Love seeing the Classic Space print making a redux! However, wish there would be more pearl/metallic pieces, like on the Ideas set.

It's pretty cool, but maybe it's looking off because the side windows aren't angled in? Was a really clever solution in the Ideas set that really added to the look. Not sure why it could have been left off, as the front window appears to be a new piece it could have been designed to include the angle too.

amazing design MP !
If it is as good as the mustang it will be a great build.

A massive chunk of white bricks, hail RetroBright!

Perfect display piece! I will defo get it - day one if nice GWP will happen, or wait till there will be fancy one ;)

interesting

new windshield piece?

Love it and will have to get this...eventually. With all the releases of the last 2-3 months I have to give my bank account a break LOL. Not sure why they couldn't put this off to next year but figure they want to get in on the Xmas Nostalgia purchasing and get these out of the warehouses. Hopefully won't be an issue getting these later

where's them minifigs?
or will they be releasing seperate packs either containing the new kids or the old crew?

The previous 8-wide 21108 fitted neatly into the firehouse, even if I had unlimited money I'm not sure where I would store this! I didn't realize that there was such a large Ghostbusters fan base to make such a big and expensive 16-wide vehicle viable when there are so many other cars after the DB5 the designer could have chosen from.

The only thing that interests me is the windscreen piece.

Ghostbusters is just a bit rubbish.

Pretty cool!

This does not seem like an ideal use of TLC's energies and efforts to me. But what do I know. Maybe there's a huge market for it somehow.

@PicnicBasketSam Definitely! I thought at first this was just a static display piece, but the incorporated functions make this an absolute gem of a set!

To much stickers.
I have counted almost 39 only for the rust spots.
To be considered, for sure not on day one.

I more see this in the line of the VW Beetle Van, Mini Cooper, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mustang and Fiat

I think it looks quite nice!
Though I already got the Ideas Ecto-1 way back when, so I'm not too interested in this one personally. Kinda wish they released some cheaper Ghostbusters sets as well for the kids to play with. (Hidden Side doesn't count)
Shame they didn't include minifigures of the Ghostbusters from the upcoming movie, but I can understand that this model is meant to focus more on the car itself.

Coolest, most interesting set I’ve seen in awhile... Would get this over the Eaglemoss version for sure.

I guess we have to wait for BTTF4 to see an UCS DeLorean...

Should there be a spoiler warning over that RC Trap-Bot? :D

I'm assuming that you will be reviewing it soon. If so, please take a shot alongside Batmobile and some Creator cars!

Ok, now where is my Speed Champions DB5 or Bond LEGO theme??? Is it wrong to only want this for the Caddy details so it can be converted into a '59 Convertible. Like the pink Maisto one I used to have.

I like it but I won't buy one the Batwing is around the same price so I'll get that instead...

Nice, terrific and fabulous!

Had it been a revival of the old Ghostbusters Ecto-1 with the original team then I might have considered buying it.

^ I'm with you. This isn't for me, but it's a fantastic rendition and a clear improvement over the Ideas set.

@whitemocha said:
"I'm honestly puzzled at the lack of interest, looking through the comments."
Why? The original movie was decades ago, the reboot sucked and rightfully tanked at the box office. And even though I have got both the firehouse and the Ideas Ecto-1 as well as the Dimensions sets, having watched the original film on DVD recently I wonder why I was such a fan back in the day. Maybe because I was a kid and didn't know any better (hell, I used to love Cannonball Run too), but my current reaction is Meh. I think movies like Star Wars or BTTF have aged far better.

I hope those scratches and rust are stickers, because I would never apply them.

@Chilis_no said:
"Omg, look at the grille, it contains "1 billion" rollerskates! <3"

I thought that was really clever

Like this but might wait for a discount like John Lewis did on the technic Lambo Sian and got £120 off with their offer. Plus running out of space to display them all as I prefer the bigger sets, more of a building challenge.However, may need something to do by the end of the lockdown so who knows!

Very cool model. I am betting on Mike Psiaki as the LEGO Designer behind it. <3 it.

This looks like an utter nightmare of sticker placement. Why are they all so close to the edges of their pieces? Yeesh, LEGO...

