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The fact that Walmart had anything in stock surprises me. I have a hard time finding shake n bake at my Walmart. So hearing someone found something they wanted at Walmart is almost mythical. Good job Michael!
I went to Shaker Maker instead of what you typed. But that's because I just learned there's a Shaker Maker Buck Rogers I never heard of Shaker Maker. I do feel your pain though.
That's awesome how you grew up in the '80s and you were able to experience all the 80s goodies when they first came out. I grew up in the 90s and I couldn't imagine what it was like to see the original Ghostbusters in theater when it first came out and even the second one for sure. I definitely bought this Hasbro series 1 set of 6. I personally love this set and happy with it. That's what I ended my collecting journey with. Thanks for the good reviews as always truly.
My Wishlist for Ghostbusters: Plasma Series: *Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (1984 film) *Slimer *Zombie Taxi Driver with his steering wheel ripped off and with his taxi cab as accessories (1984 film) *Ghost Librarian (1984 film) *Muncher *Clean Ecto-1 (1984 film) *Modified Ecto-1 (Ghostbusters 2 1989 film) *Rookie *Louis Tully Ghostbuster *Scoleri Brothers (Ghostbusters 2 1989 film) *Ivo Shandor *Vigo (Ghostbusters 2 1989) I Hope Hasbro they will make these missing figures.
Thats my problem with toys and toys companies today. They never want to risk giving buyers a complete line or experience. Im trying to get into Marvel Legends now but it so difficult to get the figures I want.
I have 2 of the Ghostbusters and plan to get the other 2 soon. I don't really care for the Gozer figure...is it worth getting the other 2 mostly for the Build-a-Fig?
I was lucky enough to find a whole set to view and enjoy but the price to take them all home I had to say no. They do look great in hand.😁👍 Congratulations on getting a full set.👍
It's a shame the toy company won't go the extra mile and make an actor one for these figures considering they make Star Wars Black Series vehicles for figures, well some of them. And yet Playmobil did the ecto-1 and the firehouse.
I saw Ray and Venkman at my local Target by accident then went home and purchased the rest of the figures on Amazon. I'm very happy with them. The likenesses are pretty spot on. Those Mattel figures are just embarrassing. Although I agree that it's ridiculous only Winston has a Proton Stream I am happy with these figures. Every fan should get pick them up
can you guys please take a look at the Star Wars vintage series 2 you did a video about the first series 1 year ago and hasbro just came out with them thanks
Hey RB ...what ecto 1 would you recommend to scale with these guys. I went with the plasma series myself because I felt they were good enough as opposed to the more expensive ones. I wouldn’t mind a normal Dana even though that is extremely niche.
the only 2 Ectos I found that are closest in scale are the Lego Afterlife set and the AMC Afterlife popcorn holder but, you cant put the figures inside
i picked up Ghostbusters Afterlife Peter Venkman the older version he looks real good Peter always been my favorite i like to get the Diamond select Real Ghostbusters. The plasma series Afterlife figures all the Ghostbusters new and old get proton streams
The Diamond Select line was far superior to this line. The Plasma Series has its positives, but the Ray face sculpt is terrible. And the lack of proton streams is really frustrating
Nah. The faces are consistently great, and I have seen dozens of sets from different places. You just convinced yourself that the faces looked bad because you initially couldn't find a complete set. When you found a complete set, suddenly the face sculpts look great. Pfffft. Sounds like sour graping the first time around.
When are you going too do a review of more vintage Toys 🧸 from the 1990’s like Godzilla King Of The Monsters Toys 🧸 from Trendmasters or Marvel Superheroes action figures (1990 version) from Toy Biz?
If Hasbro is smart, they’ll come out with an Accessory Set, including extra proton streams and other equipment, maybe even some new pieces, like the sniffer. Too bad the bar to entry is set so high...
That has got to be the best Bill Murray face sculpt/paint apps on a figure I've seen yet. Good find, Michael! This is why I prefer going to the toy store and choosing the figures I want, especially the ones with better paint apps, or with no blemishes or stray paint smudges.
