ToyFarce News: Hasbro and Mondo Locked in Epic Battle for the Hearts (and Wallets) of Ghostbusters Fans!

It’s a showdown of epic proportions! In a rivalry that can only be described as the big Ghostbusters 40th Anniversary Fan Money Shakedown, toy giants Hasbro and Mondo are going toe-to-toe in an attempt to win the affections (and money!) of die-hard Ghostbusters fans (although it's technically a one-sided fight, since Hasbro owns the license, but still!). If you thought the Ghostbusters versus the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man battle was intense, you haven’t seen anything yet! ToyFarce investigated...

Last month, during New York Comic Con, Hasbro unveiled their next Haslab campaign, the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition), an amazing 6-Inch-Scale Ecto-1A with lights and sounds which comes with 7 action figures, tons of accessories, etc... with 2 different options, Base model or Deluxe model.

A few days later, close to Halloween, Mondo announced their Real Ghostbusters figures, which also comes in 2 different options: Single figure or 'Timed Edition' deluxe two-pack (see a pattern there?). After a few days, as if that wasn’t enough, Mondo sweetened the deal by offering free domestic shipping, as if to say: "We got your back, Ghostbusters fans! We know you've got a lot of Ghostbusters things to buy, so here’s a bone!”

Not to be outdone, Hasbro quickly countered with an announcement of their own. Their ongoing HasLab campaign for the 6-inch scale Ecto-1A vehicle had been gathering steam. Originally, they dangled an "Early Bird" carrot in front of backers: a 6-inch Louis Tully figure (complete with 'I just got slimed' facial expression!) if the campaign reached its goal before a certain date. But when Mondo threw in that free shipping, Hasbro's executives must have dropped their proton packs in shock. "Wait, they think they can outdo us with free shipping?!" shouted one Hasbro marketer as he furiously scribbled ideas on a whiteboard. In a shock move, Hasbro announced that EVERYONE who backs the Haslab campaign will now receive the Louis Tully figure, early bird or not. "Who you gonna call now, Mondo?!" one Hasbro spokesperson may or may not have yelled while sliding down a firepole.

Just when it seemed like Hasbro had taken the lead, Mondo came swinging back harder than a possessed Terror Dog! In a move that had collectors clutching their wallets like a PKE meter in a haunted mansion, went straight for the jugular with a discount and decided to offer $25 off any $200 purchase (which lasted only a few days, but many collectors managed to take advantage of it). What’s next? Who knows, but the battle continues!

Ghostbusters fans, beware: This battle is escalating faster than a containment unit breach, and your wallets might not survive! One fan, who asked to remain anonymous (but was wearing a full, movie-accurate Ghostbusters outfit, with proton pack and all) told us, "I can't keep up! First it was free shipping, then extra figures, then discounts... At this rate, I’ll be the one needing a financial exorcist! But then again, it's the 40th anniversary, and we're getting all those cool toys... Sure, it's gonna be an expensive month, but the real winner, here? The fans!"




The Mondo The Real Ghostbusters - Peter and Samhain Collector's Pack - Timed Edition is available until November 26th on Mondo's website, while the Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition) will end on December 2nd on Hasbro Pulse.

More news at 11:00... Stay tuned, and try to keep your wallets locked up tighter than a ghost trap!
*ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!