Medicom Toy, a Japanese brand that's most widely known for its unique Bearbrick figurines of different sizes that take inspiration from a wide range of sources in popular culture, expanded its range with the addition of a Stay Puft collectible.
The eerie marshmallow-shaped 'Ghostbusters' character features a few adjustments to his aesthetic in order to suit the iconic Bearbrick shape, with the large monster granted a more sleek and slender figure. The Stay Puft collectible maintains the character's bib and sailor hat, which contrast the white color palette with bright hues of crimson red and blue.
The Stay Puft collectible is available in two different sizes from Medicom Toy's website, with both the 400% and 1000% versions offered.
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