Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Ghostbusters - BE@RBRICK
For fans of the classic 1980s comedy, Ghostbusters is one of the decade's best hits. The film's refreshing concept and use of special effects changed expectations for films to come. One of Ghostbusters' most iconic characters, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, serves as a symbol of the entire franchise. Mr. Stay Puft gets his BE@RBRICK figure representation in the deceptively adorable figure, "BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 400％."
Ghostbusters and BE@RBRICK Collaboration Background
Medicom Toy began a BE@BRICK collaboration with Columbia Pictures involving Ghostbusters figures in 2017.
Collaboration Planning and Launch
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was the first Ghostbusters character to receive a BE@RBRICK in 2017. The original release featured 100% and 400% size options with presales in June 2017 and regular sale in December that year. The character saw a second version, featuring its "angry face" from the film's climax, in November 2018. At the same time, the original model received a 1000% size option. The Angry Version received its own 1000% size in July 2019 with widespread sales in January 2020.
BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 400％
Mr. Stay Puft resembles his most harmless, brand mascot form in this 11-inch articulated figure from Medicom Toy. The figure wears the cheerful, yet slightly creepy smile depicted in its pre-possessed form. The clean painting detail on the face and sailor costume accurately depict the nostalgic brand style seen in the film. Banded lines on the figure's arms and legs represent the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man's stacked marshmallow appearance. His hat takes up the bear's right ear, complete with the brand name written on the band. The left ear remains clear to convey the mascot's original silhouette.
- Product Name: BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 400％
- Series: Ghostbusters
- Manufacturer: Medicom Toy Corporation
- Specifications: Painted & articulated plastic figure
- Height (Approx.): 280 mm | 11"
About Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American paranormal comedy film. The film follows the exploits of three former Columbia University professors, Venkman, Stantz, and Spengler. After fighting a ghost in the New York Public Library and losing their jobs at the university, the group forms a paranormal investigation business: the Ghostbusters. After a number of successful investigations, the group sees a rise in demand for their services. This leads them to hire a fourth member, Winston Zeddemore.
As paranormal activity continues to increase at an alarming rate, the group discovers connections to a Sumerian god, Gozer. If summoned, the shapeshifting god will bring about the apocalypse. After the Ghostbusters are arrested due to an EPA investigation, two demigod spirits successfully combine to release Gozer into the city. The Ghostbusters convince the police to free them and attempt to stop Gozer in his final form: the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
About Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, also known as "Mr. Stay Puft," is the final enemy in the original Ghostbusters film. He's the mascot of the fictional Stay Puft Marshmallow company in the Ghostbusters universe. Physically, he resembles a humanoid figure composed of stacked marshmallows wearing a sailor hat and scarf. His appearance references real-life mascots the Pillsbury Doughboy and the Michelin Man. Mr. Stay Puft becomes the physical manifestation of the Sumerian deity, Gozer, chosen by Ray Stantz. Since the Ghostbusters were given the choice of their final destructor, Stantz tried to pick something "that could never possibly destroy [them]." Though Mr. Stay Puft's screen time in the film is very limited, he became one of the most recognizable characters of the film series.
Other Important Ghostbusters Characters
Raymond Stantz
Raymond "Ray" Stantz was one of the original Ghostbusters and the member most devoted to studying the paranormal. Stantz is the most enthusiastic and positive member of the Ghostbusters. His dedication shows as he mortgage's his parents' house in order to finance the Ghostbusters business. As a result, Stantz is often considered the "heart" of the Ghostbusters. He also shows off his skills as a handyman, often repairing the equipment used by the company. In the film's climax, Stantz accidentally chooses the Mr. Stay Puft character as Gozer's final form, believing it to be something harmless. Stantz is portrayed by Dan Aykroyd who shares Stantz's love of the occult and wrote the film's screenplay.
Egon Spengler
Egon Spengler is a former Columbia University professor of paranormal studies and one of the original founders of the Ghostbusters. While Peter Venkman is the group "leader" and Ray Stantz is "the heart," Spengler functions as the group's brain. He notably designed and built the equipment used by the Ghostbusters, such as the iconic proton pack. Spengler tends to use a lot of paranormal jargon that only Stantz understands. His humor style relies on dry delivery and wit. Within the group, Spengler is the most dedicated to scientific study overall, as he studies spores and molds in addition to the paranormal. Spengler is portrayed by Aykroyd's co-writer, Harold Ramis.
Related Figures
Fans of the original films will enjoy the "BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Raymond Stantz & Egon Spengler 100% 2-Pack" figure set. Stantz and Spengler wear their Ghostbusters uniforms complete with company logo and name tags. Spengler's glasses and skeptical face portray his wry personality. Stantz's warm smile and easy eyes solidify his role as the "heart" of the Ghostbusters.
Links
BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 400％
BE@RBRICK Ghostbusters Raymond Stantz & Egon Spengler 100% 2-Pack
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