Housed in a collectible Ghostbuster's firehouse keepcase (complete with lenticular holograms of Slimer and the Ghostbusters logo) are five Amaray (plastic). The Barrow Wights are supernatural rat-like entities and monsters in The Real Ghostbusters cartoon series. However, the Barrow Wights turned on Rick. Slimer and the Ghostbusters were able to fight them off and captured them all. A total of two Ghost Traps were used. The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection booklet misspells these. The Ghostbusters Toy Archive is the most complete collection of Ghostbusters Action Figures on the web. If you have been looking for that favorite Ghostbusters Toy from your youth, this is your place.
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Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters (1988)(TV Series)
Edited into
The What NOW Caper (1989)(Video)
Spun-off from
Spin-off
The Real Ghostbusters (1987)(Video Game)
Referenced in
The Sooty Show: The Unreal Ghostbusters (1988)(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Child's Play (1988)
Just after the explosion in the toy store at the beginning of the movie, a lone Kenner Ecto-1 box can be seen in the background on the shelf as Detective Norris stumbles around looking for Charles Lee Ray.
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Episode dated 12 June 1989 (1989)(TV Episode)
The Cast of Ghostbusters II talks about the tv series.
The What NOW Caper (1989)(Video)
The characters are mentioned and the comic book series is shown in production.
The Witches (1990)
Luke lives in a toy 'Real Ghostbusters' Firehouse, and explodes out of at the end. The 'Bad To The Bone' action figure also appears in Luke's room.
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Dominic has a Real Ghostbusters duvet cover on his bed.
The Willies (1990)
In the 'Flyboy' segment, Gordy Belcher's school lunch consists of all the essentials for a nutritious Ghostbusters lunch: Hi-C Ecto-Cooler (a tie-in with The Real Ghostbusters (1986) animated series), Doritos (featured in the 2009 Ghostbusters (2009) video game), and Twinkies (featured in the Ghostbusters (1984) 1984 movie).
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)(Video)
Noah is seen disassembling the Ecto-1 toy car in his hotel room. The toy is seen a second time when Pino is slashing the Christmas bags, trying to stab Derek
Garfield and Friends: Ghost of a Chance/Roy Gets Sacked/Revenge of the Living Lunch (1992)(TV Episode)
Garfield says he could call the Ghostbusters but finds out the show was canceled
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)(TV Special)
Winston from 'The Real Ghostbusters' appears in the 'Belated Black History Moment.'
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Ghostbusters: Conclusion (2007)(TV Episode)
Nerd mentions how Lorenzo Music did the voice of both Garfield and Dr. Peter Venkman.
Nostalgia Critic: Drug Cartoon Special (2007)(TV Episode)
The Critic mentions this show.
Superbad (2007)
Seth stashes his drawings in a Ghostbusters lunchbox; the artwork is based off of the cartoon spinoff The Real Ghostbusters.
Code Monkeys: Car Robber Sunnyvale (2008)(TV Episode)
At one point in the episode Dave and Jerry are sent on 'real' missions themed like the Grand Theft Auto-esque video game featured in the episode. When this happens, the title 'The Real Car Robber Sunnyvale' appears on the screen. In that title, 'The Real' has a blue and red glow, respectively, ala 'The Real Ghostbusters' title logo.
Ghostbusters (2009)(Video Game)
The P.K.E. Meter from this show appears on a table in the firehouse. (PC/PS3/X360 version only)
Supernatural: The Real Ghostbusters (2009)(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Fringe: Subject 13 (2011)(TV Episode)
Toys from the series are visible in a store
Nostalgia Critic: The X-Men Cartoon (2011)(TV Episode)
Jubilee's adopted father looks like Ray from this show
Special Collector's Edition: The Ring (2011)(TV Episode)
mentioned
Nostalgia Critic: Revenge of the Commercials (2011)(TV Episode)
The Critic watches a toy commerical based off of the cartoon.
