![]() This would push the release date back and we already had hungry LMB fans asking us when our kit would be ready! So while our designers had plenty of experience in the ghost-busting-automobile world, at the time of the Expert Creator ECTO-1’s release they were neck-deep in several other lighting projects! Now that the updated, upscaled Cadillac was sitting here in front of them, they realised how much potential this set truly had! A quick meeting was called and the case was made to develop some brand new components to really match the level of detail packed into the set. Long time Light My Bricks fans will be familiar with LEGO Ideas 21108 Ghostbusters ECTO-1 and LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1&8. Our designers had had a rough idea on what they wanted to do since the set’s announcement, building on past ECTO-1 projects. Once the build was complete it was time to get serious about lighting. We won’t spoil it for those who haven’t built their set yet, but let’s just say there are several interesting build techniques used here to achieve all the wild and wacky details and interactive components. Not surprising due to the size of the car, ECTO-1 now has a simple Technic frame to support the finished product, which made complete sense once we got deep into the build. All up we spent about five hours in total building the famed (and now somewhat battered) automobile. Makes sense considering the amount of detail included, as well as the age of the original films. The anticipation was just too much! Once it did arrive we tore right into those swiss cheese bags we’ve come to love, 23 in total! Noted that this set has received the slick black box treatment with an 18+ age range. The morning that the office received a courier notification, alerting us to the imminent arrival of our set, we could hardly get any work done. LEGO® bricks and pieces are rigorously tested to ensure that every building set meets the highest safety and quality standards, so you can be sure that this souvenir model is as robust as it is beautiful.This new set was seemingly released out of nowhere late last year, to many LEGO fans delight! It’s not the first time we’ve seen the classic Cadillac in LEGO form (more on that later) but this is certainly the most impressive version we’ve seen to date! Boasting 2352 pieces in total and measuring a massive 22.5cm high, 47cm long and 16cm wide, creating ECTO-1 at this enormous scale has meant LEGO has been able to really pack in the detail! It’s an incredible set!.LEGO® building bricks meet the highest industry standards, which ensures they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time – it’s been that way since 1958.Part of a series of inspiring LEGO® building sets designed for LEGO building fans, and hobbyists who love beautiful design and elegant architecture.Download other languages at /ecto-1-book). As well as a step-by-step guide to building the model, the coffee table-style instructions include design details and the story of ECTO-1 (English language only.You don’t need batteries to enjoy this buildable model – it’s powered by pure ectoplasm (only joking).Measuring over 8” (22.5 cm) high, 18” (47 cm) long and 6” (16.5 cm) wide, ECTO-1 is packed with authentic details that you’ll be proud to display.It makes a great gift for anyone who’d love a model car to build. Ideal for Ghostbusters™ fans and LEGO® lovers alike, this ECTO-1 model car gives hours of enjoyment and a building experience that will appeal to adults.Are you all about the details? With pieces like a curved windshield, modular steering wheel and brick with Ghostbusters™ deco, this authentically detailed set will look great in your home or office.It’s a car kit for adults with working steering, trapdoor with ghost trap, an extending gunner seat, plus a moving ghost sniffer and other paranormal detection equipment. This is the ultimate ECTO-1 building kit for fans of LEGO® bricks and Ghostbusters™ looking to build their next model car or simply relax with an immersive hands-on hobby project.
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