This past weekend was Hasbro’s big virtual PulseCon toy event, a two-day livestream extravaganza that included their biggest brands and some rocking performances, particularly from Jack Black and Kyle Gass and the rest of Tenacious D.
Amid the festivities were two big product reveals. Both of which went up for pre-order on Saturday 9/26 (and in the case of the Ecto, sold out almost immediately).
Here’s all the info on the new products!
GHOSTBUSTERS KENNER CLASSICS GHOSTPOPPER
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
Poltergeist popping action is back with the GHOSTBUSTERS Kenner Classics Ghostpopper from Hasbro! Inspired by the classic blaster from Kenner, this retro Ghostpopper is a must have for any Ghostbusters fan and features original Kenner deco and package art inspired by the iconic look from the 80s. Comes with six soft foam Ghostpops and three cut-out Ghost Targets. Available exclusively at Walmart.
GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES ECTO-1
(Ages 14 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
Commemorate the next chapter in the Ghostbusters story, GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife, with the GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES ECTO-1 1/18th-scale collectible of the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle from Hasbro. Featured in the all-new GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife movie, this collectible features premium deco with incredible detailing inspired by the updated look of the new Ecto-1 as seen in the 2021 movie. The GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES ECTO-1 collectible also features opening doors, movable pieces, and more features inspired by the movie. Available exclusively at Target.
As for the PulseCon event itself, you can hear Troy’s thoughts on this week’s episode of the Crossrip podcast, but here’s how the run of the show ended up going.
Part 1: Classic Ghostbusters
Panelists: Ernie Hudson, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team
We’ll begin by celebrating the iconic 1984 film. Tune in for ghostly surprises, classic toy news, and a visit from a very special guest: Ernie Hudson, otherwise known as Winston Zeddemore from Ghostbusters! Get ready to hear him answer your fan questions!
Part 2: The Making of Kenner The Real Ghostbusters Toys
Panelists: Mark Boudreaux, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team
We’ll continue our journey through the 80’s with an inside look at the making of the Real Ghostbusters toys from original Kenner toy designer, Mark Boudreaux. Next, you’ll see behind the scenes of sculpting with Dave. Finally, meet the Hasbro team that relaunched the Kenner Real Ghostbusters toys in 2020. Hear about how they answered the call to bring this beloved toy line back for the fans and be the first to see the next Kenner Real Ghostbusters toy to hit shelves!
Part 3: Ghostbusters Afterlife
Panelists: Jason Reitman, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team
We’ll end our celebration with a nod to the future… the new Ghostbusters Afterlife feature film, coming to theaters in March 2021. Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe-winning filmmaker Jason Reitman, director of Ghostbusters Afterlife, will take you on a tour of the Ecto-1 that was used in the new film. He’ll end his tour with an exciting reveal! You’ll then hear from the Hasbro team about the next toy inspired by the Ghostbusters Afterlife film to hit shelves!
A fun event to reach out to the fans during this stay at home pandemic to be sure. Safe to assume this is only the beginning of awesome merch to come from Hasbro given all that was seen at the New York International Toy Fair, and all that’s still to be revealed when Ghostbusters Afterlife hits theaters in 2021!