LEGO: the Ghostbusters ECTO-1 arrives! The car of over 2,352 bricks. Here's how it's done

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The most iconic car of Ghostbuster is about to hit the market with a makeover thanks to LEGO. Let’s talk about the ECTO-1 which will hit stores next time 15 November with the possibility to build the ghost catcher car in detail.

by Bruno Mucciarelli published , at 18: 51 in the web channel

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The release of the new film Ghostbusters: Afterlife , expected for 2021, caused LEGO to announce the launch of the new Ghostbusters ECTO-1 set , the largest and most detailed LEGO brick reproduction of one of the most iconic cinematic cars of all time. The brick version of the classic Ghostbusters ECTO-1 will not go unnoticed by fans of Ghostbusters but not even of LEGO, thanks to the rich details and above all a lot close to the original Ectomobile we remember was a Cadillac Miller-Meteor of the 1959 converted into an ambulance and equipped with all detection equipment to track down and capture ghosts.

LEGO and Ghostbuster: here is the new ECTO-1

LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is a faithful reproduction of the car used during the filming of the film Ghostbusters: Afterlife . There is a ghost detector activated by the wheels, there is also the extendable seat of the “gunner”, a working steering wheel and a set of paranormal activity detection equipment, resting on the roof rack, ready for any ghost hunting mission. The doors of the car feature the famous Ghostbuster logo, a perfect gift for fans of Ghostbusters and famous cars from the film industry.

The New LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 , is the most detailed LEGO brick car reproduction to date and is part of a collection of LEGO building sets inspired by movie films. Not just because the new set features two never-before-seen LEGO elements: a 6x curved windshield 14 and a 5-module steering wheel.

About the LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 creation, the LEGO designer , Michael Psiaki stated ? ? I love creating LEGO vehicles and having previously designed James Bond’s LEGO Aston Martin DB5, I enjoyed the new challenge of working on the ECTO-1. This is the largest and most detailed version of this car we’ve ever created. The surprises are so many that I myself can’t wait to see the enthusiasm of the manufacturers in making and discovering this model.

The set LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 contains 2. 160 pieces and measure over 22, 5cm high, 47 cm in length and 16, 5 wide. Will be available from 15 November at a price of 199. 99 ?? , before the release of the last film Ghostbusters: Afterlife coming to the big screens in 2021.

HERE’S where you can buy the new LEGO GHOSTBUSTER ECHO-1