The Real Ghostbusters Boogieman Glow in the Dark Limited Edition Preorder

“I ain’t afraid of no ghost!” Well, maybe just a little afraid of this one, and that’s exactly the point! Huge thanks to @mondonews for dropping this amazing reveal just in time for Halloween. Mondo is bringing us a glow in the dark limited edition of the Boogieman from The Real Ghostbusters in their incredible 1/12 scale figure line, and boy are we thrilled! This sinister figure originally appeared in the Egon and Boogieman Collector’s Pack, but now he’s escaping on his own with an eerie glow in the dark treatment that looks absolutely stunning. He comes packed with Louie the Gangster, Louie in his Monster Form, a Slimer accessory figure, and a Boogieman Ghost Trap. How cool is that?! I always loved the Boogieman episodes of The Real Ghostbusters, especially the way they tied him so closely to Egon’s character and his childhood fear of the dark. He was genuinely creepy in a way that stuck with you long after the credits rolled, and seeing Mondo give him this kind of special treatment just feels right. A glow in the dark deco on this particular character is such a fun and fitting choice. Pre-orders open October 30 at 9AM PT exclusively through MondoShop.com, so make sure you hit that Notify Me button on their site so you don’t miss out. This is a limited edition release, so once it’s gone, it’s gone. So let’s take a look at the Mondo Real Ghostbusters Boogieman Glow in the Dark Limited Edition!

Where to Buy

Preorders go live on October 30th, at 9am at: The Real Ghostbusters – Boogieman 1/12 Scale Figure – Glow in the Dark – Mondo

Official Images

The box design is a real treat here, styled to look like the Containment Unit from the firehouse with its big red vault door, piping details, and that warm orange color scheme. You can see how Boogieman and his full accessory lineup are displayed alongside it, including Louie the Gangster, Louie in his Monster Form with those gnarly horns and teeth, a tiny Slimer figure, and the Boogieman Ghost Trap.

Here’s a closer look at the back of the box, which continues that Containment Unit motif with orange brick-patterned panels and gray mechanical detailing running down the center. The red ladder element wraps around from the side, and those coiled hose and pipe details add a nice industrial texture to the whole presentation.

Below we can see the full spread of everything included with Boogieman, and the accessory count is genuinely impressive for this release. A pair of alternate ghostly white hands with spindly, outstretched fingers sit at the top, while the ghost trap accessory in yellow and black hazard striping and a purple proton pistol with its coiled green hose round out the equipment options nicely.

Here’s a closer look at the full lineup together, and it’s great to see how the glow-in-the-dark treatment unifies the group, with Boogieman’s pale blue-gray skin, Louie the Gangster’s navy suit, and Louie’s Monster Form all sharing that slightly ethereal, muted quality. The little Slimer and both Louie figures each sit on their own translucent colored stands, which is a nice touch that keeps them upright and adds a splash of red and green at the base of the display.

We get a nice look at the back of the Boogieman, and that cascading mane of dark blue hair dominates the entire rear view, with individual strands tapering to wispy, pointed tips that drape all the way down past his waist. A long, sinuous black tail curls out from beneath his suit, tapering to a smooth, serpentine point, and those small, angular white wings tucked behind his shoulders are a subtle detail that’s easy to miss from the front.

Boogieman’s massive shock of dark blue hair has incredible layered sculpting, with each jagged strand carved as its own separate piece and sweeping backward in a wild, windswept arrangement that nearly doubles the height of his head. The glow-in-the-dark skin on his face and body has a smooth, almost porcelain-like finish that contrasts beautifully against the matte texture of his black suit jacket and the deep maroon cape trailing behind him.

Boogieman’s suit jacket has a great sculptural quality to it, with the lapels folding naturally over his narrow, hunched frame and the black fabric draping loosely around his gaunt torso. You can see how his feet are just as monstrous as his hands, with long, bony toes ending in those same dark, curved claws that dig into whatever surface he’s perched on.

Here’s a closer look at the scale of these figures in hand, and Boogieman towers over everything at 8.5 inches tall, with that massive shock of blue hair adding serious height and those glossy, pale blue-gray skin tones looking almost wet under light. Louie in his Monster Form sits right alongside him with that gaping purple maw and curling horns, while the little Slimer figure perched on its translucent green stand is a fun bonus that adds some welcome color variety to the group.

I’m really digging the Boogieman’s clawed fingers on this close-up, with each one individually sculpted and tipped in dark, sharp nails that curl slightly inward. The glow-in-the-dark skin takes on a cooler, almost ghostly blue-gray tone here, and those wild tufts of dark hair shooting up from his head have a great sense of volume and movement to them.

