[AJ Quick]

At C2E2 today in Chicago, the Funko-owned toy company "Mondo" teased a new project related to The Real Ghostbusters during a panel. Mondo is best known for their statues, sofubi, action figures, posters, and more. There was immediate speculation about the nature of the unveiling. Last October, Alex Brewer, a sculptor for Mondo, showcased concept art for a potential Real Ghostbusters toy line.

In an interview today with Toy Anxiety, Mondo's Senior Creative Director, attackpeter, unveiled what the Real Ghostbusters project would entail. Peter explained that Mondo would be producing 6-1/2 inch scale fully articulated action figures based on The Real Ghostbusters designs by Alex Brewer. These designs, which were initially just a fan-made side project six months ago, will now be brought to life by Mondo.

Peter confirmed that the line would feature characters directly from The Real Ghostbusters animated series, with a strong emphasis on ghosts and accessories. Figures would primarily be released in Deluxe 2-Packs, each containing two figures and an assortment of accessories. While the price is not yet confirmed, Mondo and others have produced 2-Pack figures in the $80-$125 range. The success of this line will depend entirely on fan response and demand; if demand is high, more options may become available for future products. This line could potentially include action figures of iconic characters such as Sam Hain, The Bogeyman, and The Sandman, among others.

Below are Alex Brewer's original concept figures for The Real Ghostbusters, with additional views available on their Instagram.





Thanks to Yes Have Some Podcast and Toy Anxiety for breaking the news!

[Fritz]

Oh my...this will be interesting...

[Kingpin]

Holy Heisenberg!

The Diamond Select figures were a pretty high benchmark, but if the figures look even 80% as good as Alex's renders then these are gonna be pretty awesome... Gotta start saving up for these ones.

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Looks like I’ll be clearing some of my collection for these. This is the holy grail of Ghostbusters merch - accurate high quality RGB figures finally after the Chronicle debacle. Ghosts, too… it’s finally happening!

Ghost-wise if there are four sets initially I assume Slimer, Sam Hain, Sandman, Boogieman.

But I guess it opens up the slight possibility of spectral variants, Wot , Umpire, possessed Ecto, Ghosts R Us, People Busters, Drool, Grundel, Ghash, Stay Puft etc

[mrmichaelt]

Overall, good to know Mondo is still chugging along. Got kinda sketch when Funko laid off a bunch of their staff and officers last year.

Second, holy canoli if they look anywhere near those concepts... those would be some amazing ghost figures. To throw some other ones out there I hope to see: Cathulhu, Headless Motorcyclist, Belleranthon, Bird of Kildarby, Hob Anagarak, Bog Hound, Necksa, Undying One... oh, man. Looking forward to Comic Con now!

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Only downside is they’ll likely be so expensive I won’t allow myself to take them out the packaging.

[Wafflerobot]

These look fantastic. I'd like to get them all

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Reiterating my previous post in more detail. Mondo's 8" Daria & Jane Figure Set is only $125 but not articulated - that would be a more affordable price point. They're 6" but we get 2x figures in a set - if they follow some of the 12" price points then we're looking at $200-250. Hopefully we get more details in July. A full set for $500 I could stomach but any more than that and I'd have to sell some major collectibles to justify.

If we get a Janine figure - please be season 1&2 Janine.

[mrmichaelt]

I totally forgot Alex Brewer also did a fan concept of Kylie. But I digress. RGB RGB RGB RGB.
https://ghostbustersnews.com/2023/11/03 ... -concepts/

On Saturday's Toy Anxiety and Sunday's Geek. Dad. Life., the convos with creative director Peter were interesting. He seems to hint not to expect the $80-100 price (it will be less it seems) and notes it was a hard license to get and he thanks Funko for helping them (Funko currently owns Mondo). They also quoted Alex Brewer saying he can't look at these October 2023 concepts because the ones for this upcoming line look way better.

[Dr.D]

So funny. Had a long chat with one of my best friends last week about how Mondo would be one of my picks for someone to do an in-depth RGB line (them or NECA who have done wonders with their animated TMNT line)

Looks like we might be on the verge of some potentially expensive but definitive RGB figures.

[Peter Venkman Jr.]

Really excited to see the final version of these action figures. Ever since the concept art was shared online, I had hoped that it would be a reality. Besides Sam Haine, I would think that a number of other ghosts are going to be included.

[Chicken, He Clucked]

When is the convention they mentioned where these are likely to be revealed? I think it was July?

[mrmichaelt]

When is the convention they mentioned where these are likely to be revealed? I think it was July?

