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A few weeks ago my friend Mike over at AllHallowsGeek.com posted about these bags…and my jaw dropped. Novelty hangbags are kind of a big thing in the Halloween community, but I had never seen any quite like these.
If they elicited this kind of reaction for me, a casual “Ghostbusters” fan, I knew that many of you would absolutely fall in love with them too.
My friends over at HalloweenCostumes.com were paying attention because the next thing I knew, all three bags arrived in the mail so I could do a little review of them…AND give one away to one of you! More on that in just a minute.
First, can we just take in how awesome these bags are?

I mean…c’mon! So so cool, right?
I’ll share more about each bag below, but overall there are two things I genuinely love about these.
First, how long all the straps are! As a tall girl with a long torso, finding cross-body bags that actually hang down to my hip can be hard. The adjustable strap allowed me the option to go over-the-shoulder or cross-body with all three bags…with a bit of length left over.
Second, the price point. Slimer and the logo bags are only $24.99, and the Ecto-1 bag is just $5 more at $29.99. You really can’t beat being under $30 for a novelty handbag!
One detail I usually look for in my purses is an extra zipper pocket on the inside, and while I wish these – esp. the car – had that, it also wouldn’t be a dealbreaker for the fun of carrying around a Ghostbusters bag.

Ghostbusters Slimer Windowed Mini-Tote
Dimensions: Compartment is 6 inches high by 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep; Slimer is 10 inches high by 13 inches high
Materials: 100% PVC vinyl faux leather with polyester fabric lining
Price: $24.99
GET IT HERE

First up is Slimer. I love how BRIGHT this bag is! The interior of the bag is red, outside is the perfect shade of lime green and that bright pink tongue makes him stand out in this trio.

His mouth opening is clear plastic. On the backside, the actual body of the bag is a 6-inch by 4-inch rectangle. The top zipper has two pull tabs, which I love.

In my normal day-to-day life, I tend to carry larger purses that fit books and notebooks. While Slimer wouldn’t be a daily carry for me, he is perfect for things like attending conventions, October horror movie date nights or pumpkin patch outings where you might carry a smaller bag. Or if you’re simply a minimalist!

Ghostbusters Logo Halloween Bag
Dimensions: 6.5 inches in diameter, 2 inches wide
Materials: 100% PVC vinyl faux leather with polyester fabric lining
Price: $24.99
GET IT HERE

You can’t go wrong with the iconic Ghostbusters logo! Like Slimer, the logo bag has dual zippers. The backside is solid red, and I think it’s my favorite of the three because it is the PERFECT size.

In my days as The Good Groupie, I became something of a concert purse expert…and this one would definitely qualify as an ideal concert purse size. Just big enough that the design will be eye-catching but small enough that it fits next to your body snuggly. This one, especially, would be perfect for carrying at conventions.

It would look great with this costume. Just saying… (Or this one if you prefer the classic jumpsuit.)

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Car Bag
Dimensions: 13 inches long by 6 inches high, 2 inches wide
Materials: 100% PVC vinyl outer shell with polyester fabric lining
Price: $29.99
GET IT HERE

To round out the collection, we have the Ecto-1 car! The backside of this bag is solid white, and it has a single zipper. The shape of the car is more or less the shape of the bag compartment – a little long and awkward but that’s just the nature of novelty bags.

I do wish this one, in particular, had an interior pocket but for the right costume, it wouldn’t deter me from purchasing it.

What I do love about this bag more than the other two is all the details on the car. The shimmery windows, lights and chrome details give it a different dimension. And, of all three, I think this one is an absolute steal for just $30!
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[CLOSED] Giveaway: Win a Ghostbusters Bag of Your Choice!
Love these Ghostbusters bags from HalloweenCostumes.com as much as me? Here’s your chance to win one Ghostbusters bag of your choice! All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post telling me your favorite line from any of the “Ghostbusters” movies. (Yes, I’ll even allow the 2016 all-female cast because – unpopular opinion – I loved it.) Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave your comment.
Then for extra chances to win, be sure you’re following Spooky Little Halloween AND HalloweenCostumes.com on social media. Each follow equals one additional entry for you:
This giveaway closes Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
A winner will then be drawn at random and announced on Spooky Little Halloween’s Twitter, Facebook AND Instagram accounts on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 no later than 7 p.m. CT (Convert to your local time.)
Guys – this part is SUPER important: The winner will also receive an email from me (hello@spookylittlehalloween.com) notifying them of their win with additional instructions for claiming their item. They have 24 hours from the send time to reply to claim their prize. If they do not reply within that timeframe, a new winner will be selected. Please keep an eye on your inbox on Thursday, Feb. 11 if you enter!
Best of luck!
Happy haunting,





