Description
A rare pair of small Slimer castings/puppet castings (called “Onionhead” during the production of the original 1984 film):
• One larger body Slimer
• One small body “flying” Slimer (used for shots where he appears smaller, such as flying around the Sedgewick Hotel chandelier). Made of latex-skinned polyfoam, some painted in Slimer’s classic neon green. Direct provenance from the personal collection of Stuart Ziff (Ghost Shop creature effects supervisor). They feature small holes from the casting process and some imperfections (e.g., missing arms), which is completely normal for studio-used maquettes and references. The largest piece measures approximately 5″ x 2.5″ x 3.25″ (12.75 × 6.5 × 8.25 cm). Includes the Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.
• One larger body Slimer
• One small body “flying” Slimer (used for shots where he appears smaller, such as flying around the Sedgewick Hotel chandelier). Made of latex-skinned polyfoam, some painted in Slimer’s classic neon green. Direct provenance from the personal collection of Stuart Ziff (Ghost Shop creature effects supervisor). They feature small holes from the casting process and some imperfections (e.g., missing arms), which is completely normal for studio-used maquettes and references. The largest piece measures approximately 5″ x 2.5″ x 3.25″ (12.75 × 6.5 × 8.25 cm). Includes the Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.
Value for Ghostbusters fans
For a true Ghostbusters fan (especially old-school fans of the 1984 film), this item has extremely high value, both emotionally and as a collectible:
- A piece of film history: These are physical references actually used during production for distance visual effects shots. They are among the very few surviving objects that showcase the creative process behind the iconic Slimer/Onionhead.
- Premium provenance: Directly from the personal collection of Stuart Ziff, the Ghost Shop creature effects supervisor. This level of provenance is extremely sought after by hardcore collectors.
- Rarity: This isn’t just a souvenir, but an authentic pre-production and VFX artifact. Few fans in the world can boast a piece of Slimer so close to the character’s creation phase.
- Tangible experience: Holding them in your hands means literally touching a part of the making-of of the 80s cult film.
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