LEGO Ideas (Cuusoo): Ghostbusters Ecto-1 – 21108

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Theme: LEGO Ideas

Lego Ideas (formerly known as Lego Cuusoo). Originally LEGO Cuusoo was a website run by Chaordix and LEGO. The website allowed users to submit ideas for LEGO sets. There would be a voting process, and if a set made it to 10,000 votes, the set would go into a review process, where it had the potential to be released. The original designer receiving 1% of the royaltiesIt started in 2008 as an offshoot of the Japanese website Cuusoo.

 

Ideas #

006

Pieces

508

Item #

21108

Release

2014

Ideas #

006

Item #

21108

Pieces

508

Release

2014

This Lego Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 set was released in 2014, and was the second Lego Ideas set that I was lucky enough to buy. It is a beautifully nostalgic set, and the original creator was definitely playing on that when it was listed as a 30th anniversary Ghostbusters set.

However, even though Ghostbusters was first released in 1984, the set managed to make the 30th year deadline, it wasn’t really Branded in that way, although LEGO does mention in in the description.

If you are a fan of Ghostbusters and have a few spare Lego bricks lying around, I would definitely get the building instructions for the set. You can get the link below 😉

This was the first Ghostbusters set, but later LEGO would release LEGO Ghostbusters video game, and a Ghostbusters BrickHeadz set. A LEGO Dimensions add-on, and another Ecto-1 for the release of the Ghostbusters ‘remake’ (75828).

Official LEGO Description

Celebrate 30 years of ghost-busting action with the iconic Ghostbusters Ecto-1 car! Selected by LEGO® Ideas members (formerly known as CUUSOO), this fun and iconic vehicle from the blockbuster ‘80s movie is fully loaded with all the paranormal detection equipment needed to track down those ghastly ghosts. It also features cool Ghostbusters logo decoration, removable roof, tracking computer and seats for 3 minifigures. This unique set also includes a fascinating booklet containing building instructions, selected images and behind-the-scenes details about the classic Ghostbusters™movie. So if there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, strap on your proton pack and get ready to help Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore bust some ghosts! 4 minifigures with proton packs included.

  • Includes 4 minifigures with proton packs: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore
  • Ecto-1 vehicle features Ghostbusters logo decoration, paranormal detection equipment, removable roof, tracking computer and seats for 3 minifigures
  • Strap on the proton packs and power up
  • Jump in Ecto-1 and track down some ghosts!
  • Don’t cross the streams!
  • Build the model that LEGO® Ideas members requested
  • Includes building instructions and exclusive Ghostbusters information booklet
  • The perfect gift for fans of LEGO® bricks and Ghostbusters of all ages
  • Ecto-1 vehicle measures over 3” (9cm) high, 7” (20cm) long and 2” (6cm) wide
  • Selected by LEGO® Ideas members (formerly known as CUUSOO).

Source: Lego site

LEGO Ecto-1 Building Instructions

LEGO site

Written by El Brick

Written by El Brick

El Brick, or Luke (El = L geddit? no... ok) fell in love with LEGO as a child, and one of his fondest memories was getting a new LEGO (and later Technic) set for Christmas each year. Losing touch with LEGO for a few years, he returned when LEGO Ideas captured his imagination. Combining his love of LEGO and websites, he decided to create this here LEGO website, and hopes you enjoy it 🙂