What really catches my eye is the Boogieman’s face sculpt up close, with those jagged rows of individually sculpted teeth, the bright pink tongue, and that wide, sneering mouth framed by deep red lips. His glowing orange eyes with their tiny red pupils sit beneath heavy, furrowed brows, and those enormous pointed ears flare out like bat wings on either side of his head.

Boogieman crashes through what looks like a child’s bedroom scene alongside Louie the Gangster, and the contrast between his towering, monstrous frame and Louie’s compact, suited-up little body makes for a perfectly menacing pairing. I like the way Louie’s dark navy jacket with that red vest peeking through mirrors the Boogieman’s own color palette, tying them together as a coordinated duo even though their sculpts couldn’t be more different in scale and silhouette.

Boogieman and Louie’s Monster Form are paired together here, and the size difference between them really highlights how imposing the main figure is, with Louie’s squat, rounded body barely reaching chest height. I like how the red accents on Boogieman’s suit, from the lapel to the buttons, mirror the red band on his fedora, creating a strong visual thread that ties the whole costume together even when he’s sharing the frame.

Boogieman lunges forward with those massive clawed hands spread wide and his jaw stretched open to reveal every one of those individually sculpted teeth, and the scene with what appears to be Winston recoiling nearby really sells the sheer scale of this figure. I noticed that the cape has a gorgeous gradient quality to it here, shifting from deep navy at the edges into that pale glow-in-the-dark skin where it meets his torso, and the pointed ears catch just enough light to show off their papery, translucent thinness.

Clad in a dark navy suit with a bright red lapel and matching red button details, Louie the Gangster looks absolutely menacing here, and I love how the glow-in-the-dark skin tones shift to this warm, slightly yellowed hue under normal lighting. His fedora sits low over those furrowed brows, with a crisp red band around the crown, and those grotesque purple lips curled into a snarl add a wonderful cartoon-horror quality to the whole sculpt.

Here are some fun shots of Egon alongside the Boogieman’s Louie the Gangster accessory figure, and the sculpt on Louie is fantastic, with that squat, bulbous green body, scowling expression, and a single bright orange eye that really pops. He’s clutching a little bat in a way that feels perfectly in character, and those stubby buck teeth poking out of his grimace add so much personality to such a small figure.

Louie the Gangster looks absolutely furious here, with that clenched fist and furrowed brow selling the aggression perfectly on such a compact sculpt. I like how the bat accessory matches his green skin tone, keeping everything cohesive, and you can really appreciate the depth of his scowl lines and the way those little ears droop down like a bulldog’s.

It’s cool to see the glow-in-the-dark effect in full force here, with Boogieman’s skin radiating that intense, icy blue luminescence that makes every contour of his face and body pop against the darkness. The cape billows out behind him in deep black, and those bat-wing ears practically glow from within, creating an incredible contrast between the bright translucent skin and the sharp, dark details of his brows, teeth, and hair.

A close-up reveals just how unsettling that open maw really is, with the deep purple interior of the mouth creating a cavernous void behind those irregular, jagged teeth that jut out at different angles and lengths. The tongue curls forward with a fleshy, organic quality, and the heavy wrinkles around his snout and brow give the whole face a leathery, almost batlike texture that feels lifted straight from the cartoon.

Louie’s Monster Form really steals the focus here, with that elongated, segmented tongue whipping out from between rows of jagged, mismatched teeth while a second, smaller mouth gapes open on top of his head with its own set of fangs. You can see how the creamy bone-white of his skin contrasts against the deep red interiors of both mouths, and that squinting orange eye gives him a wonderfully grotesque, almost pained expression, like the transformation is still happening.

The ghost trap accessory is a fantastic little piece, with that blocky gray casing, orange hazard striping across the top, and small red and yellow indicator buttons sculpted into the front panel. Translucent amber tendrils erupt from the open lid in wild, twisting shapes, perfectly capturing that moment when a ghost is being pulled inside, and Boogieman’s clawed hand reaching through the chaos is a great compositional touch.

Something I appreciate here is how the ghost trap accessory works as a complete scene piece on its own, with Boogieman’s translucent form erupting from the open lid in a swirl of amber energy tendrils while the Ghostbusters figures in the background create a real sense of chaos around the moment. The proton stream effect stretching across the scene in translucent blue adds a wonderful connective element between the figures, tying everything together into one cohesive encounter.

Boogieman comes lunging right at Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler here, and that massive Monster Form Louie wedged between them with his gaping double mouths and curling horns really sells the chaos of the whole scene. The proton wand in Egon’s grip catches your attention, but it’s the sheer size of Louie’s jaw, stretching wider than either Ghostbuster’s entire torso, that makes this feel like a genuine “oh no” moment on the shelf.