New Ghostbusters Figures

[YoNoSe]

I thought 12" Ray went up in September?
I'm usually on top of this stuff but my pesky wedding distracted me this summer.

 

[JacktheRipper]

Forget which goes up, but I know the date is Aug. 17.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

I'm still kickingmyself for not preordering the TRU 'mates when they were on the web site.

So I got my Egons today an they both have slop on the eyeglass lenses. Anybody remove paint? I usually use Goof-Off and water when I'm doing a repaint but that can scuff the surface. I don't want to scuff the clear lense getting the black paint off. Any suggestions?

I use Brasso (check your local Walmart) on my Lego customs. Try its pretty non-abrasive.

 

[JediMike71]

Forget which goes up, but I know the date is Aug. 17.

Where did you get the August 17 date? I'm curious. Just got my Egon, so I can get Ray if he's out in 5 days. Very cool. Let me know your source. I'd appreciate it.

 

[karamazov80]

This site says the 12" Ray goes up on the 17th. But what I recall reading, and what it says on the back of Egon's package, is that this figure goes up in September. 6 inch Ray is supposed to come out in October. One release per month was my understanding, whether it be a 6 or 12 inch figure.

 

[JediMike71]

Okay, thanks! I appreciate it.

 

[THX-182]

I'm pretty sure the 6 inchers are every other month and the 12 inch figures are going to be quarterly every three months.

 

[MANDO]

I'm kinda anxious too see how far Mattel will carry this. I didn't realize Egon was covered in slime, I'm kinda glad I didn't bite when he was available. It is cool to see GB finally getting some attention after so long though, that wait was almost as long as the one for Indy merch.

 

[devlinboy]

I am sitting this line out..its gonna be a fun line to collect if they distribute well.



ehhhhh i might get ghosts if they make a bunch lol

 

[holtrax]

I'm kinda anxious too see how far Mattel will carry this. I didn't realize Egon was covered in slime, I'm kinda glad I didn't bite when he was available. It is cool to see GB finally getting some attention after so long though, that wait was almost as long as the one for Indy merch.

25 years...apart from the real ghostbusters line back in the 80's and the neca line who didn't get to do the actual ghostbusters there really hasn't been any quality figures released. I always wanted to see how neca would have handled the ghosbusters characters if they had done them. Id say they would have done a good job.


Still very iffy on the 12 inch version of these figures specially the head sculpts. The equipment looks so cool though and i dunno i would probably get them just for that.

 

[El Skutto]

Still very iffy on the 12 inch version of these figures specially the head sculpts. The equipment looks so cool though and i dunno i would probably get them just for that.

I agree. I'm wondering how hard it would be to use the heads from the 6-inch figures, mold 'em, then upsize them so that they're properly scaled for the 12-inch bodies? A Freak with good casting equipment could be kept very busy if it were done correctly.

Even better if the heads could be modified to fit on a Tru Type. I'd certainly have no problem using the Mattel figure solely for the outfit and accessories, which are a pain to customize.

 

[karamazov80]

A customizer named Spencer is actually working on custom 1/6 Ghostbuster heads which look fantastic (there is a thread in the customs section). Whenever they get finished, I'll probably buy a set of his, get them repainted, and replace the ones that the Mattel figures come with.

 

[JediMike71]

That's cool to hear that Spenser is working on them! He does outstanding work! I'll search for his thread there. Chris Howes started a thread about making them...but then disappeared. Or he at least has not posted in a long time there. I'd love to have a set of better, customized heads for these 12" Mattel Ghostbusters like you do. Thanks!

 

[Indiana Fett]

That's cool to hear that Spenser is working on them! He does outstanding work! I'll search for his thread there. Chris Howes started a thread about making them...but then disappeared. Or he at least has not posted in a long time there. I'd love to have a set of better, customized heads for these 12" Mattel Ghostbusters like you do. Thanks!

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59065

 

[Kuzeh]

OK so, mistery solved...
both Ray go on sale until 10/15 ...

Matty replied to my question on FB:

Mattycollector.com: Ray will be on sale 10/15, as will the 6" Ray. I guess it will be "Ray Day!"

 

[JRSly]

Dang, I was getting excited about having 12" Ray possibly around this time next week.

I hope this doesn't mean we can expect delays often if they're already behind on their second offering.

 

[Kuzeh]

Nah, the MOTUC figures were delayed for a couple of months as well when they first came out...
It should be OK...
and since Egon Sold OUt, I'm sure Mattel is happy with GB so far too!

 

[teabelly83]

yeah i cant wait for these, i knw they will look ALOT better with sum customizing, new heads and futzing with the costume. but they will look cool

 

[JediMike71]

OK so, mistery solved...
both Ray go on sale until 10/15 ...

Matty replied to my question on FB:

Whew! That now gives me about two months to save up for both Rays! The 6" and the 12"! Thanks for the info.

Also thanks for the thread link Indiana Fett. I hope to get a set of all 4 head sculpts from Spenser for Mattel's Ghostbusters 12" figures.

 

[teabelly83]

yeah im kinda glad they aint out yet because it gives me chance to get enough money together so ican get 2 of both versions/. 1 of each to open and 1 ofeach to keep carded.

Whew! That now gives me about two months to save up for both Rays! The 6" and the 12"! Thanks for the info.

Also thanks for the thread link Indiana Fett. I hope to get a set of all 4 head sculpts from Spenser for Mattel's Ghostbusters 12" figures.