The biggest movies of the ’80s were regularly adapted into animated TV series, and Ghostbusters was no exception. Harold Ramis’ supernatural comedy spawned The Real Ghostbusters, which ran from 1986 to 1991, and is still considered a beloved part of the franchise nearly four decades later. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the creation of the show, you can save a whopping 65% on The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History thanks to Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. This deluxe book chronicles the cartoon series’ production, with behind-the-scenes looks at the show’s art and even its official toy line. The book is available in two versions, both of which are discounted: a Deluxe Edition for $38.75 (was $65) and a standard edition for $27.39 (was $55). Both discounts are limited-time deals that are only available during Cyber Monday.
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Deluxe Edition
$38.75 (was $65)
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History is a 248-page hardcover featuring behind-the-scenes content on the show. The deluxe version comes with several extras, including a slipcase inspired by the Ghostbusters Company 8 Firehouse headquarters, two replicas of animation cels, and a ribbon bookmark resembling the firehouse flagpole.
As for the book, it’s packed with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more. It examines how the show became a hit with audiences and led to the creation of a successful toyline that included some of the weirdest collectibles ever made. There’s also never-before-seen conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, and abandoned concepts from the toy line.
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Standard Edition
$27.39 (was $55)
The standard edition of the book is also available at a 50% discount, but it doesn’t come with any of the extra content listed above. Considering these books were released only in July, this is a significant overall savings for a relatively new release and a great idea for a Christmas present for the Ghostbusters fan at home.
You can also pair this with The Real Ghostbusters animated series on DVD. While this isn’t the full run of the cult-classic show, you’re still getting over 100 episodes for just $18.49. You can also pick up the movies on Blu-ray, including recent releases like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The classic films feature 4K remasters that substantially improve on the original Blu-ray releases, along with a treasure trove of special features. Check the list below for all the Ghostbuster Blu-ray deals available during Cyber Monday, and don’t forget to check out GameSpot’s Deals Hub for the latest Cyber Monday discounts on Lego sets, video games, Blu-rays, and more.
Ghostbusters Blu-ray Deals
- Ghostbusters 1 & 2 (4K) — $38.69 (
$66) | Limited-edition reprint - Ghostbusters (4K) — $15 (
$18) - Ghostbusters 2 (4K) — $18
- Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (4K) — $18.82
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (4K) — $17 (
$22.49) - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (4K) — $18 (
$25.87) - The Real Ghostbusters: Volume 1-5 (DVD) — $18.49