Movie Nights: Karate Dog (2012)(TV Episode)
recalling Dave Coulier taking over the role of Venkman
Phelous & the Movies: Child's Play 3 (2012)(TV Episode)
Phelous has the DVD set
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Galaxy of Terror (2012)(TV Episode)
James mentions the stop motion animator of Galaxy of Terror also did the storyboards for the Real Ghost Busters.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Teen Wolf (2012)(TV Episode)
Frank Welker did the Teen Wolf cartoon also
Phelous & the Movies: Why Watch? 5 (2012)(TV Episode)
toys in Phelous' room
Phelous & the Movies: TMNT: Gettin' Down and Depressed in Your Town (2012)(TV Episode)
GB memoribilia all over Phelous' room
Phelous & the Movies: The Real Ghostbusters: X-Mas Marks the Spot (The Ghostbusters Kill Christmas) (2012)(TV Episode)
Phelous talks about the show and says he's a big fan.
Out of the Ashes: The Making of Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (2012)(Video)
Title mentioned.
Toy Hunter: Chi Toy Town (2013)(TV Episode)
Jordan buys a Proton Pack toy that's based on The Real Ghost Busters cartoon.
Anime Abandon: Art of Fighting (2013)(TV Episode)
points out a character who bares a striking resemblence to Egon
Grand Theft Auto V (2013)(Video Game)
The detector used in the mission Chasing the Truth bears a strong resemblance to the P.K.E. Meter
Phelous & the Movies: Phailaddin and the Adventure of No Time: Part I (2013)(TV Episode)
Phelous' room has a dozen Ghostbuster toys
Phelous & the Movies: Phailaddin and the Adventure of No Time: Part II (2013)(TV Episode)
dozens of Ghostbusters toys around Phelous' room
Anime Abandon: Top 20 Greatest Giant Robots (2013)(TV Episode)
also produced by Jeff Klein
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Wish List: Part 1 (2013)(TV Episode)
The Real Ghostbusters action figures were seen in one of the old Christmas cataloge books.
The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection Download Pc
Rick and Morty: Rixty Minutes (2014)(TV Episode)
Rick talks about how Lorenzo Music and Bill Murray both played Peter Venkman.
Shameful Sequels: Ghostbusters II (2014)(TV Episode)
credits this series for making Slimer so popular
James & Mike Mondays: Super Monkey Ball 2 (2014)(TV Episode)
James mentions Lorenzo Music's role as Dr. Peter Venkman.
James & Mike Mondays: NES Remix (2014)(TV Episode)
Real Ghostbuster action figures are seen behind James & Mike.
Phelous & the Movies: Beauty and the Beast: Part 1 (2014)(TV Episode)
toys visible in Phelous' room
CollegeHumor Originals: The Official List of What You Have to Watch (2014)(TV Episode)
One of the shows on the mandatory or optional list.
The Goldbergs: Family Takes Care of Beverly (2014)(TV Episode)
Kenner's Ecto-1 toy from the series' merchandise line is in Adam's bedroom.
The Goldbergs: I Rode a Hoverboard! (2014)(TV Episode)
Barry drinks a Hi-C Ecto-Cooler juice box, which was a spin-off product from this show and featured Slimer on the packaging.
The Goldbergs: The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet (2014)(TV Episode)
Kenner's Ecto-1 toy from the series' merchandise line is in Adam's bedroom.
Where Are They Now? (2014)(Short)
We see how Slimer's life ended up decades after their fame faded.
The Goldbergs: DannyDonnieJoeyJonJordan (2015)(TV Episode)
Erica offers Barry and Adam Ecto-Cooler juice boxes, which prompts Adam to say that he 'declines your hollow offering of an Ecto-Cooler'. Hi-C Ecto-Cooler was a spin-off product from this show. Also, the toy Ecto-1 from the show's toy line is seen in Adam's bedroom.
The Goldbergs: The Darryl Dawkins Dance (2015)(TV Episode)
Mentioned by the narrator.