I would love to see a figure of the EPA’s top man Walter Peck added to, well, any line of GB figures. Maybe even a two figure set-they could add the guy from ConEdison that shuts down the containment unit. Great video Michael!
I hope the success of the REAL Ghostbusters re-issues makes Hasbro considering making more unmade figures like gozar, Dana, Louis and the terror dog in that classic kenner style.
There’s definitely room for improvement, but I don’t think Hasbro is done yet. I’m hoping a second wave rounds out the cast of the first movie and gives us a couple ghosts. After that they can jump to Ghostbusters 2, Afterlife, RGB, or even Extreme GB, plus all the variants Mattel and Diamond Select did.
Mattel, DST and Hasbro have all made a "No Dana, only Zuul" figure. Maybe I'm boring, but I'd like a regular Dana figure, maybe based on her first scene. They could even include accessories like the Marshmallow bag, the egg carton and grocery bag.
I can't believe that hasbro has made a massive ecto one but its to small for the bloody figures! It's in a 3.75 scale, and I'm gutted, I don't understand why they have done it this way, it's like a kick in the teeth as a ghostbusters collector, I feel let down to be honest.
For the price of these 6 figures i bought the entire playmobil line in an amazon sale. i'm not a playmo fan, but these are just cool and complete with playsets.
I got these and I like them. I didn't buy 4 winstons but I did buy the "old man" versions of the surviving ghostbusters which each come with a proton stream so now everyone has one. I also ended up making my own ecto by picking up an ambulance designed for wrestling figures and applying some "no ghost" logo stickers I already had. There is an area on it where I would love to add black and yellow caution stripes but for now it works. To me it looks like something the Ghostbusters might actually have made.
@@timothyward8695 Yes, I'd been going back and getting caught up on older Pixel Dan vids. This is the same way I ended up following Dan Larson over at Toy Galaxy. :D
These are awesome! I have the 4 guys and Gozer...I need Dana Barrett to complete Vinz Clortho and the wave. I will say these are not the best 1984 Ghostbusters figures; I'd give that to the Mezco One 12: Collective ones, but for a retail release these Hasbro ones are great. Not to mention the Egon head sculpt is fantastic; probably my favorite head sculpt of the wave by far.
If the hands weren't sculpted with trigger fingers for some bizarre and pointless reason and the left wrists articulation went a different way, they would be able to hold the wands fine. Why on earth Hasbro gave them hard sculpted trigger hands is beyond me. Unless it was a mold from another toyline they used to save money?
Hasbro are so stingy with their 1 cent effects pieces and one only for Winston is beyond the joke. Please put the haz bros in a potato sack race and the loser has to hand out extra effects pieces
I'm curious on your thoughts for the newer SW Black series figures, with the new face scan technology. I steered clear of this line for years, but as of late 2018 I've abandoned 3.75 for 6". Hasbro's distribution remains problematic, but Black Series quality is now on par with some of the Japanese toy companies.
I feel sorry for the guy who goes into the toy isle behind Michael and is stuck with the stunt double figures...
“You idiots!! These are not them, these are their stunt doubles!!”
@@A.E.S.R Spaceballs...
@@A.E.S.R When I go to the local stores, it's more like "We ain't found shit!"
i guess it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released movies online ?
The fact that Walmart had anything in stock surprises me. I have a hard time finding shake n bake at my Walmart. So hearing someone found something they wanted at Walmart is almost mythical. Good job Michael!
I went to Shaker Maker instead of what you typed. But that's because I just learned there's a Shaker Maker Buck Rogers I never heard of Shaker Maker. I do feel your pain though.
@Garrett Stem My local stores seem to stock every toy except the lines I collect!
Your venkman sculp immediately made me think of the stripes movie poster lol
I knew I had seen that look somewhere before!
The diamond select figures were great, I also have a soft spot for the Mattel line as well
That's awesome how you grew up in the '80s and you were able to experience all the 80s goodies when they first came out. I grew up in the 90s and I couldn't imagine what it was like to see the original Ghostbusters in theater when it first came out and even the second one for sure. I definitely bought this Hasbro series 1 set of 6. I personally love this set and happy with it. That's what I ended my collecting journey with. Thanks for the good reviews as always truly.
