When the Ghostbusters Plasma Series debuted back in 2020 they were supposed to coincide with the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. When the film got delayed due to the pandemic, the toys sat on shelves without the buzz to support them. I think there might still be a Sigourney Weaver figure warming the pegs at one of my local stores…
They followed the 1984 wave with a Glow in the Dark wave and an Afterlife wave. While the toys never flew off shelves, it wasn’t due to a lack of quality. I’ve managed to collect the entire line to this point and it’s pretty great!
With the lack of Frozen Empire Plasma Series figures, many assumed the six-inch line was out of gas. Fortunately, there’s just enough left in the tank for a Deluxe HasLab offering featuring damn near everything we could have asked for before the line wrapped up. Let’s take a look at what you get with the $324.99 Base offering!
Celebrate 40 frightfully funny years of Ghostbusters with the Ectomobile—one of the most iconic movie cars of all time! If the overall campaign is successfully backed, the base model offering will include:
• Ghostbusters Plasma Series 6-Inch-Scale Ecto-1 with Lights & Sounds (x1)
• 1984 Ecto-1 Hubcaps (x4)
• Ghostbusters 1984 Ecto-1 Decal Sheet (x1)
• Removable, Rolling Gurney (x1)
• Ghostbusters Plasma Series Library Ghost Action Figure (x1) with Stand (x1), Library Book Stack Accessory (x1), and Library Book accessory (x1)
• Ghostbusters Plasma Series Slimer Action Figure (x1) with Stand (x1)
The Ectomobile is so much more than just an automobile—it’s an icon; ridiculously designed, ridiculously cool, and instantly recognizable. The Ecto not only drove onto the silver screen, but she also drove straight into our hearts. We only hope our Plasma Series Ectomobile will do the same! Measuring in at 22.5 inches long, the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition) is just shy of 2 feet long and comes with all the movie-accurate bells, whistles, and gadgets, die-hard fans expect.
The HasLab Lab worked directly with our partners at GHOST CORPS to create the most authentic and movie-accurate 6-inch-scale Ectomobile possible. Our design team was even able to visit and photograph an actual Ecto, and boy howdy, did they get all up in that car’s business, as indicated by the eerily insane amount of detail included in this 6-inch–scale replica.
VEHICLE DESIGN DETAILS :
*INCLUDED IN DELUXE MODEL ONLY
Plasma Series 6-Inch-Scale Action Figure Compatibility
Functioning Lights
Headlights (x4)
Front Bumper Strobe Lights (x2)
Parking Lights (x4)
Unity S6 Spotlight (x1)
Interior Dome Lights (x3)
Dashboard Light (x1)
Taillights (x4)
Reverse Lights (x2)
Removable Ecto-1A Amber Front Bumper Strobe Light* (x1)
Removable Ecto-1 Roof Rack with Functioning Lights (x1)
Seek Light (x1)
Strobe Light (x1)
Force 3 XL Light Bar (x2)
Front Lights (x2)
Rear Lights (x2)
Removable Ecto-1A Roof Rack with Functioning Lights* (x1)
Red Beacon Light (x1)
Strobe Light (x1)
Whelen Edge Light Bar (x1)
Force 4 XL Light Bar (x1)
Front Lights (x2)
Force 3 XL Light Bar (x1)
Rear Tank Lights (x2)
Removable Dot-Matrix Display Decals*
GHOSTBUSTERS (x1)
WE’RE BACK (x2)
Functioning Doors (x4)
Functioning, Reversible Wheels (x4)
Functioning Hood
Highly Detailed Engine Sculpt
Highly Detailed Undercarriage
Highly Detailed Interior (Designed for Movie Accuracy)
Front
360-Degree Functioning Steering Wheel
Dash-Mounted Speaker
Dash-Mounted Scanner
Illuminating Radio Face
Heater
Glove Box
Ceiling-Mounted CB Radio with Handheld Microphone
Rear
Jump Seat
Fold-Down Jump Seat
Phone with Handheld Receiver
Cargo
Removable Oscilloscope/Guidance System Unit
Removable Distribution Units
Removable Processors
Powered by 4 AA Batteries (Not Included)
USBC Port for “Always On” Display Option
The Library Ghost is the first-ever spirit the Ghostbusters encounter, and now she’s immortalized in 6-inch scale as one of the first-ever Plasma Series ghost action figures! Featuring 7 points of articulation and ethereal, movie-inspired deco and design, the librarian is ready to haunt your shelves! Includes library book accessory, stack of library books accessory, and stand.
The Green Ghost—or Slimer, as he’s more commonly known—is arguably the most famous ghost in the Ghostbusters universe, and the first successfully busted specter! From pigging out on leftover room service to charging and sliming Venkman, this ugly little spud was an immediate fan favorite. Now, he’s finally making his gluttonous debut in the Plasma Series, featuring 4 points of articulation and classic Ghostbusters design and detail. Includes stand.
We couldn’t celebrate the hilarious follow-up to Ghostbusters, the aptly titled Ghostbusters II, without including the unofficial fifth Ghostbuster! In the spirit of giving, we’ve decided that if the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition) HasLab funds successfully before the project closes, everyone who has backed either model will automatically receive our Plasma Series Louis Tully (Ghostbuster) action figure!! That’s scary awesome. Includes Proton Pack (x1), Plasma Stream (x1), Ghost Trap (x1) and P.K.E. Meter (x1) accessories.
While I think the Base offering is pretty solid, I believe the best value is in the Deluxe. For $399.99 you get the four Ghostbusters in their Ghostbusters II gear and a removable roof rack to upgrade to the Ecto 1A.
Back the Ectomobile (Deluxe Model) and you’ll receive all 4 Ghostbusters, featuring all-new head sculpts and wearing the highly sought-after charcoal jumpsuits! You’ll also receive 4 Proton Pack accessories and 4 Plasma Stream accessories, as well as 2 Ecto-Charger Pack accessories and 2 Ecto-plasm Stream accessories, so you can re-create favorite moments from Ghostbusters II.
Additional Deluxe Model accessories include a toaster, Ghostbusters hot beverage thermal mug, and Ghostbusters balloon.
This crowdfunded project, which includes both the base and deluxe models, will run from October 18, 2024, to 11:59pm ET on December 2, 2024, and requires 12,000 combined total (across Basic and Deluxe Models) backer orders to begin production. If successful, the project is estimated to ship around Fall 2025.
If you haven’t picked up any of the Plasma Series to this point, the Deluxe offering makes for a pretty nice standalone collection. To get both versions of the Ecto with lights and sound and 7 figures for $400 is pretty decent. Additionally, HasLabs usually hold their value pretty well so if you want to move it down the road, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding a buyer.
To close the column this week, we wanted to bring your attention to a Go Fund Me for former Hasbro designer John Warden. Hasbro recently laid off 100 employees and John was impacted by those cuts. If you can afford to help out someone that has brought you joy through toys, please do so.
And if you’re in the U.S. don’t forget to vote like your daughter’s life depends on it. Make a plan to vote November 5.