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I have a 3 year old that wanted to be a Ghostbuster so let me help you out:

Proton Pack - The rubies pack doesn't have lights or sound but looks pretty good and is perfectly scaled for a smaller child. The spirit pack might be a little too big and heavy for a little guy: https://www.amazon.com/Rubies-Costume-Classic-Ghostbusters-Backpack/dp/B01CIOHLAM

The uniform can be bought a few different ways. Spirit does sell a pretty good quality one that comes with the Venkman name tag: https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/tv-movies-gaming/movies/ghostbusters/kids-ghostbusters-boys-one-piece-costume-ghostbusters-classic/pc/1382/c/3810/sc/1471/150345.uts?thumbnailIndex=9

If your kiddo is like mine, it might be too big. I would suggest checking out a store and trying it on first. If it is too big, you best alternative might be this flight suit from Amazon. While it's exactly screen accurate, the sizing most likely is for a little one and you can remove all the patches and sew on the GB ones: https://www.amazon.com/Aeromax-Fighter-Pilot-Suit-Embroidered/dp/B00X1AOO7G/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1537216807&sr=1-3&keywords=kids+flight+suit

As for the name tags/patches if you go with the Amazon flight suit, I have bought from the seller below with great success. She has a quick turnaround (1 to 2 days before shipping) and the quality is pretty good: https://www.ebay.com/itm/TODDLER-Ghostbusters-No-Ghost-1-Custom-Name-Tag-Patch-Set-Iron-on-backed/390932212275?epid=1931622681&hash=item5b05602a33:g:-7cAAMXQBLNTlfyh:sc:USPSFirstClass!86323!US!-1

Lastly, the accessories like goggles and trap would most likely be best bought from spirit. The size of the goggles is a little small and fit my kids pretty well. The trap will be a little big but I am sure you son will have a blast playing with it (it looks like the trap is sold out online but I am sure you can find one in store). Here is the link to the goggles: https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/light-up-ghostbusters-ecto-goggles-ghostbusters/164359.uts?Extid=sf_froogle

Edit: Thanks for the compliment!

Supplies:

Fifty Fifty 18oz water bottle (or whatever brand/size you like, black is best)

1" Masking Tape

2" Masking Tape

Yellow Spray Paint

Dupli-Color Black, Satin Wheel Paint (or any decent black spray paint)

Sculpey Polymer Clay (green)

Silicone Parchment Paper

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If you start with a black bottle then you'll save a step or two.

1. Remove lid and mask off mouth and lid threading with 2" masking tape.
   
2. If you have a black bottle skip to step 4. If painting black, sand with course sandpaper, then fine sandpaper. Rinse and dry the outside of the bottle.
   
3. Paint with black wheel paint (or don't if yours is already black). Let paint cure at least 12 to 24 hours depending on climate, weather etc. Hot, dry weather is better.
   
4. Keeping the mouth and threading masked off, add four strips of 1" masking tape, evenly spaced, at about 45 degrees or so, near the top of the bottle. Make sure they run parallel. More strips may be necessary if you have a larger bottle. Whatever looks good!
   
5. With your diagonal 1" masking tape applied, add a band of 2" masking tape where you want the top edge to be all the way around the bottle. Find however far down you want the yellow stripes to go (mine's about 2" down) and place another 2" band of masking tape all the way around the bottle.
   
6. From there use the 2" tape to mask the bottle the rest of the way down, including the bottom.
   
7. Apply the yellow paint to the masked off yellow stripe areas. Let cure and remove all masking tape. You might need to score along the edges of the masking tape with a razor blade to keep the yellow areas from chipping as you peel the tape off. Alternatively you can just peel the tape off after the yellow paint has cured for about an hour. Just be sure not to touch the yellow if you do it this way. The paint will get everywhere!
   
8. Flatten the Sculpey between two sheets of parchment using a rolling pin. Form it into a sheet about 1/8" thick. Remove one side of the parchment.
   
9. Use a blade to cut the desired slime pattern.
   
10. Still keeping the parchment attached on one side, apply the slime pattern and press against your bottle at desired location. Gently peel off the remaining parchment paper.
    
11. Mould the edges with sculpting tools, fingers, toothpicks... whatever you have at your disposal.
    
12. When you have it looking just right, put the bottle (lid still removed) standing upside down (mouth-down) onto a cookie sheet and bake in the oven at about 255 F for 15 minutes or per instructions from the Sculpey package.
    
13. Let cool, replace lid and enjoy.
    
    Please note this is for stainless steel bottles only! If you do this with a plastic bottle it will melt!

A while back, there was a Humble Bundle that included almost everything in the IDW Ghostbusters series. Because I deeply care about reading things in the right order, I looked up the publication dates of each of the books included, which didn't waste as much time as the length of the list would make it look.

My original post is here.

I made that list before I read the series, but after reading the series, I'll add this: The order I listed is accurate, but you don't need to read all the stuff before Series 1. It's all technically canon, but it's not really important, and doesn't come up often at all. But the 2009 video game is pretty important, so I suggest you also familiarize yourself with that plot if you haven't already.

So I suggest you either start with Total Containment, the hardcover containing the entire first series; or just the first paperback volume.

On a related note, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters" is also canon, and I think it's pretty alright, but it's not essential if you don't want to spend that money. "Get Real" is important, though.