Fresh Off the Boat: Persistent Romeo (2015)(TV Episode)
One of the kids mentions that he has a mini-fridge stocked with Hi-C Ecto-Coolers, and his friend chimes in that it's 'the official drink of Slimer'. This was a spin-off product of this series. The show takes place in 1995, when the drink was still in production, even though The Real Ghostbusters had stopped airing on ABC for several years.
The Goldbergs: Happy Mom, Happy Life (2015)(TV Episode)
Ecto-Cooler is part of the meal Dana made for Adam in the treehouse.
Nostalgia Critic: Garfield the Movie (2015)(TV Episode)
Critic mentions how the voice actors for Garfield and Peter Venkman were swapped
Blackcatloner: An Ode to My Childhood (2015)(TV Episode)
Blackcatloner shows off a Ghostbusters action figure.
The Goldbergs: Jimmy 5 Is Alive (2015)(TV Episode)
Adam has a Real Ghost Busters lunchbox.
The Goldbergs: A Christmas Story (2015)(TV Episode)
A Real Ghostbusters desktop pinball machine is on the dresser in the background while Adam and Barry are playing Ball Ball.
The Goldbergs: The Tasty Boys (2016)(TV Episode)
Adam drinks from a Hi-C Ecto Cooler juice box during the song performance at school. This was a tie-in product with The Real Ghostbusters.
The Goldbergs: Double Dare (2016)(TV Episode)
Hi-C Ecto Cooler juice boxes are sitting on the table when Adam and his friend watch Double Dare. This was a tie-in product with The Real Ghostbusters.
The Goldbergs: Lainey Loves Lionel (2016)(TV Episode)
Ecto-1 toy in Adam's bedroom.
The Goldbergs: Weird Al (2016)(TV Episode)
On his treehouse date with Dana, Adam offers her an Ecto-Cooler. This was a tie-in drink with The Real Ghostbusters.
Nostalgia Critic: How Right Are Trailers? (2016)(TV Episode)
'...like the Ghostbusters cartoon or toys.'
Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Troll 2 in 19 Minutes or Less (2016)(TV Episode)
'Random strange girl offers Peter Ecto Cooler whipped cream!!!'.
The Goldbergs: Rush (2016)(TV Episode)
Barry tries to bribe Adam by offering him some Ecto-Cooler, a spin-off product from The Real Ghostbusters. Also, The Real Ghostbusters Pinball Game appears in the background of the same scene.
Tourist of Terror Presents: The Saturday Morning Cereal Killers: The Ghost Busters (2016)(TV Episode)
Video clips
Phelous & the Movies: Beauty and the Beast Anime (2016)(TV Episode)
also featuring music by Saban and Levy
Nostalgia Critic: Ghostbusters (2016) (2016)(TV Episode)
compares the ghosts in the original film to those in the cartoon
Blackcatloner: 10 Years a Social Media Junkie (2016)(TV Episode)
'The real Ghostbusters, not this Paul Feig nonsense.'
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Real Ghostbusters in Ghostbusters II #1-3 (2016)(TV Episode)
Linkara reviews a Ghostbusters II comic that uses the likenesses of the cartoon characters
The Goldbergs: The Hooters (2018)(TV Episode)
While dad is watching 227 on TV, Adam holds an Ecto Cooler juicebox (promotional tie-in with The Real Ghostbusters).
The Goldbergs: Colors (2018)(TV Episode)
Barry mentions Ecto Cooler, which was a promotional beverage with this show.
The Goldbergs: Let's Val Kilmer This Car (2018)(TV Episode)
Adam drinks a Hi-C Ecto-Cooler juice box, which was a spin-off product from this show and featured Slimer on the packaging.
Young Sheldon: Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero (2018)(TV Episode)
Missy is thankful that there are 2 Ghostbusters cartoons
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Finds a Liar! (2019)(TV Episode)
Kimmy discusses Slimer's transition from bad to good between the original film and the cartoons.
FanScription: What if Ghostbusters II Was Better? (2019)(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned.
