While we wait for the new Ghostbusters movie to escape COVID quarantine ( Ghostbusters: Afterlife was supposed to open in July but has now been pushed back to June 2021), Lego can't wait to give us something to do with our time: build a deluxe version of the ECTO-1.īased on a converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor hearse, the original ECTO-1 from the classic 1984 movie made our list of Coolest Movie Cars of All Time, where we called it a "classic for an entire generation." Even though this new Lego set is based on the version in the upcoming movie, we're not at all surprised that the new Lego set feeds adult nostalgia while also being current with the upcoming movie. This is the third official ECTO-1 Lego set, but the others had around 500 pieces, compared to the 2000-plus here.Polish up your "Who you gonna call?" lines as you put together the latest version of the 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor hearse.Set to launch in the middle of the month, this new $200 Lego set blends nostalgia for the 1984 film with play features from the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, due in mid-2021.Just proceed with caution: as with all Lego kits, the ECTO-1 can be a little fragile. You'd never be able to tell it can do all that at a glance, making it a fun conversation starter as well as a display piece. Seeing an unsuspecting visitor's reaction to all this is really wonderful. The circular siren light at the front also has a secret function twisting it will turn the wheels. Last but certainly not least, rolling the ECTO-1 along will cause the instruments on the roof to spin just like they do in the movie. This releases a mini Ghost Trap on wheels, and even though the handle for doing so is a bit finicky, the mechanism as a whole works remarkably well. While the two Ecto-1 hero cars were 1959 Cadillac models. Secondly, you can pull a tab at the back that lowers a ramp where the boot should be. The Ecto-1a that Sony had in a storage container was one of the cars used to build Ecto-1. While the overall design is similar, you're getting bonus features like a pop-out gunner's seat and usable ramp for the Ghost Trap with this one as well. This version dwarfs the original, and while that means it doesn't include any minifigures (they wouldn't be to scale), it's also more detailed. How does the new Lego ECTO-1 hold up against its older and cheaper counterpart, now retired? For starters, it's a lot bigger. The known building instruction files for 10274-1 ECTO-1 are listed below. Its reveal was one of the coolest moments in Afterlife, and that makes seeing it replicated here so seamlessly a tick in the win column. To start with, pressing a hidden button on the side pops the 'gunner' seat out of the car via metallic 'pistons', ready to bust some ghosts. But the real party tricks will make you feel like a kid again, playing with their new toy on Christmas morning. Yes, the doors all open and the wheels move. The Lego Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is surprisingly interactive, and that's where it goes from 'good' to 'great'. However, putting it on a pedestal and leaving it there would be a shame. Will make you feel like a kid again, playing with their new toy on Christmas morning You could spend quite a while happily drinking it all in. This is a set that encapsulates all that is good about the LEGO experience its a build that is deep, involved, unique and satisfying. Multiple rust-effect stickers give it a detailed but not overly-busy appearance, too. There's so much to see here, and no space is wasted peek through the window and you'll find a proton pack along with a containment unit in the back, while popping the hood reveals a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor engine. Even seeing that iconic white chassis take shape panel by panel is a delight.Īs you'd expect, that makes it a superb display piece. A lot of care has gone into this ode to the Ghostbusters, and it's evident in every brick. None of this is 'necessary', but that's why it's special. Whether it's discovering that the steering wheel actually works or the doors can be opened, there's something satisfyingly tactile and interactive about this set. It's really cool even mid-way through the process. When it's finally done, the Lego ECTO-1 looks incredible. A lot of thought and fun extras have gone into the Lego ECTO-1 (Image credit: Future)
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