“Everybody can relax, I found the car!”

Recently one of our members found this great kid’s toy outside of a Giant Food Store.  It’s a little coin-operated Ghostbusters Fire Truck!  Unfortunately it was not working, but we still couldn’t believe that it existed!  Check out the pics!

 

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The Philadelphia Ghostbusters recently made an appearance on an episode of Fendred’s Chamber! Here’s the description…

CRYPT OF THE LIVING DEAD / Vampires Galore - Series - Episode #4. As the moment approaches FENDRED & MOMMA LIZZY enlist the efforts of the PHILADELPHIA GHOSTBUSTERS once more to help Chris deliver the final blow to destroying THE VAMPIRE HANNAH. Will they win ? Lets find out.

Fendred’s Chamber Website

Welcome back! It’s been a bit of a wait, but now we present to you Joe Hennessey!

PGB: Joe, tell us a little about yourself. Who are you? What do you do besides Ghostbusting? Any other hobbies or interests?

Joe: Well, I’m 27 years old, born and raised in Allentown.
occupation-wise, I’m a Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewer, or (CATI) for short. My job is to conduct research surveys with respondents over the phone, and collect data for our analysts on a variety of topics ranging from the economy, to commercial products, to healthcare. I know I’m making it sound a lot more glorious than it really is. I mainly just drink tea, and read a script from a computer screen all day long.

As for my interests and hobbies… I’m a huge trekkie, I collect action figures and comics, and I’m also an artist, not yet professionally, but I hope to maybe earn some side money with it eventually.

PGB: How long have you been with the group and what made you decide to join?

Joe:  Hmmm, Y’know… I forget when I joined officially, I just know my first event was in January of 2010. What inspired me to join, was the fact that I wanted to create my own Ghostbusters franchise in the Lehigh Valley, however it didn’t really get off the ground, however Matt Burkit suggested that I join the PGB, so I sent in an inquiry e-mail, and before I knew it… Here I am, and the rest is history. (more…)

Welcome back friends, family and fans! As we begin to wind down our “Getting To Know” segments, we bring you Dr. Adam Marish!

PGB: Adam, tell us a little about yourself. Who are you? What do you do besides Ghostbusting? Any other hobbies or interests?

Adam: Hmmm…let’s see. I’m me. I’m awesome…well, at least I think so. In fact, I think I’m the last one to be featured on this ‘getting to know your PGB’ thing? If that’s the case, I guess what they say is true…’saving the best for last’… Let’s see, when I’m not doing PGB related things I’m usually working or sleeping…probably working because I sure as heck rarely get to sleep. My other hobbies include baseball, ping pong (I’m actually really good), and playing music…but I’ve got hardly any time for those things (my fantasy baseball teams have taken a little bit of a hit because of that too…bummer).

PGB: So how does it feel being the member we can actually call Doctor and not be joking?

Adam: It feels pretty good mainly because I’ve worked so incredibly hard to get to where I am right now. In reality though, I don’t feel as if my friends and family need to call me ‘doc’…I’m still the same dude I was before I graduated medical school…minus a bunch of pounds! (more…)

Welcome back friends, fans, and family, to this our tenth edition of Getting to know your Ghostbusters. This weeks edition is a bit late, but we’ve had so many events the past week and a half that things have been hectic. Fear not…as part 11 is already done and ready to be uploaded this weekend!

This time out we spotlight on our other girl Ghostbuster: Rosemary Ward!

PGB: Rose, tell us a little about yourself. Who are you? What do you do besides Ghostbusting? Any other hobbies or interests?

Rose: Besides spending with my Tony and cuddling our two black kitties..I spend a lot of time costuming, collecting toys, going to conventions, reading comics..etc. As you can tell I’m a real nerd girl, but I enjoy it. Of late I’ve also been designing and working on a ‘Retro Fan Site’ That will be mostly geared towards the eighties.

PGB: How long have you been with the group and what made you decide to join?

