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Ghostbusters ECTO-1

Name: LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 10274
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10274

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20202,352 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

2.5K+

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BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Ghostbusters ECTO-1 earns its Highly Recommended BrickScore of 84.1 as one of the most beloved licensed vehicle builds in the Icons lineup, with 2,529 owners rating it 4.76 out of 5 and reviewers consistently praising its accuracy, clever mechanisms, and deeply satisfying build experience."

The Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is a Highly Recommended set (80.5 BrickScore) that delivers exceptional build quality, remarkable film accuracy, and strong display presence in one of the most iconic licensed vehicle builds LEGO has produced. Two Brickset reviewers scored it positive across all major dimensions, and 2,529 owner ratings averaging 4.76 out of 5 with a 93% recommendation rate confirm the broad enthusiasm. Reviewers repeatedly described it as a must-have for fans of the franchise and a technically impressive build for adults.

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LOVED (6)

01Exceptional accuracy to the classic 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance conversion, down to fine details
02Interactive features including a pop-out chair, spinning antenna and binoculars on the roof rack, and a small car that deploys from beneath the vehicle
03Rewarding, multi-session build experience praised for clear instructions and progressive satisfaction

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CRITICIZED (4)

01Plastic window parts arrived pre-scratched for some buyers, a noted packaging quality issue
02At 2,352 pieces it is a substantial time commitment, taking multiple days for many builders
03Some reviewers noted the model is delicate and requires careful handling after completion

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~5 hours 36 minutes (456 minutes total)

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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Ecosystem

1989 Batmobile (10301) — The ECTO-1 competes with the 1989 Batmobile in terms of appearance and detailing. However, the Batmobile came with three exclusive commemorative minifigures on a display base, whereas the ECTO-1 includes none—a significant drawback for a premium-priced set.

LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters — The Firehouse Headquarters set includes the original Ghostbusters minifigures. The ECTO-1, as a vehicle-only set, could have included new character prints for Afterlife or new minifigures, but does not.

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BUY

"I love this set, and any Ghostbusters fan will too."

Key Pros

✓Excellent value per brick ($0.11 vs. $0.14 average)
✓Tremendous build time for the price (5h 36m at $0.57/min vs. $0.83 average)
✓Detailed and impressive display model

Key Cons

✕Excessive stickers meant to depict rust; clashes with the clean original-movie aesthetic
✕Some details are very loosely attached and fall off easily (e.g., lower row of headlights, underside chassis bricks)

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 90

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Stickers depicting rust and weathering
Set features an abundance of stickers to represent the aged appearance of the ECTO-1 in Ghostbusters: Afterlife; can be left off for a cleaner, original-movie look.
Functioning steering-wheel mechanism
Turning one of the roof lights causes both the steering wheel and front wheels to turn.
Roof instruments
Instruments on the roof spin when the car rolls along a flat surface.

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,986 reviews

91%