{"id":1501,"date":"2026-04-10T17:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/prodotto\/pair-of-onionhead-slimer-puppet-castings-stuart-ziff-collection\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T07:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:30:39","slug":"pair-of-onionhead-slimer-puppet-castings-stuart-ziff-collection","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/prodotto\/pair-of-onionhead-slimer-puppet-castings-stuart-ziff-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Pair of Onionhead (Slimer) Puppet Castings \u2013 Stuart Ziff Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"
A rare pair of small Slimer castings\/puppet castings (called \u201cOnionhead\u201d during the production of the original 1984 film):<\/span>
\n\u2022 One larger body Slimer<\/span>
\n\u2022 One small body \u201cflying\u201d Slimer (used for shots where he appears smaller, such as flying around the Sedgewick Hotel chandelier).<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Made of latex-skinned polyfoam, some painted in Slimer’s classic neon green. Direct provenance from the personal collection of <\/span>Stuart Ziff<\/span><\/span> (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 \u00d7 6.5 \u00d7 8.25 cm). Includes the <\/span>Propstore Certificate of Authenticity<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Value for Ghostbusters fans<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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For a true <\/span>Ghostbusters<\/span><\/span> fan (especially old-school fans of the 1984 film), this item has <\/span>extremely high value<\/span><\/span>, both emotionally and as a collectible:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A piece of film history<\/span><\/span>: 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.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Premium provenance<\/span><\/span>: 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.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rarity<\/span><\/span>: 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.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tangible experience<\/span><\/span>: Holding them in your hands means literally touching a part of the making-of of the 80s cult film.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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