Sony Pictures Consumer Products Announces Auction of One-of-a-Kind Hasbro ‘Ghostbusters’ Action Figure

has announced the auction of a limited-edition action figure in the likeness of “

Ghostbusters

” legend, Ivan Reitman. The

auction will be live 9 a.m. PST to 9 p.m. PST

on Dec. 12. All proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. 

Ivan Reitman, one of the co-creators of the “Ghostbusters” franchise, was a notable supporter of charitable causes, giving back to local communities throughout his life. As such, his charitable spirit became a hallmark of the “Ghostbusters” franchise.

The limited-edition “Ghostbusters” Plasma Series Ivan Reitman 6” action figure by Hasbro wears a classic Ghostbusters flight suit and is geared up with a proton pack, neutrona wand, plasma stream, movie clapboard and a detailed recreation of the megaphone Ivan used while filming on the movie set. 

“Ghostbusters fans are tethered by a sense of community that has united the franchise for decades,” says Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman and fellow “Ghostbusters” filmmaker. “My father

The auction coincides with forthcoming theatrical and animated content in development, including a sequel to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and two new offerings from Sony Pictures Animation: the first “Ghostbusters” animated movie and a “Ghostbusters” animated series, both currently in development.