Aren’t the options ‘Yes, eventually’ and ‘Yes, but I'll wait for a discount’ more or less the same?

Wow, that comes as a surprise! Particularly because I had no idea there's a new Ghostbusters movie coming :)

I really don't know about this one. I love Lego cars; it's more or less the only kind of models I build these days. And 21108 is one of my favorite Lego sets ever. It's on permanent display on my very limited display space. So, I should be rejoicing to get a large version, right? Somehow I'm not, but rather thinking "Do I really need this in large?" and "will it be as fun as the current model?"

Another expensive sticker pig.

@MrClassic said:
" @Classique said:
"I have legit no idea as to why TLG are using cheaper "transparent" plastic"
"In the years to come we will see more changes to the materials platform in order for TLG to become more and more sustainable. The new transparent material is not 100% sustainable but we need this step in order to become sustainable."
https://www.newelementary.com/2020/09/missing-faulty-lego-consumer-perceived-quality.html"
Hopefully whatever new, and even more sustainable, material comes along to replace this will be without the issues this one has, then, and not too many products in the near future will be tarnished by what they're probably well aware by now is a subpar material.

@biffuz:
BttF4 will never happen. The Bobs have a contractual right to approve any new stories, and they’ve both said they’re not planning to do so in this lifetime. And that was before MJF was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The last time I saw new footage of him, he looked like he was in pretty rough shape, and I think he’d have a rough time trying to film another sequel. Bob Gale also did an interview recently where he said there’s no way they’d recast Marty just to make another sequel. And this is coming from a guy who basically hasn’t had a career since the mid-90’s (he was effectively blacklisted, but I can’t remember what for).

Bttf 4-6 were made as computer games. You can watch fan-cut into 1.5 hr film versions here: https://youtu.be/h3MTNxN77R0

These fan-cut versions were very well made and the continuation of the story is superb

The windshield is the best new part in a long, long time! Hurrah!
Just hoping it will be actually decently transparant, as some have dampened the enthousiasm a bit.

Love the model, definite pick up for me. Incredible details.
It's based off of the 'new' movie that was supposed to come out so that's why I see so many 'rust' stickers. Just leave those off or look at the pics of the newer film and you'll see it doesn't have so much 'rust' on the edges like it shows here in this model.
Mix and match those stickers so it doesn't look like duplicates next to one another, use less stickers or just leave them ALL off.

@Flash2004UK said:
"The stickers! So many stickers! There's around 30 just on the side we can see! For all our sakes, Lego, please stop putting huge numbers of stickers on the premium sets!!"

It looks like only the "rust" parts are stickers, which means you have the option of having a brand new ECTO-1 or an old, battered one. That seems like a good idea to me (and I'd leave them off!).

EDIT: Sorry, didn't notice the too small stickers on the roof gear. The logo etc. look printed, though, so stickers could be minimal if you want them to be.

Excellent rendition, detailed, so iconic, Ilikeitalot. But I won't get it eventually. Now whether it's worth such a scale and price point or not, I don't know. If I could I would, but have (many) other lego priorities and dreams.

I wonder if application of floor wax to these new trans-clear parts can improve the clarity and should help remove scratches. I've seen it mentioned as a remedy for restoring older beat-up window parts.

@NadiaB said:
" @Flash2004UK said:
"The stickers! So many stickers! There's around 30 just on the side we can see! For all our sakes, Lego, please stop putting huge numbers of stickers on the premium sets!!"

It looks like only the "rust" parts are stickers, which means you have the option of having a brand new ECTO-1 or an old, battered one. That seems like a good idea to me (and I'd leave them off!).

EDIT: Sorry, didn't notice the too small stickers on the roof gear. The logo etc. look printed, though, so stickers could be minimal if you want them to be."

The number plate even looks like a sticker, I could be wrong though as it's hard to tell.

I dislike stickers so much. I can omit all the rusty ones easily. I just hope the Ghostbusters logo is printed on those pieces.

I'd have bought this would this have been in the scale of the Batmobile. Unfortunately, LEGO keeps shifting scales so these cars "only" look great if you put just one on display.