Kristen
These bags are so stinking cute! I recently became obsessed with matching my purses to my costumes. My favorite is my two faced jack-o-lantern purse I got from Sweet Midnight thanks to a previous post of yours! When conventions are back up and running again, I’ll be ready!
April
My favorite line from the new Ghostbusters movie (which I also loved) is “Get out of my friend ghost!”
Diana
Just one favorite? So hard to choose, but my top two are
“There is no Dana only Zuul”
And
“When someone asks you if you’re a god, you say yes”
Codie
I love these bags so hard, and I am not even a purse carrier! The Ecto-1 bag is sublime and I will probably have to purchase it. My absolute favorite car is a ‘59 Caddy and Ecto-1 is no exception. In fact, I just completed a 2300+ Lego kit of her and she’s amazing.
There are so many iconic lines from the original movie and I grew up with parents that would quote it regularly. (Fun fact, Ghostbusters was the first film I ever saw in a movie theater!) You would often hear my parents say “…from the depths of the Sloar, that day I can tell you.” While not a complete quote, it’s definitely a favorite.
Kristina
“Back off man, I’m a scientist.”
I love all the little details on the car in particular. These are so cute.
Mandy
Thanks for introducing these to us! I The review was really helpful. I also don’t like it when bags have short straps and I hadn’t even noticed the shimmer on the car until you pointed it out!
My favorite line is, “Okay, who brought the dog?”
Lauren Chamberlain
These bags are amazing!! Thanks so much for bringing us this giveaway!
“There is no Dana, only Zuul”
Janet
My favourite quote is from GBII:
“Being miserable and treating other people like dirt is every New Yorker’s God-given right.”
-Mayor David Margulies
Fingers crossed I will get my hands on one of these beauties! Thanks for sharing, Miranda!
Janet aka. janooonooo
Samantha
How did you know I sketched out a Ghostbusters costume for this year?? One might say it’s a little spooky. These bags are incredible! The Ecto-1 reminds me of the toy one I used to play with as a child.
I love the line, “I’ll get you a nice fruit basket. I’m gonna miss him. ” Always something nice to say after a disagreement; even if it’s just internal.
Chelse
“Safety lights are for dudes!”
I was eyeing these bags when All Hallows’ geek shared them and now I really want one! You’re 100% right that they would look amazing with a Ghostbusters jumpsuit!
I’m so excited to see what other merch comes out for Ghostbusters with the release of the new film later this year! (I’ve got my fingers crossed on the return of ecto-cooler)
Christina
Huge Ghostbuster fan and I love them all! These bags are super cute! Your review made me want them more! Stay Puft is my my spirit animal but the all girl movie is probably the funniest to me!
Stay Spooky!
Jade
Omg these bags are stunning!! I cannot believe the amazing price points! I need to collect them all lol. My favorite line from Ghostbusters would probably be “I collect spores, molds, & fungus.” Or ” He slimed me!” LoL 💚👻🚫
Jessie
Do. Or cross the streams!
Jessie
DO NOT CROSS THE STREAMS *
Kimberly
OMG those bags are cute. I think my favorite quote is from the cartoon, “I’ve been slimed!” but from the movie: “This job is definitely not worth 11.5 a year.” lol.
Princess
OMG! I maybe slightly obsessed with these already. You look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Andrew
Ahhh these are so cute!! And I also really liked the 2016 one – especially when Holtzman goes “Forgot about my new toys!” during the climax fight in NYC… ahhh so good!!
Sara C.
I love these and they would be perfect for our GB group! We dress up as screen-accurate GBs and volunteer for fundraisers, children’s nonprofits, and various other events! I absolutely love these!!
I follow you already!! Love your IG!!
Ok, fav quotes are:
“…. aw man, I thought it was gonna be He-Man!”
“You spell science with a “Y”. And what’s upsetting about that is I don’t think you know that that’s wrong.”
“It’s MILLA TIME!”
Chelsea
These bags are insanely cute!!! My favorite Ghostbusters quote is Ray, when someone asks you if you’re a god, you say ‘YES’
Ashley
THESE ARE SO FLIPPING CUTE! I’ve always got a chuckle from the line “Being miserable and treating other people like dirt is every New Yorker’s God given right.”
Tanya
These bags are adorable! My youngest son is obsessed with Ghostbusters so we watch it a lot in my house in all of its forms. The line I say the most to my kids whenever they are asking crazy things is “There is no Dana, only Zuul” so that must be my favorite.
Hellen Die
I love those bags. My only wish is they would someday make a backpack shaped like the proton pack with the same stunning detail as Ecto 1.
As for lines?
Oscar?! What kind of name for a baby is Oscar?
Dana
THERE IS NO DANA, ONLY ZUUL!
As a Dana myself, this has to be my favorite.
Tamsin
