Hasbro Kenner Classics The Real Ghostbusters Fright Feature Figures Review

Hasbro continues the popular Kenner Classics line with a reproduction of the original four Fright Features figures: Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston. Let's take a look at them...

The official description for this product line is:

GHOSTBUSTERS KENNER CLASSICS THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Now)
Join The Real Ghostbusters as they rid New York City of pesky poltergeists! Kenner Classics Ghostbusters toys are designed to replicate the original 1980s Ghostbusters figures, based on the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Fans can relive the nostalgia with collectible packaging that features the original Kenner branding.

• Official Description: This Peter Venkman figure includes Gruesome Twosome Ghost toy accessory and Fright Features by squeezing the toy's arm to activate raising hair, popping eyes, and jaw dropping action.


• Official Description: This Ray Stantz figure includes Jail Jaw Ghost toy accessory and Fright Features by squeezing the toy's arm to activate raising hair, enlarged eyes, and ear extended action.


• Official Description: This Egon Spengler figure includes Soar Throat Ghost toy accessory and Fright Features by squeezing the toy's arm to activate an elongating neck, jaw drop, and tie popping action.


• Official Description: This Winston Zeddemore figure includes Scream Roller Ghost toy accessory and Fright Features by squeezing the toy's arm to activate jaw drop and spinning head action.

If you grew up with the original Kenner figures, you surely remember the "Fright Feature" aspect of this toy line. If not, here is a refresher.


The Kenner Classics The Real Ghostbusters Fright Feature Figures carries a MSRP of $14.99 per figure and are available now exclusively at Target - Peter Venkman (no listing), Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore - and at other participating retailers beginning in April 2024. (For some reason, I can't find Peter listed on Target's site. You may just have to track him down in a physical Target store or wait until April for the wide release of all figures.)

Once again, Hasbro has knocked it out of the park with the Kenner Classics line. Every one of the figures is a faithful recreation of the originals from the 1980s. If I had any complaints, it's that Janine - in her original sexy "pointy glasses" form - is missing. While it is true that she wasn't part of the original wave of figures, she was added shortly thereafter and deserves to be here.

Images scanned and/or photographed by me or provided by Hasbro. This item has been provided by Hasbro for review on this site. For addition information, check out the Ghostbusters News review.