Ghostbusters

Who you gonna call?

Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or any of your family ever seen a spook, specter orghost?If the answer is "yes", then don't wait another minute. Pick up your phone and call the professionals: theGhostbusters,New York City's premier team of paranormal investigators and ghost-catchers. Their courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs.

They're ready to believe you!

Members includePeter Venkman,Ray Stantz,Egon Spengler,Winston Zeddemore,and theAutobotEctotron,along with secretaryJanine Melnitz.

Fiction

Ask Vector Prime

When asked about the identities ofSusan Hoffman's assistants,Bumblebeeresponded by playing a garbled clip of the Ghostbusters' theme song. What he meant by this is a mystery.Bee's Backtalk, 2015/10/09

Transformers/Ghostbusters

But where's Tracy the Gorilla?

In the past, the Ghostbusters had crossed paths with the formidable deity known asGozer,and subsequently defeated it during a battle inNew York City.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2On another occasion, the team usedmood slimeto bring theStatue of Libertyto life.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5

While pursuing a ghost inBrooklyn,the team was left without transport after the tentacled phantom caused their car, theEcto-1,to crash into a sinkhole. Undaunted, the team continued to chase the ghost on foot intoProspect Park,and eventually managed to restrain the ghost with theirproton packsand secure the entity inside aghost trap.On returning to the crash site, however, they discovered that asecondEcto-1 had somehow appeared on the grass near the fissure. Their momentary confusion was interrupted when a ghostlyStarscreammanifested nearby, demanding that they leave so that he could speak to the Autobot, but was easily contained byRay Stantzin another ghost trap. Seconds later, however, the second Ecto-1 transformed into the AutobotEctronymous Diamatron,who introduced himself to the team.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1IgnoringEgon Spengler's skepticism at the concept, Ectronymous explained that he had come toEarthto investigate abnormal energy readings—readings that he now recognized belonged to Starscream. Ectronymous's attempts at intimidation failed to faze the four Ghostbusters, however, and the Autobot instead zapped the ghost trap out Ray's hand, releasing Starscream. After a brief conflict, the five heroes were able to talk Starscream down, and learned from him that, after Gozer invadedCybertron,MegatronandDecepticon High Commandhad been deceived, enslaved, and trapped by a spectral entity who called itself "Kremzeek."Unaware that Starscream had deliberately twisted the facts, the Ghostbusters pledged that they would try to find a way to help Starscream regain a corporeal form.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2

This is the last time I go toMcDonkeys!They put fragging ghost in burger! I will now go seeKentucky Fried Man.

On returning to theirfirehouse headquartersand helping to repair Ectronymous's damaged communications systems so that he could hailOptimus Prime,cynical psychiatristPeter Venkmanwas able to discern that Starscream really did have an ulterior motive, and subsequently trapped him again inside another ghost trap. While Starscream cooled his heels, the team was called out to investigate a ghost at a local factory, and, with the help of Ectronymous—now going by the nickname of "Ectotron" —were able to capturean electrically charged phantom.On returning to the firehouse, and after meeting Optimus Prime, the team discovered that Starscream had vanished from his ghost trap.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3For the benefit of their plus-sized Cybertronian guests, the team subsequently relocated to their spaciousRed Hookwarehouse, where the four men helped develop a pair of upscaled proton packs for their Autobot allies to wield. Tracking Starscream's PKE signature toGrosbeak Generating Station,the Ghostbusters and Autobots clashed with both Starscream and his spectral master, Kremzeek. A brainwave from Ray led to him unleashing the electricity-eating ghost they'd captured the night before, and the two electrical ghosts dispelled one another.. but the dissipation of Kremzeekalsoled to the freeing of Megatron,Soundwave,andShockwave!Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4

Though the Ghostbusters were able to capture and restrain Soundwave and Shockwave with little effort, Megatron was able to evade capture and successfully possess Ectotron, banking on the knowledge that Optimus would never harm his own subordinates. Some quick thinking and convenient mood slime allowed the Ghostbusters to successfully exorcise Megatron and eventually capture him, even if the battle saw Starscream flee the planet. After Ectotron helped repair both the real Ecto-1 and the firehouse, the Ghostbusters bade farewell to their new friend, wishing the newest Ghostbuster luck on his mission to capture Cybertronian ghosts across the galaxy.Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5

Toys

Collaborative

WE GOT ONE!

• Ectotron(July 8,2019)
  • Accessories:Proton pack,hose,Slimerfigurine

The first figure announced for theCollaborativeline,Ectotronturns into a General Motors licensed custom 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor, representing theEcto-1.In robot mode, he features several design cues based on the Ghostbusters’ uniforms, including his own nametag and Proton Pack.

Ectotron shares several parts with theCombiner WarsVoyager ClassHot Spot/Onslaughtmold, most evidently the upper arms and legs. He comes with a5 mm-compatibleparticle thrower accessory, and a delicious-looking translucent figurine of Slimer.

