Hasbro related to Ghostbusters toy products

Hasbro is a major toy manufacturer that currently has ownership of the Ghostbusters license.

Current Era Hasbro Lines/Releases

Due to the scheduling announcement being before the Ghostbusters: Afterlife film announced a delay, it was uncertain when many items would be released. However, it seems the bulk have seen a Fall 2021 release, with a second batch for a tentative release around January or February 2022.

• Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition Figure (July 18, 2019)
• Ecto-1 Ectotron Figure (July 31, 2019)
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ecto-1 Ectotron Figure (January 1, 2021)
• Ghostbusters Kenner Classics Figures (The Real Ghostbusters)-
  • Reissue first wave - (Classic versions: Egon, Ray, Peter, Winston, Green Ghost "Slimer", Stay Puft) (June 2020)
  • GhostPopper Reissue (January 1, 2021)
  • Reissues second wave (Pre-orders started March 15, 2021) - Bug-Eye Ghost (June 7, 2021), Fearsome Flush (June 7, 2021), Ecto-1 (August 9, 2021)
  • Reissues of Fright Features Ghostbusters (January 2024 at Target only, March 29, 2024) - (Egon, Ray, Peter, Winston)
  • Reissues of Ecto-Glow Heroes Ghostbusters (July 23, 2025 at San Diego Comic Con, August 1, 2025 online, Ships on August 11, 2025)
  • Ecto-Glow Ecto-1 Vehicle (July 24, 2025 during San Diego Comic Con, Ships on February 1, 2026) (Online exclusive)
  • Ecto-Glow Ghost Figures: Classic Ghosts 2-Pack (Slimer and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) (October 11, 2025, Ships in Summer 2026) (Online exclusive)
  • Ecto-Glow Ecto Glow Copter (San Diego Comic Con 2026)
  • Ecto-Glow Louis Tully (2026)

• Monopoly: Ghostbusters Edition (Hasbro Gaming) (came out Spring of 2020)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Figures Toy Line (Summer 2020)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Tully's Terrible Night (September 23, 2020 for premium members/September 24, 2020 for all)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Ecto-1 (January 1, 2021)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Glow-in-the-Dark: Egon Spengler (January 1, 2022)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Glow-in-the-Dark: Peter Venkman (January 1, 2022)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Glow-in-the-Dark: Ray Stantz (January 1, 2022)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Glow-in-the-Dark: Winston Zeddemore (January 1, 2022)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Mini-Pufts (February 1, 2022)
  • Selfie Series (Fall 2022)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Ecto-1 (1984) (Preorder starts May 10, 2024; June 8, 2024)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Rooftop Showdown (Preorder starts June 7, 2025; March 1, 2026)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Prop Toy Line
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Spengler’s Neutrona Wand (September 1, 2020)
  • Hasbro Haslab Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler's Proton Pack (January 2023)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Neutrona Wand (1984) (February 1, 2024)
  • Hasbro Haslab Ghostbusters Plasma Series Two in the Box! Ghost Trap and P.K.E. Meter (December 2024)
  • Hasbro Haslab Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition) (Tentatively Fall 2025)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series: Proton Pack (1984) (Preorder starts June 7, 2025; March 1, 2026)
• My Little Pony X Ghostbusters Crossover Collection: Plasmane (January 1, 2021)
  
  
• Playskool Heroes: Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (January 2021)
• Blind Container and Ecto-Plasm releases:
  • Mini-Puft Surprise
    • Series 1 (Fall 2021)
    • Series 2
    • Series 3 (Winter 2021)
  • Hasbro Ghostbusters: Ecto-Plasm Lab (Tentatively January 2022)
  • Ecto-Plasm Ghost Gushers (Terror Dog, Muncher, Slimer, Stay Puft) (Tentatively January 2022)
  • Ecto-Plasm Vials (Pink, Blue, Green, Orange) (Tentatively January 2022)
  • The Ecto Collection Mystery Boxes (Series 1) (January 2024)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters Fright Feature Figures Toy Line
  • Wave 1 (Egon, Ray, Peter, Winston) (Fall 2021)
  • Ghost (Muncher, Slimer, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) (Fall 2021)
  • Wave 2 (Ecto-Stretch Tech) (Podcast, Phoebe, Trevor, Lucky) (Tentatively January 2022)
  • Wave 3 (Ecto-Stretch Tech) (Gary, Callie, Phoebe, Trevor) (January 2024)'
• Hasbro Ghostbusters: Ecto-1 Playset
  • Track & Trap Ecto-1 Playset (January 2024)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters Role Playing Toy Line:
  • Aftlife related releases (Proton Blaster M.O.D., P.K.E. Shocker, Ghost Whistle, Proton Blaster, Proton Pack, Mini-Puft Popper, RC RTV Ghost Trap)
  • Frozen related release: (Zap and Blast Proton Blaster) (January 2024)
• Clue Ghostbusters: Afterlife Edition (Fall 2021)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters: 12-Inch-Scale Classic 1984 Action Figures (Tentatively January 2022)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters Paranormal Plushies Set (Tentatively January 2022)
• Hasbro Ghostbusters: Ecto-1 (model) (Tentatively January 2022)
• Hasbro Pulse X Mego Ghostbusters 4-pack (Tentatively November 2022)'
• Squash & Stretch Slimer (January 2024)
• Plasma Pack 40th Anniversary O-Ring Action Figures (Classic Peter, Egon, Ray, Winston) (Tentatively February 1, 2025)