Rose: I’d say about a year. Tony told me about it and asked if I’d mind joining in. I’ve always enjoyed Ghostbusters, even had a Ghostbusters scrap book as a teen along with some of the Real Ghostbusters toys back in the day. So I thought it was a great idea

PGB: When and why did you begin building your GB uniform and gear?

Rose: I had the Jumpsuit with patches first, that was the easy part and I got all of that for my first outing. For the longest time my proton pack was just an old piece Tony put together from a vacuum cleaner. I use to joke about it and say “It use to suck dirt and now it sucks ghosts!” (more…)

This week, Philly GB Leader and founder Nate Paro steps in to ask the questions of Paul Poole!

Nate: Welcome once again to installment number nine of  “Getting To Know Your Ghostbusters.”  This week we sit down with our esteemed guest Mr. Paul Poole.  Paul, welcome to “getting to know your Ghostbusters.  So, you too have a theory about the end of the world?

Sorry about that.  Just a little Ghostbusters 2 humor.  Tell us a bit about yourself Paul.  Who are you? Are you a god? What do you do besides tearing up the streets with the PGB and do you have any other hobbies?

Paul: Hello! I’m 33 and I work in a grocery store. I’m in charge of specialty cheeses. So although I’ve heard this joke a thousand times already, it IS true…I cut the cheese for a living. I’m married to my beautiful wife and fellow Philly Ghostbuster Dawn.
As for other hobbies? Well before the Ghostbustin’ thing became sorta full time, I worked on making and collecting other superhero and movie related props, as well as the occasional collecting of toys, especially my massive collection of Minimates. (more…)

Hey gang! Has it been a week already?? Time flies! Well it’s time for part 8 of our “Getting To Know Your Ghostbusters“. This week is Del Aponte!

PGB: Del, tell us a little about you. Who are you? What do you do besides Ghostbusting? Do you have any other hobbies or interests?

 

Del: Well, I’m just someone who loves Ghostbusters and loves helping people. Luckily I’ve found a place where I could do both, and Ive made it my home.
As far as hobbies go, I’m pretty easy going. I don’t get out too much, but when I do.. I go in big. Besides Ghostbusting I collect movies and music. Specifically horror movies. I’ve also wanted to get into the autobody field for some while now and I’m glad to announce that I have started classes. I plan to convert my 89 Caprice into an Ecto for myself and the group.

PGB: So you’re the “Family Man” of the group with several kids. Do they share your love of Ghostbusters?

Del: They all love the franchise,but none more than my son Del the 4th. He’s an avid fan with his own full-fledged love for the field and the life. He also has his own jumpsuit and pack signed by “Ernie Hudson”. He also loves what I do and awaits the day he can be a “Real Ghostbuster” and kick it with the “big boys” as he says.

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PGB member Ed Hartman was interviewed by the Somewhat Shamless girls at Wizard World.  You can see him at the 3:02 mark and see a cameo by our guys in Spaceballs outfits at the 2:27 mark!

Welcome back! The sixth segment here is a couple of days behind due to our busy weekend at Wizard World! For those of you who may be new to these segments please go back and read up on the 5 previous “Getting to Know” segments!

This time around we bring you the mastermind behind philadelphiaghostbusters.com and one of the two administrators on our Facebook page….Ed Hartman!

PGB: Ed, tell us a little about you. Who are you? What do you do besides Ghostbusting? Do you have any other hobbies or interests?

Ed: I’m 31 years old and live in Bristol, PA. I’ve been married for 4 years and have a one-year old son named Ryan. I’m a Website Designer/Programmer and am pretty good with computers and technology. Hockey has been a passion of mine too. I’ve played hockey since I was 10 and am a big Flyers fan (despite the recent tragic loss in the finals). (more…)

The Philadelphia Ghostbusters have been popping up in the News and local shows recently because of their exposure at Wizard World.  Here are a few links…

[ UPDATED 6/21 ]

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Examiner.com - photo

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My Phl 17 Website  - photos and video

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Philly.com Article - Quote by Nate Paro

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Action Figure Pics Website - photos

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Off The Beaten Path Show promo