My Wishlist for Ghostbusters: Plasma Series:
*Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (1984 film)
*Slimer
*Zombie Taxi Driver with his steering wheel ripped off and with his taxi cab as accessories (1984 film)
*Ghost Librarian (1984 film)
*Muncher
*Clean Ecto-1 (1984 film)
*Modified Ecto-1 (Ghostbusters 2 1989 film)
*Rookie
*Louis Tully Ghostbuster
*Scoleri Brothers (Ghostbusters 2 1989 film)
*Ivo Shandor
*Vigo (Ghostbusters 2 1989)
I Hope Hasbro they will make these missing figures.
Thats my problem with toys and toys companies today. They never want to risk giving buyers a complete line or experience. Im trying to get into Marvel Legends now but it so difficult to get the figures I want.
Another great ghostbusters video. Thanks for another fun video.
I like the end card
I have 2 of the Ghostbusters and plan to get the other 2 soon. I don't really care for the Gozer figure...is it worth getting the other 2 mostly for the Build-a-Fig?
No. You can get the exact same Terror dog with Louis Tully for about 25 bucks.
@@Rocket1377 Sweet! Where?? I'd LOVE a Louis! I just looked it up and it says $50 sold out and like 3 times that on ebay. :(
I like what you’re doing with your end screen now. May need to try that out with mine.
Hi, I have bought these for my son. How did you put the backpack harnesses on? Thanks
I Love ghostbusters
I was lucky enough to find a whole set to view and enjoy but the price to take them all home I had to say no. They do look great in hand.😁👍
Congratulations on getting a full set.👍
They only come with one stream so you can't cross them, it's obviously a safety feature.
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It's a shame the toy company won't go the extra mile and make an actor one for these figures considering they make Star Wars Black Series vehicles for figures, well some of them. And yet Playmobil did the ecto-1 and the firehouse.
awesome!
Would you review the mezco ghostbusters one:12 versions?
Michael, the look you're giving the camera at the end is disturbing. I worry about what effect Hasbro is having on your well being.
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great review about pros and cons of these figures. great review
I saw Ray and Venkman at my local Target by accident then went home and purchased the rest of the figures on Amazon. I'm very happy with them. The likenesses are pretty spot on. Those Mattel figures are just embarrassing. Although I agree that it's ridiculous only Winston has a Proton Stream I am happy with these figures. Every fan should get pick them up
I am thinking plan to buy Hasbro Ghostbusters
can you guys please take a look at the Star Wars vintage series 2 you did a video about the first series 1 year ago and hasbro just came out with them thanks
Time for Stan Solo to make extra plasma steams.
Hey RB ...what ecto 1 would you recommend to scale with these guys. I went with the plasma series myself because I felt they were good enough as opposed to the more expensive ones. I wouldn’t mind a normal Dana even though that is extremely niche.
the only 2 Ectos I found that are closest in scale are the Lego Afterlife set and the AMC Afterlife popcorn holder but, you cant put the figures inside
Last I heard the MOTU origins line wasn"t supposed yo be out until the fall. Wal Mart web site excluded of course.
i picked up Ghostbusters Afterlife Peter Venkman the older version he looks real good Peter always been my favorite i like to get the Diamond select Real Ghostbusters. The plasma series Afterlife figures all the Ghostbusters new and old get proton streams
I love the Diamonds...
The Diamond Select line was far superior to this line. The Plasma Series has its positives, but the Ray face sculpt is terrible. And the lack of proton streams is really frustrating
Someone is doing an insane 1/8 scale Ecto 1 that these would probably work with except I think the Ecto 1 is 300.00 plus
Hasbro is just protecting you from the danger of crossing the streams.
I had no idea there were different head sculpts. I got the Shrek Ray and I'm not impressed by it.
Nah. The faces are consistently great, and I have seen dozens of sets from different places. You just convinced yourself that the faces looked bad because you initially couldn't find a complete set. When you found a complete set, suddenly the face sculpts look great. Pfffft. Sounds like sour graping the first time around.