The Ghostbusters Wika is a great place to start. Here is the IDW Publishing Ghostbusters ongoing issue #1 page. Highly recommend picking up the hardcover editions. Total Containment and Mass Hysteria are both amazing and beyond worth it. Collecting the single issues is also great, especially when you collect variant covers.

Not only do I have firsthand knowledge and links, but I literally JUST dyed my own grey GB2 style flightsuit!First and foremost Proton Packs: Do NOT trust VideoBlob or Viking Props. Both will overcharge the Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu out of you for the cheapest possible product that will likely fall apart on you out of the box. For further reference, see this thread on GBFans: VideoBlob is a terrible person.And Viking is the most delusional, out of touch, poorest quality product seller possible. If you're looking for an option that doesn't break the bank, I would recommend you look at BenofKent or Knowone Designs kits. Ben has some of the most incredible customer service I've ever received, and Knowone has a pretty nice kit for a VERY cheap price. It cuts some corners but if you're just looking to get started and don't mind a cutting a few corners, it's a really nice option. Using a Matty wand will definitely help cut down the cost of your build, though if you want fully integrated light/sound your options are pretty limited.

So for your Flightsuit, you're looking at about $50 for the flightsuit, $120 for boots, $10 for the belt, $60 for premade belt fobs, $25 for the Elbow Pads, about $10 worth of RIT dye and remover($5 a box on Amazon, but $2.50 at WalMart), oh and $20 for the custom patches (Nametag/Noghost logo). So for just the pieces of the flightsuits you're looking at around $285, less if you can stack or find coupon codes for stuff.

The light set for the Firehouse is $86. The street light changes from Red to Green to Yellow and back again. It also includes light blocks for the Ghosts that attach to the out side of the building.

Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters Lighting Kit for set 75827 by Brick Loot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6Z4X5E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

The light set for the Ecto 1 is $36 and most of the siren lights on the top of the car flash and the one on the very top changes color.

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Lighting Kit for Lego 21108 (Car Not Included) Light Up by Brick Loot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPP5XAM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Really cool light sets and super easy to install even if the LEGO sets are already assembled. (In fact the instructions assume you’ve already built the set.)

There's a second version as well. One that is from before the 2016 movie? I've got a copy of the original and it's really interesting how in depth it goes.

Original?
Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608877086/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vi0KDbBMDS79S

2016 revised
Tobin's Spirit Guide: Revised 2016 Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1942574096/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bk0KDbGRARQ1X

If you are going to play the game now. I recommend the PC version. It has the better framerate of all of them. Most modern PC shouldn't have problems running it. You do have to track down some patches for it though. You can get download copy of the game on Amazon for 10 bucks if you are in the US. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEQ3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_oxzyCb34MATJB

That's probably the only good thing about the reboot happening, some new merch was made from the original movie too. one of the better things i've seen come out of this is the updated Tobin's Spirit Guide, saw it at a bookstore a few weeks ago and bought it.

Holy shit, you're right! Just ordered it. :)

If anyone's interested, it's on Amazon UK super cheap! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Extreme-Ghostbusters-DVD-Maurice-LaMarche/dp/B003YCKLKA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405449157&sr=8-1&keywords=extreme+ghostbusters

Thanks for reminding me to check Amazon! They have the collected GB/TMNT up for pre-order, if anyone else is interested. Comes out May 5th.

Benefit concerts https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/rick-moranis-dave-thomas-returning-as-mckenzie-brothers-benefit-concert-thr-news-1009536 plus doing an SCTV reunion that will be directed by none other than Martin Scorcese http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sctv-documentary-dave-thomas-1.4623290 and making comedy albums. https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Brisket-Other-Love-Songs/dp/B00CPKZLF2/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1524599292&sr=1-2 https://www.amazon.com/Agoraphobic-Cowboy-Rick-Moranis/dp/B000E115CC/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1524599292&sr=1-3

I know it's not ghostbusters related but if you enjoyed the ghostbusters and TMNT team up, check out the Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team up!

I like these affordable options, I have the foam one that I bought last year. It's not completely movie quality, but much better than those inflatable ones.
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Is this different from Ghostbusters: Total Containment and Ghostbusters: Mass Hysteria? As in, if there is more past those two collections....I may need to acquire these....This cover looks like something that happened in the Mass Hysteria book. I have both of them and they are great! Although, I'd consider both books to be Ghostbusters 4 with Ghostbusters 3 being the video game (since Rookie is introduced in the game and appears in the comics).

Found this available for pre-order on Amazon as well. Has a release date of June 14. If this is a hard reboot, they're sure making a lot of references to the old movies -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608877086?dpID=51kj6oJAq5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR112%2C160_&refRID=S3R517PZY9VJJWZ593M9&ref_=pd_lutyp_cxhsh_1_1

I realize this is an old thread, but if you want, you can buy a digital copy on Amazon for $10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEQ3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tKBCCb7K41TRM

Here's the Amazon listing

The one for the Ecto-1 was an eBay purchase from China, so I'm unsure. The Firehouse kit I used was from BrickLoot ordered via Amazon. BrickLoot Kit

IDW wrote a real version of Tobin's Spirit Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Tobins-Spirit-Guide-Official-Ghostbusters/dp/1608877086

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1613779194?pc_redir=1397872803&robot_redir=1