San Diego Comic Con this year is July 25- 28, 2024

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Next weekend then (as in two weeks away). My credit card is ready - are preorders likely to go up on reveal?

This seems to be the only GB news kinda happening atm, and given we had a new movie and 40th anniversary celebrations that’s ever so slightly sad.

I’m sure we’ll have good news about future products and movies soon, but it does feel a little like we’re staring back into the pre-2009 abyss.

[timeware]

Please tell me they aren't comic con exclusive. PLEASE!!

[Dr.D]

Pretty sure they are NOT con exclusives, nothing has indicated as such. I think they are planning on revealing more info about the line.

[timeware]

Oh thank Gozer. I can sleep easy tonight and stop being dramatic. Lol.

[mrmichaelt]

Pretty sure they are NOT con exclusives, nothing has indicated as such. I think they are planning on revealing more info about the line.

They're not listed in Mondo's exclusives so seems more the latter, just more info about the line.
https://mondoshop.com/blogs/news/mondo-at-sdcc-2024

Would be a nice touch if they start sales on September 13.

[timeware]

An even better move would be the price falling under $50 (for each figure)and they look nice standing next to the lego Ecto.

[Chicken, He Clucked]

An even better move would be the price falling under $50 (for each figure)and they look nice standing next to the lego Ecto.

Price point likely $100-150 two-pack, so $50-75 a figure. Less than is extremely unlikely as these are high end collectors figures, not Kenner.

I mean they would look like any other Ghostbusters figure next to the Lego Ecto… they’re not Lego scale, made by or made of Lego. They have absolutely nothing to do with Lego and I doubt Mondo are factoring in whether customers might also own a Lego Ecto when designing these figures.

[timeware]

I'm referring to the expensive $239 Lego Ecto, not the mini one. Yes, I'm aware that these figures don't have anything to do with the Lego Ecto but it would nice to be able to display them with an Ecto vehicle without them being too tall in height. I don't plan on buying another Ecto until Hasbro reveals if their new campaign is indeed an Ecto-1 project.

[Chicken, He Clucked]

If the line does well then who knows, maybe Mondo will do an RGB Ecto. That would be costly…

[ccv66]

Just seen Pics of sam hein and the boogyman. Is it considered extortion when they know I'll pay anything?

If each buster gets a ghost, im guessing ray and Winston will get the grundle and sandman

[mrmichaelt]

Photos from the panel.
https://ghostbustersnews.com/2024/07/25 ... on-figure/

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Thoughts:

1. Excellent, I’m all in.

2. Due to them being 6” the body proportions & hip joints look slightly goofy, which makes them not quite as definitive as I’d hoped vs Diamond Select. If these are a success there’s a possibility we get larger scale versions down the line. Personally I’d rather they went larger and didn’t worry about scale with the ghosts… but I expect there are plans for an Ecto-1 for the 6” line.

3. Splitting the individual figures between Fall and 2025 makes me suspect they will be more than $150 at least for the collectors edition. Although my wallet is grateful for the breathing space.

4. I’m not super into Boogie man as a character, which is the downside of tying the GB with ghosts. But his hair sculpt is amazing & will buy it to support the line.

5. Price TBD but released in a few months. When are we likely to find this out?

6. Hoping we get Sandman with Ray and Night Game Umpire with Winston.

[mrmichaelt]

Well, they said the first set Peter & Samhain comes out this fall so we should find out soon enough within the next 1-2 months.

That could work. I was thinking Sandman with Winston and Winged Puma with Ray. Or maybe Gash or what with Ray. Trying to think who the fan favorite ones would be and/if they correlate to a certain GB.

Edit: Photos of the figures at the Mondo booth
https://toynewsi.com/405-53908

[Chicken, He Clucked]

Well, they said the first set Peter & Samhain comes out this fall so we should find out soon enough within the next 1-2 months.

That could work. I was thinking Sandman with Winston and Winged Puma with Ray. Or maybe Gash or what with Ray. Trying to think who the fan favorite ones would be and/if they correlate to a certain GB.

Thinking on it Watt is probably the most high profile S1 ghost left along with Sandman.
So maybe Watt with Ray and Sandman with Winston…

[Fritz]

They're so pretty...

Packing Slimer with Venkman is a very nice touch.

I'm scared to death of the price tag, but oh do I want these...

[zeta otaku]

My wallet is scared... but I must have these.

My ONE complaint is that thrower hook on the pack looks REALLY delicate.

[Dr.D]

Maybe wishful thinking...but looking at close up photos of the Ghost Trap and it looks like the central cartridge might actually be removable. Maybe the ghost trap effect doesn't just sit on top but it a swap out cartridge?