I guess the DeLorean is next?

@Lego_lord said:
"I guess the DeLorean is next?"

Not until a Back to the Future sequel. This exists because there's a new Ghostbusters movie, not just for kicks

@Daniel_Jackson said:
"I dislike stickers so much. I can omit all the rusty ones easily. I just hope the Ghostbusters logo is printed on those pieces."

The no-ghost logo is printed on those three panels

I really like this, but I don’t have as big of a connection to Ghostbusters as other 80s films, particularly Back to the Future or Indiana Jones.

Not to say this is bad, but I also expected some minifigures! I might wait for when they do a DeLorean.

Very nice set. Yes I am a fan of Ghost Busters but not buying on day one. I will most likely wait until Black Friday.

This should've included minifigs, like the Batman vehicle sets did. And appropriate GWP (like a 4-wide ECTO-1). Into the wishlist, not on the shopping list then.

@LegoSonicBoy said:
" @MrClassic said:
" @Classique said:
"I have legit no idea as to why TLG are using cheaper "transparent" plastic"
"In the years to come we will see more changes to the materials platform in order for TLG to become more and more sustainable. The new transparent material is not 100% sustainable but we need this step in order to become sustainable."
https://www.newelementary.com/2020/09/missing-faulty-lego-consumer-perceived-quality.html"
Hopefully whatever new, and even more sustainable, material comes along to replace this will be without the issues this one has, then, and not too many products in the near future will be tarnished by what they're probably well aware by now is a subpar material."

If LEGO decided to make new windscreens/windows/bottles for 18+ sets out of Gorilla Glass, I would buy them even if sold separately on LEGO.com. Gorilla Glass is already used on Ford F-150 and Jeep Wrangler, it can't be that expensive.

@TheWackyWookiee said:
"I really like this, but I don’t have as big of a connection to Ghostbusters as other 80s films, particularly Back to the Future or Indiana Jones.

Not to say this is bad, but I also expected some minifigures! I might wait for when they do a DeLorean."

If they did do a DeLorean, I would hope for BTTFII minifigures of Doc with his yellow trench coat and visor, and Marty with his 2015 clothing and hat, and, if we're lucky, Einstein. This Ecto - 1 would look better with minifigures; however, I do not know if they would be effective or recognizable, as they would likely be based on the 2021 reboot instead of the original films.

@fakespacesquid said:
" @Lego_lord said:
"I guess the DeLorean is next?"

Not until a Back to the Future sequel. This exists because there's a new Ghostbusters movie, not just for kicks"

Then why did they make a Batmobile and Batwing based on the 1989 Batman movie? I don’t think they made a UCS ECTO-1 just because there’s a new Ghostbusters movie. There’s an appetite among adult collectors for sets based on nostalgic franchises and movies and TLC knows it.

I know precisely who I’ll be placing my telephone call to, thank you very much.

Who YOU gonna call?

Easy pass for me. Not interested at this at all in any scale. Let alone the $200 price tag.

Looks great! One of the few high-end sets I'm actually drooling over. I liked the film, and I love classic ambulances. This is $200, about the same cost of a Greenlight/Artisan 1/18 Cadilac Ambulnace. But, I know some less-expensive high-detail models I own are really fragile, at least in LEGO, replacing a part that popped off is easy.

I think Ecto-1 (and its countless replicas) are like spray-painting the Mona Lisa. These old coachbuilt, car-based ambulances, hearses, and combination cars are very pleasing to the eye to look at. I really do want this set, with that being said. My plans are to convert it into a proper 1959 Cadillac/Miller Metor. The only problem I'm having is properly replicating some of the EMS equipment in use at the time. Especially a Ferno Model 30 stretcher--used on ambulances for decades. Ferno still makes the thing, surprisingly, in a non-metallic format almost 70 years later.

I so want to know how those grey barrels are being held up.

How many roller-skates make up the front grill?

