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Great news! Hopefully they improve the new figures, especially Winston. Might have to get them this time.
Blitzway - 1/6 Scale Ghostbusters - Collectible Figures
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I guess we'll see in a few days would be frustrating if they showed the old figures and no pre orders etc.
The scale was the other thing that bugged me. Just looked too big next to any of my Hot Toys figures.
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The announcement would line up with the 40th anniversary of the original film, but I also wonder if this is just a reaction to Star Ace and Present Toys.
I know BW has stated in the past that they don't reissue figures, so would it still count as a reissue if they release '84 figures with new bodies and new head sculpts?
On the other hand, I could also easily see them releasing a GB2 set. All the tooling is already done, aside from a slime blower, and they could use the existing suit patterns, with a darker colour fabric this time. Plus they can use the same Ecto-1 molds, with some new kibble attached to the roof panel.
I know BW has stated in the past that they don't reissue figures, so would it still count as a reissue if they release '84 figures with new bodies and new head sculpts?
On the other hand, I could also easily see them releasing a GB2 set. All the tooling is already done, aside from a slime blower, and they could use the existing suit patterns, with a darker colour fabric this time. Plus they can use the same Ecto-1 molds, with some new kibble attached to the roof panel.
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I remember those Soldier Toys went up for PO and being disappointed those were cancelled.
I think it was Egon and Peter in formal business suits but they came with proton packs.
IIRC, there were even protos shown at a con for the 2016 GBs - Chris Hemsworth and one of the SNL ladies.
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3rd parties GB figures can be used to create alternate poses/scenes and with different accessories. Also, you’ll have spare parts in case the Blitzway brake or go missing.
Or put the Ghostbusters 3rd party figures in the Ecto-1 vehicle.
I bought the Saturn Toys Batman/Robin specifically to seat in the Batmobile 66 (JazzInc) and to free up my Hot Toys duo for other poses.
Yeah no body was buying those 2016 versions.
Also spec fiction put these back up and then put them straight to waitlist.... Interesting.
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Super excited at the possibility of new quality ghostbusters figures but as some have pointed out a lot of the products listed on the post have already been released like the voltron. I’m inclined to think they’re new releases but what does everyone else think?
I honestly can’t think that too many collectors would be upset if these are just straight reissues. Lots of people are missing Winston for one thing. The originals were sold out everywhere before release, I still remember the mad scramble from members here the handful of times Toy Anxiety broke the set down for parts. And probably a lot of people would be down for buying extras of at least some of the guys to put inside their Ecto-1s.
Just saw a post on FB saying that Spec had all four up and available to buy for $550 each and he had them in his cart but ended up passing because Winston sold out immediately.Yeah no body was buying those 2016 versions.
Also spec fiction put these back up and then put them straight to waitlist.... Interesting.
Curious timing though, no?
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Did not like GB 2016 but I probably would have purchased a Kristen Wiig 1:6 figure of her GB character since I’m a fan of her from SNL.Yeah no body was buying those 2016 versions.
Also spec fiction put these back up and then put them straight to waitlist.... Interesting.
I tend to purchase not only based on the character/movie but if I like the actor.
I preordered the Blitzway Morgan Island not because I liked the Cutthroat Island movie but due to being a Geena Davis fan - unfortunately, the figure was canceled, presumably due to initial low PO returns.
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This is where Blitzway pull a hot toys and show old figures but don't reissue or offer a 2.0. 
So much money on the table.
So much money on the table.
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I still have the originals. A GB2 set would be nice or even afterlife.
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I wonder if this was always planned by BW, or if it's a very last minute reaction to the other two company's making 1/6 GBs?
My prediction is either a straight reissue or GB2 versions but still using the old head sculpts. If Star Ace has the license then that license has to be pretty cheap right? Maybe that’s why Blitzway is jumping back in. Who knows.
Evil_Deadite
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Ok, my final prediction before they're unveiled:
BW announces this as a GB2 line, using mostly the original sculpts, with improved paint apps. The tan flight suits with 84 logo, plus the dark suits with GB2 logo will be included with each figure. Ray and Winston with come bundled with slime blowers, and the only new sculpt will be Winston with his GB2 hair style and no moustache.
Alternatively, The slime blowers will be an exclusive pack-in with the full set, which includes a new Slimer figure based on his GB2 appearance, and the painting of Vigo and/or the renaissance style painting of the GBs. Possibly just a reversible painting with both images on either side.
Following this they'll soon announce Ecto-1A.
BW announces this as a GB2 line, using mostly the original sculpts, with improved paint apps. The tan flight suits with 84 logo, plus the dark suits with GB2 logo will be included with each figure. Ray and Winston with come bundled with slime blowers, and the only new sculpt will be Winston with his GB2 hair style and no moustache.
Alternatively, The slime blowers will be an exclusive pack-in with the full set, which includes a new Slimer figure based on his GB2 appearance, and the painting of Vigo and/or the renaissance style painting of the GBs. Possibly just a reversible painting with both images on either side.
Following this they'll soon announce Ecto-1A.
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