#Ecto one lego series#

The answer to this problem turns out to be the aforementioned small ball-joints.Īs long as you have two sockets in a row that are open in the same direction – in this case left and right – then you automatically can form an angled door hinge. Unfortunately, there’s just not enough room for that type of solution here. Ordinarily, we’d have to rely on a solution that the angles of standard LEGO hinges provide. It is set at an odd angle that naturally won’t sit flush. However, the Ecto-1 gives us two great uses for these handy little pieces.įirst up is the back door of the car. Having been popularized by LEGO Mixels, small ball-joints have been associated with action figure style posing rather than mundane connection points. Instead, they took up the challenge and managed to make it all work using ball-joints. LEGO could have made a few specialty curved parts and call it a day, but they didn’t. The back of the car is especially notable with its tapered body, fins, and curved back windows. BALL JOINT MOUNTING & HINGE WORKĪs you can see, on the pictures and in the video above, the Ecto-1 features some rather challenging angles. So, to see if you’ll want to rush out and get it, let’s take a look at some of the more interesting building techniques. I expect that the Ecto-1 will be one of those sets that will go out of stock within the first couple of days. In the video below, I will show you the various play-features and functions of the Ecto-1, and also share some more of my general thoughts on the set. Though with over 2,300 pieces, there are areas of the model that can be a tad challenging, even for experienced fans. This does make the build a bit more accessible for novice builders. The Ecto-1 also features quite a few stickers (all the various warning labels and rust spots are stickers), although it’s worth noting that the bricks with the Ghostbusters logo are all printed, as are some of the more basic gauges and control panels inside the car.Īs far as the building experience, the set is broken down into 12 numbered bags with one un-numbered bag.

#Ecto one lego series#

I must admit, this set makes me want to really see the new film! Among the features are moving instruments on the roof, a surprise release ghost trap, and a pop-out swiveling seat complete with proton pack!Īs for features fans may not be happy with, one is that you don’t get any minifigures with this set, unlike so many other models done in the Ultimate Collector Series style. This is because the vehicle is based on the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife film. Speaking of special features, the #10274 LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 comes with some functions that I have never seen in an Ecto-1 before.

(You can read my review of the Batmobile via the link at the end of this post.) First of all, because these two vehicles are much larger than the typical LEGO Creator expert vehicles, they have plenty of room for some extra special features.

Those who have built the #76139 LEGO Batman 1989 Batmobile released last year will have some idea what to expect from the Ecto-1.

Below, we will discuss the general features of the set, and then also discuss some of the interesting building techniques and play-features. This is reflected by the 18+ age category printed on the box, as well as the box art. So, when I heard LEGO was going to release a large version of the Ecto-1 and that I would get my hands on an early review copy, well let’s just say, this has been the hardest thing to keep under wraps.Īs you can read in the press-release that was published yesterday, the #10274 LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1, is made specifically for adult LEGO fans. I may have missed one of the LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters sets, but I made sure to get at least all the major releases. I’ve been picking up nearly everything LEGO has made involving Ghostbusters.