Regularly placing in best comedy lists, the movie Ghostbusters quickly became a sci-fi comedy classic. Not only was Ghostbusters funny and smart, it was also clean, something the entire family could get together and enjoy. Considering how kid-friendly it was, making Ghostbusters into a cartoon series was a great move.
Though adults from the time period might be most familiar with the live action movies, children growing up in the '80s are often even more familiar with The Real Ghostbusters, an animated series based off of the movies. Running for seven seasons and nearly 150 episodes, the Ghostbusters cartoon series imprinted the already interesting and engaging personalities of the movie characters onto children for a much longer time period than even the classic movies could accomplish, simply because viewers were exposed to it at least once a week.
Though the characters' personalities were largely the same in both the movies and the cartoon, many were significantly altered visually, most notably Egon. Since the toy lines for the Ghostbusters were marketed toward kids instead of adults and children were exposed to the animated series every week rather than once or twice, the cartoon designs were the models used for the toys.
Today, Ghostbusters collectibles can cover a wide range of prices. Limited edition releases can be surprisingly expensive, especially in the original packaging. More common releases are generally more affordable, though expect some wear on anything already opened.
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SDCC Stay Puft Marshmallow Man $95.99 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Mattel GHOSTBUSTERS 6 PETER VENKMAN w Taxi Cab Ghost $34.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Ghostbusters JANINE SAMHAIN 8 Mego Figure 2 Pack Mattel FREE POSTAGE $35.00 (4 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Ghostbusters RAY PETER EGON 8 Mego Figure Set of 3 Mattel FREE POSTAGE $31.00 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Ghost Busters STAY PUFT Snapback Hat Official Licensed Navy Grey Brand New Cap $19.90 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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1980s VINTAGE GHOSTBUSTERS HAND PUPPET SLIMER WITH GLOW IN THE DARK EYES $15.00 (2 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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The Real Ghostbusters Action Figures 2 Pack Janine and Sam Hain $54.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Mattel Ghostbusters Ray Stantz 6 inch Action Figure $25.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Filmations Ghostbusters Belfrey and Brat a Rat $16.50 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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vintage Ghostbusters 14 figures lot monsters Egon proton packs $31.00 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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GHOSTBUSTERS FIREHOUSE ECTO 1 1A SEVERAL SETS FIGURES MONSTERS AND MORE $229.99 (1 Bid) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Mattel GHOSTBUSTERS 6 RAY STANTZ w Logo Glow Ghost $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Ghostbusters 2 PC DOS Game Soundtrack CD Johnny Lightning Mattel Star Darth FREE $99.99 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Ghostbusters Ghosbusters II And Ghostbusters Mini Mates Action Figure Set $149.99 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Mattel GHOSTBUSTERS 6 PETER VENKMAN w Proton Stream $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Matty Collector Ghostbusters Walter Peck with Containment Unit $25.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Matty Collector Ghostbusters Slime Blower Winston Zeddemore $25.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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HL2 GHOSTBUSTERS CLASSICS EGON SPENGLER LAB COAT+GHOST $19.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Matty Collector Ghostbusters Slimed Peter Venkman $25.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Matty Collector Ghostbusters Ready to Believe You Egon Spengler $25.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |