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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.
   
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==History==
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===Ghostbusters===
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The Ghost Sniffer device was used twice during the [[Ghostbusters|Gozer incident of 1984]], once with [[Ray Stantz]] in the ad "We're Ready to Believe You" and with Peter while checking out [[Dana Barrett|Dana's]] [[55 Central Park West|Apartment]]. When Dana asks if he was using the device correctly, Peter wasn't 100% certain that he was.
   
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==Secondary Canon History==
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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 303 air testing device, it analyzes the particles in the air.
  
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===IDW Comics===
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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. During a dimensional overlap, [[Abby Yates]] used the Ghost Sniffer in conjunction with wearing a [[Long-Range P.K.E. Scanner]] to take readings in Lower Manhattan with Egon and discovered highly energized [[Ley Lines]].
   
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==Toys==
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This device appears twice in the [[Ghostbusters|first film]], once with Ray in the ad "We're Ready to Believe You" and with Peter while checking out Dana's Apartment.
  
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*Ghost Sniffer was released by Kenner as a toy named Ghost Nabber in [[Weapon Action Figure Toys 5]]
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==Trivia==
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*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.<ref>Digsby, Ann (1984). ''Ghostbusters: Storybook'', p. 17. Scholastic Inc., New York NY USA, ISBN 0590336843.</ref><ref>[http://ghostbusters.wikia.com/wiki/File:GhostbustersStorybookPage17.jpg Ghostbusters: Storybook Page 17]</ref>
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==Appearances==
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===Primary Canon===
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*'''[[Ghostbusters]]'''
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**[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 07): Fried Eggs & Zuul|Chapter 07: Fried Eggs &amp; Zuul]]
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**[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 09): The 1st Customer|Chapter 09: The 1st Customer]]
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**[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 10): Checking Out Dana|Chapter 10: Checking Out Dana]]
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===Secondary Canon===
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*'''[[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]'''
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**[[Ghostbusters IDW Ongoing Series|Ongoing Series]]
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***Volume One
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****[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1|Issue #1]]
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****[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11|Issue #11]]
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***Volume Two
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****[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-10|Issue #10]]
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***Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ghostbusters
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****[[IDW Publishing Comics- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters 2|Issue #2]]
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***Ghostbusters 101
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****[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 101 4|Ghostbusters 101 #4]]
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*****Also mentioned on page 23<ref>Ghostbusters 101 Class Notes (2017). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 101 4|Ghostbusters 101 #4]]" (2017) (Comic p.23). ''Ghostbusters 101 Class Notes reads: "There are many tools available to us in this line of work, from devices that have been repurposed for paranormal investigation (such as the bacharach series of combustion analyzers) to equipment we've built from scratch, as well as assorted prototypes developed either when new situations call for it or as technological breakthroughs are made."''</ref>
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===Primary Canon===
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GB1film2005chapter07sc007.png|As seen in commercial
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GB1GhostSnifferinlabsc01.png|On the table behind Dana while being examined.
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Ghostsniffer.png|Full shot of the Ghost Sniffer in use
  
Ghostsniffer.png|Full shot of the Ghost Sniffer in use
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===Secondary Canon===
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GhostSnifferIDW.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1|Volume 1 Issue #1]]
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GhostSnifferIDW07.jpg|As seen in Volume 1 Issue #1
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GhostSnifferIDW05.jpg|As seen in Volume 1 Issue #1
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GhostSnifferIDW02.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11|Volume 1 Issue #11]]
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GhostSnifferIDW03.jpg|As seen in Volume 1 Issue #11
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GhostSnifferIDW04.jpg|As seen in Volume 1 Issue #11
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GhostSnifferIDW06.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-10|Volume 2 Issue #10]]
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GhostSnifferIDW08.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters 2|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2]]
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GhostSnifferIDW09.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 101 4|Ghostbusters 101 #4]]
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GhostSnifferIDW10.jpg|As seen in Ghostbusters 101 #4
 
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Revision as of 00:26, 27 January 2019


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

The Ghost Sniffer device was used twice during the Gozer incident of 1984, once with Ray Stantz in the ad "We're Ready to Believe You" and with Peter while checking out Dana's Apartment. When Dana asks if he was using the device correctly, Peter wasn't 100% certain that he was.

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. During a dimensional overlap, Abby Yates used the Ghost Sniffer in conjunction with wearing a Long-Range P.K.E. Scanner to take readings in Lower Manhattan with Egon and discovered highly energized Ley Lines.

Toys

Trivia

Appearances

Primary Canon

Secondary Canon

References

  1. ↑ Digsby, Ann (1984). Ghostbusters: Storybook, p. 17. Scholastic Inc., New York NY USA, ISBN 0590336843.
  2. ↑ Ghostbusters: Storybook Page 17
  3. ↑ Ghostbusters 101 Class Notes (2017). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters 101 #4" (2017) (Comic p.23). Ghostbusters 101 Class Notes reads: "There are many tools available to us in this line of work, from devices that have been repurposed for paranormal investigation (such as the bacharach series of combustion analyzers) to equipment we've built from scratch, as well as assorted prototypes developed either when new situations call for it or as technological breakthroughs are made."

Gallery

Overall


Primary Canon

Secondary Canon

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