Development

On March 15, 2024, it was reported a new toys will be announced at Hasbro's Wonder Con panel later in the month.

On April 10, 2024, David Miniatures announced he is working with Hasbro on a special Ghostbusters project.

On July 8, 2024, David Miniatures' project was revealed to be a Firehouse.

On September 9, 2024, it was reported Ghostbusters would be featured in Hasbro's panel at New York Comic Con on October 18.

On November 5, 2024, Emily Bader and Pat Dennis appeared on the weekly live stream of the Toy Anxiety podcast. The production cycle for a project usually begins with one year of work to get a prototype model to show during the campaign, then after it funds the regular toy development cycle kicks in with more prototyping and packaging. From the campaign closing to shipping product, the time frame is usually 14 months. The Hasbro team sees final models usually four to six months before shipping. In total, it takes one to two years depending on the project. When asked if a Janine Melnitz figure will be offered, Emily Bader replied, "Like we said earlier, you never know what the future may hold. Stay tuned." When asked if there will ever be a Slime Blower HasLab, Bader stated there will not and added it would be too "crazy expensive" and "crazy heavy." Product like the HasLab items will never be packed with slime or batteries to prevent any negative customer experiences like a battery acid leak.

On May 16, 2025, the Buffalo Ghostbusters teased Hasbro Pulse will present "surprise product reveals" at the Ghostbusters Day celebration in New York at 14 N. Moore Street.

On June 7, 2025, during Ghostbusters Day 2025 at 14. N Moore Street, it was confirmed any unsold Ecto-Glow Heroes packs will be sold online on the Hasbro Pulse website.

On July 24, 2025, Emily Bader commented they have talked to Ghost Corps about their plans for the 40th anniversary of The Real Ghostbusters so the Hasbro team can start ideating and thinking of how to combine forces.

On September 4, 2025, Hasbro announced it will have a panel at New York Comic Con on October 10 from 11 am to 12 pm Eastern in Room 406.3. There will be news for the Ghostbusters Kenner Classics line during the panel.

On October 13, 2025, Pat Dennis hinted there will be new announcements leading up to San Diego Comic Con 2026.

Acquired Previous History

Note this is covering only Ghostbusters related products and not other things.

Previous releases by way of mergers or brands:

• Milton Bradley had released from 1986 to 1991, The Real Ghostbusters Board Game, Shrinky Dinks, and a assortment of puzzles. Also, a Ghostbusters II puzzle was released by them.
• Coleco- Which had released the The Real Ghostbusters: 16" Power Cycle in 1987, found itself filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to their financial decline over the years a year later in 1988. In 1989, Hasbro purchased most of Coleco's remaining product lines, including the designs and license to release The Real Ghostbusters Power Cycle. Playskool (a Hasbro brand at this point) released a updated version 1990.
• The Real Ghostbusters toy line by Kenner -From 1986 through 1991, The Real Ghostbusters toy line was being released. Hasbro acquired Kenner in 1991.
  • Play-Doh which had been owned by Kenner during the time of The Real Ghostbusters Play-Doh Set release and related The Real Ghostbusters Fun Kit (with Play-Doh Fun Factory) also were bought.
  • Parker Brothers- Which had released The Real Ghostbusters: Dodge in the Dark (Driving Game) was already a part of Kenner.

External Links

• Official Page on Hasbro.com

Gallery

Selected Images

Classic 1984 logo, as seen on Playskool Heroes Stay Puft Marshmallow Man packaging (Credit: Spook Central)