A Tribute to Slimer From Ghostbusters

By Ben Sumner (@benjaminsumner) on May 6th, 2010

Slimer is a gluttonous green blob that pigs out on food before the Ghostbusters trap him in the 1984 movie. You can read more about Slimer on Ghostbusters Wiki. Here is where we’re introduced to Slimer (via Youtube).

Dan Akroyd once referred to Slimer as the ghost of John Belushi. I’d say he’s right.

Here is a good computer rendition of Slimer, which is completely inaccurate because there is nothing symmetrical about him.

Slimer Stuff

Ghostbusters: Slimer Bank

Perfect for your dork kid who wants to save money. It glows in the dark, of course.

Ghostbusters Dancing Slimer

This guy is about as realistic as Slimer can get. Check him out:

Extreme Ghostbusters Slimer Action Figure with Firing Food Missiles

Discontinued Slimer Stuff

Slimer was the mascot for the Hi-C flavor “Ecto Cooler,” but in the late ’90s, he was removed and the drink was renamed “Shoutin’ Orange Tangergreen,” which was renamed Crazy Citrus Cooler, which was eventually discontinued.

Slimer had a toothpaste called “Slimer” Toothpaste, available in mint gel and grape. You can read more about it on Ghostbusters wiki.

SLIMER! was briefly published by NOW Comics. He also got his own TV show which was a spin-off of the Real Ghostbusters.

Slimer on Wheels

Slimer Motorcycles

Slimer Bike

Slimer Float

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I have an unhealthy obsession with Muppets, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. I take out my frustrations on people on the hockey rink using traditional Korean martial arts. I'm prejudiced against hipsters.