Teen Titans Go!: Forest Pirates (2019)(TV Episode)
Robin tells his team of five Titans that there are no good teams consisting of six members, including 'four Ghostbusters'. As he says this, The Real Ghostbusters characters are shown
Featured in
Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)(TV Movie)
The Ghostbusters logo is in the book
Slimer Won't Do That! The Making of 'The Real Ghostbusters' (1990)(TV Movie)
Clips are shown, and the special is about the series.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Ghostbusters (2007)(TV Episode)
Nerd shows clips of the cartoon and mentioned it ran for 7 seasons.
Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Nostalgic Animated Shows (2008)(TV Episode)
Ranked at #11.
Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: Creating 'The Real Ghostbusters' (2008)(Video)
The featurette is about the show and features clips from it.
Animating 'The Real Ghostbusters' (2008)(Video)
The featurette is about the show and features clips from it.
He Slimed Me! The Green World of Slimer and 'The Real Ghostbusters' (2008)(Video)
The featurette is about the show and features clips from it.
Something Strange in Your Neighborhood: The Creatures of 'The Real Ghostbusters' (2008)(Video)
The featurette is about the show and features clips from it.
Who You Gonna Call? The Heroes of 'The Real Ghostbusters' (2008)(Video)
The featurette is about the show and features clips from it.
Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces 1: Janine Melnitz (2009)(TV Episode)
footage from this TV show is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Monster in the Closet (2010)(TV Episode)
The closet boogyman episode is discussed
Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces #60: Samhain (2011)(TV Episode)
Clips from this show are featured.
Special Collector's Edition: Cazafantasmas, los auténticos (2012)(TV Episode)
episodes clips shown
The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection Download Full
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 80's Cartoon Intros (2012)(TV Episode)
clips shown during monologue.
Phelous & the Movies: The Real Ghostbusters: X-Mas Marks the Spot (The Ghostbusters Kill Christmas) (2012)(TV Episode)
Clips are shown.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Cartoons of the 1980s (2012)(TV Episode)
'The Real Ghost Busters' is #6.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Purposely Annoying Cartoon Characters (2013)(TV Episode)
Slimer is #7.
PortsCenter: The Real Ghostbusters - Game Boy (2014)(TV Episode)
Clips shown
The Goldbergs: The Darryl Dawkins Dance (2015)(TV Episode)
Adam watches it on TV.
Phelous & the Movies: The Real Ghostbusters: The Good Episodes (2015)(TV Episode)
series is reviewed
Phelous & the Movies: The Real Ghostbusters: The Bad Episodes (2015)(TV Episode)
series is reviewed again
Phelous & the Movies: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (2015)(TV Episode)
Peter didn't find it that funny
Phelous & the Movies: Magic Gift of the Snowman (2015)(TV Episode)
Peter says it wasn't that funny
Phelous & the Movies: Cinderella (2016)(TV Episode)
Peter says it wasn't that funny
WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Cartoon Shows Based on Movies (2016)(TV Episode)
'The Real Ghost Busters' is #6.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Unsettling Cartoon Moments on TV (2018)(TV Episode)
The scene in The Real Ghostbusters: The Boogieman Cometh (1986) where Egon comes face-to-face with the Boogieman is #2.
Nostalgia Critic: Grading Cartoon Show Intros (2018)(TV Episode)
The intro is shown and is given a 98% positive rating
Cinemassacre Video: Underrated Horror Movies (2018)(TV Episode)
Clips are shown on the TV in the background.
Spoofed in
Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures: Snow White and the Motor City Dwarfs/Don't Touch That Dial (1988)(TV Episode)
The Real Gagbusters are a parody of the Real Ghostbusters
Saturday Night Live: Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy (2006)(TV Episode)
The 'Token Power' cartoon features Winston from this show.
McBusters (2010)(TV Series)
Parody of the Ghostbusters movies and animated series.
Pine Bros. Presents: Cinema Insomnia Haunted House Special (2013)(TV Movie)
Kogarella, dressed in a sailor suit like the Stay Puft Mashmallow Man was in a group of investigators called 'The Totally Fake Ghost Busters'. Cartoon version of the group appears at the end credits--in a similar style.