It’s Official – LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (10274)!

We first heard rumours of a larger scale (1:18) Ecto-1 back in August, today LEGO have officially announced it and their long awaited Ghostbusters franchise revival!

Box art front

Box art back

The set is based on the 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor classic but with the nostalgic Ghostbusters twist we know and love, albeit slightly different as it’s from the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie.

Some of the features are a working streeing wheel and extending gunner seat, perfect for capturing Ghosts whilst on the move!

The lead LEGO Designer has stated that while constructing this set you’ll stumble across several Easter-eggs that Ghostbusters fan will recognise.

I personally can’t wait as being a Ghostbusters fan and owning all but the LEGO Ghostbusters HQ set it would be aust get. I can see die-hard fans modding it to resemble the original movies!

The set consists of 2,352 pieces and retails at £179.99 / €199.99 / $199.99

The release date is 15th November, but it is unclear whether this will be VIP only or General release. More details will come nearer that time so please check back here or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get upto date news.

Official details:

A LEGEND RETURNS! GHOSTBUSTERS! THE LEGO® GROUP ANNOUNCE THE BRAND-NEW LEGO® GHOSTBUSTERS® ECTO-1

The most detailed LEGO brick Ghostbusters ECTO-1 ever created will be available from LEGO Stores and LEGO.com from 15th November

Thurs 5th November, 2020 @ 15.00CET Ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife film launching in 2021, the LEGO Group have announced the largest and most detailed LEGO brick recreation of one of the most iconic cars from the silver screen, the Ghostbusters ECTO-1.

This buildable version of the classic car is sure to delight Ghostbusters and LEGO brick fans alike, crammed full of authentic details from the iconic converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance which is sure to bring a retro feel to any LEGO brick car collection. This highly detailed set includes a range of tools and features needed by any Ghostbuster to track and catch ghoulish enemies.

The LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is perfect for film fans that want to build their very own piece of the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. With a moving ghost sniffer activated by the wheels, an extendable rear gunner seat, working steering wheel and a whole host of other paranormal detection equipment on the detailed roof rack, the set ensures you’re ready for any ghost finding mission. The car also would not be complete without printed versions of the Ghostbusters logo adorning the car doors making this the ultimate gift for Ghostbusters fans and movie car enthusiasts.

The new LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is the most detailed LEGO brick recreation of the car ever produced and is the latest in a collection of film-based LEGO model building kits for adults who love building to relax and escape from the stresses of life. This set features two brand new LEGO brick elements including a new 6x14x curved windscreen and a new 5 module steering wheel.

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.

The LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 contains 2,352 pieces and measures over 8” (22.5cm) high, 18” (47cm) long and 6” (16.5cm) wide. The set will be available from 15th November ahead of the release of the latest film in the Ghostbusters Franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife that launches in 2021.

LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1™ will be available directly via LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from November 15th.

10274 – LEGO® Ghostbusters ECTO-1

£179.99, €199.99, $199.99 USD, $299.99 AUD, $259.99 CAD
Aged 18+
2,352 pieces