in order to squeeze more money out of the fans. I really wish Diamond Select was making GB figures.
I’ll pass on these. I don’t feel like paying $100-$120 plus shipping for figures I essentially already have. If this leads to a Janine, Janosz, and other figures, then this is great and I’ll get those. I’m done buying the basic 4 guys.
I think everyone here has made a valid point, however as late to the GB collecting as I am, this will be my best chance to get a Winston in GB 1 gear, shame it took so long for Matty to get to this point
But that would require some semblance of care and effort, and for $25 per figure you don’t actually expect to get that do you? Worst part of all is that they DO have a much better head at their disposal, they just refuse to use it.
Full-Roaming-Vapor and dtblack, this company has been told by the fans time and time again to please use the much better RTBY Ray head but woe and behold Mattel does whatever they please. I know that I can always pop a RTBY Ray head on this removal pack Ray body but I’m a guy that prefers to keep action figures MOC so that pretty much is a bummer, the set is very nice but the Dog Face Ray head has gotta go.
Why can’t we instead have a Louis, Janine, Gozer/Terror Dogs, Janosh, etc.?
Why not use the better Ray Head sculpt?
These are all good questions. I really am sick of all the remake/re-release figures. Stop beating the proverbial dead horse Matty! But, what I really would like to know is;
If you don’t want to do regular releases of NEW figures, why keep the line at all?
What is the reason for not making RGB 6 inch figures, as opposed to Mego figures?
Honestly, I would LOVE an RGB line! Soo many variants, ghosts, equip., etc. That’s what most people remember about ghostbusters; the cartoon, the toys, the McD’s bike accessories, etc. And they don’t think they have support? Hell, TMNT re-released their 80’s toyline and who here didn’t go crazy when they saw those back on the shelves? I honestly have no idea how sales went, but the shelves were emptying each time we went to our local toy carriers.
I just wish we could get some new life in to our beloved Ghostbusters line/merchandise. And Matty, how about you start listening to your fans/customers and cater more to what the public wants, as opposed to remaking figures, using old molds, and milking all of us for every damn penny we have with things that no one really jumps out of their skin for.
Also, if anyone has answers to the above questions, please feel free to share. And… I’ll probably still get these damn two-packs. Have everything else for f#¥* sakes…
I can’t wait for these. Was late to the party with previous releases hope the shop will have an order for these as I’m not sure if matty collector will ship to UK.
