Ghostbusters Model Car

Product Description

The Ecto1 is the legendary vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout the city busting ghosts. The vehicle used for the Ecto1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional ambulance, built by the MillerMeteor company and converted by Universal Studios. GhostBusters is the famous 1984 American comedy film about three eccentric New York City parapsychologiststurnedghost exterminators.

Top Reviews

Hot Wheels Elite Ecto 1:18 vs ERTL Ecto 1:21
by Wave (5 out of 5 stars)
March 30, 2012

There is a lot to note.

To begin with the Hot Wheels ecto is aprox 2" longer and 3/4" wider.

Detailing on both is exceptional but the Hot Wheels is an Elite edition and in the end there is really no comparison when it comes to detail and Hot Wheels Elite.

The top Rack has far more detailing on the Hot Wheels.

The Interior is also superior in detail including accessories and all opening doors.

The doors open wide to give you a good view of the equipment inside.

There are external acessories you will need to put on your self.

The car is awkwardly huge in 1:18 scale, I have struggled to find an appropriate place to display it.

It is too big for my 1:18 display case.

The intricute shape would collect too much dust left in the open.

That leads to some of the cons about this model. One is no display box, They could have took a hint from Sun Star platinum packaging, which uses formed foam packing and built in window display.

The next shocker is that there is no base.

You have to sit this model on it's wheels.

The doors are plastic and the windows are very thin and easy to pop out if you pick it up the wrong way.

Be careful not to put pressure on the windows when attaching acessories.

Like the ERTL version there are two whip antennas on the car.

Unlike ERTL they are not thick nor attached on both ends. They are extremely thin almost dental floss thin.

There is a third antenna on the car not found on the ERTL on the front fender.

There is also a license plate on the rear of the Hot Wheels Ecto where it is conspicuously missing on the ERTL.

The plastic used for the lights is brighter on the Hot Wheels whereas on the ERTL the emergency lights were very dark.

There are different versions of the Ecto license plate on the cars.

There is also extra detailing on the hood, fenders and grill of the Hot Wheels Ecto.

The ERTL version came with the accessory "slimer" Hot Wheels added a wheel cart for the inside of the Ecto instead.

Wheels on cart don't roll.

This 1:18 scale makes the 1:21 scale look like a 1:24.

Displaying both versions side by side is a eye opening experience.

The size is a consideration with the Hot Wheels but it really looks good. It is beautiful and highly detailed, any collector would be pleased with it.

Prices are perculating with this diecast model.

I expect prices to skyrocket on this Ecto as they sell out.

These are Elites limited in initial production to make them rare.

I predict prices to climb from $100 to $150 to $200 by December.
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Impressed with the Level of Detail and Size!!!
by Max Power (5 out of 5 stars)
April 24, 2012

Received my item today and I'm lost for words on how happy I am with this product. It has exceeded my expectation and then some! To say the least, I will be buying the ECTO 1A 1/18 scale from Hotwheels when it comes out...Their product is that good. Furthermore, I'll go on and say that this is the Sideshow Collectibles of die cast vehicle models and anyone that collects knows that that is HUGE compliment!!!

The vehicle details are beyond words-it truly is an awesome replication of the on screen ECTO 1 in Ghostbusters. The vehicle is heavy and very sturdy although the windows are a bit light and flimsy so when opening the doors use the doors instead of the window frames. The paint and chrome details are some of the best of seen. The shear size is incredible, it towers over my 1/18 scale Delorean from Back to the Future as it should, after all it is an ambulance. I'm so impressed with this model that for sure I will buy their other ECTO and Knight Rider vehicle when they come out; I had no idea that Hotwheels made anything like this. Everything about the vehicle is perfect the size, paint, and the doors open nicely and not loose like on some other models. If you are a Ghostbuster fan or just a collector of model vehicles this is truly a must buy and worthy to be displayed on a shelf, desk, or curio. Now stop reading and buy this before it sells out and no longer is available-you will not be disappointed at all. Happy shopping!
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Awesome blast from the past !!
by pitstain (5 out of 5 stars)
January 2, 2013

Being born in 1979 predisposes one to certain tastes in life, one of the more ridiculed of which being addicted to the amazing string of blockbuster movies released in the decade of excess!

