I hope everyone has known about the logo of the Ghostbusters.
The Icon Ghost is never shown much except for the openings and bumpers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pDZpNNLXlM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlC9SzWsCPo
I really need him to be seen in GB media more often.
I’m one of those people; it’s a very iconic logo. 
This is my first time seeing it! I’ve heard about it, but imagined something completely different. Great post!
And here I thought they just used “no smoking” signs! :mrgreen:
Guys, I get where you’re coming from… to a degree, we all love to make the funny comments because we were influenced at an impressionable age by a certain mid-80’s movie which starred a glib, wisecracking Bill Murray.
But let’s be honest… you just ganged up on and made poking fun of a fourteen-year-old fan who says in his profile, “I happen to have a high interest in the logo, and i don’t know why.”
I think one of the reasons there’s even a website like this, devoted to a thirty-plus-year-old film, is because of its universal appeal. It’s not an age-exclusive club.
There ARE going to be new fans who are discovering the franchise for the first time. There ARE going to be questions and conversations that some of us have already heard before.
And that’s actually a good thing. It’s a good thing for the timelessness and legacy of the movie we’ve all loved since… well, in my case, since I was Ghostytheghost’s age.
I was fourteen in 1984, and frankly, I would have LOVED to have found some sort of community that wanted to discuss the film as much as I did back then.
But if they all closed ranks on me and snarked me the first time I opened my mouth?
Yeah, I probably would never have gone back.
So, as a personal favor to me-- speaking as a father of two teenage sons who also love Ghostbusters-- do you think you guys can mature gracefully from wisecrackers to wise mentors as our ranks are joined by the people to whom we will someday pass the torch?
Now then, to actually contribute a little something on-topic, I know what you mean about the logo. In the 80's and 90's, I could spot it a hundred yards away. On a t-shirt or Kenner merchandise, on an album cover, in the comic rack. It was almost like I already knew the logo was there, and just turned my head directly to it.
It is almost a perfect piece of artistry and iconography. It was the first piece of visual marketing for the film, and I despised the fact they changed it for the second movie. I was so glad the second symbol eventually got forgotten to time in favor of the original.
Alex@ referring to bold
I agree with you, but the comment I posted wasn’t snark at all; I expressed my love for the logo as honestly as I can as somebody who grew up watching the movies.
Counterpoint:
The logo is ubiquitous. Of course everyone on this site is “aware” of it. Put more effort into a post and it will be received better.
No malice was intended, I can assure you!
Anyone that uses this site is (or should be) familiar with the logo! There are threads upon threads dedicated to the no ghost as well as photo’s of original concept drawings of said logo buried within the forum. I suppose I failed to see what this thread does that those ones don’t.
I think it’s great that there are younger people taking an interest and hopefully that will continue! But something to keep in mind regarding any web forum; take what you read with a grain of salt (and possibly pepper if you’re so inclined to do so!)
If anyone ever asked me for help, I would happily give them advice! :mrgreen:
I also wanted to point out that the logo is conveniently located right here, as it has been in some form or another for several years. That’s really all I have to contribute to this thread; it is indeed an iconic logo that hasn’t aged and still holds up even 30 years after it’s creation.
is there a high res version of the other logo used in the film, like the one on their uniforms and the logo that appears in the beginning of the movie in the credits
Don’t worry about that, I’ve got you covered. “The whole thing’s wired!” Today at school I was informed by a friend that I have influenced him into watching Ghostbusters. He informed me on how - in his own words - AMAZING the movie is and that he has started to watch the Real Ghostbusters. I happily sent him a link to the site as soon as I got home.
Spengler02: It’s hard to believe that you are as young as you are. Take that as a huge compliment. You act much more mature than half the people on this forum.
As for this thread… You will find that the older generations truly covet the logo. Clothing, accessories, stickers, kitchenware, décor, etc… Ghostbusters was and still is a HUGE marketing hound! And we buy it! ALL of it!
As for the newer generations…it truly does lighten the heart to see the “younger” crowds in on a fandom from 1 or 2 generations before them. You don’t see that much in a day of technology and instant gratification. Passing on this legacy is one of the biggest goals for us “older” fans!
“Keep on keepin’ on” young peoples!
Thanks, Grimmy. I keep on hoping people don’t report me thinking that I act younger than I am, or younger than the minimum requirement (that’s the scary one). I waited for YEARS before signing up so I could the required age. As for the keep on keeping’ on, you bet!
I’d like to see more about the ghost itself.
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-Icon-Ghost-333250043
http://truephazonianforce.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-The-Icon-177540366
Maybe the power of an icon can be explored in some spinoff media. The series has already explored how feelings and memories can be made physical (feelings made physical in the form of slime, memories by Gozer as Stay Puft). It’s a theme that things of intangible personal importance can become tangible. This is mirrored in myth and folklore where words have actual power and can affect the physical environment. So maybe something could be done about the power of symbols.
Lando, you get full marks in reading comprehension. tips hat
I, too, have a soft spot for the Icon Ghost and would love to see the character used more. There is certainly potential. The logo proper is and has been everywhere, but not much love has been given to the icon ghost as a character. That’s why I was really stoked that Matty Collector made a 3D version of him. It’s not much but I love it.
I tried to show some appreciation to the lil’ spook a while back.
Ghosty, I hope you haven’t been turned off from the site by some of the responses in this this thread. Some folks just can’t play nice. Don’t let them get to you, there are a some decent blokes floating around these parts as well. Keep on bustin’ and having fun.
When did Matty make that? I don’t recall a separate “no ghost?” Unless it was part of the logo stands from the 6 inch line. All my figures are still in their packages, it may be why I’m unfamiliar.
It came with a version of Ray I think. It included the red sign and a stand to make him hover.
Yep, he was the pack in ghost with the first release of Ray.
He looks like this and pops in half to remove the red circle.
Dang! Born too late!
Lando and PVJ…thanks for your posts. I think everyone in here (myself included) read the thread as “the logo needs to be appreciated” when in fact the post is talking about the ghost himself. Re-reading the original post and viewing the Youtube videos he posted with your comments in mind makes it obvious that some of us misunderstood the post.
To piggyback off of what PVJ, Alex, and others were saying…welcome Ghostly. Hopefully you weren’t turned off by some of the responses. All I can say is that you have to grow some thick skin to post on any forum online. It’s not a GBFans issue. It’s just the state of talking with other people online.
I had forgotten that was the accessory. I have the figure, its been too long since I’ve seen it as I usually keep the collection in storage. Need shelving.
Anyhow, thank you, clears that up. 8)
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