Ectotron is packaged in a nostalgicGeneration 1-styled box, much like the contemporaneousVintage G1line.

Announced in the run-up toToy Fair 2019,preorders for Ectotron went up onHasbro PulseonFebruary 15,2019, before selling out within six hours. Ectotron was also sold throughGameStopin the United States,EB Gamesin Canada, and Zing and EB Games in Australia.

He took the news ofGhostbusters Afterlifebeing a thing and made it his own.

• MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition(July 19,2019)
  • Accessories:trailer,Roller,blaster,Matrix,Proton pack,hose, ghost trap module,Slimer

CollaborativeGhostbusters x TransformersMasterpieceOptimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition(whew!) is a Ghostbusters-themed redeco of theMP-10 Convoy/Optimus Primemold.

Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both theTransformersandGhostbustersfranchises.

He includes all his accessories, aside fromSpike,gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of theSlimerfigure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" similar toEctotron's that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as a Hasbro exclusive atSan Diego Comic-Conin 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and theHasbro Pulseonline store.

Jason Reitmanwould be so proud.

• Ectotron(2021)
  • Accessories:Proton pack,neutrona wand,Slimerfigurine,Muncherfigurine

A redeco and minor retool of the original figure, thesecond version of Ectotronis based on the Ecto-1's worn-down appearance inGhostbusters: Afterlife,with rust and cracked Ghostbusters logos. The Ecto-1's ladder has been moved from the right side of the car to the left, and in robot mode Ectotron features a new head sculpt with lowered goggles and a raised face shield. The Slimer figurine now has a painted mouth and eyes, and a second ghost, Muncher, is included as an unpainted translucent blue figurine.

This version of Ectotron is packaged with a copy ofTransformers/Ghostbusters#1.To accommodate the comic, the packaging has been changed from the original release's box to a blister card.

Ectotron was released as aTargetexclusive,going up for preorder onNovember 13,2020.

Merchandise

Jada Toys

• Ecto-1(Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle,2024)

Released in the 40th anniversary of both theTransformersandGhostbustersfranchises, thisJada ToysEcto-1 die-cast vehicle replica is a General Motors licensed custom 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor in 1/24 scale, redecoed from a previously released mold that was painted in the original Ecto-1 color scheme. This version, however, is especially decorated in Optimus Prime-inspired colors, being mostly red with details in silver and blue, and features Autobot insignias on the front doors and back trunk. It also features rubber tires as well as opening front doors, front hood and back trunk to reveal highly detailed interiors.

• Ecto-1(Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)

This version of the Ecto-1 is a redeco of a 1/32 mold in mostly the same color scheme as the 1/24 version above. It also features rubber tires but can only open its front doors. Beyond the simplified machinery on top of its roof that lacks some detailing, the only noticeable difference in colors from its bigger counterpart is the lack of blue on its headlights.

• Optimus Prime(Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)

A redeco of theoriginal 1/24 scaled replica,this Optimus Prime is mostly based on the MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition figure showcased above, with the addition of some green ghost splatter between the front bumper and the left wheel. He features rubber tires and opening doors to reveal his detailed interior, as well as a sculpted robot mode underneath the chassis. Instead of Autobot insignias, this version features the Ghostbusters logo on both sides and the back of the cab, as well as under the chassis right above his robot mode sculpture.

• Optimus Prime(Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)

This version of Optimus Prime is a redeco of theoriginal 1/32 scaled replicain the same Ghostbusters-inspired deco of the 1/24 version above. He also features rubber tires and a sculpted robot mode on the chassis but not opening doors. The only noticeable difference in colors is the lack of green on his headlights.

Notes

• The Ghostbusters have appeared as part of multipleIDWcrossover events, includingInfestation,in which an avatar ofBrittstole some ofGozer's essence and created azombieStay Puft Marshmallow Man;Mars Attacks,in which the Real Ghostbusters battledMartianghosts;The X-Files: Conspiracy,in which they recaptured a ghost inadvertently released by theLone Gunmen;andDeviations,which asks what would happen if they never crossed the streams. As no Transformers appear in these issues, TFWiki.net does not cover them in detail.
• In the Marvel UK comic story "Race with the Devil",Susan Hoffman's assistants are drawn to resemble Peter, Ray, and Egon, as they appeared in the 1986-1991 animated seriesThe Real Ghostbusters,whose tie-in comic was also being drawn byAndrew Wildman.
• Jason Reitman,the son of originalGhostbustersdirector Ivan Reitman, and eventually aGhostbusterssequel director himself, performed uncredited script rewrites onTransformers: Dark of the MoonandAge of Extinction.

Foreign names

• Japanese:Ghostbusters(ゴーストバスターズGōsutobasutāzu)