Matty Collector Ghostbusters

stapeanc · 09-09-2012, 01:44 PM

Well if you want one with her likeness, you could have someone customize a head for her.

Scud · 09-09-2012, 10:06 PM

For not having the likeness rights, it still looks a lot like her. I can see it in the cheekbones. Maybe I just love that movie a lot so I can tell it's her more easily.

*Discogod* · 09-15-2012, 09:43 AM

Umm... They DID have likeness rights (that's why it's taken so long to get a Dana, the approval was still being worked out). It's just a sh*tty sculpt, like most of the other GB figures.

Biggest waste of a license in recent history. I had such high hopes for this line...

Floyd91 · 09-23-2012, 11:14 PM

The packaging mural is great.

Kevin G · 10-06-2012, 06:52 PM

I have a love and hate relationship for Matty Mattel's Ghostbusters line.

It's a shame they canceled the line, because they could have done so much. I thought they charged way too much money for their 6 inch and 12 figures. $30 for a six inch figure (that comes with one or two accessories) and $70 to $80 for 12 inch figures. I could understand if these were Hot Toys or Sideshow Collectibles were the likeliness was spot on. I felt (especially Ray) their likeness was not at all that great. Also the tube that is suppose to connect to the proton pack just goes behind the pack.

I once voiced that they should list their Ghostbusters figures as limited editions. Because they didn't last long on their official site (the 6 inch and 12 inch figures would sell quickly), so you would have to go on ebaY and spend three times as much as you would buy it on their site. $40-$50 bucks, $30 if you were lucky or won a bid.

I was disappointed with The Real Ghostbusters line. Not only were they not in scale with the Ghostbusters figures but I really wanted a Boogie man or Sandman figure. We never got these figures as kids, I figured here's are chance.

Also I was tired of variations. I understand a lot of action figure companies do that with their figures. But they should have at least release two different figures, one variant and one a different character. We didn't even get a Janine Melnitz or Gozer figure.

NECA's Ghostbusters were really good. Shame it only lasted one series and Bill Murray didn't approve of the likeness.

I mean, I love, love Ghostbuster and are happy we finally got film based figures. But Matty was a poor choice. They made promises they can't keep and I feel they reall scum bagged everyone when they canceled their ECTO-1 subscription. I wish Diamond Select released some figures instead of statues, minmates and banks. It would be cool to have Ghostbusters figures with ghosts and bases.

Now, I have to go on ebaY and spend $40-$50 on figures that I could have got less when they were released.

*Brodie* · 10-06-2012, 10:08 PM

The prices were nuts. I lucked out and found the holiday set of all 4 GBs and Slimer, sans the hats (I found the packaging with them not wearing them) for $45.

ALternatively, someone sent me the RGB Venkman, and I like the packaging too much to open. I cant complain really.

Digital Ghost · 10-06-2012, 11:10 PM

Totally agree about the GB figure line...
I purchased several of 'em... but I probably spent twice as much time searching as I would have other lines of figures, just to get them at somewhat reasonable prices.
The accessory I like the most is the Vigo lenticular painting.

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Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	The prices were nuts. I lucked out and found the holiday set of all 4 GBs and Slimer, sans the hats (I found the packaging with them not wearing them) for $45. ALternatively, someone sent me the RGB Venkman, and I like the packaging too much to open. I cant complain really. __________________ Stupendous Monster

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Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	Totally agree about the GB figure line... I purchased several of 'em... but I probably spent twice as much time searching as I would have other lines of figures, just to get them at somewhat reasonable prices. The accessory I like the most is the Vigo lenticular painting. __________________ Instagram

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09-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#1
stapeanc Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 446	Well if you want one with her likeness, you could have someone customize a head for her.

09-15-2012, 09:43 AM	#3
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	Umm... They DID have likeness rights (that's why it's taken so long to get a Dana, the approval was still being worked out). It's just a sh*tty sculpt, like most of the other GB figures. Biggest waste of a license in recent history. I had such high hopes for this line...

09-23-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
Floyd91 Random Punk Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 47	The packaging mural is great.

10-06-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
Kevin G Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 417	I have a love and hate relationship for Matty Mattel's Ghostbusters line. It's a shame they canceled the line, because they could have done so much. I thought they charged way too much money for their 6 inch and 12 figures. $30 for a six inch figure (that comes with one or two accessories) and $70 to $80 for 12 inch figures. I could understand if these were Hot Toys or Sideshow Collectibles were the likeliness was spot on. I felt (especially Ray) their likeness was not at all that great. Also the tube that is suppose to connect to the proton pack just goes behind the pack. I once voiced that they should list their Ghostbusters figures as limited editions. Because they didn't last long on their official site (the 6 inch and 12 inch figures would sell quickly), so you would have to go on ebaY and spend three times as much as you would buy it on their site. $40-$50 bucks, $30 if you were lucky or won a bid. I was disappointed with The Real Ghostbusters line. Not only were they not in scale with the Ghostbusters figures but I really wanted a Boogie man or Sandman figure. We never got these figures as kids, I figured here's are chance. Also I was tired of variations. I understand a lot of action figure companies do that with their figures. But they should have at least release two different figures, one variant and one a different character. We didn't even get a Janine Melnitz or Gozer figure. NECA's Ghostbusters were really good. Shame it only lasted one series and Bill Murray didn't approve of the likeness. I mean, I love, love Ghostbuster and are happy we finally got film based figures. But Matty was a poor choice. They made promises they can't keep and I feel they reall scum bagged everyone when they canceled their ECTO-1 subscription. I wish Diamond Select released some figures instead of statues, minmates and banks. It would be cool to have Ghostbusters figures with ghosts and bases. Now, I have to go on ebaY and spend $40-$50 on figures that I could have got less when they were released.