What about the Mezco 1:12 Ghostbusters?
When are you going too do a review of more vintage Toys 🧸 from the 1990’s like Godzilla King Of The Monsters Toys 🧸 from Trendmasters or Marvel Superheroes action figures (1990 version) from Toy Biz?
...and no Stay Puft.
I'm happy with my diamond select Ghostbusters.
I'm not. Those DST figures are really disappointing. Only worth getting for the diorama.
That's zull
4:01 kinda reminds me of the Buildable Rowan Ghost figure from Mattel’s Ghostbusters: Answer the Call line back in 2016.
We never got a Lewis Tulley…
Sorry I’ll correct myself…there’s “Tullys terrible night”.
I legit don't like the plasma figures. Lol powerturtlebusters and geekdadlife explained it all.
At least they've eliminated the danger of crossing the streams.
If Hasbro is smart, they’ll come out with an Accessory Set, including extra proton streams and other equipment, maybe even some new pieces, like the sniffer.
Too bad the bar to entry is set so high...
They'll probably make a set with one each, thus forcing you buy three sets to fully deck everyone out. And probably for no less than $20 each.
I've screamed about this for SW Black Series as well... sorely needed.. extra heads, hands, accessories, weapons, etc.
They are, its 4 proton streams(Why 4?) an extra pke and 3 traps.
@@AtticusRh0des From Hasbro, or a third party?
Now I want to check eBay to see if there are any proton beams being sold as fodder.
Probably cheaper to find someone who makes and sells customs.
@@lonedragon3261
The only ones I found on Ebay were 30.00 for a set of 4
That has got to be the best Bill Murray face sculpt/paint apps on a figure I've seen yet. Good find, Michael!
This is why I prefer going to the toy store and choosing the figures I want, especially the ones with better paint apps, or with no blemishes or stray paint smudges.
Where's Louis Tully?
Wave 2, hopefully.
Wow, those are actually cool. Thanks for showing us.
ugh see...I knew I didn't see streams...
Maybe Hasbro Pulse will release an accessory pack with additional proton streams and include an exclusive figure like Louis Tully.
Luis? I think Rick Moranis is Canadian, not Mexican! ;P
I would love to see a figure of the EPA’s top man Walter Peck added to, well, any line of GB figures. Maybe even a two figure set-they could add the guy from ConEdison that shuts down the containment unit. Great video Michael!
Hope you talk about He-Man Origins
Who you gonna call? He-Man!
As a big GB fan I still prefer the Diamond Selects. I do agree on the Playmobil set being AMAZING.
Plasma Series Is Far Superior
I hope the success of the REAL Ghostbusters re-issues makes Hasbro considering making more unmade figures like gozar, Dana, Louis and the terror dog in that classic kenner style.
I’d repaint them for you! Free!
I think to be the only on this planet who love the mattel's version.😔
You can’t help who you fall in love with! 😍
I still like the Mattel figs. Worth getting for the accessories, which are much better than Hasbro's accessories.
There’s definitely room for improvement, but I don’t think Hasbro is done yet. I’m hoping a second wave rounds out the cast of the first movie and gives us a couple ghosts. After that they can jump to Ghostbusters 2, Afterlife, RGB, or even Extreme GB, plus all the variants Mattel and Diamond Select did.
It is my opinion that the Diamond Select Ghostbuster toys are superior to both Mattel and Hasbro.
Mattel, DST and Hasbro have all made a "No Dana, only Zuul" figure. Maybe I'm boring, but I'd like a regular Dana figure, maybe based on her first scene. They could even include accessories like the Marshmallow bag, the egg carton and grocery bag.
I can't believe that hasbro has made a massive ecto one but its to small for the bloody figures! It's in a 3.75 scale, and I'm gutted, I don't understand why they have done it this way, it's like a kick in the teeth as a ghostbusters collector,
I feel let down to be honest.
For the price of these 6 figures i bought the entire playmobil line in an amazon sale. i'm not a playmo fan, but these are just cool and complete with playsets.
Hello there, it looks like you've put the terror dogs legs on backwards. There's a few vids out there that cover this common error.