I have been a long time collector of die cast toys, GI Joe, Transformers, etc. and The Elite ECTO-1 does not disappoint!

ECTO-1 totally dwarfs my Ertl K.I.T.T. on the glass shelf below it, this sucker is 1/18 scale but remember it's a Cadillac ambulance, no standard 1/18 scale plastic case will contain it's sheer Cadillaciness.

The detail is on par or better than the best I have seen, the attention to detail in the engine bay alone is really impressive with the correct blue Cadillac valve covers and detailed battery terminals, etc.

The only slightly dissapointing thing is the lack of proton packs in the slide out gurney, which I was aware of when ordering but as far as photos show will be included with ECTO-1a which I also have on preorder and which will be rotated out with ECTO-1 when it arrives so I can display this one at I.T. company I work at full of nerds, who upon the sight of ECTO-1 will bow to me as king of the 80's raised nerd toy addicts.

I say don't even consider not buying this if you are a Ghostbusters fan, and when you do buy it, PLEASE put it on display for all to bask in it's ghostbustery glow!
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A great item for Ghostbusters fans or movie enthusiasts.
by Slagathor Awesomesauce Von Doomkiller (4 out of 5 stars)
April 28, 2014

This is a great item. The details and quality great and I'm glad I went with the 1/18 scale rather than the 1/24 scale. I have it sitting on a shelf next to my movie collection and it looks fantastic.

A few small things: There are a few small pieces that snap into holes and are a bit too easy to accidentally knock off if the car isn't handled carefully. You should also be careful when handling it as when I was taking mine out of the box I actually popped one of the windows out by gripping it too hard on the windows (which is hard not to do when taking it out of the styrofoam). The car is actually screwed into the styrofoam underneath, which is great for shipping but makes for a bit of a headache when getting it out to set it up. Make sure you have a screwdriver ready.
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Just great
by Adrián Morales Arias (5 out of 5 stars)
March 24, 2013

As a Ghostbusers fan, I have no words to express how much I treasure this ecto 1. Since I was a kid I wanted one of this, and now that I have it I won't let it go. I am amazed of the detail in the cabin and equipment area. Everything is just perfect. I only miss the proton packs!!!! However, it is a great gift. If there is some crazy people out there and want to make me a gift, I would be delightful to get the new Ecto 1A from ghostbusters 2 !!! ;-)
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Great Collector Car
by Uncle Bob (5 out of 5 stars)
May 13, 2013

This was a bit pricey but well worth it. I'm an adult collector and this is the centerpiece of my movie cars display. Other than those flimsy plastic windows, it is beautifully detailed and well made. You'll have to do some assembly, once you find the missing parts hiding in the styrofoam packing, but it's not difficult if you take your time and use the pictures. Yes, it's big and heavy, so what did you expect for a '59 Caddy.
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Ghostbusters Elite Ecto-1 1/18 Hotwheels
by DonsGinny (5 out of 5 stars)
November 13, 2013

This is just what my grandson wanted when we saw it at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach, Florida. I couldn't afford the nearly $200 they wanted for it there, so Amazon came to the rescue (no pun intended).
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Not the advertised model. Missing lollipop lights forward and ...
by Thomas Morris (1 out of 5 stars)
March 28, 2016

Not the advertised model. Missing lollipop lights forward and aft of the light bar, rear doors and hood do not open, painfully low detail on roof rack and equipment.
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best bang for your buck!
by JPWolf5 (5 out of 5 stars)
January 20, 2013

This is the most expensive die-cast car I have ever bought but I don't regret it one bit, It is the most detail model I have ever own. The pure awesomeness of this car is alone justifies its price
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Five Stars
by Hate doing reviews (5 out of 5 stars)
September 2, 2014

VERY GOOD

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