“There is no Dana, only Zuul.” I use it constantly with my own name when I’m hungry 😂 or hangry.
Puffb
Spengler: Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes…
Zeddemore: The dead rising from the grave!
Venkman: Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!
😄💚👻
Stephie
Love these bags!! How are you supposed to pick one?!
My favorite quote, “That’s a big Twinkie.” – Winston Zeddmore
Mel
These bags are amazing! I absolutely love the Slimer one. One of my favourite quotes would have to be
“Mother pus-bucket!””
Claire
Anything Kevin says in the 2016 Ghostbusters, especially about his dog. “His full name is Michael Hat.”
Carolyn
Love these bags! The Ecto-1 car in particular! The original Ghostbusters are classics, but I also really enjoyed the all female reboot. Also, let’s not forget Dan Aykroyd’s cameo in Casper as a “ghostbuster” called to Whipstaff Manor! I’ll go with the female remake and basically anything that Chris Hemsworth said as Kevin, the receptionist!
Sav
“What a lovely singing voice you must have.” LOL
Katie
These bags are sooo awesome!! I love all of them!
“You’re a scientist? You don’t act like a scientist. . . . you’re more like a game-show host “ – Dana
One of my friends is such a Ghostbusters fan, he and a few friends started their own brewery and named it Zuul (but for copyright reasons it is spelled Xül).
MEGAN S BENNETT
“No one Steps on a Church in my town!”
“Don’t worry. She’s Tough. She’s a Harbor Chick! ”
These bags are amazing!
Aysha
Love these, so cute! One of each please! If I have to choose though, I d go with the classic logo ghost bag.
The quote I use most frequently is from the first movie by Ray- “Listen, do you smell something?”
Patricia Kellogg
Raymond Stantz: Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling!
Egon Spengler: Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes…
Winston Zeddmore: The dead rising from the grave!
Peter Venkman: Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!
Peter Venkman: He slimed me.
Peter Venkman: Back off, man! I’m a scientist!
AND SO MANY MORE!!
WE CAME, WE SAW, WE KICKED ITS ASS!
Rebecca
I love the 2016 Ghostbusters too! Those ladies crack me up. And even though I feel like I’m back in elementary school, one of my favorite quotes is “Garret here saw it on Tuesday, and I believe it made him soil himself.” 🤣
Nathan Valentine
Oh my gosh, those designs are so cute! I love the Slimer bag, but my FAVOURITE is the Logo Bag! Perfect design and colours!
My fav line from the movie(s) is: “Your girlfriend lives in the corner penthouse of Spook Central.” I like this lime because “Spook Central” sounds like an AWESOME place to live! I wouldn’t mind having a girlfriend/boyfriend who lived there, either!
Randa
I LOVE THESE.The Ghostbusters series (including the animated series) are some of my favorite movies of all time. I even love the new one too!! They remind me of Halloween and my dad who is also a huge fan. I watch them all the time because they still hold up. My favorite line is from the first movie when Venkman goes to meet Dana for their date and she has been possessed by Zuul. “Dana can I talk to Dana?” “There is no Dana, only Zuul” “My what a lovely singing voice you have!”
Best line.
Tiffany Taylor
. “That’s a big Twinkie.” — Winston Zeddmore
😎
Angie
These bags are awesome! My favorite quote from the first movie is “Okay, who brought the dog?” I also like the 2016 version. My favorite quote from that movie is “The hat is too much, right? Is it the wig or the hat?”
Ramon
Ok, who brought the dog?
Patti Dunford
“Don’t cross the streams.” Love that movie! :D
Sydney Moore
I love these bags!! I agree with your unpopular opinion, as I really loved the 2016 version of Ghostbusters! (Girl power lol). My favorite quote is at the end when they come out of the hole with gray hair and Erin asks what year it is, and Holtzman says, “it’s 2040. Our president is a plant.” I just love her sarcasm and snarky sense of humor! Thank you for doing this giveaway and keeping the Halloween spirit alive all year long!
Erika
I gotta go with Janine: “I’ve quit better jobs than this. Ghostbusters, whaddya want??” An entire MOOD.
These bags are too cute. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jackie
These bags are great! My favourite quote is: There is no Dana, only Zuul
Adair
When talking about the city heading for disaster, Peter says, “Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!”
Cindy
My favorite line – “When someone asks you if you are a God – you say Yes!”
Nicole Hrdlicka
These bags are rad! Super creative!
A few fav lines from the original movie is when they encounter Gozer and Peter says:
“Alright! This chick is toast!”
And
“Let’s show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown.”
Cindy Kent
“OK, I don’t know if it was a race thing or a lady thing, but I’m mad as hell.”
– 2016 Ghostbusters (My personal favorite Ghostbusters movie so far!)
I want that logo bag! That would be my main purse for September and October!
