Exciting news for Ghostbusters fans! Magnoli Props, renowned for their dedication to crafting high-quality movie replicas, is considering bringing Tobin’s Spirit Guide to life. Based on the version featured in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, this iconic prop could soon be a prized addition to your collection. Magnoli Props is seeking community input to determine the best way to offer this much-desired item.
Close-up of the Tobin's Spirit Guide replica cover by Magnoli Props, showcasing embossed leather and gold accents.
Currently, three potential options are on the table, each catering to different preferences and budgets:
Option 1: DIY Tobin’s Spirit Guide Cover
For the hands-on enthusiast, Magnoli Props proposes a finished cover. This beautifully crafted cover would feature embossed leather and gold accents on durable hardcover cardstock, mirroring the film prop’s aesthetic. This option is designed as a DIY project, allowing you to source a similarly sized book and apply the cover yourself. To assist you, Magnoli Props plans to provide a tutorial on how to achieve a professional finish. This represents the most budget-friendly approach, estimated to range between $50 and $100.
Option 2: Finished “Fake” Tobin’s Spirit Guide Book
Stepping up in convenience, Option 2 offers a “fake” book. Building upon the DIY cover from Option 1, Magnoli Props would handle the application process, affixing the cover to a random, second-hand book. To enhance the authenticity, they would also age the exterior pages, creating the look and feel of a genuinely aged tome. This ready-made option is projected to cost between $150 and $200.
Option 3: Full-Scale Tobin’s Spirit Guide Replica
For the ultimate collector seeking complete accuracy, Magnoli Props is contemplating a full-on replica of Tobin’s Spirit Guide. This ambitious undertaking would involve recreating the entire book, complete with text and illustrations as seen in the movie. Recognizing the immense workload, Magnoli Props is considering opening up contributions to the Ghostbusters fan community to help bring this vision to fruition. Due to the extensive effort required to produce a comprehensive replica, this version would be priced in the $600 to $800 range. To manage the complexity and cost, this full replica may utilize a limited set of unique pages repeated throughout, while maintaining accurate page numbering to preserve the guide’s immersive quality.
Magnoli Props is eager to hear from the community! Share your interest, thoughts, and preferred option to help shape the future of this exciting project. If there’s strong support for Option 1 or 2, production could commence almost immediately, as the cover graphics are already finalized and ready for printing. Your feedback will play a crucial role in determining which version of the Tobin’s Spirit Guide replica will materialize.