@fakespacesquid said:
"Things like Batman exist on a different level compared to things like BTTF or Ghostbusters. The '89 vehicles don't just have the appeal of 80s nostalgia, ANY Batman fan (of which there are easily hundreds of millions) can very easily appreciate them. The fanbase for other franchises just isn't at that level, especially when there hasn't been new content for decades. "
Anecdotal evidence for sure, but I know far more people that are fans of BTTF (or Ghostbusters, or Indiana Jones for that matter) than there are fans of superheros. Granted, of those few superhero fans, most are Batman (or Spider-Man) fans, but still, the relationship is like ten to one.
Maybe in the US, with its huge fandom of anything superhero, it is different, but over here, BTTF is far more popular by a huge margin. Take the Playmobil lineup as an example, which is the second most popular toy over here. They have both BTTF as well as Ghostbusters sets (like the firehouse and the Ecto-1) and have had them for years, yet they don't offer a single superhero related set of any kind, and no one seems to miss them. Go figure.

@fakespacesquid said:
" @Lego_lord said:
"I guess the DeLorean is next?"

Not until a Back to the Future sequel. This exists because there's a new Ghostbusters movie, not just for kicks"

Since it was declared Back to the Future would never get a reboot (although things may change), will we ever see a D2C DeLorean?

@HandPositions said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @Lego_lord said:
"I guess the DeLorean is next?"

Not until a Back to the Future sequel. This exists because there's a new Ghostbusters movie, not just for kicks"

Since it was declared Back to the Future would never get a reboot (although things may change), will we ever see a D2C DeLorean?"

I don't think it's impossible but I don't think it's likely, although if this knocks it out of the park then there's a decent chance. Given that the license has been established it wouldn't be too difficult. But it's the same vibe as people in every comment section that say "Ok, now bring Castle back". That's not how these things work

That second picture on the set details page really looks like he is struggling to put one of the stickers on straight.

this is.... awesome! And i buy this one of course, because i have the others too.

But first i am going to rob a bank - this year was reaaaaaly expensive....

@Galaxy12_Import said:
" @namekuji said:
"I so want to know how those grey barrels are being held up."

The new 1x2 "half-round" brick, this image will answer your question: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50537248171_1ee1cc2a17_c.jpg

"

Ahaa!

I don't--I *really* don't--need this. But I want it all the same...well, except for all the rust, which I can fortunately leave off by leaving those stickers on their sheet. Yes, I know any car that goes through a New York winter is likely to get rust in all those places, but there's a time and a place for realism and dream machines like ECTO-1 aren't required to submit to it.

The movie franchise has nothing to do with my love for this model, by the way. My earliest memory of a toy car was a Matchbox version of the Cadillac ambulance, which seemed the coolest idea ever to my youthful (female) eyes. Still does even now; the ghostbusting gig only adds a little gilding to the gorgeous lily!

I’ve saw positive and negative comments so far, this is a positive one as I’ll be buying it ASAP

Why no minifigs???

I love it but I definitely will leave the stickers off to make it look more like the original Ecto-1 from the first 2 movies.

@Slithus_Venom said:
" @darkstonegrey said:
"I wonder if application of floor wax to these new trans-clear parts can improve the clarity and should help remove scratches. I've seen it mentioned as a remedy for restoring older beat-up window parts."

You shouldn't have to "remedy" NEW parts!"

You are absolutely correct! But since this new plastic is what we get to work with, I was searching for a way to self-help and improve it's resistance to further scratching and clarity given the shortcomings.

In any case, I will do the same as @matrox2001 stated and be sure to call up LEGO CS and demand a replacement if the windscreen is as scratched up on arrival as the part was in that eurobricks review. I've found having LEGO send out individual replacement parts for such vulnerable pieces usually arrive in much better condition.

@Flash2004UK said:
"The stickers! So many stickers! There's around 30 just on the side we can see! For all our sakes, Lego, please stop putting huge numbers of stickers on the premium sets!!"

Normally I agree but seeing how I don't want the 'rust' I'm glad I have an option to omit them.

That looks great, Although I might be tempted to not affix the rust patch stickers on it, printed ghostbuster tile is a added bonus.

Deloreon next, Although might need to recover the bank balance first.

This set really needs a sound brick with the unique siren wail...

@R0Sch said:
"Very cool model. I am betting on Mike Psiaki as the LEGO Designer behind it. <3 it."

