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Ghost Trap  
  Device for capture and temporary storage of ectoplasmic entities.  

Although not intended for long-term use, the Ghost Trap does provide a good capture method as well as transport.


(Ghostbusters ghost trap)

Technovelgy from Ghostbusters, by Harold Ramis.
Published by Tri-Star in 1984
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