'Ghostbusters’ Toys Are Popping Off the Shelves

''The all-female Ghostbusters reboot affirmed its legitimacy with positive reviews from critics, following the outpour of misogynistic backlash ahead of the film's release. Yes, it appears women can catch ghosts just as easily as men — with the same deft humor, of course. The franchise is also winning in another area: toy sales.

According to a report by Variety, toy manufacturer Mattel brought in strong early sales for its Ghostbusters toy line, which, of course, features the female ensemble. Moreover, the toys have generated good figures among both boys and girls, which confirms Mattel's decision to put the toys in the boys' toy aisle was a smart choice...''

by Miles Surrey