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Note that some of these are more based on solely the show in spirit. But likely are still aiming to take from the Kenner market, therefore are competing for market space unfairly. In 1992, Josca released a line of The Real Ghostbusters Toys in Argentina, which were mainly related to the Animated Series.

The Bad-To-The-Bone Ghost makes a non-canon cameo on Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #9 Cover RI-B, P.P.F. Comics. Also in 1979, Kenner released a second toy in the line called "Finger Pops Popper". This item as well was in many regards a precursor to the "GhostPopper", which would be able to fire foam pops. GhostPopper also shares the name Popper and refers to the ammo as "ghostpops" or "pops". The foam pops were also used with the "ECTO Popper & ECTO-Goggles", which uses the same idea and adds temporary storage on the goggles. The Gulper Ghost from Classic Hero Figure Egon appears on the Second Printing cover of Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #2.

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The German line, produced by S.O.S Fantômes, like the Dutch and French lines were also a direct copy of the UK toys with German translations. In the early 1960s, Kenner introduced its corporate mascot, The Kenner Gooney Bird, which would be used in both its company logo ( "It's Kenner! It's fun!") and TV ads, in both animated form and puppetry. One commercial was produced by Muppets creator Jim Henson and featured a puppet that would later become the Sesame Street character Little Bird. The Bird was phased out by 1974. The initial wave of Ghostbusters figures featured the four busters in their classic overalls. These were some of the biggest selling and most fondly remembered of the whole line. Each came with a companion ghost made in translucent, rubbery plastic ready to be busted. The Real Ghostbusters made by Kenner for the country of Canada. It was bilingual and has both English and French language on it. It follows the American lineage exclusively.

In Italy, they were produced by Gli Acchiappafantasmi and again were a direct copy of the UK toys but with Italian translations. Don'T Cross The Streams: Since 1984, Ghostbusters Has Brought Spooky Adventures And Ghost Bustin' Action To Fans And Collectors Of All Ages There were, therefore, only four waves released in the UK and the tenth wave, which was mainly the five Ecto-Glow Hero figures was never released.In Mexico, although made by Kenner, the figures were relabeled as being made by Auriken. The figures themselves were the same as the American Kenner figures and were mostly imported directly from Kenner. In 1979, Kenner released "Finger Pops", which were foam cylinders that could be projected in the air. A similar type of product to Nerf like foam products, it was Kenner's answer to Parker Brothers Nerf line. The concept was brought to the Real Ghostbusters line with "Finger Pop Fiends", which along with having the same function also share the name "Finger Pops". Kenner Products obtained the rights to produce Star Wars action figures and playsets for the Star Wars trilogy from 1976 through 1985. [7] After Kenner acquired the license to produce Star Wars toys when the Mego Corporation rejected it in 1976, Kenner popularized the 3.75 inch action figure that became an industry standard that continues to dominate [ citation needed] the action figure toy market. Kenner also produced toys related to the popular 1970s TV series The Six Million Dollar Man and the 1979 sci-fi movie Alien. In 1981, Kenner belatedly entered the diecast toy car market, with a short-lived range called Fast 111's. The 1980s also saw the release of the "Fashion Star Fillies" line of model horses, a product discontinued by the end of the decade. Los Cazafantasmas chicle bubble gum mini prize figures made by General De Confiteria S.A. Note that five of the eight mini prizes are based on Kenner companion ghosts. On Cover RI of Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #15: **Grabber Ghost from Classic Hero Figure Peter makes a non-canon cameo.

Also the figures ran from 1987-1990 in the UK with only one wave of figures being produced each year, unlike the American line were several waves were produced each year. Fitzsimmons, Jason (2022-02-13). "More Kenner Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1 toy concepts revealed!". Ghostbusters News . Retrieved 2022-07-27. Battle of the Fun Factories". Time. December 16, 1985. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011 . Retrieved August 14, 2010. Wave 1, which was released in the winter of 1986 and hit general shelves in early ’87 included the original four Ghostbusters in their animated style.

Since 1984, Ghostbusters has brought spooky adventures and ghost bustin’ action to fans and collectors of all ages The Real Ghostbusters from America was the default line made by Kenner. Articles on the wiki are based on these unless not released in America.