Ghost Sniffer

Ghost Sniffer
Use:	Samples the air for Ghost Activity
Appeared In:	Ghostbusters IDW Comics

The Ghost Sniffer was said by Peter Venkman to be one of their little toys. However, this device samples the air for ghost activity as it is a form of detection equipment. In reality, it is a Bacharach model 300 sniffer combustible gas detecting device.

History

Ghostbusters

This device appears twice in the 1984, once with Ray Stantz in the ad "We're Ready to Believe You" and with Peter while checking out Dana's Apartment.

Secondary Canon History

IDW Comics

Peter used the Ghost Sniffer during a pro bono case that involved Alan Crendall and Slimer. A few months later, during summer, Peter used it during a week long investigation in Roswell. The next year, Ray used it in Bushwick on the Day of the Dead to take readings of concentrated, benign spectral activity for psychokinetic pattern research.

Toys

• Ghost Sniffer was released by Kenner as a toy named Ghost Nabber in Weapon Action Figure Toys 5

Trivia

• In the Ghostbusters: Storybook, the Sniffer is referred to as a detector rod. It is also noted to be attached to a P.K.E. Meter within the unit.

Appearances

Primary Canon

• Ghostbusters
  • Chapter 07: Fried Eggs & Zuul
  • Chapter 09: The 1st Customer
  • Chapter 10: Checking Out Dana

Secondary Canon

• IDW Comics
  • Ongoing Series
    • Volume One
      • Issue #1
      • Issue #11
    • Volume Two
      • Issue #10
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ghostbusters
      • Issue #2

Gallery

Primary Canon

As seen in commercial

On the table behind Dana while being examined.

Full shot of the Ghost Sniffer in use

Secondary Canon

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #1

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #1

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #1

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #11

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #11

As seen in Volume 1 Issue #11

As seen in Volume 2 Issue #10

As seen in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2