Courtney Riebe
LOVE the circular Ghostbusters bag! I’d definitely wear it year-round and I know it’d be a huge hit with my kiddos in my classroom!🤗 My favorite quote is, “We came, we saw, we kicked some a**!” Thanks for posting your authentic reviews and sharing these great products from wonderful small businesses!
Kasvetli Mila
All 3 of the bags are super cute! Let me rank them.
#1:Design wise I would go for the Ecto1 ‘cos I’ m all about sporting a white hearse w/ cute details. #2 The Ghost: I’m a sucker for red white & black plus I collect ghost print!
#3.Slimer! That lime green color reminds me of a patent handbag I had during high school in the late 90s.. The clear window is a lovely touch.
How do you choose a favorite line from movies chock full of great lines???
*She says she’s a the Gatekeeper. Does that make sense to you? Some. I’ m with the Keymaster now. We have to get these 2 together.*
*Yes it’s true , this man has no dick!*
Rachel
“I told you to eat that sandwich, low blood sugar is not a joke.” “The power of Patty compel you.” Just watched the remake today and I too love it!
I just bought a Book of Speels novelty purse from Spirit Halloween last year and I feel in love with it.
Chani Saint
Omg that ecto 1 looks amazing!!
My favorite quote i also just randomly say to my coworkers when i dont care, “valentine’s day. Bummer.” 🤣
Sisifo
“It’s true. … This man has no dick.” 🙊
All of the bags are fun, but that Ecto-1 Car bag is AMAZING. I freaking love it!
Ruth
“Back off man, I’m a scientist”
Heather Henry
“Back off man, I’m a scientist.” Definitely!
Love the bags! My family drove a car like Ecto….so embarrassing as a high school kid—wish I had it now!
Christen T
“Ray, what did you do? ”
The StayPuft Marshmallow Man scene is my favorite. It’s full of funny lines. He’s such a cute monster! I really like the Slimer bag that’s the one I would choose. All of these bags are great options.
Ms Peppercorn
” That’s a big Twinkie.” — Winston Zeddmore
Would love me some Ghostbusters Logo bag!
Jennifer
I love that ecto bag so much. My favorite line is from the first library scene. “Listen, you smell something?”
Suneet Ashburn
“Back off , man, I’m a scientist.” Too funny!
Erin
There are so many great lines! And I love that there’s an Erin in the “unpopular” Ghostbuster movie — when it premiered, my friend Michelle and I went and we loved every second.
Probably the quotes I wind up using the most, though, are from the original.
“Listen! Do you smell something?”
and
“I love this plan! I’m excited to be a part of it.”
👻👻
Heather C.
Those are super cute, and such a fantastic price! I think I love the Ghostbusters logo one the best though. =)
Devon
“We had part of a slinky… but I straightened it.”
Melissa W
Love all of these! And the prices are much more affordable than I was expecting! I think one of my favorite lines is from the second one, “I used to have a roommate but my mom moved to Florida”
Amarantha
“when someone asks you if you’re a god, you say ‘yes!’”
Katherine Killer Stitch Dolls
Ahhh the logo bag is the best purse I have ever seen in my life!! 🖤❤️👻
“I collect spores, molds and fungus.” — Dr. Egon Spengler
Brittney
“There is no Dana. Only Zuul.” My mom’s name is Dana. We use this often. 🧐
Dennis Ball
I love these! So cute and cool!
Tamara Comstock
Omg I love these so much! I can see myself wearing them to Dragon Con or even carrying to work – they’d match my ghostbusters scarf perfectly!
It’s so hard to choose a favorite line but since I ALSO enjoy Ghostbusters ATC I’ll pull the one I probably repeat the most: “safety lights are for dudes” 😂
Jaleesa Knight
I love these bags! I love all novelty bags! My favorite line would be “there is no dana, there is only zuul!”
Whitney Haddad
“Safety lights are for dudes.”
Or
“You try saying no to these salty parabolas.”
Erica
“Ray – when someone asks if you’re a god…you say YES!”
I can’t really just pick ONE quote, but this one wins in this moment.
And these bags are incredible! If I’m not winning it, I might have to track them down since our local Ghostbusters have been trying to recruit me for almost 2 years. These are fantastic!!
Tiffany
These purses are adorable! 💚
My 4 year old son and I love the Ghostbusters and randomly yell Janine’s line – “We got one!” In her accent.
Thank you for the opportunity to own one of these!
Karen
My favorite line
“Why worry?” Each one of us is carrying an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back. Dr. Peter Venkman
This line reminds me of these beautiful bags! Thanks you so much for sharing your reviews & offering this awesome giveaway! Have a Spooktacular day doll
Lori Nagel
Creeping in at the witching hour! 👻
Lisa Marie
My favorite line from the movie is “he slimed me” followed by “that’s great! actual physical contact!” – Slimer has always been my favorite character so anything that involves him. 💚
Patricia Kellogg
Anyone see who won?