“This is big, Peter, this is very big. There is definitely something here.”

Master Replicas is pleased to announce its forthcoming line of prop replicas based on Columbia Pictures’ hugely popular film franchise, Ghostbusters.

"We are extremely excited to be able to enter the Ghostbusters paranormal world”, explains CEO Michael Cookson “If you’ve always dreamed owning an officially licensed “unlicensed nuclear accelerator” or are just looking for innovative collectibles that will remind you of the legendary antics of Ray, Egon, Peter and Winston, the Master Replicas range will offer a wealth of choices.”

Working closely with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Master Replicas will work its magic to ensure authenticity and accuracy. Master Replicas initial Ghostbusters product range will include authentic limited edition prop replicas as well as a few “surprises” just in time for the 25th anniversary of this pop-culture property.

The “keymaster” and “gatekeeper” are conspiring to release the first wave of products in May 2009. For a complete listing of products and a few “sneak peek” images, please visit us at http://www.masterreplicas.com/ on Halloween (October 31st) 2008.

Visit http://www.masterreplicas.com/ or http://www.5552368.com/ for further information and updates.

About Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters, released in 1984, is one of Columbia Pictures' highest grossing films, spawning a hit sequel in 1989 and three successful animated television shows. Ghostbusters and its sequel grossed over $580 million worldwide.

Ghostbusters merchandise has exceeded $1 billion in retail sales. The original film, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis as ghost hunters for hire, cleaning up Manhattan's buildings of slime-spewing spooks.

About Master Replicas

Corgi International Limited is a global Pop Culture company, which develops and markets innovative and high-quality licensed and generic toys, gifts and collectables distributed via direct, specialty, hobby, collector and mass retail channels worldwide. Marketed under the brand names Master Replicas, PopCo and H2go, the Company’s line of products range from premium entertainment prop replicas and limited edition memorabilia to traditional toys and gift merchandise.

The Company holds varying licenses for many of entertainment’s highest grossing franchises including Disney Classics, Harry Potter, James Bond, Star Trek, Nintendo, Halo and The Beatles, amongst others. Corgi International Limited also has partnerships with cutting edge technology innovators around the world.

The Company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Walnut Creek, California, USA and Watford UK.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP), a Division of Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized properties in film and television.

Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

Pretty cool, hopefully the damned proton pack wont be so damned much and ill buy one lol

Ghostbusters Product Line Announcement



Happy Halloween!

-Ghost Trap Limited Edition 1:1 scale with lights, sounds and other features. ETA: Spring 2009, Under $400

-Proton Pack Limited Edition 1:1 scale with lights, sounds and other features. ETA: Fall 2009, Under $1000

Other products will be announced shortly. This is only the beginning!

This line is still very much in development and our “scientists” are
currently hard at work on the actual processes involved in bringing
these screen icons to life. We have already had direct access to
original artifacts in the Sony archive and as always with Master
Replicas, authenticity and accuracy are paramount and it’s important
that we get the detail just right. Make sure to goto http://www.5552368.com
often for exclusive updates, development pictures/videos and much more!
You can also follow current conversations and keep up with fellow
Ghostbusters fans on our forum at www.masterreplicas.com

Wow a pack under a grand gotta start saving now.

Oh my god. Can someone tell me if they deliver to Europe.

Thanks Gh0st ;-;

These are probably going to be a very limited run if they are ever made. MR has a bad history of delaying or never releasing items they announce. The fact that they don't have a prototype yes or pictures is troublesome. Even making parts from our own molds our team has trouble making a pack with lights and sounds and accurate for less than a 1000. I will be very interested in what they come up with but I am glad that someone is paying attention to the license.

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I'm curious and excited to see what MR is going to come up with since they won't have the license to use actual CLIPPARD valves and hoses. Their track record has been great but I want to see how their proton pack is going to look. So far, VENKMAN71's pack, of GBPROPS.COM is the most accurate pack aside from the actual prop. The other thing is the price tag. That's going to be one expensive prop.

All i can say is that if Master replica doe the ghostbusters the same justice as they've donme all the movies then we should really be in for a treat, I'd suspect though you're gonna be looking at $500 easy for the trap and $1500 for the proton pack. Defo need to start saving, keep your eyes on www.forbiddenplanet.com for Master Replica releases

MR said this:

-Ghost Trap Limited Edition 1:1 scale with lights, sounds and other features. ETA: Spring 2009, Under $400

-Proton Pack Limited Edition 1:1 scale with lights, sounds and other features. ETA: Fall 2009, Under $1000

So hopefully under $1400 we got both.

I'll get them for 1400$, not for 2000.

This just came in from a Master Replica's representative today:

As a fan, I wish I could reassure everyone that GB is still on for MR. Unfortunately, it is with deep regret that MR has decided to cancel the plans we had with Sony for Ghostbusters. While I cannot get into specifics, I can tell you on a personal level that we cannot afford to give Ghostbusters prop replicas the justice and treatment they deserve and I apologize for any frustration or disappointment this will cause any fans. Rather than hold on to the license and wait for what seemed inevitable, we've decided to make the announcement today. Thank you for your understanding.