I do have one sad bit of news: it looks like Slimer isn't on the labels this time around. There's no word on how long Ecto will stay on the shelves, so 80s kids may want to start hoarding now. Anyway, it never should have been discontinued - even though, yeah, okay, by 2001 no child would realistically know who the cartoon character featured prominently on the label (Slimer!) was - and now that mistake has been rectified.Ĭoca-Cola, which owns Hi-C, announced today that it will bring Ecto Cooler back for a “curtain call” timed for the summer release of the remake. If you never had the chance to try it for yourself, it was green in color and tasted like … oranges, I guess? There were oranges on the label, so probably oranges. Once a staple of school lunchboxes across the land, Ecto Cooler was introduced in 1987 but discontinued in 2001, for some reason. Hi-C Ecto Cooler Magnet (2.2k) 7.99 Ecto Cooler Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee, Ghostbusters inspired Slimer Hi-C (29) 29.99 Hi-C Ecto Cooler 20oz Skinny Tumbler custom drinkware - with straw - Stainless Steel - water bottle tumbler cold drink Hi-C juice box (147) 26.00 Ecto Wax Melts, Candles and Room Spray (12.5k) 6. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.Here is some news about the Ghostbusters remake that even the haters should love: in honor of the movie's release, Hi-C will bring back its Ecto Cooler flavor. This story originally appeared on Simplemost. It’s gonna work.”ĭo you remember the original Hi-C Ecto Cooler? “It’s got lots of family in it, with throughlines that are really interesting. “The script is good,” Murray told Vanity Fair. The film is directed by Jason Reitman, the son Ivan Reitman, who directed the original film and its sequel. With its bright terpene profile, Ekto Kooler yields an uplifting cerebral high. “ Ghostbusters: Afterlife” picks up 36 years after the events of the original “Ghostbusters” and stars Paul Rudd, Sigourney Weaver and some original cast members including Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray. Ekto Kooler is a cross between California Orange and Gorilla Biscuit, giving it a refreshing citrus-y taste. The flavor was then renamed to “Shoutin’ Orange Tangergreen” (and did not include Slimer on the packaging), and then renamed again in 2006 to “Crazy Citrus Cooler.” It was officially discontinued in 2007. This is the second time Hi-C Ecto Cooler has returned in the last few years, as Coca-Cola also brought it back for the female-centric “Ghostbusters” reboot starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones in 2016.īefore its return in 2016, it had been so popular with fans, it remained in stores until 2001, years after its initial release. The Ecto Cooler Bottle Size (Image via Hi-C/ Coca-Cola) After almost 20-year of the original movie, the Ecto Cooler is technically back with a 12-ounce bottle of almost 355 ml. While this won’t be available for purchase, show us the & & you may get slimed! #Ghostbusters: Afterlife #EctoCooler /xX9Vm2iEZO Ecto Cooler by Seeds of Compassion is both a rising star in the cannabis ranks, but also a spooky, citrus-infused throwback to The Ghostbusters (particularly Ghostbusters II). Guess who escaped from the vault for an exclusive commemorative drop just in time for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, in theaters Nov. 14, the Hi-C Twitter account posted a video promo for the extremely limited release: For your chance at scoring one, you’ll need to follow and on social media, and select fans will “get slimed” by receiving a bottle. Our Ecto Cooler cut is a potent and aromatic Indica with some Hybrid characteristics. Unfortunately, the fan-favorite drink will not be sold in stores, and you may have a hard time getting your hands on a bottle. ![]() The new Ecto Cooler will be packaged in a commemorative 12-ounce bottle that, of course, features the green ghost Slimer on the label. Hi-C Ecto Cooler, a ghostly green mix of tangerine and orange flavors with a hint of slime, was originally released in 1989. ![]() 19, and in celebration, Coca-Cola is bringing back a nostalgic drink you may remember if you were around for the original “Ghostbusters” film in the ’80s. The new “ Ghostbusters: Afterlife” film is hitting theaters Nov.
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