One of the most iconic franchises of the 1980s is back in
Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Today, the ever-present Funko released a massive wave of
18 new Funko Vinyl FiguresPops from the movie that will be hitting shelves soon.
From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman comes the next chapter in the original "Ghostbusters" universe.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife, tells the story of a single mother and her two children as they arrive in a small town. Upon arrival, the children begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
The movie release may not be until November, but that doe not mean you have to wait until then to enjoy some great collectibles. Here's the breakdown for the already released pops:
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Ecto-1 Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mr. Gooberson Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Phoebe Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Podcast Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Lucky Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mini Puft with Lighter Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mini Puft in Cappuccino Cup Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mini Puft on Fire Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mini Puft with Graham Cracker Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Mini Puft with Cocktail Umbrella Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Muncher Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - Muncher Glow In The Dark Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure - Fye Exclusive
- Ghostbusters 3: Afterlife - After-Mini Puft with Headphones Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure - Walmart Exclusive
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Funko Pops are now available for pre-order at the links below (click to jump!) They're expected to ship around February 2022. Also, don't forget to check more images of this collection right down.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the unexpected and long-awaited sequel to
Ghostbusters 2, ending a 31-year hiatus, or 36 if you count the first film. It seems, and it is a long time, a lifetime, but finally, Ghostbusters came home, came back to the family.
The first
Ghostbusters is one of the rare perfect movies. Everything works, from the cast to the special effects, from the no-fat script to the characters with distinct personalities that evolve as the story progresses. The soundtrack turned Ray Parker Jr into a multi-millionaire. It's a hit that excites me to this day.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Funko Pops are now available for pre-order at the links below (click to jump!)
The second film was a repeat of the first, and after that, never again. With so much ego play in Hollywood, it's admirable that the actors would lay off the money, only accepting a new Ghostbusters if the script lived up to the first. And that's not easy.
Now
Ghostbusters: Afterlife aims to be that worthy successor, with a premise that respects, celebrates, and expands upon the original premise. It's not a reboot. It's not a remake. It's the third film in the franchise.
The cast is new. Of course, it would be impossible to reunite the four ghostbusters. Harold Ramis died in 2014, and Ernie Hudson is 73, Dan Aykroyd is 67, and Bill Murray is 69.
The new generation involves a lot of kids on the adrenaline, led by none other than Egon Spengler's grandson (Harold Ramis), who is already dead in the film, making him the ideal actor for the role. Now the best part: Paul Rudd is in the movie, and everything is better with Paul Rudd.
OK, I lied: The best part is that the surviving gang will also appear in the movie. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson are confirmed in the movie! Plus, Sigourney Weaver (Danna) and Annie Potts (Janine) will also be there!
And that's not all: The film is directed by Jason Reitman (who also wrote the screenplay), son of Ivan Reitman, director of the other two films in the franchise. And Ivan is also producing
Ghostbusters: Afterlife. So in other words: It's all in the house!
