Originally published March 31, 2017. This article preserves One Sixth Society’s original reporting and images; product availability, pricing, and opinions reflect the original publication period.
In 2017, Blitzway and Soldier Story Toys were both preparing sixth-scale Ghostbusters figures. Their announcements left collectors comparing two versions of the original film’s cast.
Blitzway showed prototypes of all four characters from the 1984 film at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016. Soldier Story Toys also showed Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler, alongside figures based on the 2016 reboot.
The overlapping announcements caused confusion in collector groups about the two ranges and where they would be sold. The useful comparison was the figures themselves: cast selection, portraits, equipment and package options.
The figures shown below were announced or displayed by March 2017.
Blitzway Ghostbuster Figures Pricing and Details
The approximate MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) from Blitzway for each character is $250.00 USD. All four primary characters from the 1984 film are represented in sixth scale. That includes Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Raymond “Ray” Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore. All ghostbusters figures are depicted in their trademark Ghostbusters outfit with proton pack and Ghostbusters accessories such as the PKE meter, etc. The detailing and likeness to the actors/characters are very good based on the prototypes on display from Blitzway from the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. We also had a glimpse with marketing/sales photos to distributors and retailers from Blitzway.
The cost of all four characters easily hit the $1,000.00 USD price point. Blitzway is offering each figure individually, but also as a special three-figure set (Peter, Egon, & Ray) with bonus gift/incentive of “Slimer” the ghost. You can also get a four-figure Ghostbusters set (Peter, Egon, Ray, & Winston) with bonus gifts/incentives consisting of “Slimer” the ghost with a stand, police barricade, and a “no ghost” sign light. The preceding special set options do provide an option for those who truly want all the primary characters from the original film.
Soldier Story Ghostbusters Figures Cost
Soldier Story Toys had announced and unveiled two characters from the film, Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler. Their detail and likeness to the actors/characters are fantastic. The Soldier Story Ghostbusters figures are more nuanced when compared with their counterparts from Blitzway. Soldier Story Toys is offering two versions of Peter and Egon, a regular version with an approximate MSRP of $230.00 USD. There is also a deluxe version (includes a business suit) for $270.00 USD. Ray and Winston had not been announced at the time of this report. Though the version by Soldier Story Toys differs in terms of detailing and likeness of the head sculpts of the actors/characters, the proton packs will have lighted features and be comprised of metal instead of plastic.
Both companies’ announcements brought a long-requested license to the sixth-scale community. Ghostbusters figures have been sought after by many collectors over the years. There are nuances and subtleties in the offerings from both companies. My preference thus far is Blitzway because I can purchase all the characters and bonus items.
I’m sure some may prefer Soldier Story due to a more nuanced approach with two of the most memorable characters from the film, Peter and Egon. The figures from both companies are definitely pricey and in the same price range as Hot Toys. For sixth-scale collectors, these releases were exciting examples of more iconic film characters becoming detailed collectible figures.