It stands right there in the article, in a whole paragraph:

"Talking about the creation of the LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1, the sets LEGO designer, Michael Psiaki said “I love creating LEGO vehicles and having previously designed the LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5, I loved the challenge of working on the ECTO-1. This is the largest and most detailed version of this car that we have ever created, It is crammed full of authentic features and Easter eggs, that I’m excited for builders to discover as they put this model together."

As usual with the launch of a new set, there are many questioning why LEGO would produce it. And, as usual, those are obviously the people that won’t be buying it, lol. Not sure why they feel the need to even bring that up. This will sell out immediately. Just watch. Also, the panels with the logo are printed. The rust spots are stickers, thank goodness! I won’t be applying them.

Not interested in the source material, but the set looks pretty cool. I love the use of ice skates for the grille!

I haven't been visiting the site as frequently as before so if its quite old I apologise, but I find this new poll at the bottom very useful

I am not a fan of the movie but this model looks excellent. It is such a weird vehicle and leaving out the stickers and some of the roof "ornaments" will make if fit great with creator cars. I guess that is something good about the stickers.

I’d quite like a Lego ideas sized Ecto-1 based on the Ghostbusters 2 movie. It would include minifigures of the 4 main ghostbusters and include a minifigure of Louis Tully in his ghostbusters uniform from the end of the movie. Minifigures of Dana & her baby. Plus a Dr Janosz minifigure with the Haunted painting!

@PSIXO said:
"I am not a fan of the movie but this model looks excellent. It is such a weird vehicle and leaving out the stickers and some of the roof "ornaments" will make if fit great with creator cars. I guess that is something good about the stickers."

The movie hasn’t been released yet

The level of detail and building techniques make this look like the modern equivalent of a "Model Team" set.

@holdre007 said:
" @LegoSonicBoy said:
"Hopefully whatever new, and even more sustainable, material comes along to replace this will be without the issues this one has, then, and not too many products in the near future will be tarnished by what they're probably well aware by now is a subpar material."

If LEGO decided to make new windscreens/windows/bottles for 18+ sets out of Gorilla Glass, I would buy them even if sold separately on LEGO.com. Gorilla Glass is already used on Ford F-150 and Jeep Wrangler, it can't be that expensive."
That's... actually a really great idea. I wonder if a Gorilla Glass part would be difficult to attach and detach though. I'm not terribly familiar with the material other than its durability and scratch resistance.

Glass (regardless of what sort) would be even less "green" than the polycarbonate that transparent parts have been made of in the past.

As for this set, I already own the original Ecto-1 and the firehouse and at $300 here in Australia (and with the questionable glass and quality issues) I wont be rushing out out to buy this one.

@fakespacesquid said:
" @Daniel_Jackson said:
"I dislike stickers so much. I can omit all the rusty ones easily. I just hope the Ghostbusters logo is printed on those pieces."

The no-ghost logo is printed on those three panels"

Excellent news, thanks!

Day 1 purchase cuz member berries! =oD
I made my own GB Halloween costume in the 4th grade. Jumpsuit, shoulder patch, proton pack - the works. I was hooked. Searching for old photos.

I'll leave the rust stickers off and I don't even care if the new movie is ever released. Another awesome set made just for me!

I'm just not sure I want a UCS version of the Ecto-1 - I really want the original retired set that will fit with the Ghostbusters Fire House.

@JimmyO said:
"I really like it. Just waow. Will buy it one day but need the Mustang first"

Because priorities...

Not a Ghostbusters fan. I have downloaded the instructions. It looks like it will be easy to remove the ghostbusting elements and convert it into a Cadillac. Or wait for someone else to post on instructions on Rebrickable how to mod it.

@MartyMcFly said:
"Not a Ghostbusters fan. I have downloaded the instructions. It looks like it will be easy to remove the ghostbusting elements and convert it into a Cadillac. Or wait for someone else to post on instructions on Rebrickable how to mod it."

Agreed, first thing I thought of when I saw this was it would be an awesome Caddi model without all the ghostbusters stuff on it, would fit in well with the fiat 500 and mustang, etc