0:38 Did they us a still of Ray when looking at the Vigo painting and he gets that goofy look on his face for this head sculpt?
It makes sense that Playmobil would be the more play-capable toys. Otherwise, they’d be called “Collectmobil.”
I bet you’re fun at parties
Did you have problems securing the pack on Ray's figure? Some say the belt from the pack is not long enough!
@@jeffjones2463 haha yeah Mattel's Ray is very weird
I thought you weren't going to review modern toys on here?
I got these and I like them. I didn't buy 4 winstons but I did buy the "old man" versions of the surviving ghostbusters which each come with a proton stream so now everyone has one.
I also ended up making my own ecto by picking up an ambulance designed for wrestling figures and applying some "no ghost" logo stickers I already had. There is an area on it where I would love to add black and yellow caution stripes but for now it works. To me it looks like something the Ghostbusters might actually have made.
I'm looking forward to the new 5in scale Ghostbusters Afterlife toys.
Movie based, but with a cartoon aesthetic.
Me too. The best thing about those are the movie accurate proton packs, which should be swappable with the Kenner figures.
I came from the Pixel Dan recommendation. I subscribed for the killer reviews and deadpan dry humor.
@@timothyward8695 Yes, I'd been going back and getting caught up on older Pixel Dan vids. This is the same way I ended up following Dan Larson over at Toy Galaxy. :D
No Luis or Jeannine? *Edit: Maybe down the line? Regardless, good looking figures!
Also no Slimer and Stay Puft ......
I picked up the Ray and Peter figures today and I gotta say,I like them.
These are awesome! I have the 4 guys and Gozer...I need Dana Barrett to complete Vinz Clortho and the wave. I will say these are not the best 1984 Ghostbusters figures; I'd give that to the Mezco One 12: Collective ones, but for a retail release these Hasbro ones are great. Not to mention the Egon head sculpt is fantastic; probably my favorite head sculpt of the wave by far.
I'd rather have the Playmobil figures
Definitely more accessories required BUT overall, these are the best 6" Ghostbusters I could imagine.. If they had had these back in the 1980's OMG..
@retroblasting can you do videos on marvel legends
I love this set.
If the hands weren't sculpted with trigger fingers for some bizarre and pointless reason and the left wrists articulation went a different way, they would be able to hold the wands fine. Why on earth Hasbro gave them hard sculpted trigger hands is beyond me. Unless it was a mold from another toyline they used to save money?
Nice review! Thanks RB!
Hasbro are so stingy with their 1 cent effects pieces and one only for Winston is beyond the joke. Please put the haz bros in a potato sack race and the loser has to hand out extra effects pieces
I agree that all the 4 figures shouldve came with proton streams and Winston should’ve also come with an opened ghost trap
Why didn’t they make the stream effects for all the ghost busters smh 🤦♂️
I should get these. Great movie when I was a kid.
I wish i could afford the Mezco set.
I know Michael’s not into 1:6 but I’d love to see a reaction to the blitzway ghostbusters figures.
The proton streams I own all broke due to the weight not being supported by the wand, I don’t display them with it
So...about that ecto-1....
Did not care for these at all. I grabbed the Real GB retro set instead-love them. Doesn’t Origins hit in the fall at WM ?
Just found these on clearance for $4.95 each yesterday.
Ray looks like the human version of shrek
Ray looks like the human version of shrek
Pass. Did Hasbro get likeness licenses?
I'm curious on your thoughts for the newer SW Black series figures, with the new face scan technology. I steered clear of this line for years, but as of late 2018 I've abandoned 3.75 for 6". Hasbro's distribution remains problematic, but Black Series quality is now on par with some of the Japanese toy companies.
Check out our Bespin Luke video. We discuss, among other things, the Black Series Bespin Luke.
Me need them
Never seen egon, Winston or gozer in stores!
FAVERSHAM!!!
I might pick these up.
So wrong ecto 1 is here
When can Hasbro offer us what we really want?
When Manhelltan freezes over.
Well Done !
Hasbro could have done without the BAF gimmick and just provide accessories with each figure.